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Over five lakh senior citizens aged 70 and above have been enrolled for Ayushman cards since the expansion of the AB-PMJAY health assurance scheme. Launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi two weeks ago, the Ayushman Vaya Vandana Card provides free health coverage for seniors, with a separate ₹5 lakh annual cover in addition to the […]
Telangana ’s caste census drew criticism from BJP as well as BRS. Both parties called the move a diversion from “real issues”. The survey aims to guide the government in planning welfare schemes targeted at marginalised sections. The caste census is a large-scale door-to-door survey to collect data on the state’s social, educational, economic, employment, […]
Supreme Court’s verdict on ‘bulldozer justice’ sparked mixed reactions. Maharashtra’s Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar hailed the decision, calling it a rebuke to those promoting biased politics, particularly in Uttar Pradesh. In contrast, Madhya Pradesh BJP leader Rajendra Shukla responded cautiously, stating that any SC order should be discussed only after understandin...
External Affairs Minister Jaishankar met Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud today in Delhi at the Hyderabad House. The two leaders discussed preparations for the second meeting of the Political, Security, Social, and Cultural Committee under the India-Saudi Arabia Strategic Partnership Council. Jaishankar shared details of the meeting on social media platform X.
Bombay High Court directed the Maharashtra Police to produce the chargesheets it has filed in the Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s 28-feet statue collapse case. The bench of Justice Anil Kilor was hearing bail petitions of engineer Chetan Patil and sculptor Jaydeep Apte. They claimed that the statue that was inaugurated by PM Modi, had fallen because […]
Uddhav Thackeray, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief, dismissed claims of internal conflict within the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance, asserting unity despite disagreements over seat-sharing. He countered rumors about a CM selection formula. Thackeray also expressed distrust in the Election Commission’s impartiality, questioning if similar luggage checks were conducted for PM Modi and Home Minister ...
A Tamil Nadu govt doctor was stabbed 7 times by a patient’s son at Chennai’s Kalaignar Centenary Hospital. The attacker, angered by suspected incorrect medication for his mother, is in custody. The doctor, an oncologist with a pacemaker, is stable in ICU. CM MK Stalin promised an inquiry and enhanced safety measures for healthcare workers, […]
A bus carrying wedding guests plunged into a river in northern Pakistan, killing at least 14 people. The bride, the only survivor, is being treated in a Gilgit hospital. Of the 25 passengers, 10 are still missing. Officials said the driver likely lost control due to speeding. Road accidents with high fatalities are common in […]
Bombay High Court said that it would hear a petition seeking permission to allow general voters to carry their mobile phones to polling centers and be allowed entry by showing their identity proof through Digi Locker app. The bench of Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice Amit Borkar was hearing a plea, which was mentioned […]
At least 11 wagons of a goods train derailed in Telangana’s Peddapalli district, causing the cancellation of 20 passenger trains. The train, carrying iron ore, derailed between Raghavapuram and Ramagundam. No injuries were reported. Restoration work is ongoing, with some trains rescheduled, diverted, or partially cancelled. South Central Railway is prioritizing passenger safety and track ...
Union Telecommunications Ministry is working to solve the issue of call drops. A call drop occurs when the call is unexpectedly disconnected. It became one of the most frequent complaints by mobile users. The Ministry said that call quality monitoring will be done on a monthly basis from April 2025. It was done at tower […]
The first shipment of American turkey products for India departed, marking a significant milestone in US-India trade. Following India’s agreement to reduce high tariffs on US turkey, US Senator Mark Warner hailed it as a historic achievement. The shipment opens new opportunities for Virginia’s poultry producers and strengthens bilateral trade relations between the two nations.
British writer Samantha Harvey won the 2024 Booker Prize for her novel “Orbital,” a 136-page work exploring six astronauts’ reflections on Earth from the International Space Station. The story touches on themes of mourning, desire, and the climate crisis. Harvey dedicated the award to those advocating for the Earth and human dignity. The prize includes […]
Supreme Court said executive cannot replace the Judiciary and legal process should not prejudge guilt of an accused. The apex court took a tough stand on the issue of ‘bulldozer justice’. The bench of Justice BR Gavai and Justice KV Viswanathan stated, “The issue relates to fairness in the criminal justice system, which mandates that […]
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