Indian citizens aged 70 and above can now access Ayushman Bharat’s expanded healthcare scheme, regardless of income. This initiative offers Rs 5 lakh health cover annually for hospitalisation. Enrollment requires Aadhaar-based e-KYC via the website or Ayushman App. Over 30,000 empanelled hospitals ensure cashless treatment, addressing nearly all treatment needs effectively.
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Two women died and five others were critically injured when lightning struck a firecracker manufacturing unit in Suryarao Palem, East Godavari district. The fire spread to raw materials, causing an explosion. Six people escaped unhurt. The injured are receiving treatment at Tanuku area hospital, and authorities are monitoring their condition.
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Madras High Court emphasizes spousal privacy as a fundamental right and rules call record documents obtained by a husband without a wife’s consent inadmissible in court. This ruling followed a case where a husband sought divorce using call records acquired without proper legal authorization.
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At a rally on the Ellipse, Kamala Harris pledged to heal America from divisiveness, contrasting her approach with Donald Trump’s. She emphasized listening to experts and opponents, addressing immigration and economy issues, highlighting policy initiatives like a federal price gouging ban and capping insulin prices.
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Air India, owned by Tata Group, has cancelled around 60 US flights scheduled for November and December due to aircraft maintenance delays and supply chain issues. The cancellations, affecting routes from Delhi and Mumbai to major US cities, are expected to increase airfares further. Affected passengers have been offered alternatives, including rebooking or refunds.
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During a visit to Tezpur and Tawang, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasized India’s commitment to restoring peace along the LAC with China based on reached consensus. He highlighted the role of discipline and courage of Indian soldiers and announced initiatives honouring Major Ralengnao Bob Khathing and Sardar Patel.
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PM Narendra Modi will visit Guyana and Nigeria next month, marking his first trip to both countries. This visit aligns with his attendance at the G20 summit in Brazil. In Guyana, Modi will participate in a CARICOM-India summit, and in Nigeria, he will highlight India’s strategic partnership and discuss hosting the India-Africa summit.
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National security advisors Ajit Doval and Jake Sullivan held a telephonic discussion focusing on regional security and stability in the Indo-Pacific. They also highlighted advancements in the bilateral partnership, including technology initiatives and defense cooperation, in addition to coordinated patrolling in Eastern Ladakh following disengagement between India and China.
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At TechCrunch Disrupt 2024, Tony Fadell, inventor of the iPod, criticized OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and the reliability of large language models, highlighting their risks and the need for greater transparency and regulation in AI development to ensure responsible and safe integration into daily life.
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