UK ban on overseas care workers bringing family members comes in force
There is clear evidence that care workers have been offered visas under false pretences. Overseas care workers, including Indians, will be restricted from... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaNITI Aayog pitches for tax reforms, mandatory saving plan, housing plan for elderly
Population of senior citizens projected to reach 19.5 per cent of country’s population by 2050. Government think tank NITI Aayog has pitched for tax... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaBlade maker Supermax goes into bankruptcy
The operational creditor had approached the tribunal in September last year after Supermax Personal care defaulted on its dues of ₹1.97 crore. Key Points
Economic TimesIntensive care only if it can improve patient's condition — what India’s 1st ICU admission norms say
Terminally ill patients with a medical judgment of futility should not be offered ICU interventions, guidelines state. However, they are advisory in nature & not binding on hospitals. Key Points
ThePrintCanada government to launch dental plan agreed in deal to stay in power
Canada will launch a C$13 billion ($9.6 billion) dental care plan for uninsured Canadians this month, the government said Monday, fulfilling a cornerstone of a deal with an opposition party to keep Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's minority government in power. Key Points
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Rishi Sunak toughens UK visa rules to cut immigration: 'Radical action'
The tough new immigration rules are said to reduce the number of people able to move to the U.K. each year by hundreds of thousands. | World News Key Points
Hindustan TimesI uprooted my life and took on financial burdens to care for my sick mom
She uprooted her life to care for her Mom. She wasn't expecting the costs of food, travel, and health aides when she decided to care for her sick mother full-time. Key Points
InsiderIndia’s demography demands that we talk about ageing before it’s too late
India is ageing rapidly. Elderly care backup must spring up and palliative options expand. As caregivers are mostly women, we need a policy push to set things right before a better gender balanced workforce gets even harder to achieve. Key Points
mintBlackstone to acquire majority stake in care Hospitals for USD 700 million
Blackstone on Monday said it has inked a pact to acquire a majority stake in Hyderabad-based care Hospitals from Evercare, a platform of TPG RISE funds, for USD 700 million (around Rs 5,827 crore), thus foraying into country's healthcare services sector. Private equity funds managed by Blackstone have acquired 72.5 per cent in care Hospitals at an enterprise value of Rs 6,600 crore. Key Points
Economic TimesMy OB-GYN focused more on my ability to have sex postpartum than my health
At my 6-week postpartum appointment, I was still in pain every time I had a bowel movement. But my OB-GYN was more focused on clearing me for sex. Key Points
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Texas law puts transgender youth's healthcare at stake - What you need to know
Texas enacts controversial law on medical care for minors, sparking debates and legal actions. We delve into the details and impact of the new regulations. | World News Key Points
Hindustan TimesGodrej in talks for a deal with Raymond's consumer care business
The potential deal will give Godrej Consumer bigger play in the mens personal care and sexual wellness categories. The Singhania-family owned Raymond group has been looking to divest its consumer care business for over two years now, since the group believes this is a non-core business in its portfolio, according to one of the persons mentioned above. Key Points
Economic TimesNon-drug interventions to treat Alzheimer’s prove effective and economical
The researchers said that while Alzheimer's drugs hold great promise and tend to receive a lot of public attention, many well-researched ways to care for people with dementia do not involve medication. These methods could also help them stay safely at home longer. Key Points
The Indian ExpressUS Justice Dept appeals Obamacare ruling blocking coverage mandate- White House
The U.S. Justice Department is appealing a decision by a Texas judge that blocked Obamacare's mandate that health insurance plans cover preventive care at no cost to patients, the White House said on Friday. Key Points
ReutersPatanjali Foods to buy Patanjali Ayurved's home and personal care business for Rs 1,100 crore
New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): The board of Patanjali Foods Limited on Monday said it has approved the proposal of Patanjali Ayurved Limited to acquire its home and personal care (HPC) business. This, it believes, will accelerate the company’s transition into a leading FMCG company. Show Full Article The home and personal care business […] Key Points
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As COVID cases rise again, Centre lays down guidelines for ICU admissions
The Central government has released guidelines for hospitals to determine if a patient needs to be treated in an intensive care unit (ICU). The guidelines, developed by a committee of 24 eminent physicians with specializations in critical care medicine, list medical issues such as altered consciousness, significant intraoperative complications, expected worsening conditions, and severe acute illnesses requiring extensive monitoring. Key Points
Economic TimesBiden administration near deal to preserve preventive care coverage, for now
