Madurai, India, Sept 28, 2026 (AFP) - Special delivery: India state hands out gold for newborns

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2026-09-28

Authorities in India's Tamil Nadu state gave babies born in government-run hospitals a free gold ring on Monday, an initiative aimed at boosting confidence in the public healthcare system. Under the scheme launched by actor-turned-Chief Minister Vijay, all babies born in public health facilities in the state are eligible for a one-gram gold ring, worth some $143. Gold has immense cultural significance in India, featuring prominently in weddings a......

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