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healthcare has become a major concern for individuals and governments alike. The rising costs, coupled with the growing incidence of diseases and ailments, have made it imperative for everyone to have adequate health insurance coverage. As we celebrate Universal Health Coverage Day today, it is crucial to ponder upon the ideal size of our health cover and ensure that it meets our needs and provides a safety net for unforeseen medical expenses.

₹20,000 if stage dharnas or put posters within 100 metres of the academic buildings at the JNU campus. Besides, any "anti-national" act will attract a ₹10,000 fine, according to the Chief Proctor Office (CPO) manual.

While the early part of 2024 for Indian markets is set to be influenced by the Union Budget and the general elections, stronger economic growth and improving earnings outlook should bode well for equities over the next one year, says Shreyash Devalkar, Head — Equity, Axis Mutual Fund. “There is a possibility of increased FII flows in 2024, given expectations around political stability and peaking/falling interest rates, especially towards the second half of the year,” Devalkar said in an interview with ETMarkets. Edited excerpts: With 2023 drawing to a close, how does 2024 look up for the Indian equity market? What are the key factors that will drive inflows? Heading into 2024, we must remember that 2023 was good for the market and there could be bouts of consolidation.

Leading discount broking firm Upstox, which is eyeing 10x growth in client base in the next 5 years, says the company's focus will be on profitability as it has now built a respectable size of business. After breaking even in FY23, Upstox Co-Founder Shrini Vishwanath said it is now profitable and will continue to grow profits as the revenues grow. The new-age broker is also open to the idea of getting listed in the next 3 to 5 years. Edited excerpts from a chat: With so many players crowding the broking space, what is going to be the key differentiator for you in the long-run? You are right, the broking space is getting crowded; indicating that the industry is growing and has potential to grow fast enough to attract new players. It is exactly at this stage that established players like ours have a clear advantage.

COP28 saw many firsts this year. From organizing the COP's first-ever "Health Day" to hosting "the first-ever COP ministerial dialogue on building water-resilient food systems" — there were many events and “landmark" moments that embraced the COP28 climate summit. On Saturday, several countries clashed over a possible agreement to phase out fossil fuels at the COP28 summit in Dubai, jeopardizing attempts to deliver a first-ever commitment to eventually end the use of oil and gas in 30 years of global warming talks.

Tide, a banking application for businesses, is aiming to increase the number of its customers in India to about half a million from around 200,000 currently. It also intends to increase its headcount here from around 800 currently to 2,000 in the next three years. Tide had announced its India launch in 2021.

Amidst the chaos, Madame Web emerges as a pivotal character, taking center stage in Sony's upcoming project with Dakota Johnson in the lead. As the first woman-led Marvel movie character in Sony's roster, Madame Web sparks intrigue about her role and impact on the unfolding Marvel narrative.

One Piece enthusiasts eagerly await the unfolding of Bartholomew Kuma's flashback and the revelation of Jewelry Bonney's origin in Chapter 1102. This installment holds the promise of steering the narrative toward the climax of the Egghead Island arc, creating a heightened sense of anticipation among fans.

Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT) to over 3,300 acres along with vibrant social infrastructure from current 886 acres is in the final stages of completion and is likely to be submitted by Gift Urban Development Authority to the Gujarat government’s Urban Development Department in the next few weeks. The second phase development plan with town planning schemes around the GIFT City is expected to be unveiled after the state government’s review and feedback from the public as per the statutory requirements. The development plan is expected to further the efforts to develop GIFT City, counted amongst Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s dream projects, in a global financial activity hub. «The expansion of GIFT City limits, the riverfront development, and the upcoming metro connectivity are pivotal steps in our journey toward an integrated and thriving metropolis.

Leah Zlatkin, mortgage broker and Lowest Rates expert, talks with Financial Post’s Larysa Harapyn about the impact a Bank of Canada rate cut could have on Canada’s real estate markets and the different strategies to handle the dynamics based on what stage you are at in your homebuying journey.

Amidst the dynamic cryptocurrency market, Cardano (ADA) has become a prominent topic of discussion, witnessing its social dominance climb to a six-month high. As of now, the live Cardano price stands at $0.55310, with a trading volume of $1.2 billion over the past 24 hours.

Article 370) has also come. Still, they (Congress) say that they don't accept this and that Article 370 was abrogated wrongfully. I can't explain to them what is the reality...Article 370 boosted separatism and separatism led to the rise of terrorism.

AAP leader Manish Sisodia in a money laundering case related to the alleged Delhi excise policy scam. Special Judge M K Nagpal also sought responses from Sisodia and other accused on an application filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) seeking permission to file additional documents in the case. The judge directed the accused persons to file their replies to the application by December 10.

Real Madrid take Bundesliga side Union Berlin on Tuesday night, they will be bidding to make it a perfect Champions League group-stage campaign. While they have already topped Group C, Union Berlin are at the bottom of the section. The hosts must beat Los Blancos and hope that Braga lose to Napoli to claim third. This would help them secure a spot in the Europa League knockout round playoffs. Nenad Bjelica has made a successful start as head coach of Union Berlin, leading the team to one win and one draw since arriving at the end of November.

Crude oil started the new week on the front foot, continuing their recovery from the end of last week. But after seven consecutive weekly losses, the momentum was bearish and there was a good chance the early momentum would fade.

Wedbush analysts lifted their price target on Apple (AAPL) by $10 to $250 per share heading into 2024.

Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) have been hitting new highs of late. On Monday the state-owned aerospace and defence electronics company’s stock scaled a new 52-week high at ₹163.25. This momentum follows the announcement of significant order wins totalling ₹3,915 crore last week, including a ₹580-crore order from the Indian Army for artificial magnetic conductors (AMC) used in radars.

bitcoin products as they decide how to place their bets next year. Cryptocurrencies staged a recovery this year after a torrid 2022 in which a market meltdown and a string of scandals, including the collapse of FTX and fraud charges against its CEO, Sam Bankman-Fried, undermined the credibility of the industry.

treatment of knee pain, combined with self-medication and traditional home remedies, can have negative effects on both the knee joints and the spine, warn doctors. According to medical experts, nearly 50 per cent of patients with knee osteoarthritis seek medical help only when their knees have already suffered extensive damage. Osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative or age-related arthritis, is the most common form of knee arthritis, accounting for over 70 per cent of cases. Dr L Tomar, director of orthopaedics and joint replacement at Max Super Specialty Hospital, told TOI that a lack of awareness about proper knee treatment options is exacerbating the situation.

Adani Total Gas surging by as much as 65%. This upswing is attributed to the positive outlook on the BJP government's potential return to power in 2024, following the party's success in three key state elections, which has bolstered investor sentiment.

equity investment received by new-age ventures since the terrible performance in the third quarter of 2016 Indian startups raised $1.5 billion between July and September this year, Tracxn Geo's quarterly report said, adding that the number was about $957 million in October and November 2023, CNBC TV reported. The report stated that LetsVenture, Accel, and Blume Ventures have been the top active investors in 2023 to date.