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Dementia - the urgent need for India to invest in elder care

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June 03, 2025

India's population is rapidly ageing.

Dementia - the urgent need for India to invest in elder care

The share of individuals aged 60 or older is expected to touch 20 crore by 2031. Estimates indicate it is then projected to increase to nearly 20% of the total Indian population by 2050. With age being a major risk factor for dementia - an umbrella term for several diseases affecting memory, other cognitive abilities and behaviour that interfere significantly with a person’s ability to maintain their activities of daily living - India faces an alarming potential increase in the number of people with age-related cognitive decline. In 2023, the Longitudinal Aging Study in India (LASI) and LASI-Diagnostic Assessment for Dementia reported that the prevalence of dementia in India among individuals aged 60 and older was 7.4%, with higher rates in women and rural regions. The study estimated that by 2036, the number of cases would quadruple, touching 1.7 crore.

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Indian Chronicle

Jubilee Hills bypoll: Voters can cast their vote using 12 valid photo Id documents

In the Jubilee Hills Assembly bye-election to be held on November 11, voters can exercise their franchise using any of the 12 valid photo identity proof.

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October 11, 2025

Indian Chronicle

Indian Chronicle

Mamata vs BJP: Suvendu seeks Central security for Bengal electoral official, cites CM's 'threat' over SIR

Suvendu, Mamata vs BJP over SIRThe BJP and Mamata Banerjee are locked in a war of words over the conduct of SIR exercise in Bengal (Photos: FB pages of leaders).

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1 mins

October 11, 2025

Indian Chronicle

Indian Chronicle

Major setback to Congress Govt as Telangana HC stays local body polls

In a major setback to the Congress government, the Telangana High Court on Thursday temporarily stayed the process of local body elections across the State after taking strong note of petitions challenging the enhancement of Backward Classes (BC) reservation from 23 per cent to 42 per cent through Government Order (GO) No. 9, issued on September 26.The State government had released a notification on September 29 announcing the schedule for conducting local body elections in five phases across the State.

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October 10, 2025

Indian Chronicle

Indian Chronicle

US pharma giant Eli Lilly to invest over $1 billion in Telangana

Telangana secured a massive investment of $1 Billion by US Pharma major Eli Lilly, which will expand its manufacturing and global medicine supply capacity in Hyderabad.

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2 mins

October 07, 2025

Indian Chronicle

Indian Chronicle

PM Modi greets citizens on occasion of 'Sharad Purnima'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday conveyed wishes to citizens across the country on the auspicious occasion of ‘Sharad Purnima’.In a post in Hindi on X, PM Modi said, “Heartfelt wishes of Sharad Purnima to all my family members across the country.

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1 mins

October 07, 2025

Indian Chronicle

Indian Chronicle

'India stands with people of Nepal': PM condoles loss of lives due to heavy rainfall, offers support

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed grief over the loss of lives and damage caused by heavy rainfall in Nepal. He stated that India stands with the people and Government of Nepal in this difficult time.\"The loss of lives and damage caused by heavy rains in Nepal is distressing. We stand with the people and the Government of Nepal in this difficult time. Asa friendly neighbour and first responder, India remains committed to providing any assistance that may be required,\" PM Modi posted on X.

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2 mins

October 07, 2025

Indian Chronicle

PM to launch Rs 62,000 crore youth and education push with focus on Bihar tomorrow

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will unveil various youth-focused initiatives worth more than Rs 62,000 crore on Saturday, his office said, billing the exercise as a landmark initiative for youth development which will give a decisive push to education, skilling, and entrepreneurship. The PMO said Modi will launch PM-SETU (Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs), a centrally sponsored scheme with an investment of Rs 60,000 crore.

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1 mins

October 04, 2025

Indian Chronicle

Banni Festival Clash in Devaragattu Leaves Two Dead and Over 100 Injured

In a tragic turn of events, the Banni festival in Devaragattu, Kurnool district, turned deadly on Thursday night as devotees clashed over the transportation of deity idols.

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1 min

October 04, 2025

Indian Chronicle

India stands in solidarity with Philippines after deadly earthquake: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed sadness over the loss of lives and damage caused by the earthquake in the Philippines.

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1 min

October 02, 2025

Indian Chronicle

Establishment of 57 new Kendriya Vidyalayas is ‘landmark step': PM Modi

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narender Modi on Wednesday termed the establishment of 57 new Kendriya Vidyalayas “a landmark step in expanding access to quality education!”

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October 02, 2025

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