Healthcare is entering an era where the most important medical breakthrough may not be a new drug or device, but the ability to understand each patient in greater depth.

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur has announced plans to establish a ₹180-crore school dedicated to innovation and entrepreneurship at its Noida campus, alongside a major fundraising campaign targeting $1 billion (approximately ₹9,000 crore) by March 2029.

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the timetable for Class 12 special board examinations for students in West Asian countries. The date sheet is available on the board’s official website, cbse.gov.in.

Maharashtra is planning to introduce a digital milk-tracking mechanism within the next six months to a year to strengthen food safety and curb adulteration. The proposed system will enable authorities to trace milk from dairies and collection centres back to the individual animal.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued its first guidelines focused specifically on tackling obesity among children and adolescents, recommending lifestyle-based interventions rather than medicines or surgery for children under the age of 10.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate and dedicate five major development projects worth approximately ₹3,350 crore in Ladakh through video conferencing tomorrow. The initiatives focus on improving regional connectivity, strengthening power infrastructure, preserving cultural heritage and enhancing water security.

The World Bank has upgraded its forecast for India’s economic growth in the current financial year to 7.1 per cent, compared with its earlier projection of 6.6 per cent made in April. The upward revision comes after the Indian economy recorded stronger-than-anticipated growth.

Average salaries in India are projected to increase by 9.1% in 2027 as companies seek to attract and retain skilled employees while managing rising workforce costs and uncertain global economic conditions, according to a report released by professional services firm Aon on Wednesday.

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has said that green cards have never been a central component of its workforce strategy, as the IT services major reduces permanent residency applications for H-1B employees and expands local recruitment in the United States.

Moj, the short-video platform owned by Mohalla Tech, has surpassed 500 million downloads on the Google Play Store, marking another milestone for the homegrown social media company.

The makers of Ramayana have announced that the first instalment of the ambitious two-part cinematic adaptation will arrive in theatres worldwide on November 5. The announcement was made on the first day of Navratri.
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