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AIMSA urges govt to withdraw NMC notice mandating onsite training for FMGs
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In a letter addressed to the Minister, AIMSA expressed "serious concern" regarding the NMC notice which requires FMGs to undergo compulsory onsite compensation for the online education undertaken during the pandemic period.
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Union Budget 2026 to focus on fiscal deficit, debt goals under Viksit Bhar
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Dev said India has made steady progress on fiscal consolidation since the pandemic with the fiscal deficit reducing from about 9% during the COVID period to around 4.8% this year
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Corporate lending by banks to revive in coming quarters amid narrowing bor
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The report noted that banks' loan growth to corporates has remained muted since the pandemic, largely due to aggressive deleveraging by companies and a shift towards alternative funding sources such as bonds, commercial paper and overseas borrowings.
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India's retail real estate leasing on course to hit post-pandemic high in
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
India's retail real estate market is poised to close 2025 on a strong note, with leasing activity expected to reach nearly 9 million square feet (MSF), marking the highest annual absorption since the pandemic, according to a new report by real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield.
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Tier-2 Households Redirect Discretionary Spending Toward Home Decor, Consu
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 18: Households in India's Tier-2 cities are increasingly prioritising spending on home decor and interior aesthetics over consumer electronics, indicating a shift in discretionary consumption patterns following the pandemic, according to a recent consumer study.
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A Stirring Story of Hope, Healing, and Human Strength:Resilience of The Un
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 15: In a time when the world continues to reflect on the lessons of the pandemic, Resilience of The Unbreakable Spirit: Navigating Crisis and Finding Strength emerges as an unforgettable story of courage, emotional healing, and the unwavering power of the human sp
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Is Indian Podcasting On the Decline?
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 15: At first glance, India's podcasting boom seems to have quieted down. The flood of new creators that surged during the pandemic has slowed. Brand sponsorships have plateaued. And audiences -- once glued to long-form conversations -- now seem drawn back to video
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Construction sector revival powers strong growth in UP and Bihar, outpaces
Updated : 7 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The report noted that UP and Bihar have seen rapid growth in construction post the pandemic, propelled by the government's support for infrastructure development.
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Mission ICU and CPR Join Hands to Launch 'MISSION CRITICAL: Envisioning Pa
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 19: Mission ICU, a volunteering-based nonprofit initiative dedicated to strengthening rural India's healthcare infrastructure by funding and deploying critical care equipment, has partnered with Compassionate Patient Response, Inc. (CPR), a public charitable orga
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Bilateral trade between India-Taiwan to hit record level this year: Taipei
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
Speaking with ANI on the sidelines of the Taiwan Expo 2025 in New Delhi on Wednesday, Yu-Chi said, "In recent years, after the pandemic, the bilateral trade with India has been growing every year. In 2024, we will have a record high bilateral trade of more than $10 billion between India and
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U.S. Visa Interview Waiver Policy Ends: What Indian Travelers Need to Know
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 15: The U.S. visa interview waiver policy, which was put in place during the pandemic to help reduce the backlog of applications, officially ended on September 2, 2025. There are only a few exceptions. This change impacts Indian travellers in various categories,
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Garage mechanic from Odisha transforms discarded coconut shells into art
Updated : 10 months ago IST
Bijay Kamila, a talented garage mechanic from Odisha's Mayurbhanj district, has found an extraordinary outlet for his creativity in crafting stunning art pieces from discarded coconut shells. During the pandemic, when his garage was temporarily shuttered, Bijay discovered his true calling. W
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