Every year on May 23rd, the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula raises awareness of this medical issue and mobilizes worldwide support for child-bearing women. An obstetric fistula is an abnormal opening between a woman’s genital tract and their rectum. One of the primary causes of a fistula is obstructed labor. This is also known […]
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The Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP) has signed an MoU with the Centre for Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI) to foster innovation in agriculture. The agreement will initiate a joint effort in nurturing deep-science innovation in agriculture, food technology, and allied areas toward sustainability and food security in India’s agriculture sector. C-CAMP is India’s premier bio-innovation hub.
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Renowned author Preeti Shenoy is set to publish a new novel titled “A Place Called Home”. The book published by HarperCollins Publishers India. The novel is about secrets, family, and finding yourself. A story set in a coffee estate in Sakleshpur, Karnataka with a strong female protagonist at its core. Other Books of Preeti Shenoy: The Magic Mindset, When Love Came Calling,
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InterGlobe Aviation, the parent company of low-cost carrier IndiGo, appointed Pieter Elbers as its new Chief Executivie Officer (CEO). He succeeds Ronojoy Dutta, 71, who has decided to retire on September 30, 2022. Since 2014, Mr Elbers, 52, has served as the President and CEO of KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. He is also a member of the executive committee of the Air
As per the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, India has recorded the “highest ever” annual FDI inflow of USD 83.57 billion in 2021-22. In 2020-21, the inflow stood at USD 81.97 billion. FDI equity inflow in manufacturing sectors has increased by 76% in 2021-22 (USD 21.34 bn) compared to 2020-21. Top investors: Singapore (27%); USA (18%) and Mauritius (16%) Computer software and hardware attracted maximum inflows
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The RBI has approved a dividend payment of Rs. 30,307 crore to the Centre for the fiscal year 2021-22. The bank’s central board of directors also decided to maintain the contingency risk buffer (CRB) at 5.50%. In the 2022 budget, the government had estimated that it would receive Rs. 73,948 crore as dividend from the RBI and state-owned banks for FY22. The budgeted dividend is 27% lower
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Vijay Shekhar Sharma has been reappointed as as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Paytm for another 5 yrs term. His tenure will be from December 19, 2022, to December 18, 2027. Madhur Deora has been appointed as the Whole-time Director of Paytm for a tenure of 5 years from May 20, 2022, to May 19, 2027. Deora will
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Paytm has announced a Joint Venture general insurance company named as Paytm General Insurance Ltd (PGIL). Paytm parent One97 Communications said it has formed a joint venture general insurance company in which it plans to invest ₹950 crore in 10 years and to hold upfront equity stake of 74 per cent. PGIL will become a subsidiary of the Paytm. PGIL will seek
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RBL Bank has tied up with Amazon Web Services to offer UPI payments. The bank has partnered with Amazon Pay to offer peer-to-peer and peer-to-merchant transactions. With this integration, Amazon Pay will issue NPCI’s allocated UPI ID with the handle @rapl to RBL Bank. The partnership will allow the bank to tap Amazon Pay’s growing customer base and transaction volumes.
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German club Eintracht Frankfurt beat Rangers 5-4 on penalties on Wednesday to win the Europa League final and claim their first European trophy in 42 years. Goalkeeper, Kevin Trapp has saved at the end of extra time and another in the shootout to help give Frankfurt the 5-4 win on penalties. Scottish club Rangers was also trying
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