According to Union Minister of State for Health Prataprao Jadhav estimated number of deaths due to cervical cancer in India was 34,806 in 2022, 33,938 in 2021, 33,095 in 2020 and 32,246 in 2019. According to the recent data provided by the Indian Council of Medical Research-National Cancer Registry Programme's (ICMR-NCRP) by the estimated deaths due to cervical cancer cases in the country in 2023 was 35,691.
READ MOREMalnutrition in India has been a long-standing problem. Recently researchers at UC Santa Barbara, the Indian Institute of Management and the University of Calgary examined the impacts of the world’s largest food assistance program to understand its effectiveness. Their results, published in the American Economic Journal, reveal health and economic benefits that reach far beyond the caloric content of the subsidized food.
READ MOREThe union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced in her Budget speech on Saturday that gig workers will be provided healthcare under the government’s flagship health assurance scheme Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY).
READ MORERajasthan Government takes initiative to promote electric mobility in the state. They are planning to offer subsidy worth Rs 200 crore. The initiative is aligned with the FAME-2 guidelines, aims to encourage the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) by offering State GST reimbursements and one-time grants to buyers of EVs equipped with modern battery technology.
READ MOREUnion Budget 2025 presented on Feb 1, 2025 has made electric vehicle (EV) buying more affordable. While presenting the budget Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed the removal of Basic Customs Duty (BCD) on key minerals essential for manufacturing electric vehicle batteries. This move is a significant step towards making electric vehicles more affordable and aligns with the government’s goal of achieving 30% of automobile sales as EVs by 2030.
READ MOREIndia’s electric car market to surge, reaching 9% penetration by FY30 up from the current 2%, according to a Nomura report. This growth will lead to broader shift toward sustainable transportation in the country. The report predicts a rise to 5% by FY27 and 9% by FY30.
KNOW MOREMaharashtra Government to launch two-wheeler/bike taxis by April 2025. The Transport Department has sent a proposal to the state Government and the policy will be put up before the cabinet. Once the Cabinet approves bike taxi service will commence in Mumbai from April. A bike taxi can be as cheap as Rs 3 per km.
READ MOREOla Electric has officially launched its first electric motorbike(E-bike), the Roadster X, with prices starting at Rs 74,999 (ex-showroom). For top variant the price goes as high as Rs 1.69 lakh (ex-showroom). This comes just days after the brand introduced the new-gen S1 series of electric scooters. The deliveries of the Roadster X are set to begin by mid-March.
READ MOREOla Electric commences production of its e-bike Roadster X. This was confirmed via images posted on social media by Ola Electric CEO Bhavish Aggarwal. Prices for the Ola Roadster X to start at Rs 74,999 (ex-showroom). Ola’s Roadster X will be available with three battery options: 2.5 kWh, 3.5 kWh and 4.5 kWh and a range of up to 200 km.
READ MOREThe capital city woke up to an unpleasant shock in the early hours of Monday, February 17, 2025, when a 4.0-magnitude earthquake jolted Delhi and its surrounding regions. According to The National Centre for Seismology the tremor occurred at 5:36 AM IST, with its epicenter pinpointed near the Jheel Park area of Dhaula Kuan, at a shallow depth of five kilometers.
READ MOREThe RBI’s decision to slash the repo rate by 25 basis points comes as a breath of fresh air for potential homebuyers as this will have a positive effect on home loans and boost buying capacity of masses significantly. This move supports the sentiments of homebuyers and boost the housing demand as the home loan EMIs will be reduced.
READ MOREAccording to Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority MHADA will build around 8 lakh affordable houses over the next five years, which will also include housing for textile mill workers, dabbawallas (workers in the lunchbox ferrying service in Mumbai) and police personnel.
READ MOREAir India Express has increased its free checked-in baggage allowance to 30 kg for passengers traveling to the Middle East and Singapore. Additionally, passengers are permitted 7 kg of cabin baggage. Families with infants can carry up to 47 kg, including cabin baggage.
READ MOREIn 2024, Dubai International Airport (DXB) welcomed a record 92.3 million passengers, marking a nearly 6% increase from the previous year and surpassing its 2018 peak. This achievement underscores Dubai’s robust recovery from the pandemic and solidifies DXB’s status as the world’s busiest international travel hub.
READ MOREBeginning May 1, 2025, Thailand will require all foreign travelers to complete the digital TM6 immigration form, known as the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC), prior to entry. This initiative aims to streamline entry procedures and enhance data accuracy for incoming visitors.
READ MOREHacking groups from China, Iran, Russia, and North Korea are utilizing Google’s Gemini AI chatbot to enhance their cyberattack strategies against the United States. Applications include generating phishing content, conducting technical research, and drafting cover letters for espionage purposes. This trend underscores the growing misuse of AI in cyber warfare.
READ MORESince mid-November 2024, the Chinese cyber-espionage group Evasive Panda has been compromising network appliances by injecting malware into the SSH daemon. This sophisticated backdoor, identified as “ELF/Sshdinjector.A!tr,” enables persistent access and covert operations on targeted systems. Fortinet’s FortiGuard Labs uncovered this campaign, highlighting the evolving tactics of state-sponsored hackers.
READ MOREIMI plc, a UK-based engineering company, disclosed unauthorized access to its systems, marking the latest in a series of cyberattacks targeting British engineering firms. The company has engaged external cybersecurity experts to investigate and contain the breach. Details regarding the impact remain limited.
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