This Diwali, quick commerce comes bearing gifts; platforms partner FMCG brands for special packs, offers,
Posted on: 11 Sep, 04:38 PMQuick commerce companies are collaborating with FMCG brands like Parle, Mondelez, and ITC for the festive season. They are aiming to boost inventory levels by 60% and offer special packs and promotions on chocolates, sweets, dry fruits, and cookies. The platforms are also partnering with consumer electronics companies for kitchen appliances and personal care products.
Cabinet expands Ayushman Bharat scheme for 70+ old citizens, boost for hydropower sector and more: Check h
Posted on: 11 Sep, 04:38 PMThe Union Cabinet has approved several key schemes to boost healthcare, renewable energy, and sustainable transportation. These include extending the Ayushman Bharat scheme for citizens aged 70 and above, a significant hydropower initiative, and the PM E-drive scheme to promote electric vehicles. These measures aim to enhance infrastructure and support India's renewable energy goals.
Free treatment up to Rs 5 lakh: Senior citizens above 70 to be covered under Ayushman Bharat health insura
Posted on: 11 Sep, 04:38 PMThe Centre has announced that senior citizens aged 70 and above will now be included in the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana health insurance scheme. This move aims to benefit around 4.5 crore families, providing six crore senior citizens with Rs 5 lakh free health insurance cover on a family basis.
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Neurodivergent staff run the show at this new Delhi HC café. It’s fast becoming lawyers’ favourite haunt
Posted on: 11 Sep, 06:38 AM'We can manage the work by ourselves,' says manager Arunima Bhaduri, who herself has been diagnosed with dyspraxia & works alongside several other neurodivergent persons at Sagar Express.
A new, important disclosure in 2024 Budget went unnoticed. It conveys caution to future govts
Posted on: 11 Sep, 06:38 AMThe message of caution is necessary because govts in the past have often shown a tendency to indulge in fiscal jugglery to hide the actual extent of their fiscal deficit.
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China's spy network now more sophisticated. Linda Sun case shows US has a big problem at hand
Posted on: 11 Sep, 06:38 AMA China-born US citizen’s arrest for espionage highlights the far-reaching and sophisticated operations of Beijing’s United Front Work Department.
Backed by Mahayuti, shared stage with RSS chief—who is ‘seer’ Ramgiri Maharaj
Posted on: 11 Sep, 06:38 AMAround 50 FIRs have been registered against Ramgiri Maharaj, mahant of the Sadguru Shri Gagangiri Maharaj Sansthan, across Maharashtra for his remarks on the Prophet Muhammad.
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Germany's TKMS with MDL or Spain's Navantia with L&T? Navy set to decide who will make 6 new submarines
Posted on: 11 Sep, 06:38 AMThe first submarine under P75I is to be delivered in 7 years from the date of contract signing. So, if a contract is inked tomorrow, the first submarine will come by 2031 earliest.
Hula parties not working well to drive away elephants. Local mobs taking over the effort
Posted on: 11 Sep, 06:38 AMThe Supreme Court in its order in 2018 outlawed the use of fireballs or burning spears to drive away elephants. The apex Court also recommended that flaming torches be used sparingly.
TMC MP Jawhar Sircar quits politics, terms Mamata’s handling of ‘spontaneous’ RG Kar stir 'faulty'
Posted on: 11 Sep, 06:38 AMSircar, former IAS officer who took political plunge in 2021, wrote in letter to TMC chief Mamata Banerjee that he ‘just cannot accept corrupt officers getting top postings’.
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'Lok Sabha polls not fought on level playing field,' says Rahul Gandhi in Washington
Posted on: 11 Sep, 06:38 AMThe Leader of Opposition in the Lower House is on a four-day visit to the United States. He claims that the elections have destroyed the idea of 'Modi'.
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As ex-CM Raghubar Das eyes return to Jharkhand politics, old rival stands in way. Why it’s made BJP jittery
Posted on: 11 Sep, 06:38 AMEx-CM Das, who is now Odisha Governor, had lost to Roy from Jamshedpur East in last state election. Both leaders are now said to be eyeing the seat again amid talks of BJP-JD(U) tie-up.
'Nitish Kumar set to dump RJD, may take oath as Bihar chief minister again next week with BJP's support'
Posted on: 10 Sep, 08:38 PMIndia News: Nitish Kumar is set to dump RJD and may take oath as Bihar chief minister again with BJP's support next week. This move comes after Nitish Kumar's resignation from the ruling Bihar Mahagathbandhan. Lack of coordination among the INDIA alliance is cited as the main reason for this decision.
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar could be back in NDA fold by Monday
Posted on: 10 Sep, 08:38 PMGet the latest updates on Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's re-entry into the NDA fold. Explore the political developments and future prospects of this significant move.
Nitish's imminent exit, Congress-TMC deadlock leave INDIA gasping
Posted on: 10 Sep, 08:38 PMIndia News: With Bihar CM Nitish Kumar turning his back on the opposition alliance and Trinamool chief Mamata Banerjee cutting Congress and its 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' no slack as it enters West Bengal, India bloc appears precariously poised. The unspooling of the India bloc has been put in sharp relief by the JDU chief's U-turn and imminent exit from the alliance, and Mamata's announcement to go it alone in the Lok Sabha elections. The serious instability stemming from the eastern region - Mamata's recalcitrance and Nitish's U-turn - have created complications in the last stretch just when Congress and allies had hoped to seal seat-sharing and joint programmes and hit the campaign trail.
BJP as partner, Nitish Kumar may take oath as CM for record 9th time
Posted on: 10 Sep, 08:38 PMNews News: Nitish will meet his party MLAs early morning followed by a joint meeting of the NDA legislators and MPs, likely to be held at his residence, before either submitting his resignation or dismissing the RJD ministers and submitting a fresh letter of support from BJP and HAM(S) to the governor.
Protecting women from deceitful men or criminalizing break-ups? A new law in India stirs debate
Posted on: 10 Sep, 03:38 PMMen who deceitfully break off promises of marriage after having sex with a woman could face up to 10 years in prison, as Indian law grapples with a widespread but often ignored form of sexual abuse.
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Gautam Adani’s empire hit by fresh allegations against India’s market regulator
Posted on: 10 Sep, 03:38 PMAdani Group companies shed as much as $19 billion in market value on Monday after Hindenburg Research accused the Indian market regulator probing the group of having links to offshore funds also used by Adani.