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BSV calls for collaborative action for bridging the gaps from diagnosis to management: Aplastic Anemia Awareness Week
09 Mar

BSV calls for collaborative action for bridging the gaps from diagnosis to management: Aplastic Anemia Awareness Week

Business BureauBusiness
On the occasion of Aplastic Anemia Awareness Week (March 1–7), Bharat Serum and Vaccines Limited (BSV) has called for stronger collaboration among healthcare stakeholders to improve early diagnosis and management of the rare but serious blood disorder. Observed this year under the theme “Voices of Strength and Hope,” the awareness week highlights the need for early screening, coordinated referral systems and improved access to treatment. Experts estimate that India records nearly 20,000 cases of aplastic anemia annually, with incidence rates in Asia reported to be two to three times higher than in Western countries. The disease occurs when the bone…
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165 Militants Surrender in Arunachal; Government Boosts Rehabilitation Efforts
09 Mar

165 Militants Surrender in Arunachal; Government Boosts Rehabilitation Efforts

riyaArunachal Pradesh
As of March 9, Arunachal Pradesh's Home Minister Mama Natung reported that 165 militants from various insurgent groups have surrendered over the past six years. Key figures include 47 militants in Tirap, 41 in Changlang, and 77 in Longding. Major groups involved are the National Socialist Council of Nagalim (Isak-Muivah) with 50 cadres, along with other factions contributing to the total. Surrendered militants benefit from a Surrender and Rehabilitation Scheme, with ₹1.4 crore disbursed for support, including a rehabilitation camp operational since January and vocational training for 26 individuals this financial year. The scheme does not promise direct employment, and…
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Meesho gets ₹1,500 crore income tax demand notice; company plans to challenge the order
09 Mar

Meesho gets ₹1,500 crore income tax demand notice; company plans to challenge the order

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E-commerce platform Meesho has received an income tax demand notice of nearly ₹1,500 crore for the assessment year 2023–24, according to a recent company filing. The company said it plans to legally challenge the order and is currently evaluating the assessment.The notice, issued by the Income Tax Department on March 6, raises a total tax demand of ₹1,499.73 crore, including applicable interest. According to the filing, the demand stems from certain additions and adjustments made by the tax authorities to the income reported by the company.Responding to the notice, Meesho stated that it does not agree with the observations and…
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Mojtaba Khamenei Appointed as Iran’s New Supreme Leader Following Death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
09 Mar

Mojtaba Khamenei Appointed as Iran’s New Supreme Leader Following Death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

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In a historic and highly controversial transition, Iran’s Assembly of Experts has officially named Mojtaba Khamenei as the country’s third Supreme Leader. The announcement, made by state media on March 8, 2026, comes in the wake of the death of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was reportedly killed during a series of high-intensity "decapitation strikes" launched by a U.S.-Israeli coalition. The transition marks a significant departure from the Islamic Republic’s long-standing ideological opposition to hereditary succession, a move that has already sparked intense debate over the future of the Iranian theocracy. Mojtaba Khamenei, 56, is a mid-ranking cleric who…
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Marine war risk premiums rise amid escalating Middle East tensions: Aon
09 Mar

Marine war risk premiums rise amid escalating Middle East tensions: Aon

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The marine insurance market has begun responding quickly to the heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, with war risk underwriters taking precautionary steps to manage the evolving risk environment, according to Stephen Rudman, Head of Marine, Asia at Aon. In a reaction note on the current market situation, Rudman said underwriters have started issuing formal notices of cancellation under standard seven-day war clauses for certain annual hull war policies. In addition, some previously quoted Additional Premiums (APs) for vessels transiting through listed high-risk areas are being withdrawn or revised. Where cover is being reinstated, it is often offered at…
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Women professionals in India outpace men in AI confidence at work: LinkedIn
09 Mar

Women professionals in India outpace men in AI confidence at work: LinkedIn

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Women professionals in India are showing stronger confidence in using artificial intelligence (AI) tools at work than their male counterparts, according to new research released by LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional network. The study found that 9 out of 10 working women in India (90%) feel confident using AI tools at work, compared to 86% of men. Women are also taking more initiative to strengthen their AI capabilities, with 35% actively learning AI skills to improve job prospects, compared to 29% of men. The momentum is also visible among entrepreneurs. Women founders in India appear significantly more optimistic about business…
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Forest fire breaks out near Sigar Military Station in Arunachal’s East Siang
09 Mar

Forest fire breaks out near Sigar Military Station in Arunachal’s East Siang

riyaArunachal Pradesh
A major forest fire has ignited near the Sigar military station in East Siang district, raising alarms as it spreads towards military infrastructure. The fire began on Saturday in a nearby forest, and while there are no reported casualties, the situation poses a significant threat to essential facilities. Personnel from the district administration and the Indian Army have been deployed to combat the fire, but efforts are hindered by the challenging rugged terrain and dense vegetation. In response, the state government requested support from the Indian Air Force (IAF), which has initiated aerial firefighting operations using helicopters to douse the…
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Arunachal Fashion Week to Mark Five Years of Artisans’ Movement
09 Mar

Arunachal Fashion Week to Mark Five Years of Artisans’ Movement

riyaArunachal Pradesh
The Arunachal Fashion Week 2026—The Artisans' Movement—will be held in Naharlagun, close to Itanagar, from March 14 to 21 by the Arunachal Pradesh textiles and handicrafts department. Pema Khandu, the chief minister of Arunachal Pradesh, will be the main guest during the opening ceremony. The 2026 edition will commemorate five years of the Arunachal Pradesh Artisans' Movement and eleven years since Northeast India Fashion Week was first introduced in Itanagar in April 2015, when the area lacked a formal fashion platform. What started out as a groundbreaking project has developed over the last ten years into an expanding industry interface…
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VP Urges Focus on Research, Innovation While Addressing Tripura University Convocation
08 Mar

VP Urges Focus on Research, Innovation While Addressing Tripura University Convocation

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Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan addressed the 14th convocation of Tripura University in Agartala, urging students to engage in research that leads to innovation, contributing to national development. He emphasized the importance of education and responsible time management, highlighting that the current generation is at a pivotal moment for the nation's progress towards becoming a Viksit Bharat by 2047. Radhakrishnan advised students to avoid drugs and to support their peers in doing the same, noting technology's role as a positive catalyst for change. He praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's initiatives that have notably improved rail and air connectivity in the northeastern…
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