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Lancet, a leading medical journal, claimed that the Indian government's data on healthcare is inaccurate and opaque, the latter's officials said that the country has a robust system which documents births and deaths under a legislation. «It (data under Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969) provides a unified process of continuous, permanent, compulsory, independent and universal recording of births and deaths,” TOI quoted government officials as saying. Further, the officials said that over 90 per cent of births and deaths are registered online on the state or national portals.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are all set to clash at Eden Gardens for the upcoming IPL tournament. The battle hopes to be an exciting showdown, with both teams vying for dominance on the IPL 2024 points table. Kolkata currently ranks second while KL Rahul-led LSG will aim to clinch their position in the top four. Pitch Report: Kolkata's iconic Eden Gardens is known for its competitive wickets, captivating players of all skill sets. While the venue has a reputation for providing challenging conditions in the past, recent matches have showcased flatter tracks that heavily favour batsmen. In the only IPL 2024 fixture held at this venue, both innings saw teams posting totals exceeding 200, highlighting a trend of high-scoring matches.

Iran on Sunday urged Israel not to retaliate militarily to an unprecedented attack overnight, which Tehran presented as a justified response to a strike that destroyed its consulate building in Damascus earlier this month. «The matter can be deemed concluded,» Iran's mission to the United Nations said in a post on X just a few hours after the start of the operation late Saturday. «However, should the Israeli regime make another mistake, Iran's response will be considerably more severe,» the Iranian mission warned.

Imphal Ring Road project is gearing up to introduce a fleet of women-operated e-buses and e-rickshaws. Spearheaded by Yumnam Joykumar Singh, Project Director cum Chief Engineer of Externally Added Projects (EAP) at the Public Works Department (PWD) in Manipur, this initiative aims to tackle the persistent traffic congestion plaguing Imphal City. With construction set to commence next month and completion targeted within 28 months, the project is poised to transform transportation dynamics in the state.

Whether it's a bold azalea print on a black polo shirt or a striking vest adorned with huge block letters, the gear players are wearing at the Masters this year has made it quite clear that Augusta National is fast becoming the center of the golf fashi...

home loan interest rates by 10-15 basis points in March 2024, resulting in rates ranging from 8.70% to 9.80%. Regardless of the reasons behind these banks’ decision to raise their interest rates, borrowers ultimately face increased expenses as they must allocate more funds towards equated monthly installments (EMIs) or opt for extended loan tenures. Numerous borrowers, eager to clear their debts swiftly, turned to using their savings or investments, such as their Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) accounts, to repay high-interest loans promptly.

home equity loan, backed by your home's value, presents an alternative borrowing option. While it can offer larger amounts at potentially reduced interest rates, it also entails using your home as collateral. Understanding the fundamental differences between personal loans and home equity loans is essential when determining which option is most suitable for your financial circumstances.

Securing a personal loan is based on various factors that lenders evaluate to determine your capacity to repay the loan. There are various steps you can take to enhance your eligibility for a personal loan and potentially secure more favourable loan terms, such as lower interest rates or increased loan amounts. Here are some essential strategies:

Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, popularly known as Babasaheb Ambedkar, is widely revered as the architects of the Indian Constitution. Dr. Ambedkar was appointed as India's first Law Minister in the Cabinet of Jawaharlal Nehru. He was posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honour in 1990. The birthday of this great individual is celebrated as Ambedkar Jayanti. Ambedkar Jayanti 2024: Date and History The Ambedkar Jayanti is celebration with great enthusiasm around the country on April 14 annually. He was born on April 14, 1891 at Mhow near Indore in the then Central Province, now Madhya Pradesh. For the first time, activist Janardan Sadashiv Ranapisay celebrated Ambedkar’s birthday publicly on 14 April 1928 in Pune. Since then, this day is celebrated as Ambedkar Jayanti or Bhim Jayanti. From a humble origin, Dr Ambedkar went on to become one of the foremost legal minds in the country. On March 31, 20211, the Government of India decided to declare April 14 as a public holiday on account of the birthday of Dr BR Ambedkar. Ambedkar Jayanti 2024: Significance

Bharatiya Janata Party in its manifesto promised an array of commitments for the development of railways and other infrastructural-related initiatives if it assumes power after the Lok Sabha polls. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday released the BJP's Lok Sabha manifesto which has a special focus on the poor, youth, farmers and women, and asserted that the need for a stable government with full majority was necessary when the world was passing through uncertain times.

