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In a late update, the Vatican said the episodes were caused by a «significant accumulation» of mucus in his lungs and bronchial spasms. «Two bronchoscopies were performed with the need for aspiration of copious secretions,» the Vatican said, AP reported.

Radisson Hotel Group said on Monday its strategy is to have 240 hotels in operation and under development in India by end of 2025, driven by a strategic focus on tier 2 and 3 markets and the increasing demand for luxury lifestyle and midscale accommodations. Headquartered in Belgium, the chain is one of India’s largest international hotel operators, with currently a robust presence of over 194 hotels in operation and development across 114 destinations. «As a global hospitality leader, we are committed to deepening our ties between Belgium and India, two nations united by a shared vision for growth and collaboration,» said Nikhil Sharma, managing director and area senior vice president, South Asia, Radisson Hotel Group.

Rana Sugars Ltd.(up 4.80%) and Mawana Sugars Ltd.(up 1.10%) were among the top gainers.

NTPC Green Energy Ltd.(up 1.01%), Adani Green Energy Ltd.(up 0.90%), Adani Power Ltd.(up 0.52%), Hitachi Energy India Ltd.(up 0.17%) and India Power Corporation Ltd.(up 0.09%) were among the top gainers.

perinatal care hospital chain reported good performance in the December 2024 quarter with 18% and 11% year-on-year growth in revenue and PAT respectively. The numbers surpassed Reuters-Refinitiv estimates by 3% and 6% respectively. While revenue growth was supported by increased patient volumes and average revenue per patient (ARPP), a significant jump in other income aided the bottom line. Operational efficiencies aided EBITDA,which grew by 14% year-on-year while the overall occupancy also improved. However, average revenue per occupied bed (ARPOB) declined amid an increase in average length of stay (ALOS) and new bed additions. The company operates 19 hospitals (and five outpatient clinics) across six cities. It has a bed capacity of 1,935 with over 835 doctors. It is benefitting from the growing paediatric healthcare market. Also, India’s low spending on childcare products and services, high birth rate compared to China and the United States, increasing maternity age, increased focus on preventive healthcare, and expansion of medical tourism are some of the tailwinds. Rainbow is distinctive from its peers as it offers the highest number of beds in paediatric intensive care units and neonatal intensive care units. It operates on a hub-and-spoke model (the central hospital delivers comprehensive outpatient and inpatient care whereas the satellite facilities provide emergency care) that helps in lowering costs.

operational excellence will be path to growth and not acquisitions. It currently operates through three flagship divisions in auto, farm, and services with each contributing almost a third of revenue to the group's top line. The services business has a mix of financial services, technology, logistics, hospitality and real estate interests. «If we were to look at the group five years later or 10 years later, there should be a greater number of large businesses that we have,» Anish Shah, group CEO and MD, Mahindra & Mahindra, told ET.

«This Bombay hotel provides bathroom slippers. But to ensure people don't flick them, they provide mismatched pairs,» the user named Thejaswi Udupa said, dropping a snapshot of a pair of slippers on top of a hotel towel. The slippers featured in the image he posted were noticeably mismatched, with each foot sporting a different color. According to the user, this was a deliberate strategy employed by the hotel to ensure that guests would only find the slippers convenient to wear within their rooms, discouraging them from taking them for personal use outside the premises.

The fatality brings the number of confirmed cases in Uganda to 10. The East African country declared an outbreak of the highly infectious and often fatal haemorrhagic disease in January after the death of a male nurse at the Mulago National Referral Hospital in the capital Kampala.

Tanaji Sawant of the Shiv Sena had awarded the project for 'mechanised cleaning services' in government run hospitals, primary health clinics. There were allegations that the cost of these equipments were highly inflated and also the contracts were given to companies that had no prior experience of running such a project. Maharashtra government officials said that there were complaints about the tender as it was causing a huge loss to the state exchequer. For instance, while the annual contract would have cost Rs 638 crores for a year, previously the government used to spend Rs 70 crores annually on this.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Aiming to boost digital health accessibility among citizens, the Union government has planned to train joint directors to impart knowledge, help in implementation, and keep them updated about the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM). A two-day national workshop will be held in Bihar on 7-8 March, to focus on building the capabilities of these crucial links in the ABDM system.

Uttam Mohanty died on Thursday night while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Delhi, his family said. He was 66.

Michelle Trachtenberg, a beloved symbol of millennial youth culture who was adored for her parts in Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Gossip Girl, died at the age of 39.

double pneumonia, but doctors remain cautious about his condition. A CT scan taken on Tuesday evening indicated that his infection is progressing as expected under treatment. However, the Vatican stressed on Wednesday that his prognosis is still guarded.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. American hospitality chain Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is betting on India’s next generation of hotel developers to drive its future growth. As younger, first-time owners enter the industry with a preference for greater control, the world’s largest hotel franchisor sees a chance to expand without the traditional costs of managing or owning properties.

Pope Francis remained in critical but stable condition on Tuesday as he continued working from the hospital while battling double pneumonia. The Vatican stated that the 88-year-old pontiff had not experienced any new respiratory crises and that his blood parameters were stable. A follow-up CAT scan was conducted in the evening to assess his lung infection, though the results were not disclosed. Doctors maintained a guarded prognosis.

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Bloom Hotels is looking to raise '400 crore from private equity investors amid signs of increased hotel development activity in the hospitality sector, especially outside major metropolitan cities, according to sources familiar with the matter.

third kidney transplant at a private hospital here, leaving him with a total of five kidneys in his body. A surgery was performed at Amrita Hospital, Faridabad, on Devendra Barlewar, who had been battling chronic kidney disease for 15 years and had undergone two failed transplants in 2010 and 2012.