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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. We’re just stepping into April but several parts of India are already suffering heat waves and abnormally high temperatures. As a result, hydration has become a hot topic earlier than usual.

Amit Shah on Monday highlighted the Modi government's achievements in the health sector at the inauguration program of Maharaja Agrasen Medical College. During an event in Hisar, Haryana, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said, «In ten years, the Modi government lifted 25 crore people out of the poverty line. Four crore houses have been constructed to give shelter to 20 crore people. 81 crore people get five kg free ration per month.» He further added, «Until 2014, 12 crore families did not have toilet facilities. Today, I congratulate the Haryana government for becoming the first state government in the country to provide toilets in every house in the state...With a holistic approach, the Narendra Modi govt has thought about the health sector in the country.» «The Narendra Modi government has done a lot of work in the area of medical infrastructure. Rs 64,000 crores have been spent on creating Public Health Centres and Community Health centres,» Shah added. Amit Shah said that the Modi government has done a lot of work in the health sector and in medical infrastructure; over Rs 64,000 crores have been spent on creating Public Health Centres and Community Health centres.

NDRF) team has begun rescue operations under Operation Brahma at the U hla thein monastery, where around 170 monks are still stuck, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated on Monday. The Army team will visit the hospital site on Monday and will setup their Medical Services on Tuesday. The NDRF are also trying to get the NDRF team deployed at the Sky Villa (where four towers of 11 storeys each have collapsed). The towers have several foreigners. The relief material (arriving tomorrow) will also be given to the Secretary General of state Mahanayak Committee (2nd highest of the Committee in Myanmar) where around 2,000 monks are sitting outside the monastery. The monks are not injured, but they have nowhere to go and have no basic amenities. Teams will also be deployed to the Mandalay Palace, Maha Muni Pagoda, MIIT, and other such places where substantial damage has occurred. The teams are providing assistance to members of Indian community for their stay and food. Rescue efforts are underway in Myanmar after a devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck the country, killing at least 1,700 people and leaving widespread destruction in its wake. The quake, which was felt as far away as Bangkok and Chinese provinces, has left many more injured or trapped under rubble, CNN reported.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. With Myanmar devastated by an earthquake that has claimed more than 1,600 lives, India has initiated efforts to assist it in relief and rescue missions. Under Operation Brahma, two naval ships with relief supplies were despatched.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. When I see the image of a woman tea plucker—versions of it are used by businesses in their marketing of tea—it rather bothers me. Perhaps it’s because when you walk into a tea estate and see women at work, they smile in greeting, they allow you to photograph them, and they make a pretty picture.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Sandy Button of Pea Ridge, Ark., was born in 1952, grew up watching black-and-white television, and got her first computer in the 1980s. Now? She makes half a dozen orders a week on her smartphone, and minutes later packages come from the sky.

Six strikes hit the northeastern border city overnight Saturday into Sunday, wounding personnel undergoing treatment at a military hospital and killing at least two people in a residential building, according to Ukrainian officials. A spokesperson for the Kharkiv regional prosecutor's office, Dmytro Chubenko, confirmed two deaths and said another 30 people were wounded, including children. According to the emergency medical services, the «massive attack» reduced one home to a fiery ruin and damaged other houses, office buildings, cars and garages. The Ukrainian army said that a military hospital building and nearby residential buildings «were damaged by a Shahed drone».

Pace Digitek, which is a multi-disciplinary solutions provider specializing in telecom passive infrastructure industry including telecom tower infrastructure and optical fibre cables, is planning to raise around Rs 900 crore through the public offer.

The shallow 7.7-magnitude quake struck northwest of the city of Sagaing in central Myanmar in the early afternoon, followed minutes later by a 6.7-magnitude aftershock. The quake destroyed buildings, downed bridges, and buckled roads across swathes of Myanmar, with massive destruction seen in Mandalay, the country's second biggest city and home to more than 1.7 million people. At least 1,002 people were killed and nearly 2,400 injured in Myanmar, the ruling junta said in a statement. Around 10 more deaths have been confirmed in Bangkok. But with communications badly disrupted, the true scale of the disaster is only starting to emerge from the isolated military-ruled state, and the toll is expected to rise significantly.

Indian hospitality industry is set to grow steadily in FY26, driven by domestic travel, recovering foreign tourist arrivals, and the expansion of the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) segment. CareEdge Ratings projects a 7-8% increase in Revenue per Available Room (RevPAR) in FY26, following an 8-10% rise in FY25. Average Room Rates (ARRs) are expected to hover above Rs 8,000, reaching Rs 8,400-8,600 in FY26, while occupancy levels are likely to stabilize between 66-68% from FY25 to FY27. However, supply-side constraints such as high land prices, escalating construction costs, and lengthy project timelines remain key challenges for hoteliers.

