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Army sets up biodegradable sanitary napkin facility in Ladakh

The Indian Army has set up a biodegradable sanitary napkin production facility, under 'Operation Sadbhavana', at Martselang village in Ladakh. The project aims to improve menstrual hygiene and promote environmental sustainability in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh regions. Run by local women, the facility produces good quality, affordable, biodegradable, and UV-treated sanitary napkins. The project not only creates economic opportunities …

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1 week, 2 days ago

40 years after Bhopal gas tragedy, barefoot school ‘offers hope’

Al Jazeera

Former students at a school set up for children of survivors of the 1984 disaster recall their families’ struggles in the aftermath. Oriya Basti school – also fondly known as the “barefoot school” because many of its children attend without slippers or shoes, as their families cannot afford to buy them – is one chink of light to have come …

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1 week, 5 days ago

Keynote Selena Gomez spotlights prioritizing mental health during Academy Women’s Luncheon

Associated Press

LOS ANGELES — While surveying a room packed with Hollywood’s most influential figures, “Emilia Pérez” star Selena Gomez took center stage to spotlight a critical issue: Prioritizing mental health and supporting underserved communities often left behind in the conversation. “It’s about taking action to ensure that underserved communities have access to mental health resources,” Gomez said Tuesday at the Academy …

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1 week, 5 days ago

Beyond access: Why true financial inclusion demands dignity and control

Salon

The prevailing narrative in the financial technology industry has centered around one central concept: access. True financial inclusion requires more than just providing access — it demands preserving dignity and ensuring meaningful control over one’s financial life. A dignity-first approach to financial inclusion can fundamentally transform financial services by shifting from traditional top-down models to collaborative systems It’s time for …

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2 weeks ago

Prime Minister Modi launches Bima Sakhi Yojana to empower women through wider insurance awareness

Live Mint

Panipat : Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Bima Sakhi Yojana, an initiative of the Life Insurance Corporation of India aimed at empowering women through financial literacy and insurance awareness. The Bima Sakhi Yojana will not only provide employment opportunities but also enhance women’s role in advancing financial inclusion,” PM Modi said at the launch event, emphasising the transformative potential …

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2 weeks ago

UPI enables expansion of credit among underserved borrowers: Study

New Indian Express

BENGALURU: Unified Payments Interface has enabled underserved borrowers to access formal credit for the first time as loans to new-to-credit borrowers in regions with high UPI adoption have increased by 4% and to subprime borrowers by 8%, according to a study. Titled Open Banking and Digital Payments: Implications for Credit Access, the study points out that the UPI, since its …

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2 weeks ago

From microcredit to bigger bank loans, how to empower women entrepreneurs

India Today

The rapidly expanding Indian market is enabling businesses to grow alongside. To address this, we are exploring a risk-sharing model where banks assume regular risk, and IFC covers the additional risk, enabling private sector lending to these under-banked women,” said Mahalingam at the IFC Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women Entrepreneurs Opportunity Conference held in New Delhi recently. In fact, in May, …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

UPI enabled significant expansion of credit among underserved borrowers: Study

Live Mint

New Delhi, Dec 7 Unified Payments Interface has brought in a significant expansion of consumer credit among the underserved borrowers who had no credit history, a study said. By October 2023, 75 per cent of all retail digital payments in India were through UPI, according to a study titled Open Banking and Digital Payments: Implications for Credit Access. It has …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Telangana secures 7 new Navodaya Vidyalayas

Deccan Chronicle

This achievement is being hailed as a testament to Chief Minister Revanth Reddy's leadership and relentless advocacy for Telangana's development. On July 4 this year, Revanth Reddy and Deputy CM Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka had met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi to submit a representation seeking the allocation of 24 NVs to the state. The milestone marked a stark contrast …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Over 10,000 beds, TeleICU: A hospital merger and aim to transform healthcare

India Today

Private hospital network Aster DM, functioning in India in Hyderabad, has merged with another hospital chain, Quality Care India, making it one of India's top three hospital chains. Together known as Aster DM Quality Care Limited, this merger is going to set up around 38 hospitals with over 10,150 beds across 27 cities in India, with healthcare services accessible to …

