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Get the appGetNepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah addressed the UN, proposing a Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism involving India and China to tackle climate challenges. He emphasized Nepal's need for grants rather than loans for flood recovery after a deadly glacier disaster. Shah called the floods a global warning, highlighting the urgent need for regional cooperation on climate resilience.
NDTV·4h ago
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman clarified that the Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) charge on UPI transactions is not a government issue. She explained that the MDR fee collected from merchants does not cover the entire cost of UPI, which is estimated at Rs 21,000 crore. Government sources stated that 96% of UPI transactions will remain unaffected and dismissed fears of a shift back to cash due to the merchant fee as misplaced.
The Times of India·3h ago
European health experts have called for reforms in liver cancer surveillance to improve early detection and patient outcomes. The current surveillance methods are considered inadequate, prompting recommendations for updated guidelines and enhanced screening protocols across Europe. These changes aim to reduce liver cancer mortality by enabling timely diagnosis and treatment.
EMJ·20m ago
Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah described the recent devastating flash floods as a warning to the world about climate change. Speaking at the UN, he criticized global leaders for inaction and proposed a Himalayan climate resilience mechanism involving Nepal, India, and China to better address such disasters in the future.
Al Jazeera·3h ago
Deendayal Hospital in Aligarh has started offering free H1N1 testing. The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) personally visited the hospital today and underwent the test. He emphasized that every patient showing symptoms should get tested to prevent the spread of the virus and ensure timely treatment.
Dainik Bhaskar·6h ago·Aligarh
In the past four days, silver prices have fallen by ₹7,000 and gold prices have dropped by nearly ₹2,500. This marks a continuous decline in gold prices for three consecutive days. The price changes affect various karat gold rates, with market watchers closely monitoring if this downward trend will continue.
livehindustan.com·9h ago
NDTV·4h ago
Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah addressed the UN, proposing a Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism involving India and China to tackle climate challenges. He emphasized Nepal's need for grants rather than loans for flood recovery after a deadly glacier disaster. Shah called the floods a global warning, highlighting the urgent need for regional cooperation on climate resilience.
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