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The fiscal deficit for April-August last year was Rs 5.42 lakh crore which was 32.6 per cent of the target of Rs 16.61 lakh crore for2022-23.The increase in the deficit was largely due to a sharp jump in capital expenditure on big ticket infrastructure such as highways and railway projects in the run-up to key assembly elections in some states which will be followed by the Lok Sabha polls early next year, according to analysts.The increase in the fiscal deficit, which is the gap between the government’s expenditure and revenue, has taken place despite the surge in tax collections compared…

World Heart Day is annually observed on September 29 to raise awareness of diseases related to the heart, and also to work on solutions to mitigate it.In India, heart disease is responsible for approximately 25 per cent of all deaths, and women account for a significant portion of these deaths.According to the Global Burden of Disease Study, heart disease is the leading cause of death among women in India, accounting for almost 18 per cent of all female deaths.Shockingly, the mortality rate due to heart disease among Indian women is higher than that of breast cancer and other cancers combined.”Historically,…

Developed by AI-powered drug discovery company MindRank, the drug called MDR-001 works by binding to the glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor (GLP-1-R) — a well-established drug target, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported.By binding to this receptor, the drug stimulates insulin release from the pancreas, which helps to lower blood sugar levels and reduce weight.In June, MDR-001 successfully completed phase 1 clinical trials, affirming its superior efficacy and safety.In early September, it began its phase 2 clinical trials, with participants receiving the drug in multiple doses, the report said. The medicine has currently entered its phase 2 clinical trials.”The preclinical development…

The bill was passed in Parliament on September 21.The new law provides 33 per cent reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies.Vice president and Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Friday signed the women’s reservation bill before it was presented to President Murmu for her assent.The Constitution amendment bill was passed by the Lok Sabha with near unanimity and the Rajya Sabha with unanimity during a special session of Parliament earlier this month.The new law may however be implemented by 2029 as it entails completion of decadal census exercise and delimitation of seats.The opposition led by Congress…

The notices have been issued to Altaf Thakur, Ali Mohammad Mir, G.M. Mir, Asif Masoodi, Arif Raja, Anwar Khan, Manzoor Bhat and Bilal Parray. Party sources said that the notice says that while holding inquiry of indiscipline against Sofi Yusuf, it came to the notice of Disciplinary Committee that there are serious allegations and proof of indiscipline against each of them for indulging in activities prejudicial to maintenance of discipline in party. “By your activities, sense of mistrust has been created in party leadership. Keeping in view your position in the party and your past contributions Disciplinary Committee has decided…

Earlier, Zaka had allegedly made an indirect reference to India as an “enemy country” on Wednesday evening as the Pakistan cricket team arrived in Hyderabad, to participate in the ICC World Cup 2023.However, in a statement released by PCB on Friday, Zaka cleared his position highlighting the love and warmth shown in the reception of the Pakistani team.“The fantastic reception of the Pakistan team in India for the World Cup proves how much love the people of both countries have for each other’s players. This love was evident by the reception arranged at the Hyderabad airport. I congratulate the Indians…

Maniesh took to Instagram and shared a series of photos with his food boxes. He can be seen wearing a grey hoodie, and is smiling for the selfie with lunch boxes in his hands, in the picture.He added how this move of his to take healthy meals along was inspired by Hrithik, who had also recently revealed that he carries healthy packed food for his busy shoots and flights.In his caption, Maniesh wrote, “Off to a long shoot schedule to London. Long flights become a problem as far as food is concerned. I would eat whatever was available, actually it…

The head of the Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara in Surrey, who was shot dead in June this year, had urged Trudeau to intervene on his behalf after the Interpol issued a Red Corner Notice against him in 2016 on India’s request. “I urge your administration to dispel the Indian government’s fabricated, baseless, fictitious and politically-motivated allegations against me,” Nijjar said, adding that India had “blatantly abused its governmental authority,” the National Post newspaper reported. Nijjar was accused in a number of cases in India, including murder, terrorist activities and sedition, and his alleged role in killing six people in a…

Taking to Instagram on Friday, Sonu shared a Reel video, wherein he can be seen wearing a black t-shirt, blue denims, and white and black sneakers. He completed the look with black sunglasses.In the video, we can see Sonu having an interesting conversation with the owner of the puncture repair shop. Sonu is seen saying: “Today we are near Hyderabad, and here we are in the puncture repair shop of Mohd Anwar. Kabse aap puncture bana rahe ho?.” To which the shopkeeper replies: “2 years.”The actor then shows how the puncture is checked by dipping the tyre tube in the…

New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) Despite putting up a scintillating performance in the ongoing Asian Games in Hangzhou, India’s international shooters have some issues to sort out before their preparation for the 2024 Paris Olympics gets underway.They feel there is a need for the upgradation of Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range here and for that, the athletes have requested Sports Minister Anurag Thakur to improve the facilities at the new hostel after the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) officials refused to entertain their plea.”We request the minister to upgrade the facilities of the new hostel built in Karni Singh…