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Trump questions Biden's fitness to continue as President after leaving race

Republican Party presidential candidate Donald Trump has questioned Joe Biden's fitness to continue as president after he dropped his re-election bid.

Jul 22, 2024

Over 34.7 cr Ayushman Bharat cards generated: Economic Survey

Ayushman Bharat cards cross 34.7 crore; leads nation's healthcare tranformation

In a significant stride towards universal healthcare, India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that over 34.7 crore Ayushman Bharat cards have been generated. This announcement was made during the tabling of the Economic Survey document in Parliament, a day before the Union Budget announcement.

Jul 22, 2024

Lack of proper sleep could lead to brain-related problems, warn doctors

Beware: Lack of proper sleep could lead to brain-related problems

People must never ignore sleep to meet deadlines, and it's never appropriate to waste time on the Internet over a proper good night's sleep, advise healthcare professionals on World Brain Day.

Jul 22, 2024

India's Educational Landscape: A Transformation in Progress

India's education landscape is transforming, with 26.52 crore students in schools and 4.33 crore in higher education, according to the Economic Survey 2023-24.The New Education Policy 2020 is driving this change, focusing on foundational literacy and numeracy, and lifelong learning.

Jul 22, 2024

From pinnacle of presidency, Biden saw political career melt in pool of pathos

Starting as a local councillor 54 years ago, Joseph Robinette Biden reached his lifelong ambition of becoming the leader of the most powerful country only to see his career melt in a pool of pathos, his mental and physical capabilities called into question.

Jul 22, 2024

Stock markets fall as Biden drops out of US presidential race

Asia-Pacific stock markets fell this morning, with Japan's Nikkei 225, South Korea's Kospi and Australia's S&P 200 slipping up to 0.5 per cent.

Jul 22, 2024

Centre convenes all-party meet today ahead of Budget Session

The Centre has convened an all-party meeting on Sunday ahead of the Budget Session of Parliament. The Budget Session will commence on Monday (July 22) and will conclude on August 12. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union budget in Parliament on July 23.

Jul 22, 2024

Bengal rail accident: Death toll rises to eight

Gonda train accident: Probe blames negligence of engineering section

An investigative report has revealed that negligence by the railway engineering section was the primary cause of the derailment of the 15904 Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express in Uttar Pradesh's Gonda district, sources have said.

Jul 22, 2024

Will the Budget 2024-25 Address the Challenges Indian Economy Faces?

Budget for 2024-25 will be a critical document that addresses a range of economic challenges, from fiscal deficit and sovereign debt management to industrial growth and social issues.

Jul 21, 2024

Centre to sign over 70 MoUs with startups to empower the disabled

The government is set to sign more than 70 MoUs on Monday between the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) and various startups and private organisations.

Jul 21, 2024

AAP kicks off poll fever in Haryana with 'Kejriwal's Guarntees'

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's wife Sunita Kejriwal, on Saturday, sounded the poll bugle in Haryana by launching "Kejriwal's guarantees" for the state under the helm of BJP for two consecutive terms.

Jul 20, 2024

Aftermath of Microsoft Outages

Microsoft incident serves as a crucial learning opportunity for organizations worldwide. It emphasizes the importance of preparedness, the need for continuous improvement in cybersecurity measures, and the value of collaboration between public and private sectors.

Jul 20, 2024