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Mumbai : As India continues to grapple with gaps in access to timely and affordable pediatric cardiac care, the Kasauli Rhythm & Blues Festival (KRBF) returns on 3rd and 4th April at Baikunth Resort, Kasauli. Organised by Genesis Foundation, the festival marks its 10th edition while also celebrating 25 years of the Foundation's sustained efforts in supporting life-saving treatment for critically ill, underprivileged children suffering from Congenital Heart Defects (CHD). Since its inception in 2 ...Read More >
PRNewswire Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 2: ANSR, the world's leading Global Capability Center (GCC) solutions provider, today announced the launch of a new Healthcare GCC Accelerator Platform, designed to help healthcare enterprises build and scale AI-enabled capability centers with greater speed, confidence, and impact. New offering enables healthcare enterprises to build AI-enabled global capability centers by combining ANSR's GCC expertise with healthcare AI capabilities The Healthc ...Read More >
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday flagged deficiencies within the Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) and said the government should, at the very least, accord respect and support to the brave armed forces personnel who sacrifice everything for the country. Gandhi said that a few days ago, he met ex-servicemen who were injured in the line of duty while defending the nation at the 'Jansansad'. "They highlighted serious deficiencies within the Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health ...Read More >
New Delhi: India's satellite internet story is slowly picking up pace, and this time it's coming from the hills of Meghalaya. The state government has signed a Letter of Intent with Starlink India to test satellite broadband in remote regions. The pilot will focus on areas like education, healthcare, disaster response, and local economic activity. At the same time, discussions are moving at the central level as well. Senior executives from SpaceX recently met telecom minister Jyotiraditya Scind ...Read More >
Kochi (Keralam) [India], April 2 (ANI): Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) on Thursday unveiled its manifesto for the Kerala Assembly polls, scheduled to be held in exactly a week. Key promises include free bus travel for women across the state, an increase of welfare pensions to Rs 3,000 monthly. College-going girl students will receive Rs 1,000 per month and families will get a Rs 25 lakh insurance scheme. Leader of Opposition and Congress leader VD Satheesan, along with other United ...Read More >
Kerala Election Manifesto 2026: With less than a week to go for the Kerala Assembly Elections 2026, both the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) and the opposition United Democratic Front (UDF) have unveiled their manifestos, placing welfare, employment, and social security at the center of their campaign narratives. While both fronts have focused on voter-centric promises, their approaches reflect distinct policy priorities aimed at appealing to key segments of the electorate. The LDF, led by C ...Read More >
Kozhikode: Kerala's ruling LDF on Thursday unveiled its Assembly election manifesto, promising a mix of welfare and development measures aimed at improving people's lives across the state. The document was released by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan here. The highlights of the manifesto include a commitment to eliminate absolute poverty in the state, a hike in welfare pensions to Rs 3,000 per month, and efforts to ensure proper healthcare and support systems at the local level. Also Read: Kera ...Read More >
Kozhikode: Kerala's ruling LDF on Thursday unveiled its Assembly election manifesto, promising a mix of welfare and development measures aimed at improving people's lives across the state. The document was released by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan here. The highlights of the manifesto include a commitment to eliminate absolute poverty in the state, a hike in welfare pensions to Rs 3,000 per month, and efforts to ensure proper healthcare and support systems at the local level. The Left govern ...Read More >
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has urged the Union government to withdraw the proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), alleging that the changes unfairly target minority-run institutions, particularly Christian charities and churches. In a statement, Stalin criticised the BJP-led Central government, calling the proposed amendments a "direct assault" on minority communities. He said the move would restrict the financial lifeline of several charitable ...Read More >
PRNewswire Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 2: ANSR, the world's leading Global Capability Center (GCC) solutions provider, today announced the launch of a new Healthcare GCC Accelerator Platform, designed to help healthcare enterprises build and scale AI-enabled capability centers with greater speed, confidence, and impact. New offering enables healthcare enterprises to build AI-enabled global capability centers by combining ANSR's GCC expertise with healthcare AI capabilities The Healthc ...Read More >