The crash happened before a crowd of spectators who were attending the first public day of the event. The pilot was the sole occupant of the small aircraft.

India is on the brink of a demographic shift redefining its healthcare landscape. With an estimated 140 million elderly citizens today—projected to rise to 350 million by 2050—the need for comprehensive senior healthcare has never been more pressing.

Dr. Rahul Baxi is a Mumbai-based diabetologist, and his patients are rushing to him to ask about the new drug that claims to help with weight loss. In a recent tweet, he shared that many come in with the same question: can they start taking the much-hyped medication to shed extra kilos? India’s fascination with the new Rs 16,000-a-month weight-loss injection is in full swing, with people hoping for a quick fix. However, Dr. Baxi emphasizes that the injection isn’t a magic solution for everyone. Without essential lifestyle changes like a balanced diet, regular walking or exercise, and strength training, the results may not be as effective. He stresses that the medication should only be used under a doctor’s supervision and prescribed to the right patients for the best outcomes. Netizens have shared mixed reactions to the buzz around the new weight-loss injection. Some highlighted the effectiveness of traditional methods, with one person mentioning how regular yoga, evening walks, and home-cooked meals helped lower their HbA1c from 6.2 to 5.8, despite the challenges of maintaining a strict diet in a food-loving city like Indore.

«Some of the self-inflicted fundamental factors like RBI keeping liquidity tight, government going slow on spending in the first half, those are now getting unwound,» says Mihir Vora, CIO, Trust Mutual Fund. Where markets are headed. Mihir Vora: We had this good correction for five months and we had a smart bounce back. The correction had some reasons and maybe to some extent it was overdone so that overdone part is probably done. So, we have had the reset, I would say. I call it the reset in the market.

Atithi Devo Bhava’—which translates to ‘Guest is God.’ However, a recent viral video suggests that not all foreign visitors feel this sentiment in practice. Canadian traveller and vlogger Nolan Saumure has sparked controversy with his candid comparison of hospitality in India and Pakistan. In a short interview with Instagram user @officialnamour, Saumure was asked which country offers better hospitality. Without hesitation, he replied, «Pakistan, obviously.» His remark has set social media ablaze, drawing both agreement and criticism from viewers.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Over the last six months, the stock of Narayana Hrudayalaya has risen by over 30% against an 8.3% decline in the Sensex, outperforming the benchmark index by a wide margin. The stock has also been an outlier amid the recent correction, bucking the trend.

Gnanamma Healthcare Centre announced its transition to becoming a near net-zero electricity health facility. This milestone has been achieved through the recent installation of a 6.05kW solar power plant with battery energy storage, which now meets up to 100% of the facilities' electricity needs. The green facility was launched in the presence of Dr Mehriba K. Sohliya, District Medical, Health Officer, West Khasi Hills, hospital administration and WRI India. With technical support from WRI India, the facility has installed a solar power plant, battery storage, and energy-efficient appliances, including indoor lights, ceiling fans, flood lights, water purifier, water heater, and an autoclave. This transformation ensures that Gnanamma Healthcare Centre operates almost entirely on renewable energy, setting a precedent for sustainable healthcare in the region.

Shares of Axis Bank Ltd.(up 1.89 per cent), Au Small Finance Bank Ltd.(up 1.43 per cent) and HDFC Bank Ltd.(up 1.2 per cent) ended the day as top gainers in the pack.

Shares of J B Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd.(up 3.03 per cent), Gland Pharma Ltd.(up 1.48 per cent), Mankind Pharma Ltd.(up 1.1 per cent), Ajanta Pharma Ltd.(up 0.23 per cent) and Abbott India Ltd.(up 0.1 per cent) ended the day as top gainers in the pack.

Sonu Sood’s wife, Sonali Sood, was involved in a severe car accident on the Mumbai-Nagpur highway on March 24, 2025. She was traveling with her sister and nephew when their vehicle met with a crash. Her nephew, who was behind the wheel, also suffered injuries, while her sister escaped with only minor wounds. Following the accident, Sonali and her nephew were rushed to Max Hospital in Nagpur, where they are undergoing treatment. Doctors have kept them under close observation for 48 to 72 hours to monitor their recovery. Upon hearing about the incident, Sonu Sood immediately rushed to the hospital to be by his wife’s side. A spokesperson confirmed the accident and stated that Sonu is currently unavailable as he remains with his family during this critical time.