New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) India is emerging as a leading hub for ‘Medical Value Travel’ (MVT), with the medical tourism market estimated at about $8.7 billion in 2025 to nearly double to $16.2 billion by 2030, the government said on Saturday.The global MVT market is valued at about $115.6 billion in 2022 and is estimated to reach around $286.1 billion by 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of about 10.8 per cent.”Across the world, rising healthcare costs, long waiting times, and the growi…
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New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) The India-New Zealand FTA is India’s first women-led Free Trade Agreement and a defining milestone in the bilateral economic journey of the two countries, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Monday.The minister was referring to the fact that a majority of the negotiation team was composed of women, including the chief negotiator, deputy negotiator, and sectoral leads. The landmark trade deal, promoted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is seen as a milest…
New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) India and New Zealand signed a historic Free Trade Agreement (FTA) here on Monday that removes tariffs on 100 per cent of India’s exports to New Zealand, and either sharply reduces or removes tariffs on 95 per cent of the country’s imports from New Zealand.The agreement was sealed in the presence of Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and his New Zealand counterpart Todd McClay.The FTA, which concluded in a record nine months since its launch on March 16, 2025, marks a …
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for the Ministry of Ayush, Prataprao Jadhav, on Thursday said that the Ayush sector will play a decisive role in achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, as he inaugurated the two-day “Chintan Shivir 2026” in the national capital.Emphasising the growing importance of traditional systems of medicine, Jadhav said the Chintan Shivir reflects the government’s strong resolve to strengthen policy direction and ensure effe…
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) In two separate operations, Delhi Police have cracked down on street crime in the South-West and Dwarka districts, arresting key accused involved in mobile theft and chain snatching cases. The actions led to significant recoveries and the solving of multiple cases, according to official press releases issued on Monday.In the South-West District, the staff of Police Station Sagarpur arrested two accused, Ayush alias Nikku and Abhishek, for their involvement in a mobile …
New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya, today highlighted the importance of fitness in nation-building. He encouraged citizens to participate in the Fit India movement and embrace active lifestyles to help achieve a developed India. He also led the 69th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. Mandaviya said, “Sunday on Cycle, has become a nationwide movement. Inspired by Prime Minister Modi, the youth of the country h…
Indore, April 10 (IANS) Deputy Chief Minister Rajendra Shukla on Friday said that Madhya Pradesh is moving ahead with plans to set up a special regional medical hub along the Indore-Ujjain corridor, aimed at strengthening healthcare services and promoting medical tourism. Speaking at a stakeholder consultation workshop on the proposed Health and Wellness Tourism Corridor in Indore, Shukla said the initiative is part of a national vision under PM Modi to develop specialised medical hubs across…
New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday highlighted the role of homoeopathy in India’s healthcare system, sharing an article by Ayush Minister Prataprao Jadhav on the occasion of World Homoeopathy Day.In a post on X, the Prime Minister said the article explains how homoeopathy has evolved into an integral part of India’s pluralistic health and wellness system, offering a holistic and patient-centric approach.He noted that homoeopathy, with its strong community conne…
New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) India’s pharmaceutical exports reached over $28 billion up to February in the current financial year, registering a growth of more than 5 per cent compared to the same period last year, a senior government official has said.Speaking at the inaugural session of the ‘Chintan Shivir: Scaling Up Pharma Exports’, the official highlighted that the growth was led by formulations, biologicals, vaccines, and Ayush products.“Despite global challenges, pharmaceutical expor…
Chennai, April 3 (IANS) Ruturaj Gaikwad felt Chennai Super Kings had put up a strong total on a surface that offered assistance to bowlers, but admitted their inability to build sustained pressure with the ball proved costly in the end as they suffered their second defeat in a row against Punjab Kings by five wickets in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026.“I feel it was a really good score, to be honest. The wicket was good for fast bowlers. But for the spinners, it was gripping a bit. On thi…