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“This initiative reflects the government’s commitment to leveraging HPV vaccination to eliminate cervical cancer, the second most common cancer among women after breast cancer,” Rao said at an event, Cervical Cancer Elimination Movement: From Awareness to Action, held in Bengaluru. The programme is being carried out in collaboration with Artist for Her, HDR Healthcare Foundation, HealthCare Sector Skill Council, ECHO India, Association of Healthcare Providers and the Karnataka State Obstetrics and Gynaecology Association. Rao said the state government is considering a proposal submitted by Artist for Her and others to expand the vaccination drive to Chikkaballapur district. “Those screened and diagnosed will receive a 90% treatment success rate.

Treasury documents released after the Spring Statement today (26 March) said the government wanted to «strike the right balance» between cash and equities to earn «better returns for savers, boost the culture of retail investment and support the growth mission» in its ISA system reforms. The practice has been called Cash ISA «hoarding» by provider AJ Bell. The firm has long called for ISA reform and simplification. The Treasury document added that alongside this, the government is working closely with the Financial Conduct Authority to deliver a system of «targeted support» to give pe...

Wipro, India's fourth largest IT services provider, won a 10-year deal worth 500 million pounds ($645.4 million) from British insurer Phoenix Group, the company said on Wednesday, announcing its second mega deal this financial year. Mega deals, which are typically worth more than $500 million, are key revenue drivers for IT services companies. In June 2024, Wipro announced a $500 million deal with a U.S. communications service provider. The latest deal is for Phoenix Group's ReAssure business where Wipro will work on life and pension business administration.

Jennifer Lopez started afresh with her new residence after her divorce from Ben Affleck. Lopez, aged 55, made a major purchase of a $18 million Los Angeles property to live with her 17-year-old twins, Max and Emme. The house purchase takes place after Lopez and Affleck finalized their divorce in a respectful manner.

Ashok Leyland said on Wednesday that its electric bus unit Switch Mobility could shutter one of its British plants, which would swing the unit's UK operations to profitability «soon». The company said it would review the feasibility of the plant in Sherburn, North Yorkshire in a consultation process with employees, which could lead to the plant being closed, amid continued uncertainty in the sector. The plant accounted for 0.60% of Ashok Leyland's total sales in the fiscal year ended March 2023, the company said.

Bharat Forge Limited and Tata Advanced Systems Limited to enhance the Indian Army’s artillery capabilities. These deals, worth approximately Rs 6,900 crore, will provide the Army with 155mm/52 calibre Advanced Towed Artillery Gun Systems (ATAGS) and High Mobility Vehicle 6x6 Gun Towing Vehicles. The signing ceremony took place on 26 March 2025 in New Delhi, in the presence of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh. With this procurement, the MoD’s total capital contracts for the financial year 2024-25 have reached Rs 1.40 lakh crore. The event also saw the Defence Secretary felicitate the Project Director of ATAGS from the Defence Research and Development Organisation’s (DRDO) Armament Research and Development Establishment, Pune, in recognition of his role in the project’s success.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Whether giving up the Google Tax will get India reprieve in the tariff war that US President Donald Trump has promised to unleash on the world at large remains to be seen. The Google Tax, officially, an equalization levy on foreign service firms, does not generate much revenue.

Elon Musk's U.S. DOGE Service team of technologists once provided support to a cybercrime gang that bragged about trafficking in stolen data and cyberstalking an FBI agent, according to digital records reviewed by Reuters. Edward Coristine is among the most visible members of the DOGE effort that has been given sweeping access to official networks as it attempts to radically downsize the US government. Past reporting had focused on his youth — he is 19 — and his chosen nickname of «bigballs,» which became a pop culture punchline. Musk turned championed the teen on his social media site X, telling his followers last month that «Big Balls is awesome.»

She is expected to reveal a «significant step» towards spending 2.5% of GDP on defence with a £2.2bn funding boost from April to help the country «move quickly in a changing world». The plans will include putting advanced weaponry in the hands of British troops, providing better homes for military families and kickstarting economic growth via the government's Plan for Change. Tough fiscal measures 'in the offing' as investors expect Reeves to cut spending in Spring Forecast During the Spring Forecast, Reeves is expected to say that since Labour's general election win, the governmen...

Bharti Airtel, one of India's leading telecommunications service providers, has launched its IPTV service in 2,000 cities across India. Customers can access an extensive library of on-demand content from 29 major streaming apps, including Netflix, Apple TV+, Amazon Prime Video, SonyLiv, and Zee5. The service also includes 600 popular television channels and high-speed Wi-Fi, with plans beginning at Rs 699. As an introductory offer, all Airtel customers will receive up to 30 days of free service upon purchasing an IPTV plan, which can be activated via the Airtel Thanks App.

