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Ladakh sdministration introduces health insurance cover of 5 lakh rupees per household

In Ladakh, the Union Territory Administration has introduced the Universal Health Care Scheme, alongside the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, to ensure quality healthcare for residents in remote and hilly areas. Under this scheme, the administration has made every ration card holder eligible for a ...

March 18, 2025 8:05 PM March 18, 2025 8:05 PM

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Dr Achyut Prasad Wagle appointed as VC of Kathmandu University

Prof Dr Achyut Prasad Wagle has been appointed the Vice Chancellor of Kathmandu University, in Nepal. Prime Minister and Chancellor of the University, KP Sharma Oli, appointed Dr Wagle to the post as per the Clause 13 (4) of the KU Act, 2048. The government had formed a three-member search committee...

March 18, 2025 9:23 PM March 18, 2025 9:23 PM

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PM Modi wishes safe return to NASA astronaut Sunita Williams

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has wished strength and a safe return to NASA Astronaut Sunita Williams. Astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore are on their way back home from space and set to return to Earth tomorrow after being stranded at the International Space Station (ISS) for about nine mo...

March 18, 2025 7:37 PM March 18, 2025 7:37 PM

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Domestic market ends with significant gains

Indian stock markets ended on a strong note today, with both the Sensex and Nifty posting significant gains. The Sensex surged 1,131 points, or 1.53 per cent, to close at 75,301, while the Nifty climbed 325 points, or 1.45 per cent, to settle at 22,834. During the day, the Sensex hit an intra-day hi...

March 18, 2025 7:55 PM March 18, 2025 7:55 PM

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Mahakumbh reflects spirit of awakened India says Prime Minister Modi in LS

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today asserted that Prayagraj Maha Kumbh is a significant milestone that reflects the spirit of an awakened nation. Making a statement in the Lok Sabha on Maha Kumbh, Mr Modi said that Maha Kumbh was led by the people, driven by their resolve and inspired by their unwave...

March 18, 2025 7:32 PM March 18, 2025 7:32 PM

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Gains for US stock for second straight session

U.S. stocks gained for a second straight session as investors sought bargains after the Nasdaq and S&P 500's four-week tumble. The Nasdaq Composite gained 0.31 percent. The S&P 500 advanced 0.64 percent and the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.85 percent.

March 18, 2025 7:29 PM March 18, 2025 7:29 PM

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India, NZ need to explore new frontiers and sectors to fetch real advantages

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal said that Free Trade Agreement talks between India and New Zealand will strengthen the relations between both countries. Mr Goyal said this while addressing the India-New Zealand Economic Forum in New Delhi today. The Minister expressed confidence...

March 18, 2025 7:23 PM March 18, 2025 7:23 PM

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India is a prime destination for medical tourism says Health Minister J P Nadda

Minister of Health and Family Welfare and BJP President Jagat Prakash Nadda today held a meeting with New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon in New Delhi. During the meeting, the Minister emphasized the country's progress in prenatal and neonatal care, increased institutional deliveries, and e...

March 18, 2025 7:00 PM March 18, 2025 7:00 PM

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Rupee appreciates for third consecutive session gaining 26 paise

In the Forex market, the rupee appreciated for the third consecutive session and registered gains of 26 paise to close at 86.55 against the U.S. dollar amid positive domestic equity markets and a weak American currency. The dollar index, which indicates the US dollar's strength against a basket of s...