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New Delhi: In a momentous event set to redefine healthcare accessibility and inclusivity across the country, President Droupadi Murmu will inaugurate the ‘Ayushman Bhav’ campaign on Wednesday. The launch will take place through a virtual event, marking a significant leap towards achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and ensuring healthcare for all.

Mumbai, India, September 12th, 2023:Metropolis Healthcare Limited, India's leading diagnostic service provider, hosted the 25th International Academy of Pathology – Indian Division (IAP-ID) Annual CME event in collaboration with the Asian Cancer Institute & Indian Medical Association. This significant Silver Jubilee edition took place on September 9th and 10th, 2023, in Mumbai and adopted a hybrid format, bringing together over 250 delegates from around the world, including pathologists, clinicians, researchers, and healthcare professionals. The event was graced by esteemed dignitaries includingDr Sujay Prasad (President IAP-ID),Dr Reeni Malik (Secretary & Treasurer IAP-ID),Dr.

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday said the government has given 36,097 government jobs to youth in the first 18 months of its tenure, setting a record by ensuring that nearly 2,000 youth join government service every month. Addressing a function to hand over the recruitment letter to 249 youth for 191 posts in the Local Government Department, 25 in the Animal Husbandry, 24 in the Cooperation and nine in the Technical Education Department here, the Chief Minister said the youth should feel proud as they are becoming a team of the government that is working untiringly for carving out a new Punjab. He said the government has been conducting this recruitment drive completely on merit and jobs are being given only to deserving and needy candidates. Mann said neither any recommendation nor any other tantrum, except merit, is working in this recruitment drive. The Chief Minister said this venue has witnessed a number of such events in which youth have got jobs in various government departments. He said this reflects the commitment of the government to ensure the well-being of the youth and opening new avenues of employment for them. Mann said it is a matter of pride and satisfaction for him that the youth have been selected for these posts purely on merit. The Chief Minister said the government has provided more than 36,097 jobs in various departments.

Disney Star has collaborated with digital storytelling platform Pratilipi for a first-of-its-kind multi-series content deal that will allow the former to develop multiple new fiction television shows adapted from stories available on the latter's platform. The content produced as part of the association would be broadcast across languages on Disney Star’s TV and digital platforms. This will be the first time a TV series will be adapted and developed on an online self-publishing and audiobook platform. Stories on Pratilipi have an extensive readership and listener base that extends up to 15 million subscribers.

Mastercard and Invest India announced the launch of an enhanced priceless.com programme in India on Tuesday. Mastercard said the programme is aimed at 'redefining' experiential travel in India and has been launched with the support and guidance from the tourism ministry. The priceless.com launch in India is an extension of Mastercard’s global priceless platform that offers over 2,000 curated experiences for Mastercard cardholders in over 40 countries. As per the Mastercard Economics Institute’s Travel Industry Trends 2023, consumer spending on experiences at travel destinations has seen a sharp increase of 65% in comparison to March 2019, owing to the pent-up demand for travel.

Assam government on Tuesday tabled a legislation which will exclude the entities regulated by RBI from the ambit of Assam Micro finance institution (regulation of money lending) act, 2020. Assam has earlier made a law to regulate the MFI sector. The bill stated Assam Micro finance institution (regulation of money lending) act, 2020 has been made applicable to all the RBI regulated entities including NBFC-MFIs too.

India's industrial production rose by 5.7 per cent in July, according to the official data released on Wednesday. For the month of July 2023, the Quick Estimates of Index of Industrial Production (IIP) with base 2011-12 stands at 142.0.

Project Sela leaned on the Bank of Israel's cyber security expertise and ongoing work on the digital shekel and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority's (HKMA) learnings from Project Aurum and e-Hong Kong Dollar. In Sela, the rCBDC ledger is operated by the central bank without compromising end user privacy as personal identifiers are obfuscated.

Infosys has announced a multi-year digital transformation deal with Denmark-based STARK Group, a business-to-business (B2B) distributor of building materials. The transformation will also involve leveraging Infosys' artificial intelligence (AI) suite of services Topaz. The size and tenure of the deal was not publicly disclosed. As part of this collaboration, Infosys and STARK Group will establish a data centre in Denmark, which will serve as the foundation to drive tech advancements in the collaboration and provide services to STARK Group’s offices across Europe.

