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India glucose monitoring market to grow at 2pc CAGR by 2033: Report
Amid the growing prevalence of diabetes in India, the glucose monitoring market in the country is forecast to grow at a 2 per cent compound annual growth rate (CAGR) during 2024-33, according to a report on Monday.
HPCL expands free heart care initiative with new partnership
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) has taken a significant step to bring life-saving heart care closer to those in need.
India's banking sector poised for continued resilience: S&P Global
India's financial sector is poised for continued resilience, bolstered by structural improvements and robust economic growth prospects, according to the S&P Global Ratings 2025 banking outlook.
India's trade deficit at all-time-high of $37.8 billion in November
India registered a record trade deficit of $37.8 billion in November with exports contracting 4.85 per cent to $32.1 billion while imports increased by 27 per cent to $69.95 billion.
Market erases some gains; Selling seen in IT, metal, oil & gas, FMCG
The Sensex was down 384.55 points or 0.47 percent at 81,748.57, and the Nifty was down 100.05 points or 0.40 percent at 24,668.25
India's trend GDP growth to move closer to 6.5-7 pc in FY25: Crisil
The main macro drivers remain healthy and India's GDP growth is likely to move closer to the trend growth of 6.5-7 per cent this fiscal, a Crisil Insight report said on Monday.
Gulf Countries denounce Israeli decision to expand settlements in Golan Heights
Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Qatar condemned the Israeli government's approval of a plan to expand settlements in the occupied Golan Heights.
Palestinian death toll from Israeli attacks in Gaza rises to nearly 45,000
The Health Ministry said 45,028 people have been killed and 106,962 have been wounded since the start of the war
S. Korea's Constitutional Court justices hold first meeting to decide impeached president's fate
South Korean Constitutional Court is set to hold its first meeting of its justices Monday to review the parliamentary impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol (Photo), kicking off preparations for his impeachment trial.
India-Bangladesh Armies exchange sweets at Akhura border to celebrate 53rd Vijay Diwas anniversary
On the 53rd anniversary of Vijay Diwas, a gesture of camaraderie took place at the Akhura Indo-Bangladesh border located at Tripura, where senior army officers from India and Bangladesh exchanged sweets.
CBI files five chargesheets in Assam online trading scam; 18 accused named
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed five chargesheets in Guwahati against 18 individuals and two companies involved in a massive online trading scam that duped thousands of investors in Assam by promising high returns, officials said on Monday.
Assam's Panchayat polls: political parties gear up for fierce grassroots battle
With panchayat elections in Assam approaching fast, political parties are ramping up their preparations, spurred by the recent publication of draft electoral rolls.
High number of transfer requests by teachers to be challenge for Bihar government
The Nitish Kumar government which always claims that teachers' recruitment is its achievement, may face a new challenge managing the high volume of transfer requests from educators in Bihar.
Assam CM to attend Bhutan's national day, eyeing stronger bilateral ties
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma will attend the National Day Celebrations of Bhutan from December 16 to 18 at the invitation of King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck.
Precision land management must for Viksit Bharat
Jagdeep Dhankhar said, 'Your guardianship of this land is vital for both strategic defence infrastructure and sustainable development.'
Manipur CM accuses agencies of destabilizing state amid rising tensions
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Monday accused certain external agencies of attempting to destabilize the state, further aggravating the ethnic crisis in the state.
Syria after Assad's fall
Syrian rebel forces captured Damascus and forced President Bashar al-Assad to flee to Moscow with his family, where he has been granted refuge. In just over a week, the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), translated into 'Organization for the liberation of the Levant,' backed by Turkey, captured the cities of Aleppo, Hama and Homs, before entering Damascus and overthrowing a ruler who had managed to survive the Arab Spring by violently suppressing the agitation. This has thrown the entire region into a mess.
The irony of a historical convergence
It is remarkable how historic events converge at times into a deep sense of irony.
Soft power
SIR, The ongoing conflict in Gaza and Israel's military action against Hamas have drawn global attention.
The gift of Second Chances
The impending return from an Indonesian jail of a Filipino migrant worker tricked into being a drug mule is a spot of good news amid the toxic political scuffle of recent weeks.
Bhopal revisited~ II
The license for setting up the Union Carbide plant at Bhopal for producing poisonous MIC and a 'no-objection' from the Pollution Control Department were granted despite the plant's location being near a densely populated area. This was against prescribed norms. No action was taken against the erring UCIL for not complying with statutory safety measures. Was it not a hoax? Were the state and Central government officials hypnotized by the gimmicky assurance of UCC that 'our Bhopal plant will be as inoffensive as a chocolate factory'?
Day of Reckoning
The appointment of François Bayrou as France's new Prime Minister highlights the formidable challenges facing the country as it struggles with political gridlock, economic uncertainty, and public discontent.
I saw Nehru documents being shredded, says historian Rizwan Kadri
Historian Dr Rizwan Kadri on Monday claimed that he had seen an elderly person shred many documents and letters related to first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru.
Jaipur coaching centre sealed after students fall ill
Utkarsh Coaching Centre in Rajasthan's Jaipur has been sealed after several students fell ill and some fainted on the premises, said officials here.
'Stay healthy, stay happy', CM Sharma tells people in Jaipur park
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, on Monday, emphasised the significance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle and engaging in regular exercise.
Maharashtra CM, Deputy CMs meet to decide ministry allocation
A meeting to decide ministerial portfolios to be allotted to 39 ministers sworn-in on Sunday was scheduled to be held on Monday evening at 'Ramgiri', the Nagpur residence of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, sources said, even as the first day of the six-day winter session began in Nagpur.
Govt underlines schemes for upliftment of minorities
The Centre has launched several schemes focusing on education, employment, and infrastructure development to safeguard the rights and improve the lives of minorities which comprise about 19.3 per cent of the country's population.
Not a single drop of blood will be shed in the name of Naxalism by 2026
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said not a single drop of blood will be shed in the name of Naxalism on the sacred land of Maa Danteshwari by March 31, 2026.
PM Modi to gift Rajasthan projects worth ₹1 L cr during his visit to Jaipur today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will pay a visit to the Pink City on Tuesday to participate in the state-level function being held at Dadiya village near here to celebrate the first anniversary of the Bhajan Lal Sharma-led BJP government in the state.
'Communal riots have dropped drastically in UP since 2017'
Between 2007 and 2011, there were 616 communal incidents, claiming 121 lives