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ICMR) has invited expressions of interest from researchers to conduct systematic reviews and meta-analyses for generating evidence pertaining to lung cancer prevention, screening, diagnosis, management and palliation. Systematic reviews and meta-analyses play a crucial role in synthesizing existing evidence to inform decision-making in the management of lung cancer to guide clinical practice and improve patient outcomes. «Lung cancer is one of the commonest cancers in India and its incidence is rising every year. It accounts for 10 per cent of the total cancer deaths in the country. Currently, evidence-based guidelines do not exist with respect to its prevention, screening, diagnosis, management and palliation in India,» the ICMR said. Systematic review teams will be commissioned to conduct rigorous evaluations of the available literature on specific 30 review questions identified by the Guideline Development Group of lung cancer guidelines.

Federal Bank has introduced the innovative RuPay Smart key chain, ‘Flash Pay’, which is the first of its kind in the industry and is enabled with NCMC technology. This smart key chain allows users to make contactless payments at NCMC-enabled metro stations without the need to wait in line to purchase tickets or cards specific to the metro stations. 

In recent years, India has risen to a position where it boasts the world's largest overseas diaspora, comprising approximately 32 million NRIs and OCIs. Among the diverse Indian NRI community, the Gulf countries remain the most concentrated, followed by countries like Singapore, the US, Canada, and the UK. As a significant number of NRIs move abroad in pursuit of better job opportunities and education, it's crucial to understand that they are taxed in India based on income generated within the country.

Pakistan's newly appointed Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, in a recent press conference in London, conveyed the government's «serious intent» to reassess trade relations with India. This statement marks a significant departure in diplomatic stance since August 2019.

China on Monday for a six-day official visit during which he will hold talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang on ways to further deepen bilateral ties. Gunawardena was received on his arrival by Chinese Vice Foreign Minister and former Ambassador to India Sun Weidong, Chinese official media reported. This will be the first visit by a Sri Lankan leader to Beijing after Colombo put a moratorium on recurring visits by Chinese research ships to Hambantota port, reportedly due to India's security concerns.

Many financial institutions like banks offer some products and services for a specific category of customers like kids, women, senior citizens, etc. Union Bank of India has also launched a credit card, Divaa, for women customers only. Let us explore the eligibility criteria, fees, features, benefits, and whether you should apply for this card. Also Read: Redefine Opulence with the Most Powerful Lifestyle Card Ever: HDFC Bank Regalia Gold Credit Card

trade agreements (FTAs) with the UK and Oman are expected to figure in the commerce ministry's 100-day agenda roadmap for the new government, an official said. The ministry will also focus on issues pertaining to the exporting community with a view to promoting the country's outbound shipments. Further talks between India and Australia to expand the scope of existing economic cooperation and trade agreement (ECTA) for a comprehensive economic cooperation agreement (CECA) are also progressing at a healthy rate. The exercise assumes significance as while chairing a Cabinet meeting on March 17, Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked the ministers to meet secretaries and other officials of their respective ministries to discuss how the agenda for the first 100 days and the next five years can be better implemented.

colors, is celebrated across India, marking the arrival of spring with joyous fervor. It is more than just a festival; it is a celebration of traditions and beliefs deeply rooted in the country's culture. Holika Dahan Tradition in Kokapur Village, Rajasthan One such tradition is observed in Kokapur village of Dungarpur district in Rajasthan. After the Holika Dahan ceremony, villagers walk barefoot on embers, a practice they have upheld for generations. This ritual, believed to bring health, prosperity, and the fulfillment of wishes, continues to be a significant part of their celebration.

open for trading despite being a national holiday on account of Holi. Gift Nifty, which is a futures contract based on the Nifty50 index of NSE, is closed on five days in the entire year. These five days include Republic Day, Special Holiday in January on account of Ram temple opening, Independence Day, Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti and Diwali.

Bharat Chandra Narah, the MLA of Nowboicha in Assam's Lakhimpur district, resigned from the Congress on Monday. The resignation comes two days after Congress announced Uday Shankar Hazarika as its candidate for the Lakhimpur Lok Sabha seat. Narah was hopeful that his party would nominate his wife Ranee Narah, a former Union Minister, for the seat. He sent a one-line resignation letter, which he shared with PTI, to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge. «I do hereby resign from the Indian National Congress with immediate effect,» the MLA said in the letter.

Earth positions itself between the Sun and the Moon, partially obstructing the Sun's rays from reaching the lunar surface. Unlike a total lunar eclipse, during a penumbral eclipse, the Earth casts a faint outer shadow (penumbra) on the Moon, resulting in a subtle dimming or shading of its surface. According to astronomical calculations, the penumbral lunar eclipse will commence on March 25, 2024, at 10:24 AM (Indian Standard Time).

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar emphasized the enduringly positive relationship between India and Russia, highlighting that both nations have consistently prioritized each other's interests. “I will ask myself...Has Russia helped us or harmed us?...

