Centre asks states, UTs to ensure hospitals display treatment charges prominently

IANS | October 12, 2026 1:55 PM

New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Monday asked all States and Union Territories (UTs) to ensure that clinical establishments prominently display the rates charged for healthcare services and facilities, in a move aimed at enhancing transparency, accountability and patient-centric healthcare delivery.

Govt approves Rs 86 crore support for Peptris’ AI-driven drug development programme

IANS | October 12, 2026 1:39 PM

New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) The Technology Development Board (TDB) -- under the Department of Science and Technology (DST) -- has signed an agreement with Peptris Technologies Pvt Ltd to provide financial support of Rs 86 crore under the Research Development and Innovation (RDI) Fund for an AI-led drug development programme, according to an official statement on Monday.

Brent crude likely to hit $90 in December amid supply risks: Report

IANS | October 12, 2026 1:05 PM

New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) The international crude oil benchmark -- Brent crude -- is expected to reach $90 a barrel in December 2026, up 6 per cent from a previous forecast of $85, a report has said, citing ongoing supply‑side risks from the West Asia conflict that are keeping a hefty risk premium in time spreads.

SIP inflows hit all-time high of Rs 32,490 crore in September: AMFI data

IANS | October 12, 2026 12:46 PM

Mumbai, Oct 12 (IANS) Monthly mutual fund inflows through systematic investment plans (SIPs) hit a new all-time high in September, rising to Rs 32,490 crore from Rs 32,297 crore in August, according to data released by the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) on Monday.