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PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana: Adding your name to the beneficiary list is easy!

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Rs 19,500 crore has been deposited into the bank accounts of approximately 9.75 lakh farmer families so far NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the disbursement of the 9th installment of the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana for farmers on August 9. Approximately Rs 19,500 crore was immediately paid into the bank accounts of over 9.75 lakh farmer families. If you are a farmer and your name was not included in the list, you can contact your district's District Level Grievance Redressal Monitoring Committee to get your name added to the list and receive the 9th installment. In addition, the government has created a unique Farmers' Corner on the PM-KISAN online portal, which can be found at www.pmkisan.gov.in. Farmers are given three alternatives for utilizing the service as a result of this. New farmer registration for PM KISAN Samman Nidhi Yojana This site www.pmkisan.gov.in allows farmers to register online and fill out basic personal information as well as a self...

Diabetic Blindness: New biomarkers may help detect early eye abnormalities

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Diabetic retinopathy is the most common diabetic eye disease in the United States, and it is a leading cause of blindness NEW DELHI — According to a recent study done at the Indiana University School of Optometry, new biomarkers identified in the eyes might unlock the secret to helping control diabetic retinopathy and possibly even diabetes. The findings were published in the peer-reviewed journal ' PLOS One .' Diabetes can damage the eyes early before the alterations are evident with a routine clinical examination. However, recent retinal research has established that these changes may be assessed earlier than previously assumed using sophisticated optical methods and computer analysis. The capacity to detect biomarkers for this potentially blinding illness might lead to the early detection of those at risk for diabetes or vision loss and enhance clinicians' ability to manage these patients. Diabetic retinal damage can be detected early Early detection of diabetic retinal...

Zomato struts its stock; Restraint should be the retail investor’s keyword

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Zomato shares: Is investing a healthy proposition for retail investors? It’s been a while since Zomato listed its shares on the bourses. The shares listed at a hefty premium indeed grabbed eyeballs and investor interest in huge numbers, making a mega debut for the company on the stock exchanges. It is now time to look at whether investing in Zomato stocks is a healthy proposition.  If one looks at it from a retail investor’s perspective, reservation tends to rear its head. Lending an ear to a section of the analysts clarifies that it would be advisable for short-term investors to book profit. In contrast, long-term investors need to hold on so that they stand a chance to accumulate on a depression. This also means that the stock wouldn’t be of any help in the short term other than keeping retail investors’ money on the ice. Though the stock had a blockbuster opening when it was listed, it is being foreseen by market experts that the stock is unlikely to bring in significant returns...

Mumbai Records First Fatality From Delta Plus Mutation of Sars-CoV-2

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According to a civic official, Mumbai recorded its first death related to the Delta Plus variant of coronavirus, with a 63-year-old fully vaccinated woman dying in July. At least two of her acquaintances have been identified afflicted with the Delta Plus strain, which is considered extremely infectious. The Delta Plus (AY.1) is a mutation of Sars-CoV-2 (B.1.617.2)'s highly transmissible Delta variant that was discovered in Maharashtra during the catastrophic second wave. It was labeled as a variation of concern by the union health ministry in June. This is the second death in Maharashtra caused by this variant; on June 13, an 80-year-old woman from Ratnagiri district. Officials reported the woman had not received a single dose of COVID-19 vaccination. Delta Plus case The Business Express reports , in the recent case, the woman from Ghatkopar, of eastern Mumbai suburb, died on July 27 while receiving treatment in a hospital ICU. However, the state government authorities were inform...

Afghan women losing their hard-won rights, UN chief says

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He reaffirmed the UN's commitment to protect all Afghans' rights and provide life-saving humanitarian aid. NEW DELHI — The Taliban's alleged abuses of women's rights in Afghanistan have alarmed United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. Mr Antonio Guterres said he was deeply troubled by news from Taliban-controlled regions in Afghanistan. It is appalling, Antonio tweeted on late Friday, that Afghan women and girls are losing their hard-won rights. He emphasized the UN's commitment to uphold all Afghanistan people's rights and deliver life-saving humanitarian assistance. Increasing bloodshed as the Taliban intensifies attacks With the total withdrawal of foreign soldiers only two weeks away, Afghanistan is seeing an increase in bloodshed as the Taliban intensifies its attack against Afghan forces. Due to the Taliban's increasing onslaught, the insurgent organization has taken control of half of Afghanistan's 34 provincial capitals and presently ...

US Demographics structure changes, white population falls below 60% for the first time ever

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There has been a marked shift in the demographics of the U.S ., with the white population in the country poised to drop below 60% for the first time in its history of existence. The browning of America is gathering speed as the people of colour add to its numbers. The above facts were revealed in the latest US census data. The issue gains even more importance in a nation that is deeply fractured along racial lines. The latest census data will give one more tool for the extreme right-wing and white supremacist parties, which are gaining strength in the U.S.  The trend has the white supremacist and nationalists worried. The main reason for the fall in the white population has been the group having fewer children and starting their families at a later age than other groups, in a development demographers call "baby bust." The census data reveals that the white population has fallen by more than 1 million over four years. The decrease has started accelerating in recent years. The ...