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

SpaceX Falcon 9 sends 24 Starlink satellites into orbit, boosting worldwide internet reach

Live Mint

SpaceX achieved a significant milestone on Wednesday as its Falcon 9 rocket launched on its record-breaking 24th mission, carrying 24 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit. This mission, designated Starlink-213 / Starlink 6-70, marks the continued expansion of SpaceX’s Starlink satellite constellation, designed to provide high-speed internet access globally. Starlink's growing global reach The launch also represents a major step forward …

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3 weeks, 2 days ago

'Unprecedented': Trump ally reportedly poised to divert billions into his own company

Raw Story

The world's richest man has been tapped by Donald Trump to drastically reduce government spending in ways that could benefit his own business interests. Tech billionaire Elon Musk was named by the president-elect to co-lead the quasi-governmental "Department of Government Efficiency" with entrepreneur and failed Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, and the South Africa-born mogul is poised to cut funding …

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

FACT FOCUS: Posts misrepresent Biden administration spending on EV charging stations

Associated Press

As President Joe Biden’s term comes to an end, social media users are falsely claiming that his administration spent billions of dollars on the construction of just a handful of electric vehicle charging stations. The claims misrepresent funding set aside by the 2021 Infrastructure and Jobs Act, also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, for a national network of publicly …

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

CSL’s $88 Billion Empire of Blood and Iron Sees Shares Falter

Live Mint

-- Human plasma is a protein-rich compound made by spinning blood so fast that the heavier red blood cells are flung aside like clothes on the side of a washing machine, leaving behind a straw-colored liquid. “We will go back and look in detail and say, ‘look, are there further things that we can modify that would satisfy people?’” said …

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4 weeks ago

SpaceX Falcon 9 launches 23 Starlink satellites, expands direct-to-cell capability

Live Mint

SpaceX successfully launched 23 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit on Monday, at 5:02 a.m. A proven booster’s milestone The Falcon 9 first-stage booster supporting this mission completed its 13th flight, according to SpaceX, having previously launched missions including Euclid, Ax-2, Ax-3, NG-21, SES 24, CRS-30, and seven other Starlink deployments. Expanding global connectivity Starlink’s growing satellite constellation aims to provide …

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4 weeks ago

Violence against doctors: IMA chief criticises National Task Force recommendations, says they are out of touch with reality

The Hindu

The Indian Medical Association has criticised the recommendations of the Supreme Court-constituted National Task Force on the safety of doctors, particularly its stance against the need for a Central law for their protection. Incidents of violence however, have continued: earlier this month, the Kalaignar Centenary Super Speciality Hospital in Chennai, stood witness to a brutal attack on one of its …

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1 month ago

Rural health infra being fortified: Damodar Rajanaraimha

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: The Telangana state government is ramping up efforts to enhance medical infrastructure and increase the number of ambulances to ensure timely transportation of patients to nearby Primary Health Centres and hospitals during emergencies. Health minister C. Damodar Rajanarasimha, while laying the foundation stone for a Superspecialty Hospital and Mother and Child Health Care Centre in Mancherial, highlighted the government’s …

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1 month ago

Innovative container hospital brings healthcare to remote tribal areas in AP

Deccan Chronicle

Visakhapatnam: In a major development aimed at improving healthcare access for tribal communities, the Giri Arogya Kendra container hospital has begun operations in the hilltop panchayat of Salur Mandal. The container hospital is equipped with a doctor’s room, four patient beds, medical testing equipment, and a television, offering comprehensive healthcare services. This facility is part of Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu’s …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Parents’ Association writes to centre over JEE Main 2025 norms

Deccan Chronicle

Tirupati: Parents’ Association of Andhra Pradesh has written to the union education ministry and the National Testing Agency seeking their immediate intervention in addressing documentation issues that have become a barrier for OBC and EWS students. The association fears many students will be unable to file their application before the November 22 deadline due to the numerous documentation requirements. In …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Starlink to transform internet connectivity in rural villages: Know the benefits

