The Kerala government has begun work to end a practice that has long drawn criticism of its public healthcare system: Patients being admitted on hospital floors because of overcrowding.The initiative will first be rolled out at the Government Medical College Hospital, Thiruvananthapuram, and the Government Medical College Hospital, Kozhikode, Health Minister K Muraleedharan said on…
From an employee’s perspective, some of the most notable changes relate to withdrawals and access to savings. (AI image) Employees’ Provident Funds Scheme, 2026: The Ministry of Labour and Employment has notified the Employees’ Provident Funds Scheme, 2026. This has been notified by the government under the Code on Social Security, 2020. It replaces the…
Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra, though, isn’t interested in talking about the number. Every front page this week has the same number on it. Elon Musk has crossed into trillionaire territory, the first person in history to do so, after SpaceX‘s blockbuster debut on the stock market sent its valuation soaring past expectations. Reports suggest…
Brent crude continues to rise amid Hormuz disruption Oil prices remained close to recent highs, above the $90 per barrel mark in early trade on Thursday as investors assessed uncertainty surrounding the US-Iran war and the shipping status through the Strait of Hormuz.Around 7:30 am IST, WTI crude was trading at $84.66 a barrel, up…
William Beardmore-Gray, senior partner and group chair, Knight Frank LLP Chennai: Global property consultancy Knight Frank is considering India for establishing its first Global Capability Centre (GCC). The facility will integrate the centres of excellence (COEs) currently operating in Malaysia, Mumbai and Poland to support its international operations.William Beardmore-Gray, senior partner and group chair, Knight…
After living in Germany for four years, Indian expat Himani Sharma says one European habit has left a lasting impression on her, the ability to switch off from work and focus on life.In a widely shared video on Instagram, Himani reflected on the cultural differences she noticed after moving to Germany. She said the one…
MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026 dates announced: Important schedule, eligibility, information bulletin and application process The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has launched the choice-filling window for Round 1 of NEET UG Counselling 2026. It marks an important stage in the process of admissions in undergraduate medical/dental courses under the All India Quota (AIQ).Candidates who have…
