Nashik, July 12 (IANS) Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said on Sunday that the government and private institutions must work together to ensure that quality healthcare reaches the last person in society, He made these remarks while inaugurating a private health facility in Nashik, Maharashtra, according to an official statement.Birla noted that the Central government has been working to promote the health and well-being of all.He observed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has consistently encouraged …
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Auckland, July 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said India and New Zealand will move ahead with clear goals and concrete outcomes after his talks with New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon in Auckland, highlighting expanded cooperation across trade, technology, investment, agriculture, defence, healthcare, education and culture.In a post on X, PM Modi said his meeting with PM Luxon was “extensive and fruitful” and underlined the importance of recent high-level engage…
Thiruvananthapuram, July 9 (IANS) Artificial Intelligence (AI) must become an integral part of India’s education system and find applications across sectors beyond information technology if the country is to emerge as a global leader in the field, NASSCOM President Rajesh Nambiar said here on Thursday.Highlighting NASSCOM’s role in shaping India’s AI ecosystem, Nambiar said the industry body is working closely with the University Grants Commission (UGC) and other national education agencies to…
New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) India and Tajikistan reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral economic ties during the 12th Meeting of the India-Tajikistan Joint Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific and Technical Cooperation, held via video conference recently, according to an article. The Commission also reviewed potential collaboration across sectors including energy, hydropower, renewable energy, mining, critical minerals, textiles, digital economy, transport, logistics, and finan…
New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) India’s medical‑device sector is emerging as a regional innovation hub, with exports reaching $4 billion in FY2025 and the country is identified as Asia‑Pacific’s ‘access‑led innovator’, a report said on Wednesday.The report from Bain & Company said India exports medical devices to over 125 countries and imports of high-end medical devices in the country stood at $5.5 billion, highlighting the next opportunity for innovation.The report was developed in part…
New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) India’s dealmaking landscape witnessed a sharp rise in transaction values during the second quarter of 2026, with the combined value of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and private equity (PE) deals surging 127 per cent quarter-on-quarter to $36.3 billion, according to a report.According to a report by Grant Thornton Bharat, M&A activity emerged as the key driver of dealmaking during the quarter, with 240 transactions worth $27.9 billion.While M&A deal volumes …
Mumbai, July 4 (IANS) India’s mergers and acquisitions’ deal value jumped 31 per cent (year‑on‑year) to $86.9 billion in the first half of 2026, even as deal volumes eased 8 per cent, highlighting fewer but larger transactions, a report has said.The report from London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) said momentum was concentrated in Q2 (April-June), which totalled $66.9 billion, more than triple the prior quarter and the highest quarterly total since Q2 2022, driven by a handful of large restr…
Mumbai, July 3 (IANS) In a major move to overhaul the state’s healthcare landscape, the Maharashtra government on Friday introduced the Maharashtra Clinical Establishments (Registration and Regulation) Bill. Tabled by State Public Health Minister Prakash Abitkar, the proposed legislation aims to bring all healthcare facilities under a unified, transparent and highly accountable regulatory framework.According to the “Statement of Objects and Reasons”, the Bill will completely repeal the out…
New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) The Palestinian Ambassador to India, Abdullah M Abu Shawesh, on Friday termed the situation in Gaza “miserable” with the healthcare system on the brink of collapse and over 11,000 surgeries having been postponed. In an interview with IANS, Shawesh also highlighted the crucial role being played by India in supporting the Palestinians.When asked about the situation in Gaza, he said, “It’s in a miserable situation… The most densely populated area in the world, 365 square …
Mumbai, July 3 (IANS) The benchmark equity indices extended their gains on Friday, supported by strong buying in IT, realty, pharma and healthcare stocks, even as the broader market delivered a mixed performance.The Nifty advanced 95.15 points, or 0.39 per cent, to trade at 24,270.85, while the Sensex climbed 262.79 points, or 0.34 per cent, to 77,763.91.Commenting on Nifty technical outlook, experts said that the 24,400 level remains the immediate resistance.”A sustained breakout above this zon…