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Out-of-pocket health expenditure declined to 39.4pc in 2021-22: NITI Aayog

India's Out-of-Pocket Health Costs Decline to 39.4pc in 2021-22: NITI Aayog

The share of out-of-pocket expenditure out of total health expenditure has come down from 64.2 per cent in 2013-14 to 39.4 per cent in 2021-22, said Dr. V K Paul, Member (Health), NITI Aayog.

Sep 26, 2024

Innovating Customer Experience with AI: A New Era for CRM

Adisheshu Reddy Kommera's insights highlight AI's transformative potential in CRM, emphasizing its role in shaping future customer-centric strategies

Sep 25, 2024

Lung cancer is most common cancer to spread to brain: Experts

World Lung Day: The hidden threat of respiratory diseases for non-smokers

World Lung Day, observed annually on September 25th, is a global initiative aimed at raising awareness about lung health and promoting better lung care. This day serves as a stark reminder of the increasing prevalence of lung diseases, not just among smokers, but alarmingly, among non-smokers as well.

Sep 25, 2024

National Pension Scheme sees 62,880 new contributing subscribers in July

The Centre on Wednesday said the total number of new contributing subscribers under the National Pension Scheme (NPS) stood at 62,880 in the month of July.

Sep 25, 2024

Study finds 200 chemicals linked to breast cancer in food packaging plastics, paper

Breast Cancer Carcinogens Found in Everyday Food Packaging

Researchers have identified nearly 200 potential carcinogens linked to breast cancer in everyday food packaging materials. These materials include commonly used items such as plastics, paper, and cardboard.

Sep 24, 2024

Effort to Influence Voters Foiled: Rs 127.46 Crore in Cash, Drugs, Liquor Seized by Authorities in J&K

CEO J&K suspends 21 government employees for participating in political activities. Notices also served to 15 more employees after receiving complaints.

Sep 24, 2024

Racism, Misogyny, and Harassment: Inside the Toxic Culture at Shangri-La Hotel

A female employee of Shangri-La resigned after facing harassment, racist behavior, and derogatory remarks by senior leadership, including Finance Manager Koteswar Rao and General Manager Andreas Streiber.

Sep 24, 2024

NCLT issues notice to SpiceJet over another unpaid operational debt

Financial Turbulence: SpiceJet's New Debt Default Crisis

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has issued a notice to the SpiceJet. The notice was issued in response to a plea by Techjockey Infotech Pvt Ltd, an operational creditor of the airline, seeking the initiation of corporate insolvency resolution proceedings against the beleaguered airline.

Sep 24, 2024

India, US to set up fabrication plant to make chips for national security

India and the US will set up a new semiconductor fabrication plant, called 'Shakti,' which will be one of the world's first multi-material fabs dedicated to national security.

Sep 23, 2024

Vodafone Idea Seals $3.6B Deal to Boost Indian Presence

Vodafone Idea has finalized a deal worth $3.6 billion with global partners Nokia, Ericsson, and Samsung. The deal, which was announced on September 22, is aimed at supplying network equipment over a span of three years, thereby strengthening Vodafone Idea's footprint in the country.

Sep 22, 2024

Efficacy of Mpox Vaccine Wanes Within a Year, Studies Reveal

The escalating global Mpox outbreak has been met with a concerning revelation. Two distinct studies have indicated that the efficacy of Bavarian Nordic's vaccine, known as Modified Vaccinia Ankara-Bavarian Nordic (MVA-BN), appears to diminish to undetectable levels within a span of 6 to 12 months.

Sep 22, 2024