A mandate that U.S. health insurers cover preventive care like cancer screenings and HIV-preventing medication at no extra cost to patients could remain in place while the Biden administration appeals a court order striking it down, following a tentative agreement announced on Friday. Key Points
Reuters23andMe Is Under Fire. Its Founder Remains ‘Optimistic’
23andMe’s CEO Anne Wojcicki has saved the genetics company from the brink of failure before. She sat down with WIRED to talk about where it goes from here. Key Points
WIREDBlackstone enters Indian healthcare services with care Hospitals buy
Blackstone (BX.N) said on Monday it will buy a majority stake in India's care Hospitals from a fund belonging to asset management firm TPG, marking the U.S.-based private equity firm's entry into the country's healthcare services sector. Key Points
ReutersTaking control of finances post retirement: 7 key considerations beyond health insurance
Financial Literacy News: Financial planning for old age and illness shouldn't just focus on health insurance. You can take control and manage your money wisely now. In a column in ET Uma Shashikant, the Chairperson, Centre for Investment Education and Learning lists 7 tips to manage your finances for old age and healthcare. Key Points
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US drops antitrust case over healthcare hiring agreements
The U.S. Justice Department has asked a judge to dismiss the government's prosecution of a UnitedHealth (UNH.N) Group affiliate accused of unlawfully restricting employee mobility, marking a new setback in the government's push to apply criminal antitrust laws to labor markets. Key Points
ReutersGodrej Consumer Products inks pact to buy Raymond Consumer Care's FMCG business for Rs 2,825 crore
The Singhania-family owned Raymond group, which owns 47.66 per cent stake in the consumer care business, had been in talks with various potential buyers for over two years now, since the textiles group is of the view that the consumer brands are not core to its business. Key Points
Economic TimesExplained: How a baby elephant under the care of The Elephant Whisperers' couple Bomman and Bellie passed away-Entertainment News , Firstpost
A Chennai-based journalist shared the heartbreaking news on social media and people paid their condolences. The Elephant Whisperers recently won the Academy Award for Best Documentary, becoming the first Indian title to achieve the feat. Key Points
FirstpostMeet JP Taparia, the man who bought triplex worth Rs 369 crore in Mumbai; Know about his life, career & net worth
The deal values the triplex with a total area of 27,160 sq ft at nearly Rs 1.36 lakh per sq ft. Key Points
FinancialexpressRashmi Saluja was issued huge amount of options in Religare & subsidiary without informing shareholders: S
“The Religare board has to state very clearly why it is opposing a large shareholder increasing its holding. The minority shareholders are affected and they are waiting and watching. SEBI needs to show some directions to both the board as well as the Burmans on what are the next steps. I think the open offer trigger would be passed and that is a very procedural matter. ” Key Points
Economic TimesNephro care India aims to raise Rs 35-40 cr via IPO
Kolkata, May 24 (PTI) Kidney care provider Nephro care India Ltd on Friday said it aims at raising Rs 35-40 crore through an initial public offering (IPO), the majority of which will be utilised to complete its multi-speciality hospital near Kolkata. The IPO will comprise a fresh issuance of 45.84 lakh equity shares with a […] Key Points
ThePrintGoing premium in personal care helps ITC boost sales
Indian company ITC has shifted its focus to premiumizing its personal care business, doubling its contribution to sales to 38% in the last four years. This has helped ITC break even in the personal care business, which now generates profit consistently quarter on quarter. The company operates in categories like body wash, deodorant, skin care, and floor cleanser, which is the second critical piece of its strategy to grow the non-cigarette fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) segment. Key Points
Economic TimesTennessee families ask US Supreme Court to block ban on gender-affirming care
Three Tennessee families of transgender children on Wednesday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to strike down a state law banning so-called gender-affirming care, such as puberty blockers and hormones, for patients under 18. Key Points
ReutersApollo to expand connected care initiative
Apollo Group on Monday said it will expand its connected care programme across the country. Apollo Connect aims to create the largest connected healthcare ecosystem in the country, empowering hospitals and nursing homes across metros and non-metros to offer holistic and superior patient care, the healthcare major said in a statement. Key Points
The Economic TimesCM’s Janta Darbar in Gorakhpur: Housing, medical care will be ensured, says Yogi
CM Yogi Adityanath addresses over 500 visitors at Janta Darbar, assures them of government housing and medical care. Orders crackdown on land grabbers. Key Points
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Wipro Consumer care and Lighting FY23 sales cross Rs 10,000 crore
The domestic FMCG business grew 17 per cent for the financial year ended March 31, 2023, the company, part of Azim Premji-led Wipro Enterprises, said in a statement. Its sandalwood soap brand Santoor has now become the second largest player in the segment in India with sales of over Rs 2,650 crore. Key Points
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