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Hans India
11 hours ago
- Business
- Hans India
Sudha Reddy appointed first-ever global ambassador for Miss World Organization
At the 72nd Miss World Festival finale, Hyderabad-based philanthropist and businesswoman Sudha Reddy will be named the first Global Ambassador for the Miss World Organization. This historic appointment recognizes Reddy's enduring commitment to social impact, women's empowerment, and equitable development. As Global Ambassador for 'Beauty WithA Purpose'—the pageant's humanitarian arm—Reddy will lead global outreach, champion critical social initiatives, and spotlight inspiring grassroots change-makers. She will also serve on the jury for Miss World 2025, bringing her global insights to the selection process. Expressing her vision, Reddy stated, 'As Global Ambassador for 'Beauty WithA Purpose,' I am committed to uplifting communities, empowering women, and expanding educational opportunities to foster a more inclusive world.' Miss World Chairperson Julia Morley affirmed, 'Sudha Reddy's philanthropic vision and leadership embody the spirit of 'Beauty WithA Purpose.' Her partnership will drive meaningful change and inspire future leaders.' The event, marking Miss World's return to India after nearly three decades, will see Hyderabad host delegates from over 100 nations. Reddy, director of Megha Engineering & Infrastructures Limited and founder of the Sudha Reddy Foundation, has long been a catalyst for social change through partnerships with UNICEF, Global Gift Foundation, and numerous cultural platforms.
Economic Times
13 hours ago
- Business
- Economic Times
Big fat legal war bursts out ahead of Novo Nordisk's Wegovy launch
Live Events Next Hearing on Aug 19 (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel A high-stakes legal battle has erupted ahead of the anticipated launch of Novo Nordisk 's blockbuster weightloss drug Wegovy (semaglutide) in India. The Delhi High Court has restrained Dr Reddy's Laboratories (DRL) and OneSource Specialty Pharma from selling semaglutide in the domestic market, following a patent infringement plea by the Danish the court, in an interim order Thursday, has not barred the Indian companies from manufacturing and exporting the drug. 'The defendants have alicence to manufacture the impugned drug, which was granted in December 2024, and have begun manufacturing the drug in April 2025,' noted the order uploaded late added that 'the defendants reserve their right to export the impugned drug in countries where the plaintiff has not been granted a patent yet'.Novo Nordisk on May 26 filed a patent infringement suit against Hyderabad-based Dr Reddy's and contract drugmaker OneSource before the Delhi HC. This was a countermove after Dr Reddy's on May 14 moved the HC seeking revocation of Novo Nordisk's patent for semaglutide—the active ingredient in Wegovy and Ozempic, the Danish firm's popular obesity and diabetes drugs. Novo Nordisk has alleged that Dr Reddy's and OneSource are importing large quantities of semaglutide active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) into India, and using it to manufacture and export violated Novo's patent rights, it claimed.A single-judge bench of the Delhi HC has posted the matter for further hearing on August 19, along with Dr Reddy's patent challenge, a senior lawyer told experts expect Novo Nordisk to appeal the interim order before a division bench as the single bench has not restrained the Indian companies from exporting semaglutide. 'Novo Nordisk is taking active steps to protect its inventions in India,' a company spokesperson said. The company said its semaglutide patents are protected in India and it expects continued support and protection of innovation in the country. 'However, we would not like to comment on a sub-judice matter,' the spokesperson a statement to ET, a Dr Reddy's spokesperson said, 'The matter is currently sub judice. We are unable to comment on it at this time.'A spokesperson for OneSource, too, declined comment citing the same a 650-page petition, Novo Nordisk said it became aware of the infringements of its valid patent number IN 262697 in India in October and November 2024.
