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RG Kar tragedy: Protest march by doctors to Bengal health department HQ starts

Thousands of doctors protest against doctor's rape and murder in Kolkata.

Sep 10, 2024

NEET aspirant from UP commits suicide in Kota

India's Youth Suicide Rate Higher Than Global Average

India's youth suicide rate is alarmingly high, with suicide being the fourth leading cause of death among late adolescents. Over 40% of all suicide cases involve young adults under 30, with common factors including stressful family environments, unstable emotional health, and loneliness.

Sep 10, 2024

Health experts hail Centre's move to exempt customs duty on cancer drugs

GST reduction on cancer drugs to make life-saving meds more affordable: Experts

Reduction in tax rates on essential cancer drugs, a crucial step for making life-saving medicines more affordable and accessible to patients.

Sep 10, 2024

Hiring outlook in India up 7 pc for Oct-Dec quarter, strongest globally: Report

The employment outlook in India is the strongest worldwide for the October-December period (Q4 2024), showing significant improvement of 7 per cent compared to the ongoing July-September quarter (Q3), a report showed on Tuesday.

Sep 10, 2024

PM Modi's Cabinet approves ₹3,300 crore for 'Made in India' semiconductors

Over 250 chip firms from 24 countries to participate in 'Semicon India 2024'

India hosts Semicon India 2024, showcasing growing semiconductor industry presence.

Sep 10, 2024

Apple iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max launched: Features, pricing, availability in India

The new iPhone 16 Pro models feature a 6.3-inch display for the Pro and a 6.9-inch display for the Pro Max, which is bigger than any iPhone ever.

Sep 10, 2024

Pawan Khera backs LoP Rahul Gandhi's criticism of RSS' ideology

Senior Congress leader Pawan Khera on Monday rallied behind Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi's statement regarding the RSS, during his visit to the US.

Sep 9, 2024

Acharya Pramod Krishnam slams Rahul Gandhi for 'Devta does not mean god' remark

Former Congress leader Acharya Pramod Krishnam on Monday launched a scathing attack against Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, over his recent 'Devta' (God) remarks made during his ongoing three-day trip to the US.

Sep 9, 2024

New Mpox strain poses a notable risk to children: Experts

Mpox Cases Continue at Low Levels, Vaccination Efforts Intensify

The global outbreak of Clade II mpox, primarily spread through intimate contact, continues with a survival rate of over 99%. The CDC suggests that two doses of the mpox vaccine can prevent the disease, and the antiviral drug TPOXX is being tested for treatment.

Sep 9, 2024

Sensex snaps 3-day losing streak on rebound in FMCG and Pvt Bank shares

Indian equity indices closed higher on Monday, snapping its three-day losing streak following a rally in FMCG and private bank stocks.

Sep 9, 2024

Economic Resurgence India's Path to Becoming the World's Third Largest Economy

India's economy, the world's sixth-largest, saw a GDP growth fall to a five-quarter low of 6.7% in the first quarter of FY25. Despite the slowdown, the manufacturing and construction sectors show growth, with potential for a rebound in the farm sector.

Sep 9, 2024