India’s Maternal Mortality Ratio dips to 97 in 2018-20 from 130 in 2014-16
New Delhi: According to the data, Assam has the highest Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) of 195 while Kerala has the lowest of 19 per lakh live births
PTI / 30 Nov, 2022
Chinese billionaire Jack Ma living in Tokyo after China’s crackdown against firms: Report
Beijing: Ma, 58, has largely disappeared from public view since he criticised the Chinese regulators in 2020, accusing the state-run banks of having a "pawnshop mentality"
PTI / 30 Nov, 2022
Five-month pregnant teacher manhandled by students in Assam
Dibrugarh: The teacher had informed the parents of a particular student about his poor academic performance during the Parents Teachers Council (PTC) meeting
PTI / 30 Nov, 2022
Meghalaya 3rd state to have mental health and social care policy
Shillong: The health minister said the pandemic highlighted the need to devise an inclusive and robust institutional response, especially for vulnerable groups
PTI / 30 Nov, 2022
NE states pillars of India’s Act East Policy: Vice President
Agartala/Kolkata: After completing his Tripura visit, the Vice President proceeded on his onward journey to Kolkata
PTI / 29 Nov, 2022
FICA Report: 49% international cricketers ready to reject national central contracts for T20 leagues
New Delhi: 54% still consider the 50 over World Cup as the pinnacle ICC event, although this has reduced significantly from 86% in the 2018/19 FICA survey
PTI / 29 Nov, 2022
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak declares UK’s ‘golden era’ with China is over
London: The 42-year-old former chancellor had faced some criticism over the course of the Conservative Party leadership election back in August for being too soft on his approach towards China
PTI / 29 Nov, 2022
RBI to launch first pilot of retail digital rupee (e₹-R) in 4 cities on 1 Dec
Mumbai: RBI said users will be able to transact with e₹-R through a digital wallet offered by the participating banks and stored on mobile phones/devices
PTI / 29 Nov, 2022
Campaigning ends for first phase of Gujarat elections
Ahmedabad: Voting will be held at 25,434 polling booths in the first phase of election where 89 candidates each of the BJP and Congress, and 88 of AAP are in the fray
PTI / 29 Nov, 2022
PM-Kisan scam: Gauhati HC asks Assam govt to take steps against erring officers
Guwahati: Under the PM-KISAN scheme, launched in 2019, a financial benefit of Rs 6,000 per year is provided to eligible farmer families, payable in three equal instalments of Rs 2,000
PTI / 29 Nov, 2022
I&B Minister Anurag Thakur cautions media on reporting on terror attacks
New Delhi: While the speed with which information is transmitted is important, accuracy is even more important and should be primary in the minds of communicators, Thakur said
PTI / 29 Nov, 2022
G20 Neuros want mandatory folic supplements for women to check spinal defects at birth
Kolkata: Studies indicate that up to 80 per cent of Spina Bifida cases could be prevented if women of childbearing age are given Folic acid supplements at the WHO recommend dosages
PTI / 29 Nov, 2022