Mansukh Mandaviya on Tuesday said. On July 27, Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated 1.25 lakh PMKSKs, saying these one-stop centres for farmers will pave the way for their prosperity. Last year, the central government decided to convert retail fertiliser shops in the country into PMKSK in a phased manner.

Shivakumar on Tuesday said the state now is not in a position to release Cauvery river water to neighbouring Tamil Nadu, due to lack of rains in the river basin region. Noting that currently Cauvery water is not flowing to Tamil Nadu from the state, he said Karnataka officials at the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) will make a plea to at least to save water for drinking. «On the Cauvery issue, our officials are currently participating in the meeting.

DevX will be setting up Deakin University’s India campus in GIFT City, making it the first instance of an international university to set up a campus in the country. The company has partnered with Nila Infrastructure for the construction, while DevX itself will conceptualize, design, build and deliver the state-of-the-art futuristic 25,000 sq ft university campus. “We at DevX are proud to create the Deakin University India campus project in GIFT City.

wired keyboard has stood the test of time, offering a dependable interface for users to interact with their computers. Here, we will dive into the world ofwired keyboards, exploring their diverse features, ergonomic designs, and the best options available for PC users, all under the budget-friendly price point of ₹1000. Whether you're a casual typist or a hardcore gamer, a wired keyboard for PC remains an essential tool for efficient and comfortable computing experiences.

New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday said India's law to protect plant varieties and farmers' rights can be emulated for the entire world, especially in the context of climate change challenges. “India has taken a lead in introducing the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers Rights Act (PPVFR), which is aligned to the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for food and agriculture (ITPGRFA) to protect farmers," Murmu said while delivering the inaugural speech at the first-ever global symposium on farmers' rights. “My country provides a range of rights to farmers including use, re-use, save, share and sell the unbranded seeds of a registered variety.

water purifiers in India. These purifiers employ various technologies, including Reverse Osmosis (RO), Ultraviolet (UV) treatment, and multi-stage filtration, to eliminate impurities, bacteria, viruses, and harmful chemicals, ensuring that the water you drink is of the highest quality. Let's look at the top 10 water purifiers currently available, highlighting their key features, filtration methods, and suitability for different water sources.

Indexing, data, and research firm VettaFi has announced the enhancement of its solutions for asset managers with the acquisition of custom thematic indexing specialist EQM Indexes, LLC.

Reel Crypto is a newcomer to the crypto casino space, having only launched in 2023. It offers a wide range of games and betting options, including a sportsbook and a live casino. 

BEIJING — Walter Isaacson's new biography of Elon Musk hit the Chinese market Tuesday, several hours ahead of the U.S. release due to a time difference that puts Beijing 12 hours ahead of New York.

Apple Inc.’s iPhone debuts have historically been a sell-the-news event for the stock, but the weeks following often provide an even better opportunity to buy the dip. Over the past five years, September has been the worst month of the year for Apple, with the shares averaging a decline of 4.5%, compared with a drop of 3.2% for the S&P 500. At the same time, October has been among the best, with an average gain for Apple of 3.8% over the same period. “If you’re a long-time holder and you see this as becoming a consumer staple company, these pullbacks are opportunities,” said Gene Munster, managing partner and co-founder of Deepwater Asset Management. Image While the stock has usually risen in the months ahead of the event, this year’s lead up has been troubled.

Logistics startup Flexport on Tuesday unveiled services to make it easier for small businesses to import, store and restock goods they sell on ecommerce marketplaces as its returned CEO races to regain profitability amid a broad freight downturn. Companies ranging from Shopify to Walmart have launched their own ecommerce platforms to compete with industry leader Amazon.com. Sellers who use those marketplaces get access to more customers, but often are saddled with more work since each platform has its own set of rules.

Archer season 14 season was released on FXX even though there was a blackout of all Disney cable networks and ABC owned-and-operated stations on the Charter's Spectrum cable system on August 31 night. Ten days after this disruption, and following the release of one new episode of Archer, the contentious carriage dispute came to an end.