ELSS) mutual funds stand out among other tax-saving instruments under Section 80C due to their unique combination of equity exposure, a short lock-in period, and potential for high returns. “Unlike the Public Provident Fund (PPF), which has a 15-year lock-in and offers fixed returns (currently around 7%-8%), ELSS funds have a much shorter lock-in of just 3 years and historically deliver average annualized returns of 10%-12%, higher in some cases,” said Adhil Shetty, CEO of Bankbazaar.com. “Since ELSS returns are market-linked and volatile in the short term, investing through SIP is wise. SIPs help mitigate market timing risk by averaging purchase costs during market highs and lows,” he added.

On Tuesday, OpenAI beefed up its ChatGPT chatbot with new technology designed to generate images from detailed, complex and unusual instructions. For instance, if you describe a four-panel comic strip, including the characters who appear in each panel and what they are saying to one another, the technology can instantly generate an elaborate cartoon.

Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema presented the state’s FY26 budget on Wednesday, pegged at Rs 2.36 lakh crore with measures to address critical issues like drug abuse, defence, and agriculture. One of the standout proposals is the first-ever «drug census» in Punjab in an effort to gauge the scale of drug usage across the state and evaluating the effectiveness of de-addiction centres. The budget also focuses on providing universal healthcare coverage, improving border security, and addressing environmental concerns such as stubble burning.

One New Zealand Warriors forward Dylan Walker has returned to Australia after being released by club on compassionate grounds. The 30-year-old Walker is set to join join Parramatta Eels, the Australian professional rugby league football club. He had joined One New Zealand Warriors in 2023 on a three-year deal. He has played 232 games in Australia's National Rugby League with 124 of them coming for Manly Warringah. One New Zealand Warriors CEO Cameron George issued a statement on the development and wished Walker all the best. “We were keen for Dylan to stay until the end of the season but we appreciate why he needs to return to Sydney. We’ve really enjoyed having him at our club and he has given us tremendous service. He goes with our support and best wishes.” Walker appeared in 46 matches for match for One New Zealand Warriors and his last match was on March 21 when he ended on the winning side as his team beat Te Atatu Roosters at Go Media Stadium. His deal with Parramatta Eels is until the end of 2026 season. Parramatta Eels General Manager of Football Mark O'Neill said, «We’re excited to have a player of Dylan’s caliber join the Eels. Dylan is such a tough competitor who will suit our style of football and he will provide class and experience to our team.”

Sultana Begum, the great-granddaughter-in-law of Bahadur Shah Zafar, the last Mughal emperor, is a living example. Once part of a royal lineage, Sultana now lives in a cramped hut on the outskirts of Kolkata, a world away from the luxury her ancestors once knew, as revealed in a TOI report.

Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) shares will be in focus on Wednesday after the company approved a borrowing plan of Rs 30,800 crore for FY26, aiming to strengthen funding for renewable energy projects and support India's clean energy transition. The IREDA board has sanctioned fundraising through various financial instruments, including bonds and loans. This move is expected to provide the necessary capital to accelerate renewable energy development and align with India's green energy targets.

global shipping industry should be open to working with a new group of insurers that emerged to support Russia’s so-called shadow fleet, provided they follow best practice, according to a leading maritime group. The new insurers and P&I clubs — groups that pool risks — should be assessed based on their adherence to international safety and technical standards, Nikolaus Schues, president of shipping association Bimco, said in an interview. They may become legitimate should the Trump administration roll back sanctions on Russia, he said, with the US bidding to end the war in Ukraine. “Some of the new insurers may become part of the IG,” Schues said on Tuesday, referring to the International Group of P&I Clubs, an association whose members provide cover for most ocean-going tonnage against risks including spills and collisions. “Hopefully, after the Russian sanctions end, the bad part of the parallel fleet will go away.”

«Today I learned that knowing a particular language might be necessary even to get basic services like bathroom cleaning in my own home. Thanks for the lesson, @urbancompany_UC @UC_Assist,» said the man in a post on X. «I had booked a bathroom cleaning service via Urban Company. Two people arrived, and I showed them the bathroom to be cleaned. One of them started speaking in a language I couldn’t understand. I told them “Kannada,” but the conversation continued in an unfamiliar language. Then the second person started speaking—again, not in Kannada,» added the man. Here's the post

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Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) shares will be in focus on Wednesday after the company signed a Rs 5,000 crore rupee term loan (RTL) agreement with NTPC Renewable Energy Limited (NTPC REL) to support its ongoing and new capacity expansion projects. The loan will also be used for refinancing existing debt, as per NTPC REL’s board approval. The agreement, executed on March 25, 2025, is unsecured, though NTPC REL has provided a negative lien with certain exceptions. The loan amount is yet to be disbursed.

NBCC shares will be in focus on Wednesday after the state-owned firm secured contracts worth a total of Rs 658 crore in Uttarakhand and Delhi. The company bagged a Rs 439 crore contract from the Uttarakhand Investment and Infrastructure Board (UIIDB) for multiple redevelopment projects in Haridwar. These include the Rodi Belwala Area Revitalisation, Sati Kund development, Har Ki Pauri and Subhash Ghat revitalisation, and the redevelopment of a parking and commercial area near the railway station.