India’s ambition to become a $5 trillion economy is not simply about expanding GDP. It is about reshaping the structure of growth. The next phase of economic expansion will depend less on incremental gains in traditional sectors and more on whether India can anchor technology-driven financial infrastructure within its own jurisdiction. Foreign Direct Investment plays a decisive role in that shift. FDI brings more than capital; it brings technical expertise, institutional discipline, global networks, and long-term funding that allows emerging sectors to mature. If India intends to compete in technology-heavy…
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Aster Volunteers launches state-of-the-art Mobile Medical Clinic in association with Shanthibhavan Palliative Hospital
Photo caption – Shri K Rajan, Minister for Revenue and Housing, Dr. Nalanda Jayadev, CEO, Aster Medcity & Fr. Joy Koothur, CEO, Shanthibhavan Palliative Care Hospitals flag off the new Aster Mobile Medical Units · The unit to deliver essential medical services to underserving population in Thiruvananthapuram Aster Volunteers, the global CSR initiative of Aster DM Healthcare, in partnership with Shanthibhavan Palliative Hospital launched a new Mobile Medical Service unit aimed at serving the underserved rural populations in the region. Equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, this unit is designed to deliver essential medical…
Read MoreMajor Rail Infra Push: 3 Projects Cleared Across 4 States
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, yesterday has approved the Three (3) projects of Ministry of Railways with total cost of Rs. 18,509 crore (approx.). These projects include: Kasara – Manmad 3rd and 4th line Delhi – Ambala 3rd and 4th line Ballari – Hosapete 3rd and 4th line The increased line capacity will significantly enhance mobility, resulting in improved operational efficiency and service reliability for Indian Railways. These multi-tracking proposals are poised to streamline operations and alleviate congestion. The projects are…
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