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International Rare Disease Day 2026 Observed on 22nd February 2026 at SGPGI, Lucknow

International Rare Disease Day 2026 Observed on 22nd February 2026 at SGPGI, Lucknow

International Rare Disease Day was observed with great commitment and solidarity on 22nd February 2026 through a collaborative initiative of Rare Diseases India Foundation (RDIF) and Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGI), Lucknow. The event witnessed the participation of hundreds of rare disease patients and their families, along with leading doctors, pediatric specialists, clinicians, physiotherapists, and healthcare professionals.   Lives cannot wait-RDIF observed International Rare Disease Day 2026 at SGPGI, Lucknow   A special “Walk4Rare” Awareness Walk was organized to spread awareness among the general public. The walk created significant visibility and sensitized the community about the challenges…
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SICPA Secures Major European Award for UK Vaping Duty Stamps Program

SICPA Secures Major European Award for UK Vaping Duty Stamps Program

Swiss technology company SICPA secured a landmark traceability contract, in partnership with Spectra Systems Corporation’s subsidiary, Cartor Security Printers (Cartor), reinforcing its global leadership in secure track and trace (T&T) technology. The program will deliver robust traceability solutions to His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) for vape products in the United Kingdom.   Building on SICPA’s proven experience in deploying secure T&T systems for excisable products and leveraging Cartor’s advanced security printing capabilities, the consortium will deliver a robust solution combining banknote-grade security features with state-of-the-art digital systems to effectively combat the illicit trade of vape products.   SICPA secures…
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Paisabazaar Launches Bill Payments & Mobile Recharge in Big Push Towards Everyday App Use

Paisabazaar Launches Bill Payments & Mobile Recharge in Big Push Towards Everyday App Use

Paisabazaar, India’s leading marketplace for consumer credit and free credit score platform, today announced the launch of Bill Payments along with Mobile Recharge on its App. Consumers on the Paisabazaar App can now complete routine payments conveniently at  zero platform fee, with assured rewards on every transaction.   Consumers on the Paisabazaar App can now complete routine payments conveniently at zero platform fee, with assured rewards on every transaction   With this launch, Paisabazaar aims to make transactions on its App a rewarding and frequent-use experience, by enabling consumers to manage regular financial tasks with ease and benefit from meaningful savings while doing so. Consumers can pay a wide…
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AI Impact Summit Session Highlights Responsible AI Innovation in Healthcare

AI Impact Summit Session Highlights Responsible AI Innovation in Healthcare

The session “AI in Healthcare: Navigating Innovation, Ethics, and Regulatory Compliance”, organized by UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Founder of Spermotile, moderated a high-profile session at the AI Impact Summit 2026, brought together leading clinicians and AI researchers to discuss the responsible integration of artificial intelligence in healthcare.   From left to right, Dr. Tanuj Bhatia, Dr. Swarupa Mitra, Prof Dr. Dilip K Prasad, Dr. Kiran D Sekhar & Dr. Gunjan Gupta Govil   The session featured an interdisciplinary panel including Dr. Kiran D. Sekhar (Medical Director, Kiran Infertility Center), Dr. Tanuj Bhatia (Professor & Head, Director – Clinical…
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How investors can use a CAGR calculator to understand portfolio performance over time

How investors can use a CAGR calculator to understand portfolio performance over time

When reviewing long-term investments, investors might encounter multiple return metrics that appear similar but convey different information. For example, absolute returns describe total growth, while annual return reflects performance in a specific year. In this context, a CAGR or Compound Annual Growth Rate, may be commonly referenced as a way to express long-term portfolio growth in an annualised form.   How investors can use a CAGR calculator to understand portfolio performance over time   For investments held over several years, this measure may help place potential outcomes in perspective rather than focusing on isolated periods. A CAGR calculator can help…
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Gurdaspur cops death: Punjab CM announces Rs 1 crore ex-gratia each, Pak-linked outfit claims role behind killing

Gurdaspur cops death: Punjab CM announces Rs 1 crore ex-gratia each, Pak-linked outfit claims role behind killing

Gurpreet Singh :- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced an ex-gratia of Rs 1 crore each for both the police personnel found dead with bullet injuries at a checkpost in Gurdaspur district on Sunday. Meanwhile Pakistan-based outfit Tehreek-e-Taliban Hindustan claimed responsibility for the killings of both the policemen. Senior police officials said the group had no known presence in Punjab or elsewhere in India. “It is too early to say anything,” an officer said, adding that such claims could be diversionary tactics. ASI Gurnam Singh and Home Guard Ashok Kumar, who were posted at Adhian, about 2 km from the…
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Punjab launches ‘Meri Rasoi Scheme’, to distribute free ration kits to 40 lakh families starting April

Punjab launches ‘Meri Rasoi Scheme’, to distribute free ration kits to 40 lakh families starting April

Gurpreet Singh :- As Punjab gears up for assembly polls, state government has announced 'Meri Rasoi Scheme' under which nearly 40 lakh families who are blue card holders, will get ration kits.   Chief Minister Bhagwant Maan announced the scheme after a meeting of the Punjab Council of Ministers in Chandigarh on Monday. The scheme, ‘Meri Rasoi’, will ensure that all blue card holders receive a monthly ration kit comprising 2 kg of pulses, 2 kg of sugar, 1 kg of iodised salt, 200 grams of turmeric and 1 litre of mustard oil, in addition to the free wheat they already get.…
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Tejas Fleet Temporarily Taken Off Flight Line After Western Sector Incident

Tejas Fleet Temporarily Taken Off Flight Line After Western Sector Incident

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Operations of the Tejas light combat aircraft have been paused across the board after a recent runway episode prompted the Indian Air Force to initiate a fleet-wide safety sweep. All 35 jets currently in service are undergoing detailed technical scrutiny as investigators work to determine what went wrong earlier this month. The move follows a February 7 incident at a forward base in the western sector, where a Tejas aircraft experienced difficulty during its take-off roll. As it gathered speed, the fighter reportedly drifted off course and overshot the runway, coming to a halt in soft…
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Demolition at Khaira’s Bholath Home Sparks Political Showdown in Punjab

Demolition at Khaira’s Bholath Home Sparks Political Showdown in Punjab

Kapurthala (Gurpreet Singh): Tensions flared in Punjab’s Kapurthala district on Monday after a portion of Congress legislator Sukhpal Singh Khaira’s house in Ramgarh village, Bholath, was pulled down by officials from the Block Development and Panchayat Office. The action, carried out during the day, targeted what authorities described as an unauthorised structure at the front of the property. Machinery was deployed to dismantle part of the entrance area abutting the road, with officials citing encroachment concerns. Khaira, however, strongly objected to the move and broadcast the demolition live on social media platforms. Calling the step politically motivated, he argued that…
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Former Railway Minister Mukul Roy Dies at 71, Leaves Behind Complex Political Legacy

Former Railway Minister Mukul Roy Dies at 71, Leaves Behind Complex Political Legacy

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Seasoned political leader Mukul Roy passed away early Monday after battling a prolonged illness, family members confirmed. He was 71. Roy died of cardiac arrest at a private hospital where he had been under treatment for several days. According to his son, Subhranshu Roy, the veteran politician had slipped into a coma in recent days before breathing his last around 1:30 am. A prominent figure in West Bengal politics, Roy was instrumental in the creation of the All India Trinamool Congress in 1998. As one of its founding members, he played a crucial organizational role in…
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