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AYUSH said media paid selective attention to the suggestions on page 14 of the booklet Current Affairs   : The Ministry of AYUSH on Wednesday termed the reports incorrect that said that an AYUSH booklet stated that   pregnant women   should control lust, hang "beautiful" pictures on the wall and shun non-vegetarian food to deliver a healthy baby. In a statement, the AYUSH said, "Some reports have appeared in the print and electronic media since June 13, 2017 concerning the publication 'Mother and Child Care' of Central Council for Research in Yoga and Naturopathy (CCRYN), an autonomous body under the Ministry of AYUSH. Unfortunately, many of these reports are seen to be inaccurate, and some are even seen to misrepresent facts." The Ministry said that nowhere in the booklet 'no sex' has been mentioned. "Some news reports carry an assertion that the booklet puts forward the 'prescription' that 'pregnant women in I...

The PM announced several measures for senior citizens, farmers, pregnant women and home buyers Latest News   -   Business Standard   brings you its selection of 10 important takeaways from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to the nation on the New Year's Eve: Here are 10 important takeaways from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to the nation on the New Year's Eve: 1. The government will bear 60 days' interest on select farm loans. 2. In 2017, the government is bringing new housing schemes. a) On home loans of up to Rs 9 lakh, for poor and middle class people will get 4% exemption on interest; b) on loans of up to Rs 12 lakh, the exemption will be 3% 3. PM announced schemes for women: Rs 6,000 assistance for pregnant women. 4. "I am overwhelmed by the public support after demonetisation," said Modi. 5. Modi says honest taxpayers will get benefit. 6. Thirty million kisaan credit cards will be converted into RuPay cards, said the PM...