India ranks 123rd out of 143 countries in readiness to handle an aging population, as per a survey. The study evaluated well-being, security, and other factors. India's performance was poor in many aspects like universal healthcare, life satisfaction, and technology readiness. Countries like Switzerland, Norway, and Denmark were found to be the best prepared.
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After BJP candidate Parvesh Verma is leading in the New Delhi assembly constituency after 12 out of 13 rounds of counting, surpassing AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal, Verma's family expressed their joy, with his wife, Swati Singh Verma, saying that the victory shows the trust people of Delhi have put in BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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