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Expanded Ayushman Bharat Scheme Targets Senior Citizens

Expanded Ayushman Bharat Scheme Targets Senior Citizens

New Delhi: To address the healthcare challenges faced by senior citizens, the governmentexpanded the Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) onOctober 29, 2024. The revised scheme now provides free annual medical benefits

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3,000 Drugs Fail Quality Tests in FY24; 282 Declared Spurious

3,000 Drugs Fail Quality Tests in FY24; 282 Declared Spurious

New Delhi: Government data for the financial year 2023-2024 reveals that out of 1,06,150drug samples tested, 2,988 were found to be of substandard quality, while 282 were identifiedas spurious. Legal action was initiated in 604

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Insurance Premiums May Drop as GST Review Underway

Insurance Premiums May Drop as GST Review Underway

New Delhi: The cost of life and health insurance could decrease if the GST Council approvesa reduction in tax rates on premiums, according to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. In awritten response to the Lok Sabha,

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Unlocking Efficiency in Automotive Motor Drives with ST’s L99MH988-Channel Gate Driver

Unlocking Efficiency in Automotive Motor Drives with ST’s L99MH988-Channel Gate Driver

STMicroelectronics' L99MH98 8-channel gate driver introduces a groundbreaking solution toenhance the efficiency of automotive motor drives. By optimizing material usage andminimizing power losses, this device supports a variety of automotive systems, includingseatbelt pretensioners, pumps, sunroofs,

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AstraZeneca Receives Approval for Cancer Drug Lynparza in India

AstraZeneca Receives Approval for Cancer Drug Lynparza in India

AstraZeneca Pharma India Ltd has received clearance from the Central Drugs StandardControl Organisation (CSDCO) to import, sell, and distribute its cancer treatment drug,Lynparza (Olaparib). The medication, available in 100 mg and 150 mg film-coated tablets,

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Rising Respiratory Health Claims in Delhi: An Alarming Trend

Rising Respiratory Health Claims in Delhi: An Alarming Trend

A recent report by Medi Assist and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) reveals an 8.3% rise inrespiratory health claims in Delhi from FY23 to FY25. This increase aligns with a consistentannual growth rate of 10-12% in

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India’s Ship Recycling Sector: A Pathway to Cutting 20 Million Tonnes ofEmissions

India’s Ship Recycling Sector: A Pathway to Cutting 20 Million Tonnes ofEmissions

India’s ship recycling industry holds significant potential for reducing emissions in the steelsector, according to a report by the Climate Group and PwC. As the global leader in shiprecycling, India handles nearly one-third of the

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S&P Global Lowers India’s Growth Projections for FY26 and FY27

S&P Global Lowers India’s Growth Projections for FY26 and FY27

S&P Global Ratings has adjusted its economic growth forecasts for India, maintaining itsFY25 GDP growth estimate at 6.8% but revising projections for FY26 and FY27 downwardby 20 basis points to 6.7% and 6.8%, respectively.The agency

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Indian Insurtech Sector Secures $2.5 Billion, Eyes Further Investment

Indian Insurtech Sector Secures $2.5 Billion, Eyes Further Investment

The Indian insurtech industry has raised $2.5 billion in funding to date, with promisinggrowth opportunities likely to attract even more investment in the coming years, according toa report by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and the

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Budget 2024: Short-Term Challenges, Long-Term Gains for EconomicGrowth

Budget 2024: Short-Term Challenges, Long-Term Gains for EconomicGrowth

Neelkanth Mishra, Chief Economist at Axis Bank and Global Research Head at Axis Capital,has remarked that Budget 2024 is expected to create short-term challenges for India’seconomic growth. Speaking to ‘Business Today TV’, Mishra noted that

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