Dr Girdhar Gyani, Director General, Association of Healthcare Providers (AHPI), asked the government to increase budget allocation on health to at least 2.5 percent of GDP to meet its objective of having universal health coverage.
The Supreme Court on Monday extended the interim order on stay on Allahabad HC order appointing Commission for the Shahi Eidgah Mosque in connection with Mathura's Sri Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah Masjid dispute till the next date of hearing.
Indian stock indices started off Monday session in the green after a truncated trading week. Benchmark Sensex and Nifty were 0.6 per cent higher each at 71,107.46 (up 407 points) and Nifty 21,475.90 (up 123 points), respectively, at the opening bell.
The ailing tea industry in Assam needs proper promotion, particularly overseas, so that it can tap new markets, said Nalin Khemani, Chairman of Bharatiya Chai Parishad.
The Delhi High Court has refused to prohibit Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone's company from using the mark 'Lotus Splash' for a facewash/ face cleanser product while dismissing the interim injunction plea moved by a company, Lotus Herbal Private Limited.
The Supreme Court on Thursday granted interim relief to Umar Ansari, son of gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari, from arrest in connection with alleged violation of the model code of conduct.
According to Bank of Baroda economist Sonal Badhan, the fiscal deficit target for FY24 is expected to be achieved at 5.9 per cent, with potential risks from lower-than-anticipated nominal GDP growth and higher expenditure.