Centre working on digital registry for organ donation to streamline process

The registry will be linked to Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (Photo: unsplash.com) The Centre is developing a digital registry on organ transplantation to enhance transparency, according to a report published in Mint on Monday. After consultation with the NITI Aayog, the National Health Authority (NHA) and the union health ministry are working… Continue reading Centre working on digital registry for organ donation to streamline process

Health ministry working on menstrual policy to ensure safe products

The Union Health Ministry is working on formulating a national menstrual hygiene policy that seeks to ensure access to safe and hygienic menstrual products, improve sanitation facilities, address social taboos and foster a supportive environment. Through these measures, the policy strives to break barriers, eliminate stigma and create a society where menstrual hygiene… Continue reading Health ministry working on menstrual policy to ensure safe products

Maharashtra govt working on law to curb ‘love jihad’, says Fadnavis

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday said the state government was thinking about introducing a law to curb “love jihad” but will study similar legislations in other states before taking a decision. Love jihad is a term used by right-wing activists and outfits to allege a conspiracy by Muslim men to… Continue reading Maharashtra govt working on law to curb ‘love jihad’, says Fadnavis

BJP alleges ‘panic button scam’, AAP says safety measure working properly

The BJP on Tuesday alleged a scam of crores of rupees in the name of panic buttons in buses in the national capital, while the AAP dispensation claimed all safety measures were functioning properly. Following media reports that the Anti-Corruption Bureau is carrying out an audit of panic buttons, Delhi BJP president Virendra… Continue reading BJP alleges ‘panic button scam’, AAP says safety measure working properly

KredX to disburse Rs 2,000 cr in working capital for MSME sector

KredX, a supply chain finance platform, said on Tuesday it will disburse Rs 2,000 crore in working capital to serve the working capital demand of businesses before the three-month festive period starting September. The announcement is part of the company’s ‘KredX Spark’ initiative. “We see a very surge in demand from the… Continue reading KredX to disburse Rs 2,000 cr in working capital for MSME sector