Time of India
13 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Big Fat Legal War Bursts Out aheadof Wegovy Launch
Live Events A high-stakes legal battle has erupted ahead of the anticipated launch of Novo Nordisk 's blockbuster weight-loss drug Wegovy (semaglutide) in India. The Delhi High Court has restrained Dr Reddy's Laboratories (DRL) and OneSource Specialty Pharma from selling semaglutide in the domestic market, following a patent infringement plea by the Danish the court, in an interim order Thursday, has not barred the Indian companies from manufacturing and exporting the drug. 'The defendants have a licence to manufacture the impugned drug, which was granted in December 2024, and have begun manufacturing the drug in April 2025,' noted the order uploaded late added that 'the defendants reserve their right to export the impugned drug in countries where the plaintiff has not been granted a patent yet'.Novo Nordisk on May 26 filed a patent infringement suit against Hyderabad-based Dr Reddy's and contract drugmaker OneSource before the Delhi HC. This was a countermove after Dr Reddy's on May 14 moved the HC seeking revocation of Novo Nordisk's patent for semaglutide— the active ingredient in Wegovy and Ozempic, the Danish firm's popular obesity and diabetes drugs. Novo Nordisk has alleged that Dr Reddy's and OneSource are importing large quantities of semaglutide active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) into India, and using it to manufacture and export violated Novo's patent rights, it claimed.A single-judge bench of the Delhi HC has posted the matter for further hearing on August 19, along with Dr Reddy's patent challenge, a senior lawyer told experts expect Novo Nordisk to appeal the interim order before a division bench as the single bench has not restrained the Indian companies from exporting semaglutide.'Novo Nordisk is taking active steps to protect its inventions in India,' a company spokesperson said. The company said its semaglutide patents are protected in India and it expects continued support and protection of innovation in the country. 'However, we would not like to comment on a sub-judice matter,' the spokesperson a statement to ET, a Dr Reddy's spokesperson said, 'The matter is currently sub judice. We are unable to comment on it at this time.'A spokesperson for OneSource, too, declined comment citing the same a 650-page petition, Novo Nordisk said it became aware of the infringements of its valid patent number IN 262697 in India in October and November 2024.
Time of India
14 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Big fat legal war bursts out ahead of Novo Nordisk's Wegovy launch
Novo Nordisk has filed a lawsuit in Delhi High Court. The suit aims to stop Dr Reddy's Laboratories and OneSource from selling semaglutide in India. Semaglutide is the active ingredient in Wegovy. The court has restrained the Indian companies from selling the drug domestically. However, they can still manufacture and export it. The next hearing is scheduled for August 19. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Next Hearing on Aug 19 A high-stakes legal battle has erupted ahead of the anticipated launch of Novo Nordisk 's blockbuster weightloss drug Wegovy semaglutide ) in India. The Delhi High Court has restrained Dr Reddy's Laboratories (DRL) and OneSource Specialty Pharma from selling semaglutide in the domestic market, following a patent infringement plea by the Danish the court, in an interim order Thursday, has not barred the Indian companies from manufacturing and exporting the drug. 'The defendants have alicence to manufacture the impugned drug, which was granted in December 2024, and have begun manufacturing the drug in April 2025,' noted the order uploaded late added that 'the defendants reserve their right to export the impugned drug in countries where the plaintiff has not been granted a patent yet'.Novo Nordisk on May 26 filed a patent infringement suit against Hyderabad-based Dr Reddy's and contract drugmaker OneSource before the Delhi HC. This was a countermove after Dr Reddy's on May 14 moved the HC seeking revocation of Novo Nordisk's patent for semaglutide—the active ingredient in Wegovy and Ozempic, the Danish firm's popular obesity and diabetes drugs. Novo Nordisk has alleged that Dr Reddy's and OneSource are importing large quantities of semaglutide active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) into India, and using it to manufacture and export violated Novo's patent rights, it claimed.A single-judge bench of the Delhi HC has posted the matter for further hearing on August 19, along with Dr Reddy's patent challenge, a senior lawyer told experts expect Novo Nordisk to appeal the interim order before a division bench as the single bench has not restrained the Indian companies from exporting semaglutide. 'Novo Nordisk is taking active steps to protect its inventions in India,' a company spokesperson said. The company said its semaglutide patents are protected in India and it expects continued support and protection of innovation in the country. 'However, we would not like to comment on a sub-judice matter,' the spokesperson a statement to ET, a Dr Reddy's spokesperson said, 'The matter is currently sub judice. We are unable to comment on it at this time.'A spokesperson for OneSource, too, declined comment citing the same a 650-page petition, Novo Nordisk said it became aware of the infringements of its valid patent number IN 262697 in India in October and November 2024.
