· The announcement was made on the 39th Foundation Day of the Aster DM Healthcare · 5 state-of-the-art radiation therapy centres to be established across India; first centre in Wayanad to be operational within six months Aster DM Healthcare, one of the largest integrated healthcare providers in India, announced a major CSR initiative with ₹120 crore investment to establish five advanced Oncology Radiation LINAC Centres across India, dedicated to supporting underprivileged cancer patients. The first centre will be established in Wayanad, Kerala catering to the wider Malabar region, including neighbouring areas such as Gudalore and Gudalpet.…
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CARE Hospitals, Hitech City Performs Life-Saving High-Risk Heart Bypass Surgery on 68-Year-Old Patient
State-of-the-art cardiac care and teamwork ensure successful outcome in a highly challenging triple-vessel blockage case CARE Hospitals, Hitech City, has successfully saved the life ofMr. GoklaNand, a 68-year-old patient from Delhi,through a highly critical and complex off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (OP-CABG) procedure. The patient was brought to the emergency department in a near-collapse state with severe chest pain, difficulty in breathing, and cough with phlegm. His oxygen levels were critically low, and he was in severe respiratory distress. On arrival, the patient was diagnosed to be in…
Read MoreOver 31 Lakh Defence Pensioners on Digital Platform
The Ministry of Defence has successfully onboarded 31.69 lakh defence pensioners from across India and Nepal onto SPARSH (System for Pension Administration-Raksha), marking a major milestone in the digital transformation of defence pension management, officials said on Monday. Administered by the Defence Accounts Department (DAD) through the Principal Controller of Defence Accounts (Pensions), Prayagraj, SPARSH replaces the earlier fragmented system that involved over 45,000 agencies with a unified, transparent and accountable digital framework for pension sanction, administration and disbursement. As part of the migration process, authorities identified 6.43 lakh…
Read MoreIndia Builds First Wildlife Underpasses on Highway
In a significant step towards balancing infrastructure development with environmental conservation, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has introduced innovative safety and ecological measures on national highways passing through forest and wildlife corridors. As part of this initiative, NHAI has implemented India’s first “table-top red road marking” system on a forest stretch of National Highway-45 in Madhya Pradesh. The bright red, raised markings act as a visual and tactile warning for motorists, encouraging them to slow down in wildlife-sensitive zones. The measure aims to reduce vehicle speeds naturally, lowering…
Read MoreAustralia: A Premier Destination for International Students
Australia has steadily emerged as one of the world’s most attractive destinations for higher education, offering a powerful blend of academic excellence, industry-relevant learning, multicultural vibrancy and clear post-study pathways. With globally recognised universities and a supportive ecosystem for international students, the country provides a holistic experience that appeals strongly to those pursuing graduate study. According to Azent’s Founder & Managing Director, Priyanka Nishar, it is this combination of quality, opportunity and safety that makes Australia stand out. Australian institutions consistently rank among the top universities worldwide for research, teaching…
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