Recognising symptoms of sarcoma early may boost treatment outcomes: Experts
New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) Early recognition of sarcoma (rare cancer) symptoms can significantly improve treatment outcomes, increasing patients’ survival rates and quality of life, said experts on Tuesday. July is recognised as sarcoma awareness month, dedicated to raising awareness about this rare and often overlooked group of cancers affecting connective tissues, including bones, muscles, […]
Boys are at greater risk of developing Type 1 diabetes than girls: Study
New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) Young boys are more at risk of developing Type 1 diabetes (T1D) than girls, finds a study. It showed that the risk decreases markedly in girls after age 10 years, while the risk in boys stays the same. Furthermore, the risk of T1D is significantly higher for boys with a […]
Union Budget: Mudra loan limit enhanced to Rs 20 lakh from Rs 10 lakh
New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) The government on Tuesday announced several measures to boost the sentiments of the non-farming business community and MSMEs, along with enhancing Mudra loans to Rs 20 lakh from Rs 10 lakh. While delivering the Union Budget 2024-2025 speech in the Lok Sabha, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that this extension […]
Centre keeps capex at Rs 11.11 lakh crore or 3.4 pc of GDP
New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday kept India’s FY25 capex outlay unchanged at Rs 11.11 lakh crore, as earmarked in the Interim Budget in February. This is higher than last year’s revised estimate of Rs 9.5 lakh crore. The Finance Minister announced that the government will end up spending 3.4 […]
FM Sitharaman gifts 2 Expressways to Bihar, allots Rs 15,000 cr for Andhra
New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) Presenting her seventh-consecutive Budget, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday announced landmark projects and also fund allocations in Bihar and Andhra Pradesh, the states whose ruling parties are allies with the BJP at the Centre. The announcement is crucial because of both states’ demand for special category status and special […]
FM Sitharaman announces setting up of over 100 India Post Payment Bank branches in North East
New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) More than 100 branches of India Post Payment Bank (IPPB) will be set up in the North East region, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced on Tuesday while presenting her seventh straight Budget in the Lok Sabha. The move once again amplifies Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of developing India’s Northeast […]
Arjun Rampal joins Rana, Venkatesh Daggubati in season 2 of ‘Rana Naidu’
Mumbai, July 23 (IANS) Actor Arjun Rampal, who was recently seen in the sports action film ‘Crakk’, has joined the cast of the Telugu-language streaming show ‘Rana Naidu’. The series focuses on the on-screen father-and-son duo of Rana and Naga Naidu, with the second season promising more adrenaline-pumping drama. The show also stars Rana Daggubati […]
‘Bigg Boss OTT 3’ makers take action over defamatory ‘doctored clip’: ‘Matter of serious concern’
Mumbai, July 23 (IANS) The makers of the controversial reality show ‘Bigg Boss OTT 3’ issued a clarification on Tuesday regarding an ‘obscene’ viral video circulating on the internet. They stated that the video clip in question has been ‘doctored to include obscenity and is fake’. The makers have initiated action against those responsible for […]
Sanjay Dutt, Raveena Tandon starrer ‘Ghudchadi’ to release on August 9 on OTT
Mumbai, July 23 (IANS) The makers of the Sanjay Dutt and Raveena Tandon-starrer romantic comedy film ‘Ghudchadi’ announced on Tuesday that the movie will be released on August 9 and will be streaming on an OTT platform. The makers took to Instagram and shared the first poster of the movie. The poster features Raveena and […]
Bhumi Pednekar lauds new order by Sikkim govt for environmental sustainability
Mumbai, July 23 (IANS) Actress Bhumi Pednekar, who was last seen in the streaming movie ‘Bhakshak’, has praised the Sikkim government for their actions towards eco-conservation. According to a recent official order issued by the Tourism and Civil Aviation Department, all tourist vehicles entering Sikkim will be required to carry a large garbage bag mandatorily. […]
