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Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation is implementing a rigorous phone-based surveillance system to track pregnant women, ensuring all antenatal visits and tests are completed. This proactive approach, coupled with extended postpartum monitoring and a 24/7 helpline, is credited with significantly reducing maternal and infant mortality rates in the district.

A recent survey reveals that only 29% of Indian employees are satisfied with their salaries, with 81% planning to ask for a raise due to rising living costs. Millennials are most proactive, with 90% seeking increases, and a significant 68% of Indian respondents expect over a 10% pay rise, exceeding global averages.

Teenage Pregnancy An Area Of Concern As Cases Recorded Are Among Highest In The State

Provisional data from the Controller General of Accounts indicates the Centre met its 4.4% of GDP fiscal deficit target for 2025-26, an improvement from the previous year's 4.8%. Government revenue reached 98.8% of revised estimates, while total expenditure also stood at 98.8% of the revised target for the financial year.

Uttar Pradesh's first international-standard velodrome, initiated in 2015, remains stalled due to ongoing redesigns and delayed approvals from the Sports Authority of India. Despite significant expenditure, construction has not resumed since last year, leaving state cyclists awaiting a world-class facility. The sports department is intensifying follow-up efforts to secure approval and release fresh funds.

Stock market recommendations: Astra Microwave, and Shaily Engineering Plastics have been recommended by Motilal Oswal Wealth Management Research Desk as the top stocks to buy for the week starting June 1, 2026:

Railway Recruitment Board has released the RRB Paramedical Score Card 2026 along with CEN 03/2025 result and category-wise cut off marks on 29 May 2026. Candidates who appeared in the CBT held on 11, 12 and 13 March 2026 can check marks and qualifying status through regional RRB websites. The recruitment drive covers 434 vacancies across paramedical posts including Nursing Superintendent, Pharmacist Grade III and Lab Assistant Grade II. Score cards available online login credentials required.

Depts Asked To Just Modify LDF Govt’s Plans, Reprioritise Outlay

Experts believe that the RBI’s record surplus transfer will offer only partial support to the government’s strained fiscal position amid the continuing crisis in West Asia.

Dell Technologies is partnering with Omega Healthcare Management Services to modernize its global IT infrastructure with Dell Private Cloud. This collaboration aims to enhance operational consistency, system reliability, and continuous healthcare delivery by simplifying management and supporting critical workloads. The upgraded infrastructure will enable workload mobility and AI-driven visibility for improved risk monitoring and service continuity.

In a bold move to bolster healthcare in Bihar, Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary has unveiled plans to establish medical colleges through innovative public-private partnerships. His vision encompasses enhancing both new and existing healthcare facilities, aiming to improve local treatment options and minimize unnecessary patient transfers.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026-27 in Parliament on February 1, 2026 with a focus on driving economic growth and making India a developed country by 2047, under the Viksit Bharat vision.

Child Population Shrinks As Fertility Rate Drops To 1.4

Allu Arjun is prioritizing film budgets over luxury for his upcoming movie 'Raaka'. The 'Pushpa' star has refused private jet travel, choosing commercial flights instead. This decision aims to reduce production costs, ensuring money is spent on the film itself. Arjun is currently shooting 'Raaka' in Mumbai after a family vacation.

The rupee weakened by 34 paise to 95.19 against the US dollar on Monday, impacted by escalating US-Iran tensions, soaring crude oil prices, and a stronger dollar. Global risk sentiment soured due to West Asia concerns. Analysts anticipate continued negative bias for the rupee, with a trading range of 94.60-95.30.