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Medanta – The Medicity, a six-time Newsweek Best Private Hospital in India, has created significant social and economic ripple effects with its breast cancer awareness film, Banno Ki Rasm, which has crossed 8 million views across social media platforms. Released under the “Jaanta Hai Medanta” initiative, the 2-minute 28-second video encourages women to adopt self-breast exams as a monthly practice, promoting early detection and reducing long-term healthcare costs associated with late-stage treatment. Dr. Naresh Trehan, Chairman & Managing Director of Medanta, stated, “This campaign reflects our commitment to empowering women and breaking societal stigma around breast cancer.” Dr. Kanchan Kaur,…
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Oct
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey has issued a warning that the global financial system is potentially fragile in the face of future shocks, pointing to inflated asset prices and uncompleted financial reforms as primary vulnerabilities. He expressed concern that current valuations may not be supported by underlying fundamentals and called for better regulatory cohesion and monitoring to prevent sudden corrections. The warning comes at a moment of cooling tensions in U.S.-China trade, which had unsettled markets. In parallel with his caution, the UK High Court initiated the largest-ever group lawsuit related to the “Dieselgate” emissions scandal, with 1.6 million…
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At the 2025 IMF–World Bank annual meetings, Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva reiterated the importance of prioritizing debt sustainability among G20 nations—especially on behalf of developing countries struggling under heavy liabilities. The IMF chief cautioned that although U.S. tariffs haven’t yet triggered a full economic meltdown, uncertainties and potential systemic risks remain high. Georgieva warned that global public debt could exceed 100% of GDP by 2029 if left unchecked. She emphasized that sustainable growth, job creation, and equitable access to technology are essential for alleviating debt burdens. The IMF is working alongside the World Bank to support countries facing liquidity difficulties,…
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Oct
LG Electronics India made a remarkable stock market debut on October 14, soaring 50.4% and reaching a valuation of $13.07 billion (Rs 1.15 lakh crore), surpassing the market capitalization of its South Korean parent, which stands at around $10 billion (Rs 8,800 crore). The stock listed at Rs 1,710.1 on the NSE and rose to Rs 1,714.90, compared to its IPO issue price of Rs 1,140. This marks the best debut for a billion-dollar IPO since Eternal in 2021. Brokerage Prabhudas Lilladher initiated coverage with a “buy” rating and a target price of Rs 1,780, citing strong brand positioning and…
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In the wake of severe landslides across Darjeeling district, Member of Parliament (RS) Shri Harsh Vardhan Shringla conducted a four-day visit from October 6 to 9 to assess damage and coordinate relief operations. Covering critical areas including Dudhiya, Mirik, Thurbo, Poobong, Pokhriabong, and Tabakoshi, Shri Shringla, also President of the Darjeeling Welfare Society, oversaw the distribution of essential supplies such as tarpaulins, food, blankets, utensils, and spades, while providing financial support to affected families. During the Dudhiya visit, Shri Shringla accompanied Governor Dr. C. V. Ananda Bose, and later traversed hilly terrains with BJP leaders, Darjeeling Welfare Society members, and…
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Oct
Chief Minister Pema Khandu of Arunachal Pradesh underlined his government's strong commitment to modernizing the frontier state through improved railway connectivity, calling the current measures a "giant leap" towards inclusive development and economic progress. "Rail connectivity is transforming Arunachal! In a post on X, the chief minister stated, "Great progress is being made to connect every part of our state with the national railway network." Khandu also highlighted a number of ambitious railway infrastructure projects that are now under way around the state. Among these, the Amrit Bharat program is presently upgrading the Naharlagun Railway Station, the first significant railhead…
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Oct
Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma, royal scion and founder of the Tipra Motha Party, on Monday vowed to keep national parties, including the BJP, out of the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) elections, asserting a firm focus on indigenous rights and local governance. Addressing a mass joining event at Rabindra Satabarshiki Bhavan in Agartala, where over 1,200 people—mostly former BJP members—joined Tipra Motha, Debbarma criticised national parties for sidelining indigenous leadership. “If you have come here for the betterment of upcoming generations, a national party won’t give Tiprasa that right,” he said. Debbarma emphasised the party’s aim to elect…
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Oct
The District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee (DISHA) for Aizawl District convened a comprehensive review meeting on Monday to assess the progress of various Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) implemented across the district. The meeting was chaired by Lok Sabha MP Richard Vanlalhmangaiha. The session was attended by Ministers Lalthansanga and Dr. Vanlalthlana, MLAs TBC. Lalvenchhunga, Adviser to the Chief Minister (Finance), Baryl Vanneihsangi, and other senior officials and departmental representatives. The meeting focused on evaluating the performance, challenges, and achievements of CSS projects undertaken between April and September 2025. During the discussions, 27 departments presented detailed reports and PowerPoint presentations…
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Day 12 Box Office Collection for Kantara 2: It appears that actor-director Rishab Shetty's Kantara: Chapter 1 may finally overtake director Laxman Utekar's Vicky Kaushal-starring Chhaava, which for eight months held the top spot on the list of the highest-grossing Indian films of 2025. Despite not making as much money each day as Chhaava, the Kannada movie is doing well outside of India and has already made more money outside than the Vicky Kaushal-starring movie did over its whole run. According to preliminary estimates from industry tracker Sacnilk, Kantara 2 brought in Rs 13.5 crore on its second Monday in…