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Redefine affordable housing parameters, banks tell govt; ‘rising ticket sizes, interest costs need to be considered’

MUMBAI: Banks have asked govt to review the definition of affordable housing by revising property value and size thresholds to reflect inflation and changing requirements, as rising ticket sizes and interest costs render existing limits less relevant.“We are the market leaders in housing finance and our home loan portfolio has grown by 13.7%. Our average…

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ICMR to define ‘normal’ health parameters for Indian kids, adolescents | India News

NEW DELHI: The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has shortlisted 11 medical institutions across the country for a study to define what is medically normal for Indian children and adolescents – a move expected to significantly improve diagnosis and treatment.At present, many of the “normal ranges” used to interpret children’s blood tests and other…

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