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Why Medical Expenses Are the New Financial Emergency for Indian Families?
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 23: In India, nearly 39.4% of healthcare spending is paid out of pocket, placing a direct financial burden on households. As healthcare costs rise nationwide, medical expenses are increasingly emerging as a financial emergency for Indian families. Higher hospital c
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TREESCAPES 2026 by CIFOR-ICRAF and ICAR Marks the First South Asian Congre
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 23: In a bid to amplify agroforestry's contribution in India, the Centre for International Forestry Research - International Centre for Research in Agroforestry (CIFOR-ICRAF) in collaboration with the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is all set to hos
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The inspiring journey of Ladakhi trailblazer Padma Chorol: From speed skat
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Padma Chorol started with speed skating, which helped her develop balance, endurance and control. Every winter, when Ladakh's lakes froze, she gradually moved towards ice hockey. At the time, there were very few girls playing the sport. Due to the absence of women's teams, she trained and co
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India vows to strengthen trade, investment ties with Central Asia at SPECA
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Secretary (West) in the Ministry of External Affairs, Sibi George, on Wednesday reaffirmed India's commitment to enhancing trade, economic, investment, and transport linkages with Turkmenistan and other Central Asian countries during the United Nations Special Program for the Economies of Ce
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Asian waterbird census: Nearly 12,645 birds spotted in Odisha's Chandaka W
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
As per the Asian waterbird census, nearly 12,645 birds have been spotted during winter at Chandaka Wildlife Sanctuary in Odisha, officials said on Tuesday.
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AVPN's AI Opportunity Fund Expands Regional Efforts to Build AI Skilling I
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Singapore, January 21: AVPN, the largest network of social investors in Asia, today announced three initiatives that further expand the impact of the AI Opportunity Fund: Asia-Pacific, supported by Google.org and the Asian Development Bank (ADB), which started as a USD 15 million Fund. Last
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Amelia Valverde named coach of Indian senior women's football team
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Tuesday announced the appointment of Amelia Valverde as the coach of the Indian senior women's team, according to a media release.
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KCL: Rohtak Royals kick off training camp in Rohtak under head coach Suren
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
For Surender Nada, the camp marks the beginning of a new chapter after a decorated playing career spanning over 15 years. A gold medalist with India at the 2016 Kabaddi World Cup, the 2017 Asian Kabaddi Championship, the 2018 Dubai Kabaddi Masters and the 2019 South Asian Games, Nada now tur
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Elite Indian rifle and pistol shooters set for trials test
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
To make the cut for the first National Squad of 2026, scores of the first two trials are mandatory, adding to the importance of these trials. Top Shooters will like to test themselves in top international competitions early, in order to find out how sharp they are and where they need to impr
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India's women's football team suffer defeat in friendly against FC Metalis
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
The Indian senior women's team lost 0-2 to Ukrainian club FC Metalist 1925 Kharkiv in their first friendly match at the Emirhan Sport Centre in Manavgat, Turkiye, on Sunday.
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India's Olympic medallist Vijender Singh appointed to Asian Boxing Council
Updated : 1 month, 4 weeks ago IST
Indian boxing icon Vijender Singh has been appointed as a member of the Asian Boxing Council (ABC), marking a milestone in his journey from elite athlete to global sports administrator.
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India's women's football team 'Blue Tigresses' depart for Turkiye with 26
Updated : 2 months ago IST
The Indian senior women's team, with a squad of 26 players, departed for a training camp in Turkiye on Thursday.
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