Indian Railways is looking to collaborate with online pharmacy platforms to enable home delivery of medicines from its hospitals. RailTel is set to invite bids for this service in January 2025, focusing on discounts on retail prices.
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Karnataka's economic surveys over three years have repeated content verbatim, particularly in sections about government schemes and urban development. Despite a change in administration, only the data tables were updated. The Directorate of Economics and Statistics claimed the responsibility lies with individual departments for the lack of updated analysis, leading to criticisms of their approach.
Starting April 1, the Delhi government will prohibit vehicles exceeding the age limit from refueling at petrol stations to reduce emissions. This applies to petrol vehicles over 15 years old and diesel vehicles older than 10 years. The initiative is part of efforts to combat severe air pollution and aligns with previous Supreme Court orders.
Stock market today: Indian equity benchmark indices, BSE Sensex and Nifty50, opened in green on Wednesday. While BSE Sensex moved up over 300 points, Nifty50 was above 23,000.
Former chief election commissioner S Y Quraishi strongly condemned BJP MP Nishikant Dubey's "Muslim commissioner" remark, asserting his belief in judging individuals by their contributions, not religious identity. Quraishi criticized the use of religious labels to promote divisive politics. Several political leaders, including Akhilesh Yadav and D Raja, have criticized Dubey's remarks, with some praising Quraishi's service as election commissioner.
Veteran Malayalam actorMeena Ganesh, 81, passed away at a private hospital in Shoranur, Palakkad, following a cerebral stroke. She had a prolific career spanning over a hundred films, numerous serials, and plays. Starting with theatre at 19, she debuted in films with "Manimuzhakkam" and gained recognition for her role in "Mukhamudra." She is survived by her son and daughter.
Sena (UBT) MPs in Delhi face a dilemma about attending events hosted by Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena's ministers amid defection rumors. Aaditya Thackeray advised MPs to seek prior permission from the party, stressing that attending such events could fuel speculation of possible defections, despite the norm of cross-party interactions in Parliament.
Indian cinema owes much of its grandeur and legacy to the illustrious Kapoor family, a lineage that has played a pivotal role in shaping Bollywood's history. From Prithviraj Kapoor's pioneering contributions to Ranbir Kapoor's contemporary stardom, the Kapoor family has not only redefined storytelling but also left an indelible mark across generations. Film critic and trade analyst Taran Adarsh, film distributor Raj Bansal, and scriptwriter-filmmaker Rumy Jafry shed light on the multifaceted... Expand
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The Times of India Gadgets Now Awards 2023 winners were announced in Gurugram. Industry leaders and notable personalities attended the event, presenting awards across 21 categories. Highlights included Apple iPhone 16 Pro winning Best Smartphone of the Year, and Google Pixel 9 Pro XL recognized as the Best AI-powered Gadget.