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Hospital stays can range from three days to as long as 20 days.

Cancer care getting costlier in India, with advanced treatment costing up to ₹30 lakh: Data

by Astha Jha |Feb 4, 2026

The claims analysis also shows that treatment costs and financial exposure vary by cancer type.

The brands later lost relevance as competitors adapted faster to changing consumer needs.

'Nokia chose wrong markets, BlackBerry failed to adapt’: Ex-Nokia CEO on why mobile giants collapsed

by Astha Jha |Jan 28, 2026

Speaking on a podcast with Raj Shamani, Shivakumar said the two companies failed for very different reasons.

 Experts believe the quick commerce model will continue, but with greater emphasis on balancing speed with safety and labour welfare.

Do Indians really want 10-minute deliveries? Here's what a new survey reveals

by Astha Jha |Jan 14, 2026

Many users, while enjoying the convenience of instant deliveries, believe the pressure such timelines place on delivery riders is unsafe and unnecessary.

By enabling selective and immediate blocking of services, the feature aims to reduce the risk of unauthorised transactions and limit potential losses.

Rising digital fraud pushes banks to give customers more control over online transactions

by Astha Jha |Jan 6, 2026

In response to this growing threat, Axis Bank has rolled out a new feature called ‘Safety Centre’ on its mobile banking app ‘open’, allowing users to manage key banking functions in real time without ...

Garg said the government should focus on two key priorities while reforming expenditure—capital spending and public goods and services.

'₹11 lakh crore spent on PM-Kisan, other social welfare schemes': Ex-Finance Secretary says there's room to cut spending

by Astha Jha |Jan 1, 2026

Speaking on a podcast, Garg outlined four broad categories of government expenditure and identified areas where spending could be reduced or increased.

Garg noted that officers largely learn their roles after joining the service, whether at the district level or later in the Secretariat.

'They don’t know what a Collector actually does': Ex-Finance Secretary Subhash Garg on IAS expectations vs reality

by Astha Jha |Jan 1, 2026

Speaking on a podcast with entrepreneur Raj Shamani, Garg said most aspirants carry only a superficial understanding of the service.

According to DDA, the flats are brand new and ready to move in.

DDA flats for govt employees in Narela: Registration opens; booking from Jan 14, 2026

by Astha Jha |Dec 31, 2025

One of the main highlights of the scheme is a flat 25 per cent discount across all categories, making it easier for government employees to buy homes in Delhi.

Asia accounted for four of the six costliest climate disasters in 2025.

India among worst hit: Climate disasters cause over $120 billion damage globally in 2025

by Astha Jha |Dec 28, 2025

The report also lists 10 other extreme weather events that did not rank among the costliest because insurance coverage was low.

Once these amendments are officially notified in the gazette, they will become legally binding, marking an important step in strengthening the regulation of excise-related activities in Delhi.

Excise rules in Delhi tweaked: Key changes announced for industrial alcohol and sacramental wine

by Astha Jha |Dec 23, 2025

A significant change also impacts Rule 20, particularly the special permissions granted to the Bishop of Delhi.

Once the transaction is completed, PAPL will be 51% owned by PCTL and will continue to remain part of the Paytm group.

Paytm Cloud Technologies to launch new subsidiaries in Indonesia and UAE

by Astha Jha |Dec 23, 2025

The share agreement with AGOHL was signed on December 22, 2025, and the deal is expected to be completed by February 28, 2026.