Rise of Ayush increasingly making India a health tourism hub

Medical Visa Boosts India's Status as Health Tourism Hub

India's AYUSH system, encompassing Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy, has boosted the country's health tourism. The Ministry of Ayush's efforts led to the global integration of these traditional medicine systems in 2024. Jan 28, 2025
PMAY holds key to affordable housing for millions

Anarock Chairman Stresses on PMAY Accessibility Boost

The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY-Urban) scheme has sanctioned 118.64 lakh homes since 2015, with a financial commitment of nearly Rs 200,000 crore. Anuj Puri, Chairman of the Anarock Group, emphasized the need to increase the accessibility of PMAY and raise awareness about the scheme. Jan 28, 2025
Unified Payments Interface (UPI)

UPI's share in India's digital payments surged to 83%: RBI report

The share of the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) in India's digital payments has surged from 34 per cent in 2019 to an impressive 83 per cent in 2024, with a remarkable CAGR (cumulative average growth rate) of 74 per cent over the last five years, according the RBI's payment system report. Jan 28, 2025
We are fighting the Indian state: Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi to address two rallies in Delhi tomorrow

Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has recovered from his sickness and is all set to boost the Congress campaign in Delhi by addressing two election rallies on Tuesday, said a party leader. Jan 27, 2025
Accommodation challenge persists, road closure issue resolved for swimmers at Uttarakhand National Games

Accommodation challenge persists, road closure issue resolved for swimmers at Uttarakhand National Games

Swimmers, who are reaching Uttarakhand to compete in the 38th National Games on Monday, could face significant issues concerning accommodation arrangements. Athletes will reportedly be provided accommodation at Jim Corbett Park, which is 1.5 to 2 hours away from the swimming venue in Haldwani. At the same time, the officials will be put up in Nainital, about 1.5 hours away in the opposite direction creating a logistical challenge for the swimmers at the Games. Jan 27, 2025