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'India witnessing revolution in public healthcare': PM Modi on 7 years of Ayushman Bharat

'India witnessing revolution in public healthcare': PM Modi on 7 years of Ayushman Bharat

PM Modi took to his social media platform X and said, "Today we mark #7YearsOfAyushmanBharat! This was an initiative that anticipated the needs of the future and focussed on ensuring top quality as well as affordable healthcare for people. Thanks to it, India is witnessing a revolution in public healthcare. It has ensured financial protection and dignity. India has shown how scale, compassion and technology can further human empowerment." Sep 23, 2025
After meeting EAM Jaishankar, Marco Rubio declares India 'critical' to US

After meeting EAM Jaishankar, Marco Rubio declares India 'critical' to US

After he met with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday, "reiterating that India is a relationship of critical importance to the United States", Rubio "expressed his appreciation for the Indian government's continued engagement on a number of issues including trade, defense, energy, pharmaceuticals, critical minerals, and other items related to the bilateral relationship", the Department said in a readout of their meeting. Sep 23, 2025
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Floods, cloudbursts devastate Jammu: Over 12,000 houses damaged, 150 lives lost

The recent floods and cloudbursts in the Jammu region have left a trail of devastation, with over 4,200 houses completely destroyed and more than 8,600 partially damaged. According to official data, 150 people lost their lives, 178 were injured, and 33 remain missing, with Kishtwar recording the highest casualties. Sep 23, 2025
Reviving tourism, rebuilding hope in J&K post Pahalgam terror attack

Reviving tourism, rebuilding hope in J&K post Pahalgam terror attack

Besides the tourists showing renewed interest in Kashmir's picturesque and sprawling locations, the government's efforts towards rekindling hope among the local population and determination to restore normalcy in the Valley with modern infrastructure, speaks a lot about its focus and resolve. Sep 22, 2025
GST reform to boost GDP by Rs 20 lakh crore: Ashwini Vaishnaw

GST reform to boost GDP by Rs 20 lakh crore: Ashwini Vaishnaw

He gave several examples of lower tax rates, including the following: cement, which previously had a 30 per cent tax, is now subject to an 18 per cent tax; sanitary pads, which were previously subject to a 13 percent tax, are now completely exempt; footwear, which was previously subject to an 18 percent tax, is now only 5 per cent; refrigerators are now only 18 percent taxed; and detergents are no longer taxed. Sep 22, 2025
K'taka CM Siddaramaiah's dictated caste survey not official: BJP

K'taka CM Siddaramaiah's dictated caste survey not official: BJP

"They can show the numbers of castes they want as less or more. There are many castes among Muslims and Christians, but they are not revealing them. However, CM Siddaramaiah says there is discrimination among Hindus. Women are not allowed entry into mosques, and women must wear burqas. Thus, there is discrimination in all religions," he said. Sep 22, 2025
Mother Chamundeshwari herself invited me to her abode, Dusshera a moment of inclusion: Banu Mushtaq

Mother Chamundeshwari herself invited me to her abode, Dusshera a moment of inclusion: Banu Mushtaq

Addressing the gathering atop Chamundi Hill in Mysuru, Mushtaq said: "I am inaugurating the grand Dusshera festival today with the blessings of Mother Chamundeshwari. Earlier, I had mentioned that one of my close friends had taken a vow at the Chamundi temple. When I received the government's invitation to inaugurate Dusshera, I felt that Mother Chamundeshwari herself was inviting me through the government of Karnataka." Sep 22, 2025
Khalistani extremist and close aide of terrorist Pannun arrested in Canada

Khalistani extremist and close aide of terrorist Pannun arrested in Canada

Gosal rose to prominence as a key Canadian organiser for the US-based Khalistani outfit Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) after the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in June 2023. His detention marks the second time in less than a year that he has been apprehended by Canadian authorities, according to a NDTV report. Sep 22, 2025
Flash flood in Jammu

Jammu floods unleash health crisis; doctors warn of hidden cardiovascular risks

The recent floods in Jammu province have not only claimed lives and destroyed property but also unleashed a silent health crisis. During a medical camp organized by Dr. Sushil Sharma, Head of Cardiology at Super Specialty Hospital Jammu, many flood-affected residents were diagnosed with cardiovascular problems. Sep 22, 2025
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