Covid-19

AIOCD alleges misuse of COVID-era medicine delivery rules; warns of protest

AIOCD President J.S. Shinde and General Secretary Rajiv Singhal claim platforms like Swiggy have bypassed the outlined safety protocols.

Top 10 Indians, Americans who congratulated Jay Bhattacharya on NIH appointment

Dr. Jay Bhattacharya’s appointment as the Director of the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) has generated widespread attention, both in the U.S. and internationally.

Top 10 key statements by Jay Bhattacharya on U.S. health policy

Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, recently appointed as the Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) here are the top 10 statements that encapsulate his perspectives on health issues in the U.S.

Elon Musk criticizes mishandling of injuries in a recent tweet

Elon Musk CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, sparked controversy with a tweet criticizing the mishandling of injured individuals.

Chinese film about Covid-19 wins Golden Horse prizes

NEW DELHI: A Chinese film set during the Covid-19 pandemic has clinched the top prizes at Taiwan’s prestigious Golden Horse Awards, despite ongoing political tensions between the two regions. The awards, often dubbed the Chinese-language “Oscars,” saw the highest number of Chinese entries recently, with more than 200 films participating. In 2019, Beijing banned its entertainers […]

US Treasury Department’s “do not pay” list under scrutiny for inefficiency

Vivek Ramaswamy highlighted concerns about the inefficacy of the United States Treasury Department’s “Do Not Pay” list.

Dominica to award PM Modi with highest national honour

The Commonwealth of Dominica has announced that it will confer its highest national award, the Dominica Award of Honour, upon Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Volkswagen announces historic layoffs amid major restructuring

Volkswagen, the top automaker in Germany, made the startling revelation that it will be laying off tens of thousands of workers in its home country this week.

India’s healthcare system: Call for robust medical research

India’s healthcare system, despite significant strides in recent years, remains fragile and underprepared to handle the myriad health challenges it faces. The recent dengue outbreak in Manipur and the government’s initiative to combat anaemia through fortified rice highlight the ongoing struggles and the urgent need for a more robust healthcare infrastructure and medical research framework. […]

Credit card growth slows as SBICARD struggles amid market challenges

Despite this, credit card receivables continue to outpace systemic credit growth, which registered at 17% YoY during the same period.