NITI Aayog Prepares Blueprint for Urban Data Networks to Accelerate Growth

NITI Aayog Prepares Blueprint for Urban Data Networks to Accelerate Growth

The SSM of NITI Aayog is aimed at fostering structured and institutionalised engagement with States and Union Territories. The workshop marks an important milestone in engaging with State governments to enable a bottom-up approach with evidence-based data that will help in achieving the socioeconomic development goals, according to an official statement. Nov 22, 2025
US CDC does a U-turn on autism-vaccine link, doctors reject claims

US CDC makes U-turn on autism-vaccine link, doctors reject claims

"The claim 'vaccines do not cause autism' is not an evidence-based claim because studies have not ruled out the possibility that infant vaccines cause autism," read the US CDC website. The updated page also says studies supporting a link "have been ignored by health authorities" and mentions that HHS is doing a "comprehensive assessment of the causes of autism." Nov 21, 2025
Gold prices drop significantly over strong US jobs data

Gold prices drop significantly over strong US jobs data

MCX Silver December contracts dipped 2.17 per cent or Rs 3,349 to Rs 1,50,802 per kg. The price of 10 grams of 24-carat gold was at Rs 1,22,149 down from Rs 1,22,881 on Thursday, according to data published by the India Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA). Nov 21, 2025