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Mumbai, Apr 6 (PTI) India's healthcare and pharmaceutical sector is set to enter a capability-led growth phase, potentially creating 2 to 2.5 million new jobs by 2030, while 30 to 35 per cent of the workforce will likely need reskilling, according to a report released on Monday. The country's healthcare and pharmaceutical sector is moving into a capability-led growth phase, with hiring increasingly focused on specialisation and technology integration across hospitals, AYUSH, home and elder care ...Read More >
Meghalaya has partnered with Starlink India to pilot satellite-based internet in its remote hill regions, aiming to improve connectivity in education, healthcare, and disaster management. This initiative seeks to overcome the challenges posed by the state's rugged terrain, which makes traditional telecom infrastructure difficult and expensive to deploy. The pilot will assess the technology's reliability for a potential wider rollout. The Meghalaya government signed a Letter of Intent with Starl ...Read More >
Shillong (Meghalaya) [India], April 1 (ANI): The Government of Meghalaya has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Starlink India to enhance internet connectivity across the state, particularly in remote and difficult terrains. Sharing the development in a social media post, Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said the agreement marks a significant step towards bridging connectivity gaps in the region. "Glad to witness the MoU Signing between Government of Meghalaya and Starlink India. Ov ...Read More >
Eutelsat said that with the deployment of high-speed and low-latency LEO services, the Indian Army has been able to re-establish reliable communications in regions where terrestrial networks have been severely disrupted. NEW DELHI: Eutelsat, along with its Indian telecom partner Bharti Airtel, said on Monday that it is extending the OneWeb low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity to bolster the Indian Army's ongoing relief operations in flood-affected areas of Sri Lanka. Sri Lankan citizen ...Read More >
PNN Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], November 14: As part of its CSR initiative, CitiusTech, a global leader in healthcare technology, has launched a program to make quality healthcare accessible to underserved urban communities across 12 slums in Bengaluru and Hyderabad. The initiative is supported by DocOnline contributing medical expertise and healthcare services as the knowledge partner, and NGO SEED. The initiative focuses on capacity building, digital healthcare integration, and community ...Read More >
India has seen a significant rise in medical colleges and seats. Maternal and child health indicators have improved considerably. Tuberculosis incidence has also dropped sharply. More seats are expected in the coming years. Graduating doctors are urged to serve with empathy and embrace innovation for the nation's healthcare needs. The number of medical colleges in the country has gone up from 387 to 819 in the last 11 years, Union Health Minister Nadda said on Saturday. Addressing the 50th Ann ...Read More >
Minister for Human Resources Development Nara Lokesh with the executives of Cricket Victoria at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Australia on Friday. Andhra Pradesh Minister for Human Resources Development Nara Lokesh met executives of Cricket Victoria at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday to discuss strengthening cricketing collaboration between Andhra Pradesh and Victoria. Mr. Lokesh said the Andhra Premier League (APL), organised by the Andhra Cricket Association (ACA), was aimed at iden ...Read More >
New Delhi: What if doctors could tell, right at the time of breast cancer diagnosis, which patient is more likely to face heart problems years later? A new study in JAMA Oncology suggests that may soon be possible.The study, which followed more than 26,000 women with early-stage breast cancer, developed a risk prediction model that can identify those most likely to develop heart failure or cardiomyopathy -- two serious long-term complications of cancer treatment. Researchers found that the model ...Read More >
Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh said that he met a number of corporate leaders and academicians in Australia on Monday as part of promoting the state for partnerships and investments. The IT Minister is on a seven-day tour of Australia under the 'Special Visitors Program'. "I visited the University of New South Wales (UNSW) today in Sydney as part of my Australia tour. I engaged with senior executives and researchers on advanced teaching, renewable energy, and AI innovation," ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 8 (ANI): India is set to take a leadership position in the global satellite communication (SATCOM) sector, with Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia declaring that the country will not be a follower but a frontrunner in leveraging space-based connectivity to drive inclusive growth and digital transformation. Speaking at the inaugural session of the SatCom Summit at the India Mobile Congress on Wednesday, Scindia called SATCOM a strategic national pri ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 8 (ANI): India is set to take a leadership position in the global satellite communication (SATCOM) sector, with Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia declaring that the country will not be a follower but a frontrunner in leveraging space-based connectivity to drive inclusive growth and digital transformation. Speaking at the inaugural session of the SatCom Summit at the India Mobile Congress on Wednesday, Scindia called SATCOM a strategic national pri ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 13 (PTI) AIIMS Delhi has installed a state-of-the-art da Vinci Surgical Robot at its skills, e-learning and telemedicine (SET) facility for training, officials said. Provided by Intuitive Surgicals under a memorandum of understanding, the robot opens up a new opportunity for training in robotic-assisted surgery at the premier institute. "With the installation of this robot, AIIMS Delhi is now the only institution in the country to have two surgical robots purely for training," t ...Read More >
This is the first installation of Intuitive Surgical's advanced Da Vinci system for training. AIIMS Delhi inaugurated a state-of-the-art 'Da Vinci Surgical Robot' for training in its Skills, E-Learning and Telemedicine Facility (SET) on Thursday. The robot, provided by Intuitive Surgicals under a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), opens up a new opportunity for training in robotic-assisted surgery at AIIMS, New Delhi. With the installation of this robot, AIIMS New Delhi is now the only institu ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], August 12 (ANI): The Uttarakhand Chief Minister, Pushkar Singh Dhami, on Tuesday launched Information and Communication Technology-enabled services at Mukhya Sevak Sadan located at the Chief Minister's Camp Office, the release said. These include inauguration of Digital Uttarakhand App, inauguration of 66 websites based on Secure, Scalable and Accessible (S3Waas) platform, inauguration of GIS based web app developed for real time tracking of garbage collection ve ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: A parliamentary panel looking into the levy of user fees or toll charges on National Highways (NHs) has raised concerns over the current practice of "perpetual tolling" even after project costs are recovered and a 3% annual escalation, irrespective of the highway quality, traffic volume, or user affordability.While recommending rationalisation and substantial reduction in toll charges on such stretches, its report has also mooted a "tariff authority" for toll fixation. The Public Acco ...Read More >
Lucknow: Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak on Wednesday presented the 'health vision document' in the Assembly.He outlined the govt's ambitious roadmap to make the state number one in every sector, particularly healthcare. Pathak said the vision of 'Viksit Bharat 2047' goes beyond infrastructure such as buildings and roads. It encompasses ensuring health, dignity, and equitable opportunities for every citizen. "Prime Minister Narendra Modi is advancing on the path of development guided by the ...Read More >
Shillong: From being a job seeker in 2015, Rose Angelina M Kharsyntiew's journey into a job provider and a respected community leader stands out as a powerful testament to grassroots digital empowerment. A Village Level Entrepreneur (VLE) from eastern West Khasi Hills, her decade-long association with the Common Services Centre (CSC) scheme exemplifies how digital access can uplift lives and livelihoods in rural areas.Rose Angelina's exemplary work was officially acknowledged during the celebrat ...Read More >
Shillong, Jul 17 (PTI) Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw lauded Rose Angelina M Kharsyntiew, a village-level entrepreneur (VLE) from Meghalaya, for her role in driving digital empowerment at the grassroots level, an official statement said. Rose's efforts were hailed by the Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology during an event marking 10 years of 'Digital India' in Delhi on Thursday. "Amidst the scenic hills and remote villages of Eastern West Khasi Hills in Meghalaya, woman ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, July 13 : Paying rich tribute to Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy, the world renowned physician and doyen of medical academics, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh today invoked Dr B.C. Roy's legacy to emphasise the importance of restoring doctor-patient trust which was the hallmark of Dr Roy's times in the first half of the 20th century. Dr Jitendra Singh was, as chief guest, speaking at the Doctors Day celebration organized by the national body of the Indian Medical Association (IMA) here. Nat ...Read More >
Pune, Jul 13 (PTI) The Armed Forces Medical Services is exploring the use of drone technology to deliver blood bags, medicines and other medical supplies in hilly and hard-to-reach areas, Director General of AFMS, Surgeon Vice Admiral Arti Sarin, has said. She also said the AFMS was responsible for the health requirements of all four astronauts currently part of the Axiom-4 mission to the International Space Station. Vice Admiral Sarin was speaking on Saturday on the sidelines of a commissioni ...Read More >
