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Cashless treatment denied during cardiac emergency, HDFC insurance fined Rs 2 lakh for cancelling policy
June 12, 2026 4:51 pm
The Telangana Consumer Commission was hearing an appeal of a man who alleged that HDFC ERGO denied cashless treatment when he was hospitalised with a critical heart condition in 2020.
‘Not by choice’: Punjab and Haryana High Court orders release of medical dues to retired employee for treatment amid Covid
May 20, 2026 8:49 am
The retired staff member of the Punjab and Haryana High Court had sought a direction to the authorities to release the remaining amount of Rs 1.86 lakh.
Mother seeks help for sick baby on train from Bengaluru; doctor arrives at next station: ‘Grateful to Indian Railways’
March 24, 2026 4:44 pm
A dentist shared a video recounting what happened when her baby began vomiting repeatedly soon after being fed drumstick soup during their journey from Bengaluru to Gujarat.
Calcutta High Court overrules ‘flimsy’ reason for rejecting kidney transplant, orders life-saving surgery within 24 hours
March 17, 2026 5:06 pm
The case centres on a 43-year-old woman who has been battling kidney failure since November 2021 and has been undergoing continuous dialysis since then, the Calcutta High Court noted.
‘It may indicate...': Doctor explains why one leg being significantly more swollen than the other is a medical emergency you should not ignore
March 12, 2026 3:00 pm
Swollen legs are often dismissed as fatigue or long hours of standing. But a doctor warns that persistent swelling could indicate serious health conditions.
‘I slept on the hospital floor’: Tina Ahuja recalls Govinda’s accidental gun injury and the panic that followed; how caring for a loved one can take an emotional toll
October 28, 2025 11:30 am
Psychologist Sonal Khangarot notes that such emotional whiplash can lead to heightened anxiety, hypervigilance, or avoidance of anything that reminds one of the event.
Bengaluru's notorious traffic spares nothing, not even ambulances with people fighting for their lives
May 13, 2025 2:32 pm
Ambulance drivers complain about getting stuck in Bengaluru's choked roads, while the traffic police's technological solution to facilitate clearances for ambulances is not yet fully operational.
Lucknow: Over 500 medical experts take part in COMET on improving trauma care
April 13, 2025 5:17 am
SACTEM founder and president Dr Lokendra Gupta stressed on the critical role of advocacy and international collaboration in advancing emergency and trauma care
Private hospital in Kolkata launches rooftop helipad for emergencies
January 18, 2025 6:02 am
The healthcare facility received the go-ahead from the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on January 14 with instructions to undertake the first landing as a trial.
IndiGo's Madurai-Delhi flight lands at Indore airport due to medical emergency, passenger dies: Official
January 15, 2023 10:58 am
Due to a medical emergency, the Madurai-Delhi flight was diverted to Indore and it landed at the local airport around 5:30 pm.
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CJP spokesperson Saurav Das trolled for calling ‘Tamils’ to attend Bengaluru protest
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A remark by a Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) spokesperson has sparked backlash online, with many questioning his intent and grasp of general knowledge. The CJP launched a nationwide protest campaign on Thursday and announced plans to hold a demonstration in Bengaluru. Sharing details of the protest on X, CJP spokesperson Saurav Das called on his “Tamil friends” to join the movement.
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