Despite a mandate for free maternal services in public healthcare, out-of-pocket expenditure for maternal care remains a significant burden on Indian families, primarily incurred for medications and diagnostic procedures, as per a journal published at the U.S. National Institutes of Health’s National Library of Medicine last year. In public health centres, the largest proportion of…
Brahmos launcher (Indian Army) NEW DELHI: India is in talks with the United Arab Emirates to sell some of its flagship defence systems, including the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile and the Akashteer air defence network, in a move that could make the Gulf nation the latest international customer for India’s most sought-after military exports, Reuters…
HYDERABAD: Telangana revenue minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy on Saturday said 16 people have died due to severe heatwave conditions across the state during the ongoing summer season.Reviewing the heatwave situation with officials, the minister said the deaths were reported from seven districts, based on reports submitted by district Collectors.According to the data shared by the…
Kevin Pietersen, Lalit Modi Lalit Modi has rejected former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen’s claim that The Hundred could become the UK’s version of the Indian Premier League in the next few years, saying no tournament can match the IPL.Pietersen had written on X that The Hundred “won’t die in 3 years’ time, it’ll become a…
A doctor’s husband, an eye surgeon, faces charges of abetting suicide after his wife was found dead. JALANDHAR: A 37-year-old doctor was found dead at her residence on Wednesday, following which her husband, an eye surgeon, was booked on charges of abetment of suicide.The deceased, Dr Minakshi, worked at the Civil Hospital in Kapurthala, while…
MUMBAI: Muthoot Fincorp has approved plans to raise up to Rs 4,000 crore through an initial public offering of equity shares and a share split, as part of a broader capital-raising programme cleared by its board on May 16, even as the company reported growth in its latest financial results.In an exchange filing, the company…
NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru may have dominated Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1, but former RCB star AB de Villiers believes the defending champions still have plenty to worry about heading into Sunday’s IPL 2026 final in Ahmedabad.RCB and Gujarat Titans will battle for the title at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday, with both…
Kolkata Knight Riders’ skipper Ajinkya Rahane speaks to Sunil Narine. (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: It was a disappointing campaign for the three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders. After finally ending their 10-year title drought with the IPL triumph in 2024, KKR failed to carry forward that momentum as the 2026 season turned into another frustrating one,…
Dianna Russini faces fresh scrutiny after insider Mike Florio suggested she may have pushed The Athletic to publicly support her during the Mike Vrabel controversy. Early statements defending her are now being questioned, especially as investigations continue. With Russini stepping away and uncertainty growing, the situation raises concerns about media influence, internal pressure, and credibility…
Sergio Gor (Image credit :ANI) Speaking at an event hosted by the American Chamber of Commerce, the envoy said the agreement would help strengthen supply chains, encourage fresh investments and support sustained inclusive growth.$500 billion trade target by 2030“Our shared ambition of achieving $500 billion in bilateral trade by 2030 reflects the connectivity between our…