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India Offers Expertise To Central American Nations In Digital, Health And Agricultural Sectors
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has offered India's expertise to Central American countries in the fields of digital payment system, information technology, pharmaceuticals, and agriculture to tackle shared problems.
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PM Modi Launches National Makhana Board In Bihar; Government Approves Nearly ₹475 Crore Plan
Makhana is not just a superfood with multiple health benefits, but also a delicious snack that can be enjoyed in different recipes. Here's how the government plans to boost and support the makhana sector in Bihar.
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Cancer Meds Get Cheaper: GST Council Slashes Tax On 33 Lifesaving Drugs
In what seems like a major public health push, the GST Council has cut GST on medicines, including 33 lifesaving drugs and 3 cancer/rare-disease medicines, to nil, and reduced GST on most other medicines and medical devices.
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Zero GST On Life & Health Insurance From September 22: Who Benefits And How?
From September 22, 2025, all individual life and health insurance premiums will attract 0% GST, down from 18%. Announced after the 56th GST Council meeting, this move cuts upfront costs, may widen coverage, and nudges households to buy adequate prote
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GST Changes Holistic, Coincidental Some Sectors Hit By Tariffs: Piyush Goyal
The rationalisation of Goods and Services Tax slabs - from four to two, and exemption of certain items, including premiums for health and life insurance - reflect a "holistic and well thought-out" decision, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said.
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78 Years Of Indian Healthcare: Milestones To Celebrate On Independence Day
This Independence Day, here are the healthcare milestones that explain how far we've come and what still lies ahead.
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PM Modi, Brazil's Lula Agree To Enhance Cooperation On Trade And Technology
PM Narendra Modi and Brazil's President Luiz Incio Lula da Silva on Thursday agreed to enhance cooperation in trade, technology, energy, defence, agriculture, health and people-to-people ties, Modi's office said in a statement.
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"Have Shown No Hideout Is Safe For Terrorists": PM Modi On Operation Sindoor
Asserting that Operation Sindoor has made clear to the world India's stringent policy against terrorism, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that his government takes whatever steps are appropriate in national interest.
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Odisha BJP Government's First Anniversary: PM To Join Grand Celebrations
The BJP is planning a grand celebration as the first BJP government in Odisha, led by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, is set to mark its first anniversary in power on June 20, 2025.
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Shortage Of Doctors, Lack Of Beds: CAG Flags Gaps In Gujarat's Healthcare
The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has pointed out several deficiencies in Gujarat's healthcare sector, including the shortage of doctors, nurses, beds and the lack of a comprehensive health policy.
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"Exemplar": United Nations Praises India's Success In Reducing Child Mortality
The report highlighted that since 2000, India achieved an under-five mortality reduction of 70 per cent and a neonatal mortality reduction of 61 per cent.
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"Feel Like Living In Pak": AAP MLA Slams Punjab's Work In Health Sector
The Bhagwant Mann government in Punjab was left red-faced in the Assembly after two MLAs of the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) criticised the state government's work in the health sector
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CBSE To Host Workshop On Promoting Student Mental Health, Check Details
The workshop is scheduled to be held on February 15 from 10am to 2pm at Venkateshwar International School, Sector 10, Dwarka, New Delhi.
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Indian Government Expands Aadhaar Authentication Service to Public and Private Entities
The Indian government expanded the Aadhaar authentication service to both public and private entities across multiple sectors on Friday. The expansion was part of a recent amendment introduced by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). The ministry said the ease of restriction in accessing the authentication service will boo...
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Adani Group Plans Rs 75,000 Crore Investment In Chhattisgarh
Adani Group will make investments worth totalling Rs 75,000 crore in Chhattisgarh, in sectors ranging from power, cement, education, health, skill, and tourism.
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India Offers Expertise To Central American Nations In Digital, Health And Agricultural Sectors
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has offered India's expertise to Central American countries in the fields of digital payment system, information technology, pharmaceuticals, and agriculture to tackle shared problems.
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PM Modi Launches National Makhana Board In Bihar; Government Approves Nearly ₹475 Crore Plan
Makhana is not just a superfood with multiple health benefits, but also a delicious snack that can be enjoyed in different recipes. Here's how the government plans to boost and support the makhana sector in Bihar.
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Cancer Meds Get Cheaper: GST Council Slashes Tax On 33 Lifesaving Drugs
In what seems like a major public health push, the GST Council has cut GST on medicines, including 33 lifesaving drugs and 3 cancer/rare-disease medicines, to nil, and reduced GST on most other medicines and medical devices.
-
Zero GST On Life & Health Insurance From September 22: Who Benefits And How?
From September 22, 2025, all individual life and health insurance premiums will attract 0% GST, down from 18%. Announced after the 56th GST Council meeting, this move cuts upfront costs, may widen coverage, and nudges households to buy adequate prote
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GST Changes Holistic, Coincidental Some Sectors Hit By Tariffs: Piyush Goyal
The rationalisation of Goods and Services Tax slabs - from four to two, and exemption of certain items, including premiums for health and life insurance - reflect a "holistic and well thought-out" decision, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said.
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78 Years Of Indian Healthcare: Milestones To Celebrate On Independence Day
This Independence Day, here are the healthcare milestones that explain how far we've come and what still lies ahead.
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PM Modi, Brazil's Lula Agree To Enhance Cooperation On Trade And Technology
PM Narendra Modi and Brazil's President Luiz Incio Lula da Silva on Thursday agreed to enhance cooperation in trade, technology, energy, defence, agriculture, health and people-to-people ties, Modi's office said in a statement.
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"Have Shown No Hideout Is Safe For Terrorists": PM Modi On Operation Sindoor
Asserting that Operation Sindoor has made clear to the world India's stringent policy against terrorism, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that his government takes whatever steps are appropriate in national interest.
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Odisha BJP Government's First Anniversary: PM To Join Grand Celebrations
The BJP is planning a grand celebration as the first BJP government in Odisha, led by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, is set to mark its first anniversary in power on June 20, 2025.
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Shortage Of Doctors, Lack Of Beds: CAG Flags Gaps In Gujarat's Healthcare
The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has pointed out several deficiencies in Gujarat's healthcare sector, including the shortage of doctors, nurses, beds and the lack of a comprehensive health policy.
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"Exemplar": United Nations Praises India's Success In Reducing Child Mortality
The report highlighted that since 2000, India achieved an under-five mortality reduction of 70 per cent and a neonatal mortality reduction of 61 per cent.
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"Feel Like Living In Pak": AAP MLA Slams Punjab's Work In Health Sector
The Bhagwant Mann government in Punjab was left red-faced in the Assembly after two MLAs of the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) criticised the state government's work in the health sector
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CBSE To Host Workshop On Promoting Student Mental Health, Check Details
The workshop is scheduled to be held on February 15 from 10am to 2pm at Venkateshwar International School, Sector 10, Dwarka, New Delhi.
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Indian Government Expands Aadhaar Authentication Service to Public and Private Entities
The Indian government expanded the Aadhaar authentication service to both public and private entities across multiple sectors on Friday. The expansion was part of a recent amendment introduced by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). The ministry said the ease of restriction in accessing the authentication service will boo...
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Adani Group Plans Rs 75,000 Crore Investment In Chhattisgarh
Adani Group will make investments worth totalling Rs 75,000 crore in Chhattisgarh, in sectors ranging from power, cement, education, health, skill, and tourism.
