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Medical tourism in India has been growing at a galloping pace. Interestingly, among the top 10 countries from where medical tourists arrive, nine happen to be majority-Muslim: Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Indonesia, Oman, Turkey, Iraq, the UAE, Sudan and Nigeria, the other being Nepal. This is a true, measurable sign of India's rising stature in the world.

QS Best Student Cities survey that showcases the best urban destinations for international students. Mumbai (118th) is India’s highest-ranked city, followed by Delhi (132nd), Bengaluru (147th) and Chennai (151-160) in the 11th edition of the Quacquarelli Symonds’ Best Student Cities survey. One areas of concern for all Indian cities is the desirability indicator – which considers metrics related to quality of life, pollution index, safety, and the propensity of prospective students to select a city for their university experience — where no Indian city made it to the global top 100.

India Campaign/Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan, launched in 2015, reports and anecdotal evidence abound to show that navigating India remains a nightmare for PwDs. In this context, the Comptroller and Auditor General of India's (CAG) reported decision to order a pan-India audit of disability features in government buildings constructed or retrofitted between April 2022 and March 2023 is very welcome. According to Census 2011, there are 26.8 million PwDs in the country.

Railway Board is planning to run non-air conditioned, general category trains for low-income groups like migrant workers and labourers across the country as part of its regular timetable, senior officials said Wednesday. Usually, such special trains are run during festival time or in summer when there is a rush due to the holiday season. The new trains will, however, be permanent fixtures.

Container Corporation of India (CONCOR) from the derivatives segment. Last week, the exchange had said the stock will be excluded from the derivatives segment, effective September 29. On Wednesday, shares of CONCOR ended 0.7% higher on the NSE at Rs 685.90.

Delhi court on Wednesday reserved for July 27 its order on an application of former AAP communications in-charge Vijay Nair seeking default bail in a money laundering case related to alleged Delhi excise policy scam. Special Judge M K Nagpal reserved the order after hearing arguments from the counsel appearing for the accused as well as the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on the application.

opposition parties formed an alliance of parties and named it 'INDIA' (Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance) to fight the upcoming Loksabha elections in 2024, a police complaint has been registered against 26 Opposition parties «for improper use of the name of INDIA and for the undue influence.» A police complaint has been lodged at Barakhamba Police Station in Delhi, against 26 Opposition parties «for improper use of the name of INDIA and use of the said name for the undue influence and personation at elections.» The complainant, Dr Avinish Mishra requests for necessary action against these parties. Notably, the Opposition with 26 parties came up with a name for the alliance for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, announcing that it would be called the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance, or INDIA.

ED) Wednesday is carrying out searches at eight locations linked to erstwhile promoter of Jet Airways, Naresh Goyal. The agency has registered a fresh money laundering case against Goyal, his wife, Anita and others, sources in the know told ET. These sources added that the searches are being conducted in Mumbai and Delhi including those linked to the Goyals and the erstwhile auditor of the airline.

Indian Railways will reduce the types of passenger coaches on its network from 28 to two. “In the next five to six years, there will only be Linke Hofmann Busch (LHB) and Vande Bharat type coaches on the Indian Railways,” a top government official told ET, stating this is being done with the intent to help manage maintenance cost of the national transporter. “A profitable transport business is possible if the maintenance costs are managed.

₹70 per kilogramme from Thursday from ₹80 per kg now.  The government is selling tomatoes to people at a subsidised rate of ₹80 a kg in Delhi-NCR and some other key cities through the National Cooperative Consumers' Federation of India (NCCF) and the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India (NAFED). In the national capital, the rate of tomatoes has come down to ₹120 per kg. Although, the key kitchen item is selling as high as ₹245 per kg at some places.

retail prices. From Friday last week, the central government is selling tomatoes at a subsidised rates.

informal employees are prioritising factors such as prestige and career potential over wages today, says a Quess Corp report. The report by leading business service provider Quess Corp titled ‘New Collar Generation Report' uncovers the aspirations of India's informal economy post-pandemic.

Urban development has been playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of communities and property values in the evolving real estate market. As cities expand and population grows, embracing innovative and sustainable approaches to create vibrant, livable spaces has become crucial. One region that has witnessed remarkable transformation is Noida, one of the fastest developing regions in Delhi-NCR over the years. Its strategic location, quick access to the national capital, robust infrastructure, and connectivity have fueled its growth and attracted significant investment.

Porter, a tech-based on-demand logistics companies, announced the introduction of its Inter-city Courier Services, aimed at transforming the way goods are transported across the country. This tech-enabled Inter-city delivery offering is set to ease the logistics landscape by providing doorstep pickup and delivery services to a wide range of customers, including SMEs, retail businesses, and regular consumers.

airport handled 4.2 million passengers in June, an increase of 107% from pre-covid levels of June 2019. Of the total passenger traffic recorded in June, the airport witnessed 2.14 million passengers at arrivals and 2.04 million at departures. Total air traffic in June rose 33% on year.

Aaj Tak, Suniel Shetty elaborated on his preference for buying fresh produce from apps, stating that the prices of vegetables and fruits on these platforms can be surprisingly lower compared to physical shops and markets. He expressed astonishment at the price difference and highlighted the affordability and cost-effectiveness of purchasing through mobile applications.

₹3.50 crores, from an illegal unit located in Pooth Khurd village, Delhi. Acting swiftly on the provided tip-off, the police raided the specified location and successfully seized a substantial quantity of fake pesticides linked to the aforementioned aggrotech companies. The police registered a case under Section 420 IPC and Sections 103/104 of the DP Act at PS Bawana, Delhi.

Yamuna in Delhi breached the danger mark again on Wednesday morning, less than 12 hours after it dropped below the threshold, amid rains in the national capital and the upper reaches of the river. The Central Water Commission's data showed the water level reached 205.48 metres at 8 am. It is expected to rise to 205.72 metres by 6 pm.

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has informed the commuters that Gate No 8 at Rajiv Chowk Metro Station will remain closed today, July 19, 2023 for civil renovation work. “Entry/exit from Gate No 8 at Rajiv Chowk Metro Station will remain closed from 19/07/2023 (Wednesday) for civil renovation work," the DMRC said in a tweet.

G20 Summit, the Delhi Police is giving special training to women commandos as 'markswomen' that is cheduled to take palce in the national capital in September this year. According to Delhi Police senior officials 19 women SWAT commandos have successfully completed a one month course from the training team of the Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) Force in Madhya Pradesh so far.

The monsoon session of Parliament will consider 21 new Bills including those proposing to establish a comprehensive legal framework governing digital personal data protection, giving exemption to certain forest land from legal protection, Bill to replace controversial Ordinance on Delhi services, repeal of 65 obsolete legislation and tighter regulation of multi-state cooperative societies.  About seven bills already passed by either of the Houses or have been reviewed by Parliamentary committees will also be taken up for passage in the monsoon session starting Thursday. According to a bulletin issued by Lok Sabha Secretariat, 21 new bills and 7 old bills are proposed to be taken up during the monsoon session that would begin on July 20 and run for 17 (working) days till August 11.