Union Budget ignores Kerala’s plea for support amid growing human-wildlife conflicts

Union Budget ignores Kerala’s plea for support amid growing human-wildlife conflicts

The Union Budget offers no solace for Kerala that has been grappling with escalating human-wildlife conflicts amid a severe resource crunch. The Forest department recently submitted a memorandum to the Centre requesting a special package of ₹620 crore to address the growing crisis. The absence of adequate budgetary support could also further hinder efforts to … Read more

‘Broken NHS’ message causing growing unease, health sources tell BBC

‘Broken NHS’ message causing growing unease, health sources tell BBC

Getty Images Wes Streeting has declared the NHS “broken” There is growing unease within the NHS about the government’s “broken” messaging, the BBC has learned. Senior sources in the health service have told the BBC they believe some of the claims have gone too far – and may result in patients being put off seeking … Read more

NHS waiting lists: Eyesight fear over growing hospital delays

NHS waiting lists: Eyesight fear over growing hospital delays

BBC Pam Perceval-Maxwell say the repercussions of not getting eye treatment in a timely fashion was people may lose their sight earlier than otherwise A woman who relies on regular injections to preserve her sight said she worries each night she will wake up blind, because of delayed appointments. Pam Perceval-Maxwell is one of the … Read more

Economy growing but wealth not getting distributed, says Rahul Gandhi

Economy growing but wealth not getting distributed, says Rahul Gandhi

Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi. | Photo Credit: Sushil Kumar Verma Economy is growing but the wealth is getting concentrated in a few hands and the challenge of unemployment continues, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said in an interaction with some students of Harvard University. The former Congress president on December 23 shared on X a … Read more

There is an increasing focus on patient-centricity, with a growing expectation among patients for more customised care: Manish Mittal, Axtria, Health News, ET HealthWorld

There is an increasing focus on patient-centricity, with a growing expectation among patients for more customised care: Manish Mittal, Axtria, Health News, ET HealthWorld

Shahid Akhter, editor, ETHealthworld, spoke to Manish Mittal, Head of Global Delivery at Axtria, to learn more about the emerging global trends in the digital transformation of healthcare. What are the emerging global trends in the digital transformation of the pharmaceutical and life sciences industries? The life sciences industry is uniquely placed with huge opportunities … Read more

Karnataka fastest growing home loan market in India: SBI

Karnataka fastest growing home loan market in India: SBI

A file photo of visitors at a real estate expo. SBI has organised a home loan utsav in Bengaluru that will conclude on January 22, 2023. | Photo Credit: K. Murali Kumar Karnataka is the fastest growing market for home loans in the entire country for State Bank of India (SBI), and Bengaluru accounts for … Read more

Invitation from India as G-20 guest shows growing importance of Bangladesh economy: Deputy Foreign Minister Shahriar Alam

Invitation from India as G-20 guest shows growing importance of Bangladesh economy: Deputy Foreign Minister Shahriar Alam

Out of all of India’s neighbours, the Indian government has invited only Bangladesh as one of 10 guest countries during its Presidency of the G-20 beginning on December 1. Ties are likely to strengthen as a result of the invitation, which comes amidst a number of energy and connectivity projects between the two countries, says … Read more