The government has launched a fresh investigation into the financial and accounting practices of Byju’s, the troubled edtech giant. The new investigation comes after a previous review by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs highlighted lapses in corporate governance at the company, according to sources familiar with the matter, reported Bloomberg. NEW INVESTIGATION DETAILS The Registrar … Read more
In an effort to improve healthcare access for tribal residents in remote hamlets and hilltop regions, the Andhra Pradesh government has launched its first prefabricated health sub-centre, known as a “container hospital.” Built from shipping containers, this innovative medical facility is designed to provide essential healthcare in areas where medical services have been historically limited. … Read more
Chennai: In an effort to broaden the reach of diabetes care and champion the needs of India’s ageing population, Dr Mohan’s Diabetes Specialities Centre (DMDSC) has launched the ‘Healthy Ageing Clinic’ and ‘Dr Mohan’s On Wheels.’ These two novel initiatives seek to reshape how diabetes is managed in India, placing a strong emphasis on accessibility, … Read more
Hyderabad: RED.Health recently launched Salus EMS, an innovative end-to-end emergency medical services (EMS) platform designed to improve the way emergency care is delivered in India. The EMS guarantees prompt interventions during life-threatening situations by filling up critical communication gaps between emergency rooms and ambulances, and optimising real-time communication to prepare hospital teams well in advance. … Read more
New Delhi: HealthPlix Technologies has launched an integration with Google to simplify healthcare access. This integration will enable patients to book appointments directly with doctors using the company’s software, affiliated with clinics with a Google business profile. The integration marks a significant step in enhancing patient convenience, streamlining clinic operations, and enabling a frictionless experience … Read more
The BBMP’s Animal Husbandry Department organised the Festival of Dogs (Kukur Tihar), to celebrate its initiative of feeding stray dogs in select areas across eight zones in Bengaluru on October 17, 2024. | Photo Credit: Special arrangement The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) launched a pilot project on Thursday (October 17, 2024) to provide food … Read more
The United States warned Iran that it would face severe consequences for its ballistic missile attack on Israel on Tuesday, saying the barrage marked a significant escalation but appeared to have been thwarted. President Joe Biden expressed solid US support for Israel and described Iran’s attack as ineffective. He said there was a discussion under … Read more
Mumbai: MediBuddy, a digital healthcare platform, has announced the launch of ‘MediBuddy Shield’ and ‘MediBuddy Shield Plus’ digital cards, designed to provide users with access to all essential outpatient department (OPD) services. These digital cards are intended to help users manage their health proactively by offering easy access to healthcare services, the company stated. MediBuddy … Read more
Mumbai: HealthPlix Technologies launched an innovative solution HALO, designed to revolutionise healthcare by transforming doctor-patient interactions into digital prescriptions seamlessly. This technology is the first of its kind and ensures that the doctors do not need to type or write to generate a prescription. All that they need is to talk to the patient and … Read more
MVA leaders Uddhav Thackeray, Sharad Pawar and Nana Patole protest at Hutatma Chowk over Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Statue Collapse in Mumbai, on September 1, 2024. | Photo Credit: Emmanual Yogini The collapse of a statue of the 17th-century Maratha warrior king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at Sindhudurg’s Rajkot Fort has sparked a heated political confrontation between … Read more