NITI Aayog advocates comprehensive reforms to enhance elderly care in India
With projections indicating a significant rise in India’s elderly population from the current 10% to a staggering 19.5% by 2050, NITI Aayog’s recommendations aim to establish a robust support system tailored to the evolving needs of seniors.News Arena Network - New Delhi - UPDATED: February 19, 2024, 02:18 AM - 2 mins read
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A source revealed that Swiggy has been testing the UPI service with its employees for the past month and plans to gradually roll out the service to all users in phases over the coming months. The UPI Plugin, launched by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) in 2022, allows merchants to offer UPI payment services within their apps without needing a TPAP license.
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Sources reveal that ahead of the Council meeting, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will provide an initial overview of the ‘Viksit Bharat’ vision and action plan in the upcoming Budget later this month. The ambitious goal includes positioning India as a $30 trillion economy by 2047, driven by significant policy reforms and governance changes by 2030.
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Top gainers of the day included Tata Motors, HCL Tech, ICICI Bank, Sun Pharma and TCS. On the flip side, the day's laggards were HDFC Bank, Bajaj Finance, Adani Entertainment, Wipro, and Tech Mahindra. Sectoral indices showed a mixed performance. Financial services, FMCG, media, and metal ended the day in red.
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Industry leaders like Jasvinder Bedi and Ramesh Alluri Reddy have rightly pointed out the need for a focus on skill development and formal job creation. The staffing industry plays a vital role in this regard and deserves official recognition and support. The upcoming budget must prioritize initiatives that bridge the skill gap and create a workforce ready for the demands of the modern economy.
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Among the top performers in the Sensex pack were Tata Motors, ICICI Bank, Mahindra & Mahindra, Infosys, HCL Technologies, and Tata Consultancy Services. Conversely, HDFC Bank, IndusInd Bank, Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone, and Bharti Airtel were among the laggards.
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The announcement follows the finalisation of debt restructuring agreements with bilateral lenders, including India and China, in Paris on June 26. President Ranil Wickremesinghe described this earlier agreement as a “significant milestone” in bolstering international trust in Sri Lanka's debt-ridden economy.
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Speaking at the 'Global IndiaAI Summit', Minister Vaishnaw highlighted the importance of societal understanding of both the potential and threats posed by AI. "All sections of society must fully understand the threats and potential of Artificial Intelligence only then we should approach legal action," he told reporters.
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Conversely, Tata Consultancy Services, Titan, Reliance Industries, Tata Motors, and Larsen & Toubro were the major laggards. Asian markets showed mixed trends, with Seoul, Tokyo, and Hong Kong ending in positive territory, while Shanghai closed lower. European markets traded with gains, and US markets closed higher on Tuesday.
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The budget presentation, intended to outline the government's fiscal plans and priorities for the upcoming year, was overshadowed by the persistent demands for accountability and resignation over the nursing college scam.
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HDFC Bank, the country's largest private bank, was a key highlight. The bank's increased weightage in the MSCI index is expected to rise as foreign institutional investors (FIIs) have greater room to buy stock. This potential for increased investment led to a rally in the Bank Nifty, which also hit a record high of 53,201.50.
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Exclusive discounts and deals across various categories will be available to Amazon Prime members during the sale.
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In the Sensex pack, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Bharti Airtel, IndusInd Bank, Tata Motors, ICICI Bank, Bajaj Finance, State Bank of India, and Titan were the biggest laggards. Conversely, Larsen & Toubro, Infosys, HDFC Bank, Tata Consultancy Services, HCL Technologies, and Tata Steel emerged as the top gainers.
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