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Lok Sabha proceedings disrupted as DMK members protest over Union Education Minister’s remarks

New Delhi, Mar 10 (PTI) Lok Sabha proceedings were on Monday adjourned for about 30 minutes after DMK members protested over Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s remarks that the Tamil Nadu government was “dishonest” on the issue of implementing the PM Schools for Rising India (PM SHRI) scheme. Replying to a question on the PM SHRI scheme, Pradhan said the DMK-led Tamil Nadu government has changed its stand on implementing the centrally-sponsored scheme which envisaged strengthening the schools managed by central, state or local bodies. The state concerned has to sign an MoU with the central government that it would

40% of adults with chronic pain could have anxiety, depression: Study

New Delhi, Mar 10 (PTI) About 40 per cent of adults experiencing chronic, persistent pain could also have anxiety or depression, a study has found. It observed that women, youngsters and those suffering from nociplastic pain such as fibromyalgia are most likely to experience such pain. Nociplastic pain arises from changes in how ones central nervous system processes pain. Fibromyalgia is a condition marked by widespread body ache and tenderness, along with fatigue, and mood and sleep disorders. During the study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Network Open, the researchers reviewed 376 surveys, involving nearly

India inflation likely eased below 4% in February for the first time in six months: Reuters poll

BENGALURU, March 10 (Reuters) – India’s February consumer inflation likely eased below the Reserve Bank of India’s medium-term target of 4.0% for the first time in six months on moderating food price rises, a Reuters poll showed, bolstering expectations of interest rate cuts. As fresh winter produce hit markets over the past few months, food items – which make up nearly half of the inflation basket – saw a sustained slowdown in price increases. That marked a welcome reprieve from supply disruptions last year when unpredictable monsoons and intense heat waves sent food prices soaring, often by double digits. A

Finance Ministry invites applications for IRDAI Chairperson post

New Delhi, Mar 10 (PTI) The Finance Ministry has invited applications to fill up the post of IRDAI chairperson, as the incumbent chief Debasish Panda’s term ends on March 13. Last date for submission of applications for the post is April 6, 2025. Panda, who had served as secretary in the department of financial services under the finance ministry, took charge as IRDAI Chairman on March 14, 2022, for a three-year period. As per an advertisement notification issued by the IRDAI, the applicants should preferably have at least 30 years of relevant work experience, should have worked as secretary to

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