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India created 1.7 Cr or 36% jobs between 2016-17 and 2022-23: Centre

Contrary to the claims of "jobless growth," the latest government data shows that employment in India increased by 36 per cent (17 million jobs) between 2016-17 and 2022-23.

Oct 5, 2024

Bringing safety standards crucial for hyperbaric medicine therapy, say experts

What's Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy? Crucial but depends on bringing safety standards, say experts

Bringing safety standards is crucial for hyperbaric medicine therapy, said experts on Friday, even as one Uttar Pradesh couple duped dozens of elderly people for the therapy.

Oct 4, 2024

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India's foreign exchange reserves this week cross $700 billion for first time

Despite geo-political uncertainties, the investors' confidence remained intact in India's growth story as the country's foreign exchange reserves surpassed $700 billion for the first time, reaching $704.89 billion in the week ending September 27, the Reserve Bank of India

Oct 4, 2024

Omar Abdullah to contest Assembly polls from J&K's Ganderbal seat

Omar says BJP plotting to weaken future government's authority in J&K

The former Chief Minister said that the BJP's attempts to weaken the incoming government clearly indicate that the Saffron Party has accepted its defeat in the elections.

Oct 4, 2024

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Middle East Tensions Stir Global Markets, Investors Advised to Stay Calm

Middle East tensions have caused global market volatility, with crude oil prices rising over 5% in two days. Indian markets have seen a decline, but the Nifty Metals index has continued its upward trajectory.

Oct 4, 2024

AI in eye scans can diagnose inherited disease of the retina

AI can analyse retinal images for cardiovascular risk: Researchers

An international team of researchers on Friday said that by leveraging AI to analyse retinal images for cardiovascular risk assessment, they aim to bridge a crucial gap in early disease detection.

Oct 4, 2024

JD (S) calls complainant in Union Minister Kumaraswamy case as 'fraudster', demands SIT probe

K'taka: JD(S) calls complainant in Kumaraswamy case as 'fraudster'; demands SIT probe

The JD (S) on Friday described the complainant in Union Minister H. D. Kumaraswamy case as a 'fraudster' and demanded an investigation by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) against him.

Oct 4, 2024

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President Murmu Champions Education for Tribal Progress

President Droupadi Murmu emphasized the importance of education for tribal communities at the Aadi Gaurav Samman ceremony. She assured the community of the government's commitment to their development, reflected in initiatives like the Eklavya Model Residential Schools and Pradhan Mantri Van Dhan Yojana.

Oct 4, 2024

Nomination of MLAs pose new challenge after J&K assembly polls; sparks debate

Following the amendment to the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Act, Article 239A of the Constitution, which governs the Union Territory of Puducherry, has now been extended to apply to the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir as well.

Oct 4, 2024

Benefits of exercise, diet akin to psychological treatment for depression

A cholesterol regulator can help treat depression, anxiety: Scientists

Scientists on Friday revealed that a cholesterol regulator can become a surprising player in mental health research, helping treat depression and anxiety.

Oct 4, 2024

SC raises eyebrows over LG's interference with MCD Standing Committee election

The Supreme Court on Friday questioned Lt Governor V.K. Saxena's interference with the election of a member of the Standing Committee of the MCD (Municipal Corporation of Delhi).

Oct 4, 2024

SC rejects review pleas, reiterates 'Quota within Quota' permissible

The Supreme Court has rejected a batch of pleas seeking review of its Constitution Bench judgment, which had held that sub-classification within Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) would be permissible for providing benefits of affirmative action.

Oct 4, 2024