We witness a range of creative and eco-friendly solutions as people bid adieu to their beloved Ganesh idols. Some bring home clay idols that dissolve harmlessly in water, while others have taken innovation to heart —creating idols entirely out of chocolate, which is later immersed in milk, allowing for a sweet, symbolic farewell. There’s also … Read more
5 min read Last Updated : Sep 12 2024 | 11:42 PM IST While welcoming the Centre’s move to expand coverage under Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) to all citizens aged 70 years or above, industry insiders pointed out that the sustainability of the scheme hinges on ensuring adequate reimbursement rates … Read more
On August 27, Ukraine’s then foreign minister Dmytro Kuleba said the main problem facing his country was that “its allies are afraid of approving new policies to support Ukraine out of fear of escalation”. That statement came a day after Russia warned that the “West was playing with fire” if it “allowed Ukraine to strike … Read more
5 min read Last Updated : Sep 12 2024 | 11:00 PM IST Banks are gearing up for an uptick in business during the festive season but with caution, given the regulatory concern on unsecured loans, pressure on liabilities, and emerging stress in the retail segment. Unlike in recent years when retail loan … Read more
Suspended IAS officer Puja Khedkar’s discharge from service has spotlighted a larger issue within the civil services selection process. Ms Khedkar was dismissed under Rule 12 of the IAS (Probation) Rules 1954, but her case seems to have opened a can of worms. Since her removal, the UPSC has received over 30 complaints from people … Read more
Virchow, developed by New York based digital pathology company Paige, is one of the largest image-based AI foundation models for detecting cancer. Born out of a partnership between Paige and Microsoft Research, Virchow has mastered the complexities of diagnosing small, complex and rare cancers to give pathologists a level of insight into detecting and diagnosing … Read more
HYDERABAD: A two-judge panel of the Telangana High Court directed the convener of the TG Lawcet-24 and PGLcet-24 to file an affidavit explaining his conduct in keeping the admission of the transgender person in LLB course in abeyance. The panel comprising Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Justice J. Sreenivas Rao was dealing with a writ … Read more
The two companies will now review the report and file any objections before CCI staff decide on any potential fines. 4 min read Last Updated : Sep 12 2024 | 9:34 PM IST An Indian antitrust investigation has found US e-commerce giant Amazon and Walmart’s Flipkart violated local competition laws by giving preference to … Read more
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Awami Itehad Party (AIP) leader Sheikh Abdur Rashid on Thursday, a day after walking free from Delhi’s Tihar Jail, renewed his pledge to “fight till my last breath” for the resolution of the Kashmir issue. “My fight is beyond what Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti perceive. It is in the interest … Read more
To Focus on Last Mile E-Mobility & Solar Rooftop Solutions. Eastman Auto & Power Ltd. has announced key additions to its leadership team at Elevate, Eastman’s leadership meet. The event marked a milestone as the newly strengthened senior leadership of the company came together to collaborate, innovate and further accelerate Eastman’s journey towards its future … Read more