Kozhikode: Kerala Chief Minister and CPI(M) candidate from Dharmadam, Pinarayi Vijayan, on Thursday released the Left Democratic Front (LDF) manifesto for the State Assembly elections, outlining a vision to complete Nava Kerala (New Kerala). The CPI(M)-led LDF has promised to increase welfare pensions from ₹2,000 to ₹3,000, eradicate absolute poverty, and ensure 50 per cent job participation for women. Addressing the media, Vijayan said the alliance aims to transform Kerala into a developed st ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 2: ANSR, the world's leading Global Capability Center (GCC) solutions provider, today announced the launch of a new Healthcare GCC Accelerator Platform, designed to help healthcare enterprises build and scale AI-enabled capability centers with greater speed, confidence, and impact. New offering enables healthcare enterprises to build AI-enabled global capability centers by combining ANSR's GCC expertise with healthcare AI capabilities Also Read | Anil Gurav: ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 2 (PTI) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday flagged deficiencies within the Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) and said the government should, at the very least, accord respect and support to the brave armed forces personnel who sacrifice everything for the country. Gandhi said that a few days ago, he met ex-servicemen who were injured in the line of duty while defending the nation at the 'Jansansad'. "They highlighted serious deficiencies within the Ex-Service ...Read More >
Bihar SHS ANM merit list 2026: The State Health Society, Bihar (SHSB) has released the merit list for the Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM) Recruitment 2026. The merit list includes the names and roll numbers of candidates shortlisted after the written examination held between December 17 and 19, 2025. With this, candidates who have cleared the first stage will now proceed to document verification (DV), the final checkpoint before appointment. Candidates can check their status by downloading the mer ...Read More >
MUMBAI: India's corporate credit profile remained resilient in FY26 with rating upgrades outpacing downgrades across agencies, although moderation in momentum and rising global risks have prompted a more cautious outlook for FY27.India Ratings and Research, CRISIL Ratings, CareEdge Ratings, and ICRA released their assessments for FY26, indicating that while corporate balance sheets remained stable, emerging risks are building as FY27 approaches.The upgrade to downgrade ratio, a key measure of co ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 2: Oracle Corporation has commenced what analysts estimate to be the largest round of layoffs in its history, with reports suggesting up to 30,000 positions could be eliminated globally. The workforce reduction, which began early Tuesday morning, March 31, impacts approximately 18 per cent of the company's 162,000-strong staff. Affected employees in India and the United States reported receiving termination notices via email at 6:00 AM IST and 3:00 AM PT, respectively, citing "broa ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 2: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday raised concerns over the functioning of the Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS), alleging serious lapses in healthcare access for retired armed forces personnel. Citing interactions with injured ex-servicemen at a 'Jansansad' event, Gandhi highlighted issues such as delayed reimbursements, medicine shortages, and denial of treatment by empanelled hospitals. In a post on Facebook, Congress MP wrote, "A few days ago, I met w ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Indian stock markets opened sharply lower on Thursday, with key equity benchmarks declining more than 1 per cent amid fresh escalation in the West Asia conflict. Sensex opened at 72,262, down 872 points or 1.19 per cent, while the Nifty fell 1.31 per cent or around 300 points to open at 22,383.40. Both the indices fell further as trading progressed in early hours. All sectors opened in the red, with banking, realty, chemicals, auto, metal, and healthcare among ...Read More >
Srinagar, Mar 29: The Jammu & Kashmir National Health Mission Employees Association (JKNHMEA) has announced a 48-hour continuous sit-in protest / strike starting from April 1 across all districts of Jammu & Kashmir, as a decisive and united step to press for the long-pending and genuine demands of NHM employees who have tirelessly served the healthcare system under the most challenging circumstances. Despite repeated assurances and continuous representations, the issues confronting NHM employee ...Read More >
Chandigarh: Strengthening last-mile healthcare access, the Punjab Government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, has activated its extensive ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activity) workers' network to accelerate enrolments under the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna (MMSY), with over 19,000 ASHA workers and 900 facilitators now driving registrations across villages in Punjab. ASHA workers are playing a critical role in expanding the scheme's reach at the grassroots level. Each w ...Read More >
