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Barkha Mathur

Barkha Mathur

Barkha Mathur

Barkha Mathur leads health coverage for the Business Standard website. She reports on the intersection of medicine, policy, and health science, with a focus on stories that impact readers’ physical and mental well-being. When not tracking the latest developments in health, she’s often reading medical research or listening to hip-hop.

Barkha Mathur leads health coverage for the Business Standard website. She reports on the intersection of medicine, policy, and health science, with a focus on stories that impact readers’ physical and mental well-being. When not tracking the latest developments in health, she’s often reading medical research or listening to hip-hop.

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Govt approves Unified Pension Scheme, to benefit 2.3 mn central employees

There will be an option for the employees to opt between NPS and UPS, said Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

Govt approves Unified Pension Scheme, to benefit 2.3 mn central employees
Updated On : 24 Aug 2024 | 8:35 PM IST

RG Kar Hospital's principal removed from post on agitating students' demand

Newly appointed principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Suhrita Paul, has been removed from her post

RG Kar Hospital's principal removed from post on agitating students' demand
Updated On : 21 Aug 2024 | 11:31 PM IST

Paytm to sell entertainment ticketing business to Zomato for Rs 2,048 crore

One 97 Communications said in an exchange filing that it will now focus on strengthening the core payments and financial services distribution

Paytm to sell entertainment ticketing business to Zomato for Rs 2,048 crore
Updated On : 21 Aug 2024 | 9:06 PM IST

No need for tax clearance certificate for most travelling abroad: CBDT

Only specific cases are required Income-tax Clearance Certificate, clarifies the Central Board of Direct Taxes

No need for tax clearance certificate for most travelling abroad: CBDT
Updated On : 20 Aug 2024 | 11:08 PM IST

India leads as top origin country and destination for Hindu migrants: Pew

At 47%, Christians make up the largest share of migrant population across the world, according to Pew Research Centre's analysis of global migrant religious composition

India leads as top origin country and destination for Hindu migrants: Pew
Updated On : 20 Aug 2024 | 10:24 PM IST

IMA announces nationwide withdrawal of services by doctors on August 17

In response to the brutal crime at R G Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, Indian Medical Association has announced a nationwide withdrawal of services by doctors for 24 hours on Aug 17

IMA announces nationwide withdrawal of services by doctors on August 17
Updated On : 16 Aug 2024 | 12:24 AM IST

Want justice: Former Bangladesh PM Hasina in her 1st post-ouster statement

In first comment after ouster, she says those involved in Bangladesh violence should be investigated

Want justice: Former Bangladesh PM Hasina in her 1st post-ouster statement
Updated On : 13 Aug 2024 | 9:08 PM IST

Nykaa Q1FY25 results: Net profit jumps to Rs 14 crore, revenue up 23%

Nykaa Q1FY25 results: Ebitda surged over 30% Rs 96 crore in April-June quarter compared to Rs 73 crore last year

Nykaa Q1FY25 results: Net profit jumps to Rs 14 crore, revenue up 23%
Updated On : 13 Aug 2024 | 4:38 PM IST

Baseless, devoid of truth: Sebi chief, husband deny Hindenburg allegations

Short-seller says whistleblower documents have revealed Sebi Chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch had stake in obscure offshore entities used in Adani money siphoning scandal; Buch terms allegations baseless

Baseless, devoid of truth: Sebi chief, husband deny Hindenburg allegations
Updated On : 12 Aug 2024 | 10:05 AM IST

Finance Secretary T V Somanathan named Cabinet Secretary for two years

The 1987 batch IAS officer will be OSD in the Cabinet Secretariat, Government of India, from the date he joins the assignment till he takes over as Cabinet Secretary

Finance Secretary T V Somanathan named Cabinet Secretary for two years
Updated On : 10 Aug 2024 | 6:14 PM IST

2 students drown in flooded Delhi coaching centre basement after heavy rain

Two female students found dead in UPSC coaching centre basement in Rajendra Nagar after nearby drain burst triggered flooding from heavy rains on Saturday

2 students drown in flooded Delhi coaching centre basement after heavy rain
Updated On : 27 Jul 2024 | 11:20 PM IST

Karnataka govt halts Bill mandating private firm quotas for Kannadigas: CMO

The Bill mandates firms in the state to prioritise local hires for 70% of non-management roles and 50% of management-level jobs

Karnataka govt halts Bill mandating private firm quotas for Kannadigas: CMO
Updated On : 17 Jul 2024 | 9:48 PM IST

Govt reconstitutes NITI Aayog; new ministers join as members, spl invitees

The vice chairman and full-time members of the apex public policy think tank remain unchanged

Govt reconstitutes NITI Aayog; new ministers join as members, spl invitees
Updated On : 16 Jul 2024 | 11:16 PM IST

'Humbling moment': Economist NK Singh receives LSE Honorary Fellowship

The awarding of an Honorary Fellowship acknowledges and celebrates those who have made an exceptional contribution to LSE and its global community

'Humbling moment': Economist NK Singh receives LSE Honorary Fellowship
Updated On : 04 Jul 2024 | 7:36 PM IST

Paper leak row: NTA announces new dates for UGC-NET, CSIR-UGC NET, NCET

NCET 2024 exam to be conducted on July 10, joint CSIR-UGC NET to take place from July 25 -27, and UGC-NET June 2024 cycle to be held again between August 21 and September 4

Paper leak row: NTA announces new dates for UGC-NET, CSIR-UGC NET, NCET
Updated On : 29 Jun 2024 | 2:35 AM IST

Swiss court clears Hinduja family members of human trafficking charges

The complainants in the case withdrew their allegations, stating in court that they had been misled into signing statements they did not even understand

Swiss court clears Hinduja family members of human trafficking charges
Updated On : 26 Jun 2024 | 7:53 PM IST

CBI examines Kejriwal in Tihar Jail, to appear in trial court on Wed

CBI examined Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal in Tihar Jail on Monday and recorded his statement related to the excise policy case

CBI examines Kejriwal in Tihar Jail, to appear in trial court on Wed
Updated On : 26 Jun 2024 | 12:12 AM IST

'We are positive about growth, disinflation', says RBI Governor Das

Addressing the 188th AGM of Bombay Chamber of Commerce & Industry, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das says, "India is at the threshold of a major structural shift in its growth trajectory

'We are positive about growth, disinflation', says RBI Governor Das
Updated On : 25 Jun 2024 | 8:20 PM IST

India's external debt rises to $663.8 bn; debt to GDP ratio falls: RBI

At end-March 2024, India's external debt was placed at $ 663.8 billion, an increase of $ 39.7 billion over its level at end-March 2023, according to RBI

India's external debt rises to $663.8 bn; debt to GDP ratio falls: RBI
Updated On : 25 Jun 2024 | 7:58 PM IST

Ayodhya Ram Temple's roof 'leaking' just 5 months after inauguration

'It is very surprising,' says Ram Temple chief priest Acharya Satyendra Das

Ayodhya Ram Temple's roof 'leaking' just 5 months after inauguration
Updated On : 24 Jun 2024 | 10:31 PM IST