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3 Years of Ayushman Bharat Yojana: All You Need to Know About ‘Modicare’, the World’s Biggest Government Health Program
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Abhiyaan, also known as Ayushman Bharat or the National Health Protection Mission (AB-NHPM) or Modicare, on 23 September, 2018
Amid U.S. Border Crackdown, Some Haitian Migrants Seek Asylum In Mexico
Hundreds of Haitian asylum seekers congregated outside Mexico's refugee agency in the capital and in shelters in the northern city of Monterrey on Wednesday, as migrants deterred by a crackdown at the U.S. border sought legal status in Mexico.
Ukraine's Leader Takes UN To Task As 'RetiRed Superhero'
Leaders who are playing at unity and stuffing pressing problems into an overflowing bag of woe. A world that's in the same boat, but firstclass passengers get the lifeboats. A United Nations that resembles a retired superhero" that has lost sight of what...
Taliban's Commitment Not To Allow Use Of Afghan Soil For Terrorism In Any Manner Should Be Implemented: Jaishankar
India has said that the Taliban's commitment not to allow use of Afghan soil for terrorism in any manner should be implemented as it called for a broad-based inclusive government in Afghanistan that represents all sections of Afghan society. Addressing...
Researchers Detect Malaria Resistant To Key Drug In Africa
Scientists have found evidence of a resistant form of malaria in Uganda, a worrying sign that the top drug used against the parasitic disease could ultimately be rendered useless without more action to stop its spread.
Tonywatch: Aaron Tveit Rides A Roller Coaster Of A Year
Even in a crazy year with so many ups and downs, consider the last 12 months of Aaron Tveit.
ATK Mohun Bagan Ousted from AFC Cup After 0-6 Drubbing at Hands of FC Nasaf
ATK Mohun Bagan, who didn't have much match practice, will start their ISL season 8 against Kerala Blasters at the Fatorda Stadium in Goa on 19 November.
New Push On To Expand Nuclear Radiation Compensation In US
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is renewing a push to expand a U.S. compensation program for people who were exposed to radiation following uranium mining and nuclear testing carried out during the Cold War.
Jaishankar Meets Global Counterparts On UNGA Sidelines
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday held a series of meetings with his global counterparts on the sidelines of the 76th session of the General Assembly and discussed a wide range of issues, including Afghanistan and the Indo-Pacific. Jai...
12th Inmate Dies As New York City's Jail Crisis Grows
An inmate on a New York City jail barge died Wednesday after an apparent medical emergency, the citys Department of Correction said. It is at least the 12th death of a city inmate this year and the second this week amid what some elected officials and adv...
Rooms At Spas, Massage Centres To Not Have Latches: New EDMC Policy
Service rooms at spas and massage centres will not have latches or bolts on doors from inside, and such establishments can only operate from 9 am to 9 pm, according to a new policy by the East Delhi Municipal Corporation. The policy was given an anticip...
Woman Donates Organs To Save Three Lives; Corneas Sent To Eye Bank: Fortis
A 44-year-old woman from Gurgaon gave a new lease of life to three persons on Wednesday, after doctors transplanted in them the liver and kidneys harvested from her, while both her corneas were sent to an eye bank in Delhi, hospital authorities said. Th...
OBC Quota in Local Body Polls: Maharashtra Cabinet Gives Nod for Changes in Ordinance Draft
This decision was taken during the cabinet meeting, a statement issued by the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) said.
'UK Held 2 Meetings, Said Didn't Need More Details': RS Sharma on CoWIN Certification Row
The British High Commissioner to India said that discussions are happening at a rapid pace to ensure both countries recognise each other's vaccine certificates.
Indian Forces Ready to Meet Any Security Challenge: Army Chief Gen Naravane
Gen Naravane further said with changing times, the Indian Army is also working on all aspects of future warfare.
Time to Get Rid of Colonial Hangover and Introduce Philosophy in Indian Classrooms
Modern parents worldwide have come to think of philosophy as a waste of time. But one doesn’t need philosophy to find a job. One needs philosophy to do any job better.