Punjab govt’s Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana sees rise in cashless treatment claims amid seasonal illness surge | India News

Government hospitals across Punjab have reported a surge in seasonal illnesses, including fever-related infections, respiratory ailments and stomach disorders, amid rising temperatures and humid weather conditions.Against this backdrop, the Punjab government on Wednesday said the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana has recorded a sharp increase in cashless treatment claims, with acute febrile illness emerging as one…

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India, UK work to resolve trade pact hurdles as CETA rollout faces delays

India and the UK on Tuesday discussed the key issues delaying the implementation of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), as both sides reviewed progress under the trade pact signed in July last year.The issues came up during a meeting between Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agarwal and UK Permanent Secretary Amanda Brooks.“Engaged in extensive discussions…

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Anand Mahindra: Years ago, he came looking for his mother but ended up saving Jodhpur’s forgotten stepwells: Meet the 80-year-old Irishman Anand Mahindra calls ‘Pagal Saab’

The Aquaman of Jodhpur/Instagram An old man, almost in his 80s, sits by forgotten stepwells of Jodhpur. Someone throws a plastic bag and he immediately picks it up, throwing it in a dustbin far away from the stepwells. Most travellers arrive in Jodhpur, the Blue City of Rajasthan, with a bucket list. It generally includes…

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Forget the fence: 7 beautiful fruit trees that double as privacy screens |

The nosy neighbour problem has a surprisingly tasty solution. Image Credits: Google Gemini Privacy in your backyard is one of those things you don’t realise how much you need until you really need it. Maybe you’ve just bought your first house, or perhaps the new neighbours have moved in, and your patio suddenly feels strangely…

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Hidden victims: Air pollution may harm babies before birth | Delhi News

New Delhi: Exposure to air pollution during pregnancy may do far more than affect a mother’s health. A new study by researchers at AIIMS Delhi has found that fine particulate matter in polluted air can damage the placenta, restrict fetal growth, increase the risk of low birth weight and pregnancy complications, and may even affect…

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Rebels claim 19 MPs in ‘real TMC’ fight, set to meet Speaker | India News

Rebels claim 19 MPs in ‘real TMC’ fight, set to meet Speaker NEW DELHI/KOLKATA: Rebel TMC LS members plan to meet Speaker Om Birla Monday to seek recognition as the “real TMC” parliamentary group, dissident Cooch Behar MP Jagadish Chandra Basunia said Friday, prompting strong reactions from the faction led by party chief Mamata Banerjee.“The…

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‘MS Dhoni, where is he?’: Excited Ravi Shashtri sends Chepauk crowd into frenzy at toss

Ravi Shashtri sends Chepauk crowd into frenzy (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: The atmosphere at Chepauk turned electric even before the first ball of the high-stakes IPL 2026 clash between Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad was bowled, thanks to a classic moment involving former India coach Ravi Shastri and MS Dhoni.During the toss on Monday, Shastri…

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Why did ESPN fire Ryan Clark? Inside the shocking decision, reported tensions and Disney layoffs that rocked ESPN | NFL News

Ryan Clark’s decade-long run at ESPN ended abruptly after the network reportedly informed him of its decision during an episode of NFL Live. His exit comes as Disney implements widespread layoffs across ESPN and NFL Network. Reports suggest internal concerns over past on-air incidents and workplace tensions contributed to the decision. Despite the surprising departure,…

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‘Brilliant story if he does’: England leave door open for Ben Stokes’ Ashes return | Cricket News

England men’s team managing director Rob Key has not ruled out the possibility of Ben Stokes returning to international cricket before next year’s Ashes, saying “anything is possible with Ben.”Stokes stepped down as England’s Test captain and retired from international cricket after England lost the Test series to New Zealand 2-1 in June. That defeat…

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IAF face of Operation Sindoor Air Marshal Bharti retires

Air Marshal Bharti, during a visit to Siachen Glacier in October 2025. (Image credit: IAF) Air Marshal Awadesh Kumar Bharti, who was a key architect of the aerial aspect of Operation Sindoor, has retired after serving in the air force for 39 years. India had carried out Operation Sindoor in retribution to the Pahalgam terror…

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