India TV News

Elon Musk’s Starlink, a satellite internet service by SpaceX has been aiming at providing high-speed connectivity to remote regions worldwide, including India. Known as a low-Earth orbit satellite, Starlink can reduce latency and boost speed, making it a promising solution for underserved areas where the traditional internet is non-existent. Potential Benefits for Rural India Closing the digital divide: Starlink can …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Costa Mesa planners weigh Shalimar Park expansion against loss of housing units

LA Times

A fourplex for sale near Costa Mesa’s Shalimar Park is being eyed by city officials who want to expand open space in the overdeveloped area. That dilemma reared its head this week, as Costa Mesa planning commissioners met to determine whether the city’s purchase of a residential property adjacent to Shalimar Park — a precursor to expanding the westside parklet …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Merck Foundation Marking "World Diabetes Day" by Providing out of 2080 Scholarships, 830 Scholarships for Diabetes and Hypertension in 52 Countries

Live Mint

BusinessWire India Accra / Mumbai, November 14: Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, marks 'World Diabetes Day 2024' together with Africa's First Ladies, Ministries of Health, Medical Societies and Academia, through their "Nationwide Diabetes & Hypertension Blue Points Program". Senator, Dr Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation emphasized, "At Merck Foundation, we mark 'World Diabetes Day' through …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Jay-Z’s Shawn Carter Foundation Launches Empowering Financial Education Program At HBCUs

Huff Post

LOADING ERROR LOADING Jay-Z is breathing life into the curriculum of historically Black colleges and universities in a major way. The Shawn Carter Foundation announced the launch of its Champions for Financial Legacy program Wednesday at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. “Every day at the Shawn Carter Foundation, we dedicate ourselves to uplifting students and communities that …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Mysuru: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah joins tribals in folk dance, pledges electricity, water access to ST communities

Hindustan Times

In a heart warming video, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah was seen joining members from a tribal community in a traditional folk dance during his visit to Kerehadi in Mysuru's HD Kote taluk. {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} READ | Siddaramaiah shows off dance skills at his village in Mysuru The CM’s visit included meaningful interactions with scheduled tribe members, where he listened to …

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Army sets up biodegradable sanitary napkin facility in Ladakh

40 years after Bhopal gas tragedy, barefoot school ‘offers hope’

Keynote Selena Gomez spotlights prioritizing mental health during Academy Women’s Luncheon

Beyond access: Why true financial inclusion demands dignity and control

Prime Minister Modi launches Bima Sakhi Yojana to empower women through wider insurance awareness

UPI enables expansion of credit among underserved borrowers: Study

From microcredit to bigger bank loans, how to empower women entrepreneurs

UPI enabled significant expansion of credit among underserved borrowers: Study

Telangana secures 7 new Navodaya Vidyalayas

Over 10,000 beds, TeleICU: A hospital merger and aim to transform healthcare

SpaceX Falcon 9 sends 24 Starlink satellites into orbit, boosting worldwide internet reach

'Unprecedented': Trump ally reportedly poised to divert billions into his own company

FACT FOCUS: Posts misrepresent Biden administration spending on EV charging stations

CSL’s $88 Billion Empire of Blood and Iron Sees Shares Falter

SpaceX Falcon 9 launches 23 Starlink satellites, expands direct-to-cell capability

Violence against doctors: IMA chief criticises National Task Force recommendations, says they are out of touch with reality

Rural health infra being fortified: Damodar Rajanaraimha

Innovative container hospital brings healthcare to remote tribal areas in AP

Parents’ Association writes to centre over JEE Main 2025 norms

Starlink to transform internet connectivity in rural villages: Know the benefits

Costa Mesa planners weigh Shalimar Park expansion against loss of housing units

Merck Foundation Marking "World Diabetes Day" by Providing out of 2080 Scholarships, 830 Scholarships for Diabetes and Hypertension in 52 Countries

Jay-Z’s Shawn Carter Foundation Launches Empowering Financial Education Program At HBCUs

Mysuru: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah joins tribals in folk dance, pledges electricity, water access to ST communities