Sharp rise in out-of-pocket health spending, 11% fall in government expenditure in FY23: Ministry report
Showing a reversal of a multi-year downward trend, households’ out-of-pocket expenditure (OOPE) as a share of the total health expenditure (THE) of the country rose sharply to 43.4 per cent…
Kalai-II hydel project gets forest nod amid White-Bellied Heron concerns
The Environment Ministry’s Forest Advisory Committee (FAC) has granted in-principle forest clearance to the 1,200 MW Kalai-II hydroelectric project, proposed on the Lohit River, which is one of the key…
Revenue official accuses BJP MLA of assault for refusing document to relative, FIR filed
An FIR has been registered against Chhattisgarh BJP MLA Ramkumar Toppo and more than a dozen of his aides for allegedly assaulting a revenue official. Another FIR was filed against…
Why Rajeev Khandelwal drinks tea in 56-year-old cups every morning
Actor and host Rajeev Khandelwal recently shared an emotional memory related to his daily ritual of drinking tea in 56-year-old tea cups every morning. “When mom and dad passed away,…
Sooryavanshi’s mantra is ‘I don’t give a damn about any bowler’: Jurel
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi may have caught the imagination of the cricketing world with his exploits this season in the 2026 IPL but the secret to his success lies in the simplicity…
No relief from extreme heatwave in North India till May 29
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that severe heat is likely to persist in several states in north and central India till at least Friday. Heatwave conditions are very…
‘Something this rare’: Assam CM spotlights albino hog deer sighting in Kaziranga
India is home to a wide variety of flora and fauna. Different pockets of the country’s vegetation are home to a range of species, both common ones and those unique…
Rachin leads NZ revival days after hailing KKR for early departure from IPL
Last week, New Zealand’s had high praises for his Indian Premier League franchise Kolkata Knight Riders for releasing him ahead of the Kiwis’ Test tours in Ireland and England. He…
BJP names new state chiefs for Delhi, Punjab and Haryana
The ruling BJP Thursday announced a major overhaul with new state chiefs in Delhi, Punjab and Haryana, naming Union minister Harsh Malhotra, Kewal Singh Dhillon, and Archana Gupta, respectively. Malhotra…
Honey Singh wears wig, says is ‘totally bald’ due to bipolar medications: Experts explain link
Yo Yo Honey Singh recently opened up about his struggles with substance abuse and bipolar disorder. Talking about one of the darkest phases of his life, the rapper said on…
