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UPI transactions reach Rs 20.64 lakh crore in July: NPCI

The Unified Payments Interface (UPI)-based transactions surged once again in the month of July, reaching Rs 20.64 lakh crore against Rs 20.07 lakh crore in the previous month – a massive 35 per cent surge (year-on-year), the data released by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) Aug 1, 2024
Lung cancer is most common cancer to spread to brain: Experts

Lung Cancer spreads to brain silently, causes major concern

Lung cancer, a leading cause of mortality worldwide, has been identified as the most common cancer to spread to the brain, creating secondary cancer. This alarming revelation was made by health experts on World Lung Cancer Day, an annual event observed on August 1st to raise awareness about lung cancer. Aug 1, 2024
Lt Gen Sadhna Saxena Nair becomes first woman DG Medical Services (Army)

First Woman Officer Appointed as DG Medical Services in Indian Army

Lt Gen Sadhna Saxena Nair has assumed the office of Director General Medical Services (Army), marking her as the first woman to hold this prestigious position. This announcement was made by the Ministry of Defence on August 1, 2024, marking a significant milestone in the Indian Army's history. Aug 1, 2024
Medal Tally: China move to top, Japan slip to 3rd, India on 39th

Paris Olympics: China Dominates Medal Tally with 19

China leads the Paris Olympics medal tally with 19 medals, followed by host nation France with 26 medals. Japan, Australia, and Great Britain hold the third, fourth, and fifth positions respectively. India stands at 39th position with two bronze medals won by Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh. Aug 1, 2024