New Delhi: Defying a broader global slowdown in private capital markets, venture capital (VC) investments in India surged to approximately $ 16 billion in 2025, marking a second consecutive year of expansion, according to a report. The 'India Venture Capital Report 2026' by global consultancy firm Bain & Company and the Indian Venture and Alternate Capital Association (IVCA) revealed that overall deal activity accelerated by about 18 per cent year-on-year, with total transactions exceeding 1,30 ...Read More >
BENGALURU: NU Hospitals, Shivamogga, has performed the first cadaveric kidney transplant in the Malnad region, marking a significant step towards decentralising advanced healthcare services. The donor organ was retrieved from a brain-dead patient at Father Muller Hospital after the family consented to organ donation. The recipient, a 71-year-old patient with a history of ischemic heart disease, underwent a complex and high-risk procedure that lasted several hours overnight. The surgery was led ...Read More >
PRNewswire New Delhi [India], March 30: Sensodyne, Haleon's leading oral care brand, is strengthening its commitment to better oral health in India with the launch of its 'Know Your Dental Age' initiative, placing the concept of Dental Age at the forefront of proactive care. India continues to face a significant oral health gap, with 9 in 10 people experiencing dental issues and most seeking treatment only when symptoms become severe. To drive early awareness and encourage preventive habits, Se ...Read More >
SHILLONG, April 1: The Government of Meghalaya on Wednesday signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with Starlink India to enhance digital connectivity across the state, with Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma witnessing the signing ceremony via video conference. The agreement aims to expand connectivity, particularly in remote and underserved areas, and aligns with the state's vision of achieving a $10 billion economy by 2028, with digital infrastructure identified as a key driver of inclusive growth. T ...Read More >
Venture capital investments in India rose to approximately USD 16 billion in 2025, marking continued growth despite global economic challenges. The increase in funding was broad-based, driven by deals below USD 50 million and larger transactions exceeding USD 250 million. Technology sectors like fintech and SaaS led the way. Despite a global slowdown, India's venture capital sector thrived in 2025, with investments reaching around USD 16 billion, a second consecutive year of growth, according t ...Read More >
The Congress on Wednesday (April 1, 2026) launched a scathing attack on the government over the rise in prices of certain essential commodities, alleging that the Modi government has completely "destroyed" the country's strategic and economic policies. LPG and fuel crisis LIVE on April 1, 2026 Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said while the common citizens are hoping for relief, the BJP leadership remains entirely focused on "looting the public and plundering the nation amidst this crisis ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, 1 Apr: The Congress on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on the government over the rise in prices of certain essential commodities, alleging that the Modi government has completely "destroyed" the country's strategic and economic policies. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said while the common citizens are hoping for relief, the BJP leadership remains entirely focused on "looting the public and plundering the nation amidst this crisis." In a post in Hindi on X, Kharge said, ...Read More >
Odisha, the first state in India to be formed on a linguistic identity, turned 90 on Wednesday as the state celebrated Utkal Divas (Odisha Day) to commemorate its formation on April 1, 1936. President Droupadi Murmu, who hails from Odisha, lauded the state's invaluable contribution to India's freedom struggle and nation-building. She said this occasion celebrates the state's rich cultural heritage, timeless traditions, and the resilience of its people. What is the history behind the formation ...Read More >
Jammu: Several legislators on Wednesday withdrew their private members' bills in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly after receiving assurances from the government that their concerns would be addressed. Ajaz Ahmad Jan withdrew his bill seeking amendments to the Public Men and Public Servants' Declaration of Assets and Other Provisions Act, 1983 (L.A. Private Members' Bill No. 30 of 2025). Ranbir Singh Pathania also withdrew his bill proposing amendments to the Jammu and Kashmir Public ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): India's AI strategy is based on the Prime Minister's vision to democratise the use of technology. It aims to address India-centric challenges and create economic and employment opportunities for all Indians, according to a statement released by the Ministry of Electronics & IT. The Government approved the IndiaAI Mission on March 7 2024. The Mission is built on seven pillars focused on compute access, foundational models, datasets, talent development, startups ...Read More >
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