Pune, Jul 12 (PTI) The Armed Forces Medical Services is exploring the use of drone technology to deliver blood bags, medicines, and other medical supplies in hilly and hard-to-reach areas, Director General of AFMS, Surgeon Vice Admiral Arti Sarin, said on Saturday. Speaking on the sidelines of a commissioning ceremony for medical cadets at the Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC) in Pune, Vice Admiral Sarin said the AFMS is integrating modern technologies like telemedicine, Artificial Intelligen ...Read More >
Mumbai: Apollo Hospitals Enterprises (AHEL), the country's largest listed healthcare chain, and its subsidiary Apollo HealthCo have decided to demerge their omnichannel pharma and digital health businesses (24x7 telehealth business) into a new entity that garners nearly $2 billion in annual revenues - already a record for India's fragmented drug-retailing industry. The business will be separately listed later. The composite scheme creates a formidable omnichannel pharmacy distribution and digit ...Read More >
Srinagar- Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Saturday said foreign countries were told clearly during the post-Operation Sindoor diplomatic outreach that in case of a fresh provocation, India would repeat its action. Speaking at a discussion at the Ahmedabad Management Association, Tharoor said Indian delegations which visited foreign countries in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor managed to convey that India acted with restraint and responsibility. "In other places, we actually were able to get s ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 29 (ANI): While delivering a thought-provoking keynote address at the Doctor's Day Conclave organized by the ET Times Now, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology Jitendra Singh, emphasized that India stands at the crossroads of a health-tech revolution and at the threshold of a grand new chapter, with its economy moving from the 10th to the 4th largest globally and the further ascent continuing. According to a release from the Ministry of S ...Read More >
Union Minister of State (Independent) for Science and Technology, and Earth Sciences, Jitendra Singh, on Sunday, called for a "synergised, inclusive and futuristic healthcare ecosystem" in alignment with the vision of 'Viksit Bharat @2047'. Union Minister of State (Independent) for Science and Technology, and Earth Sciences, Jitendra Singh, on Sunday, called for a "synergised, inclusive and futuristic healthcare ecosystem" in alignment with the vision of 'Viksit Bharat @2047'. Addressing a gat ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: While delivering a thought-provoking keynote address at the Doctor's Day Conclave organized by the Times Now, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, who is also a noted Professor of Medicine and Diabetologist, emphasized that India stands at the crossroads of a health-tech revolution and at the threshold of a grand new chapter, with its economy moving from the 10th to the 4th largest globally and the further ascent continuing. The M ...Read More >
MANDYA: Tension gripped Elechakanahalli village in Mandya taluk after Dalits were allegedly denied entry into Maramma temple by upper caste people. As the situation escalated, heavy police deployment was made to prevent any untoward incidents. The controversy began when upper caste villagers reportedly blocked Dalits from entering Maramma temple, leading to clashes between the two communities. Taluk authorities temporarily sealed the temple and enforced tight security in the area. Later, leader ...Read More >
Agartala (Tripura) [India], June 8 (ANI): In a bold move to modernize its healthcare ecosystem, the Tripura government has launched a strategic collaboration with the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, to transform Agartala Government Medical College (AGMC) and GBP Hospital into advanced centres of medical excellence. A high-level AIIMS delegation, led by Director Prof (Dr) M Srinivas, arrived in Agartala on Saturday to kickstart the initiative. Dispensing with formalit ...Read More >
Agartala (Tripura) [India], June 8 (ANI): In a bold move to modernize its healthcare ecosystem, the Tripura government has launched a strategic collaboration with the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, to transform Agartala Government Medical College (AGMC) and GBP Hospital into advanced centres of medical excellence. A high-level AIIMS delegation, led by Director Prof (Dr) M Srinivas, arrived in Agartala on Saturday to kickstart the initiative. Dispensing with formalit ...Read More >
NewsVoir Pune (Maharashtra) [India], December 6: Bajaj Finserv AMC has launched its latest offering, the Bajaj Finserv Healthcare Fund, which is available for subscription from 6th to 20th December 2024. This new fund is designed to capture the immense opportunities emerging in India's healthcare space, allowing investors to tap into the evolving megatrends while building wealth over the long term. The health and wealth connection As India's population grows and ages, the demand for healthcar ...Read More >
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