BBC In the next 24 hours and then over the following fortnight up until the Spring Statement, the government is going to talk a lot about a broken welfare system that is failing the people who use it, the economy and taxpayers. Taking a tough call on fixing it goes against the instincts of much … Read more
“The partnership aims to strengthen India’s gas market by leveraging CEGH’s European market expertise and Indian Gas Exchange (IGX)’s deep-expertise in the Indian gas market,” said IGX chief Rajesh Kumar Mediratta. File | Photo Credit: X/@RajeshIEX “The Indian Gas Exchange (IGX) has sought regulatory approvals to launch 3-6 month gas contracts benchmarked to international gas … Read more
Getty Images Proposals on the long-term funding of adult social care in England are unlikely to be delivered before 2028 at the earliest, the government has confirmed. Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting is promising “to finally grasp the nettle on social care reform”, with an independent commission due to begin work in April. … Read more
Getty Images The government has announced plans to make it illegal to smoke in children’s playgrounds and outside schools and hospitals in England, with some places also becoming vape-free. In Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, it is already an offence to smoke on NHS hospital grounds. The Tobacco and Vapes Bill would also make it … Read more
The nine-day Sarannavaratri festivities will be held at the historic Sri Sitaramachandra Swamy temple in Bhadrachalam from October 4 to 12. File Photo Credit: By Arrangement The nine-day Sarannavaratri festivities will be held at the historic Sri Sitaramachandra Swamy temple in Bhadrachalam from October 4 to 12. An array of special rituals and devotional programmes … Read more
Bengaluru Airport City Limited (BACL) has initiated plans for the development of a business park at the airport city on the Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) premises. BACL which was founded to develop the airport city has issued a request for proposal (RFP) seeking the services of a company for carrying out excavation work for the … Read more
Artificial intelligence (AI) technologies are profoundly reshaping the healthcare industry by revolutionising diagnostics and personalizing treatment plans. This transformation is driven by the development of sophisticated algorithms, machine learning models, and advanced data analytics, which facilitate more accurate, efficient, and tailored medical care. AI’s strength lies in its predictive analytics capabilities, which are essential for … Read more
Gautam Adani. File. | Photo Credit: Reuters Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani, 62, plans to step down at the age of 70 and shift control to his sons and their cousins in the early 2030s, he told Bloomberg News. When Mr. Gautam retires, his four heirs – sons Karan and Jeet, and their cousins Pranav … Read more
Significant flaws in the UK’s pandemic planning meant Covid caused more deaths and economic costs than it should have, the first report of the Covid Inquiry says. The 217-page report called for radical reform of the systems in place, saying the UK government and devolved nations “failed their citizens”. It said the UK planned for … Read more
None of the main political parties has yet set out convincing plans on how they will improve the NHS, a leading health think tank says. The Health Foundation said on current spending projections there appeared to be a £38bn-a-year shortfall in England in what would be needed by the end of the next Parliament. The … Read more