Gold is often viewed as a safe haven by the majority of investors, providing a sense of security that their investment is protected in a dependable asset. Over the last two years and even the last 25 years, gold has shown superior performance compared to equities on a global scale. In a recent analysis, Nithin … Read more
HMPV outbreak: There have been recent reports of an increase in respiratory illnesses in India due to HMPV or Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), following the outbreak in China. This has led to heightened anxiety among the public. This resurgence of illnesses has evoked memories of the Covid-19 pandemic, the subsequent lockdown, and the uncertainties that accompanied … Read more
Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru. The next meeting of the Karnataka Cabinet is scheduled for September 5, 2024. | Photo Credit: Sudhakara Jain Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said the government of Karnataka will place the report submitted by Justice John Michael D’Cunha on alleged irregularities in COVID-19 management during the BJP regime at the next meeting of … Read more
DA hike: The Centre is anticipated to make an announcement regarding the second hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) for employees and pensioners from July 2024 in September. It is estimated that the government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi might sanction a 3% increase in DA and DR during this phase. … Read more
Bengaluru: Aster DM Healthcare opened its Telecommand Centre and Digital Health – India office in Bengaluru. The centre is equipped with the latest technology and staffed by a team of highly skilled medical professionals. From this state-of-the-art facility, doctors and nurses can remotely monitor and treat patients in real-time, providing expert care and guidance from … Read more
New Delhi: Health-tech startup Pristyn Care said on Thursday that it had fired 45 employees of its current 2,000-strong workforce, across functions. The layoffs are part of a regular process that was triggered after a comprehensive performance review to track employee efficiency, it said. “In the last four months, we have hired over 300 employees … Read more
Washington: As we have learned from the COVID-19 pandemic, the microorganisms that cause various diseases can rapidly change into versions that avoid detection and treatment. However, researchers presenting in ACS Infectious Diseases have discovered a process that could aid in detecting these elusive infections. Their “AutoPLP” approach creates nucleic acid probes that are quick, accurate, … Read more
President Droupadi Murmu with Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrive at Parliament House to attend first day of Budget session in New Delhi on January 31, 2023. | Photo Credit: Shiv Kumar Pushpakar In her maiden address to the joint sitting of both Houses of parliament … Read more
by Dr Vaibhav Kapoor The healthcare sector has not been able to derive the benefits of the GST transition like other sectors of the economy. Instead, embedded taxes have increased in the post-GST regime. The Union Budget should ease GST norms to enable the healthcare sector, including new-age healthcare players to derive benefits. The Budget … Read more
In a relief to exporters from hotel, healthcare, and educational sectors, the government on Friday announced a one-time relaxation for them with respect to maintaining the average export obligation under the Export Promotion Capital Goods (EPCG) scheme. Under the scheme, imports of capital goods are allowed duty free, subject to an export obligation. The latest … Read more