Of the 906 Bangladeshis apprehended from August 2024 to March 21 this year, 411 have exited in the past three months. File | Photo Credit: PTI The voluntary return of undocumented Bangladeshis is showing an increase after the government in December 2024 began a crackdown against foreigners staying illegally in India, following political changes in … Read more
In a rare victory for a non-BJP led coalition that is an incumbent in government in North India, the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha-led alliance not only retained power in the State but also managed to increase its seat (by nine) and vote shares (by 9% points) compared to the 2019 Assembly elections (Tables 1, 2). These … Read more
New Delhi: A recent survey by Medvarsity, an EdTech platform reveals that a majority of diabetologists and endocrinologists across India are eager for continuous skill development, particularly in emerging AI-driven tools for diabetes management. Conducted in recognition of World Diabetes Day, the survey involved over 3,000 healthcare providers specializing in diabetes care. According to the … Read more
N. Ravi, Director, Kasturi and Sons Limited, Takahashi Muneo, Consul General of Japan in Chennai and other dignitaries at the reception in Chennai on Monday. | Photo Credit: B. VELANKANNI RAJ The Indo-Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IJCCI) on Monday hosted a reception for Takahashi Muneo, the newly appointed Consul General of Japan in … Read more
Mysore Silk saris have always been a favourite among women for their unique sheen and texture, but of late, due to extensive publicity for the GI-tagged pure silk product on social media and other factors, sales have skyrocketed, leading to a shortfall in supply. According to data provided by Karnataka Silk Industries Corporation Limited (KSIC), … Read more
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu interacting with the milk producers of the State in Shimla on Sunday. Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Sunday said the State government was all set to introduce innovative schemes and increase farmers’ incomes in the upcoming annual Budget since agriculture and milk production played a … Read more
A major study has identified 15 risk factors for young-onset dementia, not all of which are genetic. Source link
Biologics are the fastest-growing class of medications and account for a substantial and growing portion of health care costs. | Photo Credit: K.K. Mustafah Seeking immediate revision of Biosimilar Guideline (2016) to facilitate access to quality biosimilars at an affordable price, representatives of various civil societies, community and health organisations, and patient groups have written … Read more
Representational file image | Photo Credit: A.M. FARUQUI The mention of Chitrakoot district in Bundelkhand conjures up images of poverty and drought, but last month, it was one of the two districts to receive accolades for implementing Samagra Shiksha, a scheme floated by the Ministry of Education with an emphasis on holistic education for school … Read more
The ‘conviction-based policing’ initiated by the Andhra Pradesh Police has been yielding promising results in the last six months as the number of convictions has increased manifold. The number of convictions in the cases pertaining to crime against women and children had increased from 25 in 2021 to 134 in 2022, Director General of Police … Read more