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Chandrababu’s Health Mission Unfolds

Anil Vanna — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 09:04:23 +0000

Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu said the state aims to build a poverty-free society inspired by Jagadguru Adi Shankaracharya. He inaugurated the new super specialty eye care center at Shankara Eye Hospital near Pedakakani in Guntur. The CM praised the hospital’s long service to the poor through free eye surgeries.

Naidu announced a new “Sanjeevani” digital health project with Tata Group. It will deliver medical services to every doorstep across Andhra Pradesh. The government is also digitizing health records of five crore citizens to promote preventive and curative care.

He said a Universal Health Insurance Policy will soon offer ₹2.5 lakh coverage per person and up to ₹25 lakh per family. Naidu appreciated Shankara Eye Hospital’s “Gift of Vision” and “Rainbow” programs for child eye care.

The CM also revealed plans to build Venkateswara temples in every state capital and 5,000 rural areas. He thanked the Kanchi Peeth for supporting Vedic education and dharma promotion.

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Tata Trusts Board to Meet Amid Dispute

Anil Vanna — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 07:16:09 +0000

The directors of Tata Trusts are likely to meet on Friday following government intervention to ease tensions in an ongoing boardroom dispute. Officials urged Tata Trusts and Tata Sons Private to resolve differences and ensure the group’s operations remain unaffected.

The disagreement began after some trustees removed former Defence Secretary Vijay Singh as a nominee director and attempted to remove Venu Srinivasan, both allies of Noel Tata, chairman of Tata Trusts. Tata Trusts holds a 66% stake in Tata Sons, giving it the power to appoint a third of board members and veto key decisions.

A major issue dividing the board is the potential listing of Tata Sons. The Reserve Bank of India previously classified Tata Sons as an “upper-layer” nonbank financial company, requiring a public listing. Some trustees fear an IPO could weaken their veto power and give the Shapoorji Pallonji (SP) Group, which holds 18.37%, greater influence.

Tata Sons expects RBI guidelines by year-end, which may exempt the company from a mandatory listing. Meanwhile, Chairman Natarajan Chandrasekaran has been asked to negotiate with the SP Group for a peaceful stake sale. Proceeds could help the SP Group reduce debt and strengthen its balance sheet.

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Remembering Ratan Tata: The Visionary Who Redefined Indian Industry

Amar Desai — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 08:43:24 +0000

Mumbai: Today marks the death anniversary of India’s legendary industrialist Ratan Tata, whose legacy continues to inspire millions. As the former chairman of the Tata Group, he played a transformative role in elevating the conglomerate to global prominence, expanding its footprint across multiple sectors.

Driven by compassion and innovation, Tata fulfilled the dream of the middle class to own a car by introducing the world’s most affordable vehicle — the Tata Nano. Known for his integrity, humility, and philanthropy, Ratan Tata championed ethical business practices and social responsibility throughout his career.

His generous donations, including a contribution of ₹3,800 crore to various charitable causes, reflect his deep commitment to nation-building. Even beyond the boardroom, his visionary leadership, simplicity, and humanitarian values have made him a beloved figure whose influence will forever remain etched in the hearts of Indians.

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