Former Maldivian President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has urged President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu to abandon his obstinacy and engage in dialogue with neighboring countries to address the nation's financial woes, according to news portal adhadhu.com. Solih made these remarks during a rally in Male' organized to garner support for Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) ahead of parliamentary elections. At the gathering, Solih highlighted media reports suggesting Muizzu's interest in discussing debt restructuring with India. However, Solih argued that Maldives' financial challenges stem primarily from debts owed to China rather than India. He emphasized that Maldives owes China more than two times the debt as compared to India. Expressing confidence in the willingness of neighboring and Islamic countries from the Middle East to assist Maldives, Solih emphasized the necessity of abandoning stubbornness and embracing dialogue. He criticized the current government's actions, sarcastically remarking on the limited assistance received from the Middle East, citing only 50 tons of dates.

equity mutual funds during the said period. Aditya Birla Sun Life PSU Equity Fund, the topper in the list, offered 76.93% since last holi. SBI PSU Fund gave 72.60% during the same period.

Bollywood movie witnessed a surge in collections over the weekend and is expected to continue its strong run on Monday due to the Holi festival. Also Read | Google Doodle celebrates Greece National Day 2024 According to reports from Sacnilk.com, the Excel Entertainment production minted an impressive ₹2.85 crore on Sunday, taking its total collection to ₹7.10 crore net in India after three days of its theatrical release.

Also Read: Holi 2024 weather update: Will it rain on 25 March? What IMD predicts Heavy rainfall or snowfall is predicted over Arunachal Pradesh on March 26th. The Meteorological Department has forecast light to moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning in the sub-Himalayan districts of Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri, Cooch Behar, and Alipurduar for the next five days.

Methodology note: The tracker is a monthly summary of economic activity across nine large emerging markets based on seven high-frequency indicators: real GDP growth, manufacturing PMI, export growth, retail inflation, import cover, exchange rate movement, and stock market capitalization. Latest available data is used. On each indicator, the best-performing economy gets a score of 100, the worst one gets zero, and the others get linearly-interpolated relative scores. A country's composite index score is the simple average of its seven indicator scores. Earlier, the tracker had a 10th country, Russia, but it has been dropped temporarily as some data has not been reliably available since the Ukraine war began.

Amitabh Kant, the former CEO of NITI Aayog, expressed sorrow over her untimely passing through an online post, recalling her vibrant spirit and academic pursuits. «Cheistha Kochar worked with me on the LIFE programme in NITI Aayog. She was in the Nudge unit and had gone to do her Ph.D in behavioural science at LSE. Passed away in a terrible traffic incident while cycling in London. She was bright, brilliant & brave and always full of life. Gone away too early. RIP,» Amitabh Kant said in a post on social media platform X. Cheistha's life came to an abrupt end as she was struck by a garbage truck while cycling, with her husband Prashant, a software engineer, only a short distance ahead. Prashant, upon hearing the collision, hurried back to find Cheistha critically injured. Despite the swift arrival of police and paramedics, Cheistha succumbed to her injuries at the scene. The involved lorry, suspected to be a waste collection vehicle, remained at the site, with the driver cooperating with the ongoing police investigation, reports said. As of now, no arrests have been made, and inquiries continue.

Elon Musk’s long courtship of Indian officialdom may have finally paid off. Prime Minister Narendra Modi wanted him to open one of his Tesla “gigafactories” in the country, as part of its efforts to expand its long-moribund manufacturing sector; Musk, meanwhile, wanted India to address tariffs on electric vehicle imports that rendered foreign-made Teslas uncompetitive. On March 15, the government announced a new scheme to promote investment in EVs. Any company willing to invest $500 million in a new manufacturing facility that begins production in three years (and with at least a quarter of its components added locally, to begin with) will also be allowed to import 8,000 high-end vehicles a year at a lower tariff of 15%. It’s generally assumed that this quid pro quo will be enough to get Musk — and, hopefully, one or two other companies, like Vietnam’s Vinfast Auto Ltd. — to bite. Certainly, the EV producers that currently dominate the Indian market are already bracing for competition. On the one hand, this looks like business as usual. Officials have made a habit of using the supposed potential of the domestic market as an inducement for foreign investors. The stick of high tariffs together with the carrot of possible consumer demand growth should be enough to lure in people like Musk, they think.

Noted archaeologist KK Muhammed on Sunday claimed the contentious Bhojshala/Kamal Maula Mosque complex in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district was a Saraswati temple and later converted into an Islamic place of worship. He stressed that Hindus and Muslims should abide by the court's decision and honour the Places of Worship Act, 1991, apart from sitting together to iron out differences over such places. Muslims should also respect the sentiments of Hindus over Mathura and Kashi, he said. Following directives from the Madhya Pradesh High Court, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is carrying out the survey of the disputed Bhojshala complex in MP's tribal-dominated district.

Mohamed Muizzu to engage in dialogue with neighbouring countries to tackle the nation's financial challenges, PTI reported. Solih's remarks come in response to recent calls from President Muizzu, known for his pro-China stance, urging India to provide debt relief to the Maldives. Speaking at an event in Male', Solih emphasised the importance of dialogue and cooperation in overcoming the economic hurdles facing the nation.