In the backdrop of the controversy in the procurement of 36 Rafale fighter jets, the government is looking at a procurement model that is transparent and non-controversial for the acquisition of 114 Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) tender that has been stuck for several years now, informed sources said. The Indian Air Force (IAF) is facing … Read more
A fast and efficient justice delivery system is a sine qua non for good governance and the three new criminal laws that took effect in India from July 1 are in keeping with this principle, Arjun Ram Meghwal, the Union Minister for Law and Justice, said here on Saturday (August 17, 2024). Being a fundamental … Read more
Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation’s (KSRTC) new intercity AC electric bus EV POWER PLUS, during inauguration at Vidhana Soudha, in Bengaluru on March 20, 2023. | Photo Credit: MURALI KUMAR K In a major move aimed at sustainable public transportation, the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has announced plans to introduce 300 electric buses … Read more
Efficient financial management and a record increase in the State’s own revenues helped Kerala withstand fiscal pressures in the 2023-24 fiscal, Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal said on Saturday. Speaking to reporters here after visiting the treasury on Saturday, the last working day of the 2023-24 fiscal, Mr. Balagopal said the government had made payments to … Read more
Shahid Akhter, editor, ETHealthworld, spoke to Prashant Warier, Co-founder & CEO, qure.ai, to figure out the new wave of AI algorithms that are interpreting radiology scans. AI in Healthcare (Radiology)If you look at the data that we are collecting today, there is so much data about us being collected. We are conducting many tests. I … Read more
By Dr Alexander Kuruvilla Since independence, India has gone through a tremendous transformation in its healthcare journey. It starts right from the foundation of the Mudaliar Committee & Bhore Committee and their recommendations that played a significant role in shaping the healthcare policies and infrastructure in India. These recommendations enabled the establishment of Primary Health … Read more
Mumbai: The shortage of blood supply is a widely discussed problem amongst the medical fraternity. It is estimated that India needs around 15 million units of blood, but it falls short of its requirement every year. The blood requires intended temperatures to be preserved with the help of efficient medical-grade cold chain solutions. Apart from … Read more
Bhopal: Health technology assessment is the way forward to deliver equitable, efficient health for all, said Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Centre of Social Medicine and Community Health, professor, Dr Ritu Priya here on Sunday. She was the keynote speaker at the Dr Ajay Khare Memorial Lecture at Gandhi Bhawan. Dr BK Iqbal was honoured with … Read more
By Gaurav Gupta The world is undergoing a tremendous digital transformation, much accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Similarly, it contemplates providing a seamless flow of information through a digital healthcare infrastructure. It encompasses digital progress that can transform the way of healthcare outcome delivery. The recently launched Ayushman Bharat Digital Health Mission by the government … Read more
by Dr. Sambita GhadaiTwo decades ago, having access to all the needs and luxuries of the world at the tip of our fingers was a distant dream. However, the world has witnessed many changes in recent years, completely transforming the way we live our lives. The Industrial Revolution, The World Wars, The Great Depression, The … Read more