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Suvendu Adhikari has been sworn in as West Bengal's first BJP chief minister at a grand ceremony attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This historic win, securing 207 seats, ends the Trinamool Congress' 15-year reign. Adhikari's transition from Mamata Banerjee's aide to BJP leader marks a significant political upheaval in the state, mirroring recent changes in Bihar.

Renowned singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya's son Jay is stranded in Dubai amid West Asia tensions. Via Instagram, he pleaded for urgent aid from the Government of India and MEA: “My son jay bhattacharya is currently stuck in Dubai... Please help ensure his safe return.” A '90s Bollywood icon known for Baaghi hits seeks swift intervention.

The Senate confirmed Indian-origin academic jay bhattacharya as Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) with a 53-47 vote. Bhattacharya, a health policy professor at Stanford University, will work with Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr to restore NIH's status as a leading medical research institution. Republican Senator Mitch McConnell expressed confidence in his leadership.

Indian-American scientist jay bhattacharya, a staunch critic of pandemic lockdowns and vaccine mandates, has been tapped by former US President Donald Trump to lead the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Bhattacharya, a Stanford professor, will partner with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump's HHS nominee. This marks Trump's first Indian-American nomination for a senior role.

The US Senate has confirmed Dr. jay bhattacharya as Director of the National Institutes of Health, despite past controversy over his views on COVID-19 lockdowns. As a distinguished physician and economist, he aims to build trust in public science institutions and promote free speech in scientific research.

Jayanta 'Jay' Bhattacharya has been appointed as the 18th Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Nominated by President Trump and confirmed by the Senate, Bhattacharya aims to focus on chronic disease research and restore public trust in science. His work will align with the Administration's health priorities.

President Trump has appointed Indian-American Dr. jay bhattacharya to lead both the NIH and CDC, a first for federal health leadership. This consolidation aims to synchronize health policy, bridging research and implementation. Bhattacharya, a physician and health economist, previously co-authored the Great Barrington Declaration, advocating against universal Covid -19 lockdowns.

Indian-American scientist Dr. jay bhattacharya has been nominated by US President-elect Donald Trump to lead the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Bhattacharya, known for his controversial stance against COVID-19 lockdowns, will work alongside Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the prospective Health and Human Services Secretary.

Dr. jay bhattacharya, a Kolkata-born epidemiologist and Stanford professor, is President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for NIH Director. Known for his role in the Great Barrington Declaration, he advocates transparent, debate-driven science and critiques lockdown policies. His appointment sparks divided opinions—praised as a reformer by supporters and viewed as polarizing by critics, promising a transformative yet contentious tenure.

Dr jay bhattacharya, a Stanford professor, is being considered by President-elect Donald Trump for the role of director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Bhattacharya's potential appointment aligns with Trump's health policy direction, as seen with the nomination of Robert F Kennedy Jr as HHS secretary.

jay bhattacharya's confirmation as director of the National Institutes of Health in the US is closely observed in Shibpur and Chandernagore, where his family continues their educational philanthropy. Despite moving 13,000 km away, the Bhattacharya family still funds scholarships and donates to local schools, honoring their roots and supporting deserving students.

President-elect Trump has nominated Indian-American physician jay bhattacharya to lead the NIH. Bhattacharya, a Stanford-trained physician and Covid-19 lockdown critic, co-authored the Great Barrington Declaration. His appointment sparked controversy, with some critics questioning his approach to the pandemic. Trump also named other key health officials, including Marty Makary to the FDA and Dave Weldon to the CDC.

The CDC’s top job has been unsettled for months. President Donald Trump’s initial nominee, former Florida representative David Weldon, failed to secure sufficient Senate support. Susan Monarez, a longtime federal scientist who stepped in as interim director and was later nominated permanently, was subsequently pushed out. Jim O’Neill, a deputy Health and Human Services secretary, then assumed interim control.

As director of the National Institutes of Health, Dr jay bhattacharya would oversee the world’s premier medical research agency, with a $48bn budget and 27 separate institutes and centres

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