India’s latest MMR shows a declining trend

India’s latest MMR shows a declining trend

Image for representation. | Photo Credit: The Hindu The Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) in India declined to 93 per lakh live births in 2019-21 from 97 in 2018-20, and 103 in 2017-2019, according to the latest data released by the Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India. The data show the highest … Read more

From Code to Care: How India’s AI Prescription Is Rewiring Access and Affordability for Scalable Healthcare – ET HealthWorld

From Code to Care: How India’s AI Prescription Is Rewiring Access and Affordability for Scalable Healthcare – ET HealthWorld

New Delhi: Imagine a future where a villager in rural Bihar receives an accurate diagnosis through a smartphone, or a junior doctor in a government hospital in Rajasthan interprets complex scans in seconds with the help of an AI assistant. This is not science fiction—it’s the very real trajectory of India’s healthcare system as it … Read more

India’s worst stock market crashes: From Covid-19 to Trump tariffs

India’s worst stock market crashes: From Covid-19 to Trump tariffs

Stock markets witness fluctuations occasionally, but some days are far worse than others. On Monday, April 7, the Indian stock market faced one of its biggest falls since June 2024. The Sensex fell nearly 4,000 points, while the Nifty 50 slipped below 21,750, dragging down investor confidence. The fall was triggered by fears of a … Read more

‘India’s future in space tech will be powered by software’: former ISRO chairman Somnath

‘India’s future in space tech will be powered by software’: former ISRO chairman Somnath

S. Somanath | Photo Credit: PTI India’s future in space, technology, and sustainable development will be powered by a strong foundation in software excellence, developed at scale and refined through continuous learning and collaboration, said Dr. S. Somanath, former Director of ISRO. He was delivering keynote address at the summit on the theme “Software Product … Read more

AI in healthcare likely to contribute $30 bn to India’s GDP by 2025: Report – ET HealthWorld

AI in healthcare likely to contribute  bn to India’s GDP by 2025: Report – ET HealthWorld

New Delhi: Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare is projected to contribute USD 25-30 billion to India’s GDP by 2025, enhancing accessibility, diagnostics, and treatment outcomes, according to a report by Deloitte. Government-backed initiatives like the IndiaAI Mission and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, are setting the stage for a digitally empowered healthcare ecosystem, … Read more

India’s got Latent row: Mumbai Police fresh summon to Ranveer Allahbadia and Samay Raina

India’s got Latent row: Mumbai Police fresh summon to Ranveer Allahbadia and Samay Raina

Social media influencer Ranveer Allahbadia. File | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Social media influencer Ranveer Allahbadia was asked to remain present at the Khar police station on Friday (February 14, 2025) after he failed to appear in connection with a probe into his controversial comments on a YouTube show, an official said. The city police … Read more