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₹500 each per month in 2023, compared to 1.94 million beneficiaries and 1.75 million beneficiaries, respectively, in 2022 and 2021. The number of TB patients notified in 2022 was 2.42 million, while in 2021 it was 2.13 million. In the year 2020, the notified TB patients were 1.80 million in the country.

fled to Mizoram on Friday after their camps were captured by armed pro-democracy ethnic groups, would soon be repatriated to Myanmar. An official in Aizawl said that necessary formalities, including biometric processes, are being done and the authorities concerned are in touch with the higher authorities to get clearance to repatriate the Myanmar Army personnel. «Once the ongoing formalities are completed and clearance from the higher authorities received, the Myanmarese soldiers would be handed over to their authority in Tamu through the Moreh border in Manipur,» the official, who did not want to be identified said. According to officials, the Myanmar soldiers on Friday fled to Mizoram’s Lawngtlai district with their arms and ammunition, and approached the Assam Rifles after their camps near the India-Myanmar border were overrun by the Arakan Army fighters. Some of the fleeing Myanmar soldiers were critically injured in the gun battle and basic medical treatment provided to them by the Assam Rifles. The soldiers are now in the custody of Assam Rifles at Parva in Lawngtlai. Fierce gun battles between the Myanmar Army and the armed fighters resumed last week in areas close to the Indian border leading to the fresh influx of soldiers into Indian territory. In November, a total of 104 Myanmar soldiers, including officers, fled to Mizoram in different phases after their camps near the border were overrun by pro-democracy armed groups. Since November 13, Myanmar soldiers fled to the Indian territory in different phases after their camps in Chin state were captured by the Chin National Defence Force, the armed wing of the Chin National Organisation.

Last year saw a stream of dismal headlines about kids’ mental health. Children and teens in the US are struggling with higher levels of depression and anxiety. Rates of suicides and eating disorders are on the rise.

Socio-economic assessment for indigenous Assamese Muslims will be completed this year. Assam government will engage International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS) to study the impact of crackdown on child marriages Chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that private madrassas are protected under the constitution as minority run institutions. “The Assam police and Education department are working, and we will be able to reduce private madrassa by 1000 from 3000.

weight loss, and hitting the gym. Especially due to the pandemic-induced shock, the majority of people are focussing much on health and fitness and this is a growing category.

Growth and potential: India’s economic growth story is compelling. Its GDP has grown at a steady more than 7% in US dollar terms, outpacing most countries. This growth translates to strong corporate earnings, with Nifty 50 firms posting 22% profit growth over the past 3 years in compound annual growth rate terms.

record peak power demand of 1,631 MW without any network constraint and power outage, the company said in a statement. The company is expecting the peak demand to breach 1,800 MW this season and has made long-term power tie-ups to meet the requirement, it added.

Manchester United midfielder Donny van de Beek has finalized his temporary transfer to Eintracht Frankfurt, sealing the deal until the culmination of the ongoing season. The move includes an enticing option for the Bundesliga club to transform the loan into a permanent acquisition, extending beyond the current season. The 26-year-old Dutch international has encountered limited opportunities at Manchester United since his transition from Ajax in September 2020, featuring merely six times as a starter in the Premier League. His sole appearance this season involved a late substitution during a 1-0 loss to Crystal Palace in September.

₹766.47 crore for 5,338 projects across sectors during January-November 2023. "The corporation assisted around 5,338 projects, with total sanctions & disbursements of ₹766.47 crore and ₹547.11 crore respectively, in diverse sectors – education & training, food processing, handlooms & handicrafts, healthcare, hotels & tourism, microfinance etc.

Nifty 50 settled at 21,741.90, up 11 points, or 0.05 per cent. The BSE Midcap index hit its fresh all-time high of 37,171.97 while the BSE smallcap index touched its all-time high of 43,094.79 during the session. After the robust gains in the last two months on expectations of rate cuts in light of favourable macros, the market is expected to see some consolidation due to rich valuations.

Shri Balaji Valve Components IPO allotment finalised: Latest GMP, here's how to check allotment status The IPO exclusively involves a fresh issue of up to 98,47,000 equity shares, each with a face value of ₹10, as outlined in the draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) filed on December 27. According to the draft documents, the funds raised from the offering will be allocated by the company for the expansion of its current manufacturing facility and the establishment of a new manufacturing facility in Maharashtra. Also read: Kay Cee Energy & Infra IPO: Check GMP, subscription status on day 3, other key details The generated funds will also be allocated to meet working capital needs and support general corporate objectives.

inoperative accounts where funds remain unclaimed. The central bank said that activation of such accounts can simply be done by re-submission of know your customer (KYC) details across branches including non-home branches. The process can also be done through video-customer identification process (V-CIP) on account holders' request, if the facility is being provided by the bank.

Ketone supplements, intended to boost athletic performance, may actually reduce it, as evidenced by slower cycling speeds in athletes, a study suggests. The research, published in the International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, analysed contradictory findings related to the effectiveness of ketone supplements, which have gained popularity among athletes seeking a competitive advantage. Some previously published studies had shown the supplements improve performance, while others have reported they had no effect or even worsened performance, the researchers said.

Diffusion Engineers has filed preliminary papers with the capital markets regulator Sebi to raise funds through an initial share sale. The initial public offering (IPO) is purely a fresh issue of up to 98,47,000 equity shares with a face value of Rs 10 each, according to the draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) filed on December 27.

Goldy Brar, presently residing in Brampton, Canada is associated with Babbar Khalsa International…And whereas, Babbar Khalsa International is listed as a terrorist organization," Praveen Vashista, Additional Secretary, Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Additional Secretary, said in the gazetted notification. “Goldy backed by a cross-border agency was involved in multiple killings and professes radical ideology, figured in making threatening calls to pro-nationalist leaders, demanding ransom, and posting the claims of killings on different social media platforms.

₹2,000 banknotes in circulation, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said on Monday. The total value of ₹2,000 banknotes remaining in circulation as of December 29, 2023, stood at ₹9,330 crore, the apex bank said. The central bank said ₹2,000 banknotes will continue to be legal tender.

TOKYO—Big Japanese investors stumbled disastrously into the U.S. commercial real-estate market in the late 1980s, when they bought high-profile properties like New York’s Rockefeller Center not long before the market fell hard. Now some Japanese institutional investors and real-estate companies are back—but this time it isn’t about flaunting trophy purchases.

China's first domestically built cruise ship set sail on its maiden voyage from Shanghai on Monday, a sign of the nation's growing prowess in sophisticated construction as it seeks self-sufficiency in key technologies. The Adora Magic City left port on its first commercial cruise late afternoon, en route to South Korea and Japan.

Sensex closed flat in a highly volatile market on the first session of 2024 as gains from IT and energy stocks were offset by banking, auto and financial stocks. The 30-share BSE benchmark Sensex rose 32 points or 0.04% to settle at 72,272. The broader NSE Nifty gained 10 points or 0.05% to end at 21,742.

BSE Midcap index, and BSE Smallcap index surged to new all-time highs. Sensex opened 22 points lower at 72,218.39 and traded in the negative territory for the most part of the day. However, the index touched its fresh all-time high of 72561.91 during the session.

The arrival of the new year signifies a new beginning, a blank canvas filled with thrilling possibilities. There’s no better way to commemorate this occasion than by sharing the warmth and joy of exchanging gifts with families. The festive atmosphere surrounding the new year adds an extra layer of significance to gift-giving, creating an experience full of anticipation and love.