Author: Sharad Natani
Ayushman Bharat Boosts Healthcare for Elderly: Ayushman Vay Vandana Card Now Available via Mobile App In a major health welfare boost for India’s senior citizens, the Central government has launched a simplified digital process allowing elderly citizens aged 70 years and above to receive Rs 5 lakh in free medical cover annually through the Ayushman App. This initiative comes under the umbrella of the Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) and aims to ensure financial protection and improved access to quality healthcare for India’s ageing population. What is the Ayushman Vay Vandana Card? The Ayushman Vay Vandana…
From Rubbish to Riches: How Two Childhood Friends Built a Million-Rupee Business from Scrap Most businesses begin with a grand idea. But this one began at the corner of a street, beside a humble kabadiwala (scrap dealer) in Thane, Maharashtra. Henik Gala and Shreyas Jalapur, childhood friends and now eco-entrepreneurs, turned their early fascination with scrap collection into a tech-driven waste management startup called ScrapJi — a venture that’s now generating lakhs in monthly revenue and revolutionizing India’s informal scrap economy. A Childhood Habit Turned Green Startup Dream As school kids, Henik and Shreyas often found themselves curiously watching a…
“We Are Now a $4 Trillion Economy”: India Rises to 4th Largest in the World, Says NITI Aayog Chief In a monumental development, India has officially overtaken Japan to become the fourth-largest economy in the world, according to NITI Aayog CEO BVR Subrahmanyam. The announcement was made during a press briefing following the 10th Governing Council meeting of NITI Aayog, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. A Historic Leap for India “We are the fourth-largest economy as I speak. We are a USD 4 trillion economy now,” said Subrahmanyam, citing the latest IMF data. India now trails…
As climate change intensifies and India faces yet another devastating flood season, a groundbreaking innovation is stepping up to save lives. The ITUS Water Drone, developed by the Indian Rescue Academy, is revolutionizing the way emergency teams operate during floods — bringing new speed, safety, and efficiency to rescue missions across the country. With cities like Bengaluru, Mumbai, Surat, and rural belts of Maharashtra and Gujarat submerged due to relentless rains, traditional rescue operations are often delayed due to blocked roads, fast-flowing waters, and dangerous conditions. But this year, rescuers have a new high-tech ally — a drone that sails…
In an extraordinary and rare medical case, doctors at Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram, performed a successful laparoscopic surgery that led to the removal of 8,125 gallstones from the gallbladder of a 70-year-old man. This astounding figure has left even the medical fraternity in awe and is considered one of the highest ever reported cases of gallstones removed in a single patient. The patient had been enduring severe abdominal pain, frequent fevers, and extreme fatigue for several years but never realized the extent of the condition. Despite multiple symptoms that signaled gallbladder issues, he delayed consulting specialists, allowing the situation…
In a massive tech leap, Indian Railways has launched ‘SwaRail’, an all-in-one super app designed to make train travel faster, smarter, and hassle-free for millions of passengers across the country. This revolutionary app combines the functionalities of multiple railway apps into one sleek, user-friendly platform. Developed by the Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS), SwaRail is now available for Android and iOS users in multiple languages including Hindi, English, and several regional tongues. With Face ID and fingerprint login, the app offers both convenience and security at your fingertips. ALSO READ :-Atmanirbhar Innovation: Indian Scientists Create Lithium-Free Battery Future Key…