Deccan Herald
18 hours ago
- Health
- Deccan Herald
Spinal Muscular Atrophy: Debilitating and costly
Fifteen years ago, Rashmi Sampath noticed that her seven-month-old daughter Deeksha couldn't independently sit and stand. After multiple specialist visits, tests and treatment options explored over one and a half years, Deeksha was diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), a progressive neurodegenerative disease leading to gradual muscle wasting. 'We did a DNA test, and that is how we learnt about SMA. Had we known to recognise signs earlier, maybe the treatment could have been started earlier,' said Rashmi. In 2021, Deeksha, on a wheelchair since she was eight years old, started taking Risdiplam, an orally administered drug for SMA, which costs about Rs 6.2 lakh per bottle. Had her medication costs not been covered under a compassionate access program by Roche Pharma, it would have been difficult for her family to afford her treatment. .Generic drugs can bring hope for SMA patients'.Keerthana, another child with SMA, also had treatment delays, impacting her progress. Her parents, H Nagashree and Kishore, both government employees, have to spend Rs 50-75 lakh annually for the treatment of the two-year-old. 'We are getting three bottles free for the cost of two, but it is still quite expensive for us. She needs 4.4 mg of the oral solution every day. We need two bottles of 60 mg a month, since one bottle lasts about 18 days. We buy two at once and pay about Rs 12.4 lakh and get three more free with them', said Kishore. 'After a year, only two bottles will be given for free. These costs will increase when Keerthana's weight increases and the dosage will go up,' said Nagashree, who lamented that they had not yet received any government support so far. .The Delhi High Court's March 2025 order allowing Hyderabad-based Natco Pharma to develop a generic version of Risdiplam and rejecting the plea of patent holder Swiss pharma major F Hoffmann-La Roche Limited for an injunction has brought hope for over two lakh SMA patients. Roche has now appealed to the Supreme Court. If Natco is successful, it can offer Risdiplam for an estimated cost of Rs 15,900 per 60 mg bottle However, doctors, families of patients and activists argued that this might not be enough. They urged the government to step in and talk with the manufacturer and bulk buy the medicine to reduce the annual costs of the families of SMA patients. .'If a family has a strong background of SMA cases, we suggest parents undergo genetic testing and counselling to rule out the possibility of SMA. Even if nobody in the family has disease manifestations at all, but we suspect SMA in the baby, we do nerve conduction studies and electroneuromyography (ENMG) tests,' Dr Shiva Kumar HR, a consultant neurologist in Bengaluru, said. Dr Kumar noted that deaths occur due to complications arising out of the disorder, not the disorder itself. 'Over time, it weakens respiratory muscles, causing patients to die due to Type II respiratory failure. Life expectancy can be prolonged with gene therapy, but it cannot be called a cure because once a degeneration has begun, it cannot be reversed,' he said. .Prasanna Kumar Shirol, founder of the Organisation for Rare Diseases India (ORDI), said that although the government had the National Policy for Rare Diseases, 2021, its assistance was limited to the one-time payment of Rs 50 lakh per patient. 'Sustainable funding is the only way out. With an ICMR-rated 90% treatment effectiveness for SMA, government support, regardless of the cost, is essential,' he said, adding that not only the Centre but the state governments too needed to step in. 'The governments can develop a standard operating procedure for every rare condition like the SMA, identifying what is the inclusion and exclusion criteria for treatment, the criteria for extending treatment. They can then get into talks with the pharma companies, figure out drug supply for a fixed period and monitor drug effectiveness with timely reviews,' suggested Shirol.
