Despite a substantial increase in the coverage of health insurance or finance schemes, which only cover inpatient treatment, between 2017-18 and 2025, out-of-pocket expenditure by patients and their families still accounts for almost all of the spending on hospitalisation. This was revealed in the latest household consumption survey on health conducted by the National Statistical…
The much-awaited Malayalam film ‘Patriot’, starring Mammootty and Mohanlal is already creating a decent hype ahead of its release. The spy action thriller has recorded strong overseas advance bookings as per the latest updates. Overseas advance booking for ‘Patriot’ The film’s overseas pre-sales have crossed the 200,000 USD mark. This indicates a strong early response…
Class 9 NCERT books go digital amid supply issues, students face access gaps NCERT Class 9 textbooks: The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has announced through a post on X that Class 9 textbooks are now available online, offering students access to digital versions through its official website. The move comes at…
Shubman Gill (Instagram Photo) NEW DELHI: Skipper Shubman Gill added a touch of charm to Gujarat Titans’ emphatic win over Chennai Super Kings with a heartfelt “Nandri Chennai” post, holding a yellow whistle, a playful nod to the home crowd at Chepauk.On the field, though, it was all business. Gujarat Titans delivered a commanding eight-wicket…
चंडीगढ़: आम आदमी पार्टी (आप) ने भाजपा में शामिल हुए सात राज्यसभा सदस्यों के विरोध में रविवार को पंजाब के हर ज़िले में विरोध प्रदर्शन किया. कार्यकर्ताओं ने सांसदों के घरों की दीवारों पर “गद्दार” लिख दिया. उन्होंने कहा कि ये पंजाब के जनादेश के साथ धोखा है, जिसे माफ नहीं किया जा सकता. जिला…
Rahul Gandhi (File photo) NEW DELHI: Congress’ Rahul Gandhi on Sunday alleged it is not democracy but “TMC’s reign of terror” that prevails in West Bengal today. “Intimidating, attacking, and eliminating opposing voices after votes are cast – this has become TMC’s defining character,” he said, ahead of the second phase of assembly polls in…
Cleaning windows can be frustrating due to chemical residues. Regular cleaners fail to remove these stubborn layers. Scientists suggest disrupting chemical bonds for true clarity The next day, after hours of cleaning your windows, you notice how the sunlight creates a network of streaks, and you realise the window still seems cloudy. The feeling is…
President Donald Trump speaks in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House after an unspecified threat at the annual White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner in Washington, Saturday, April 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana) Islamabad/Washington: President Trump said on Sunday that Iran could call if it wanted to negotiate an end to…
Union minister Piyush Goyal Agra: The free trade agreement (FTA) with New Zealand, scheduled to be signed on Monday, will provide huge opportunities for domestic firms, including leather exporters from the city of the Taj Mahal, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said Sunday. Goyal is here with the visiting New Zealand’s trade and investment…
Akshay Kumar‘s ‘Bhooth Bangla’ was released at a time when Ranveer Singh starrer ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ dominated the cinema halls. However, the horror comedy ended the reign of the Aditya Dhar directorial and has been running successfully in theaters. Despite mixed reviews from critics, the film went on to rake in Rs 100 crore worldwide…