Sankalp Patra’ for the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections 2024, on April 14 – the day marking the birth anniversary of BR Ambedkar, the architect of the Indian Constitution. BJP President JP Nadda, Union Ministers Amit Shah, Nirmala Sitharaman and Rajnath Singh, were present, apart from PM Modi, at the manifesto release function at BJP headquarters in the national capital. Here are 10 points in the BJP's ‘Sankalp Patra’: Titled "Modi Ki Guarantee," the BJP’s manifesto for 2024 elections which has 14 promises focuses on the theme of cultural nationalism.

ANI reported that the BJP formed the Election Manifesto Committee, comprising 27 members. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh was appointed as the chairman of this committee.Meanwhile, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman was appointed as the coordinator, and Union Minister Piyush Goyal was made the co-coordinator.

Mint explains how deep is the job crisis for the vast number of young people who join the labour force every year. India experienced mostly jobless growth in the first 19 years of the current century, a period when India had seen stable governments under three different prime ministers. At the national level, employment grew at an annual rate of 1.6% between 2000 and 2012 and then stagnated with a 0.01% rise till 2019, even as the economy grew at 6-7% on average during those years.

Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) manifesto 'Sankalp Patra' for the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections 2024 on April 14, the day marking the birth anniversary of BR Ambedkar, the architect of the Indian Constitution. After unveiling the ‘Sankalp Patra’, the Prime Minister said it will help empower youth, women, poor and farmers of the country and help India in its roadmap for ‘Viksit Bharat’ (Developed India). The manifesto, with ‘Modi Ki Guarantee 2024’ tagline features bringing all citizens of 70+ age under the ambit of Ayushman Bharat scheme which provides free treatment up to ₹5 Lakh.

The White House says it will provide unspecified support for Israel’s defense against an ongoing airborne attack from Iran.

MUDRA) scheme will be hiked by 100 per cent if the Bharatiya Janata Party is voted back to power, the party said while announcing its manifesto on Sunday. «The BJP has decided to raise loan limit under Mudra scheme to Rs 20 lakh from Rs 10 lakh,» Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced. The scheme was launched eight years ago in April 2015 by PM Modi in order to facilitate collateral-free credit of up to Rs 10 lakh to non-corporate, non-farm small and micro-entrepreneurs.

BJP) has revealed its 'Sankalp Patra' (manifesto) for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections during an event held at the party headquarters in Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alongside other senior party members, graced the occasion, coinciding with B R Ambedkar's birth anniversary.

Specifications of HP Laptop 14s Reasons to buyReasons to avoid The HP Laptop 15 is a next-generation computing powerhouse? This laptop is equipped with a 12th Gen Intel Core i3-1215U processor, 8GB DDR4 RAM, and a 512GB SSD. What are the key specifications of this laptop? It has a 15.6-inch Full HD display with anti-glare coating that is meant for crisp visuals. What else does it get? This laptop comes with Windows 11 and MS Office pre-installed and is also equipped with dual speakers.

Work From Home (WFH) individuals are looking to make the most of it. Can WFH employees avail tax benefits? Tax experts caution that employees opting to work remotely from home often bear the brunt of related expenses, without the ability to claim them come tax time. Determining who qualifies for home office deductions can be a bit nuanced. In general, W-2 wage earner don't come under the category of home office deductions, USA Today reported. For those who are self-employed and utilize a home office exclusively and regularly for their work, there's potential for tax deductions on certain home-related expenses. These deductions can include a portion of costs like mortgage interest, property taxes, homeowners' insurance, and utilities, providing an opportunity to offset some of the expenses associated with maintaining a home office. It's essential to keep thorough records and consult with a tax professional to ensure compliance with relevant tax laws and regulations, as per the USA Today report.

Jalpaiguri for the storm victims. Slamming Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah for not mentioning the storm affected people in Jalpaiguri's Moynaguri. Jalpaiguri Constituency will vote for the first phase on April 19. Expressing her grievance, Mamata Banerjee said, «The Prime Minister and Union Home Minister came to Bengal but they did not once mention about storm affected people in Jalpaiguri.» On the other hand, Mamata Banerjee has announced her decision to give Rs 1.20 lakh to the victims, whose houses were damaged and broken. She even emphasized in various rallies that she had rushed at midnight to Jalpaiguri, when she heard that Moynaguri, some areas of Alipurduar and Coochbehar were affected. Mamata Banerjee said on Saturday from a public rally in Jalpaiguri's Fulbari that she will give Rs 1.20 lakh and Rs 20,000 has already been disbursed by the state administration and the rest will be disbursed for the people who were affected in the storm.

ICB Network , launched on April 1, 2024, is an innovative Layer-1 Blockchain project. It has established novel benchmarks for efficiency, security, and scalability across the blockchain ecosystem. Implementing the Proof of Stake (PoS) consensus mechanism is at the core of the platform’s architecture, an innovation compared to conventional Proof of Work (PoW) systems.