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Healthcare scheme for 50 crore people to roll out on September 25Subscriber Only
August 16, 2018 04:45 IST
Putting the figure in perspective, Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his Independence Day speech said the total number of beneficiaries will equal the total population of the US, Canada and Mexico.
Thu, Aug 16, 2018
Three lakh lives saved: What WHO said about Swachh Bharat Mission impactSubscriber Only
August 16, 2018 00:41 IST
In a statement issued earlier this month, the WHO did, in fact, shower praise on the Prime Minister’s pet Swachh Bharat Mission. It said India could avert 3 lakh deaths — provided there is 100% implementation of the cleanliness drive by October 2019.
Thu, Aug 16, 2018
Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana will cover 50 crore people, says PM ModiSubscriber Only
August 15, 2018 12:11 IST
The Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana will pilot in 106 districts in 14 states of the country. The actual dates of pilot launch will have to be worked out with the states.
Wed, Aug 15, 2018
Maharashtra takes in-principle decision to join National Health Protection scheme
August 15, 2018 00:07 IST
Maharashtra had earlier cited financial constraints — following the Rs 22,000-crore farm loan waiver — in joining the NDA government’s flagship health programme, which was announced in the Union budget this year and will cover 10.74 crore families across the country.
Wed, Aug 15, 2018
National Health Protection Scheme: Ahead of launch, fake sites, messages ask people to enrolSubscriber Only
August 14, 2018 05:00 IST
Faced with online registration options and messages for 'enrollment', the Ayushman Bharat secretariat is even considering police action to prevent a major embarrassment after the scheme's launch.
Tue, Aug 14, 2018
Parliament monsoon session: Venkaiah Naidu expunges PM’s comment during Harivansh felicitationSubscriber Only
August 11, 2018 03:44 IST
PM Narendra Modi in his speech had showered praise on Harivansh, mentioning little-known nuggets about him. However, during that speech he used a pun on Opposition candidate B K Hariprasad’s initials that many MPs did not appreciate.
Sat, Aug 11, 2018
Opposition leaders to Ram Nath Kovind: No Indian should be excluded from NRCSubscriber Only
August 10, 2018 04:03 IST
Leaders of the Congress, the Trinamool Congress, the JD(S), the NCP, the CPM, the SP, the DMK, and the AAP submitted the memorandum to the President.
Fri, Aug 10, 2018
RS deputy chairman poll: Absenteeism, abstentions hobble Opposition hopes of putting up strong fightSubscriber Only
August 10, 2018 03:06 IST
At last count, NDA candidate Harivansh had 125 votes. There were 18 absentee MPs, among them one from NDA ally NPF, and two who abstained.
Fri, Aug 10, 2018
Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman election: Four motions for NDA nominee, five for OppositionSubscriber Only
August 09, 2018 07:11 IST
While the elections will be held on Thursday, the way the numbers are stacked, it is almost inevitable that Harivansh, former journalist and first-time JD (U) MP, will become the next Deputy Chairman of the Upper House.
Thu, Aug 09, 2018
Trinamool Congress stops Amit Shah’s speech in Rajya SabhaSubscriber Only
August 08, 2018 01:49 IST
BJP chief interrupted from speaking on MSP, Naidu threatens to not take Trinamool notice next day.
Wed, Aug 08, 2018
Rajya Sabha deputy chairman’s post: Opposition yet to take call on candidate for pollsSubscriber Only
August 08, 2018 01:45 IST
The Congress has decided to field its member, B K Hariprasad, if there is no consensus on the TDP’s proposal. A final call will be taken on Wednesday morning, hours before the deadline for filing of nomination paper gets over.
Wed, Aug 08, 2018
Rajya Sabha MP Derek O’Brien: ‘Our data is not protected — (that is) dangerous’Subscriber Only
August 07, 2018 07:17 IST
Trinamool Rajya Sabha MP Derek O’Brien tells The Indian Express why his party is fighting for issues such as basic privacy rights, and the dangers of unprotected data.
Tue, Aug 07, 2018
Upper House set for tight fight for Rajya Sabha deputy chairSubscriber Only
August 07, 2018 04:25 IST
The Opposition, sources said, has at least 116 votes, including two of YSR Congress. With one seat vacant, the strength of Rajya Sabha is 244 and the winning candidate requires 123 votes.
Tue, Aug 07, 2018
Panel to look into film costs, Rajya Sabha TV operations from startSubscriber Only
August 07, 2018 04:17 IST
Produced by former CEO and editor-in-chief of RSTV Gurdeep Sappal, Raag Desh, directed by Tigmanshu Dhulia, had raised eyebrows when it was released last year.
Tue, Aug 07, 2018
At orientation event, first-time Rajya Sabha MPs argue over position of HindiSubscriber Only
August 05, 2018 05:06 IST
The first of a two-day orientation programme for first-time MPs of the Upper House ended on a stormy note on Saturday over the demand of BJP MP Harnath Singh Yadav that Parliamentary papers and proceedings should “primarily” be in Hindi.
Sun, Aug 05, 2018
TRS, BJD, SP move first as Oppn plans note: Full faith in RS chairmanSubscriber Only
August 04, 2018 06:17 IST
While TRS member D Srinivas has written to Naidu, expressing his confidence in him, BJD leader Prasanna Acharya said his party has full confidence in Naidu and is satisfied with his running of the House.
Sat, Aug 04, 2018
NRC won’t determine eligibility: Ayushman Bharat CEOSubscriber Only
August 04, 2018 05:01 IST
Assam draft NRC: Ayushman Bharat CEO said the entitlements under the soon-to-be-launched National Health Protection Mission (NHPM) would be available to all.
Sat, Aug 04, 2018Upset over way Rajya Sabha is run, Opposition MPs consider writing to Venkaiah NaiduSubscriber Only
August 03, 2018 04:34 IST
The latest flashpoint is the case of Naidu allowing BJP Rajya Sabha MP and party president Amit Shah to speak on two consecutive days on the issue of National Register of Citizens (NRC) of Assam.
Fri, Aug 03, 2018
The test tube baby: 40 years ago, and todaySubscriber Only
August 03, 2018 00:12 IST
Fertility care, including IVF and surrogacy, is a booming market in India and could be nearing Rs 500 crore, according to some projections.
Fri, Aug 03, 2018
Mamata Banerjee meets Rahul, Sonia Gandhi: ‘Who becomes PM is not important’Subscriber Only
August 02, 2018 01:10 IST
Trinamool is organising a meeting in Kolkata on January 19 as a show of opposition unity. Asked whether Trinamool would ally with the Congress in West Bengal, she retorted: “Forget about Bengal, think of the country.”
Thu, Aug 02, 2018
Mamata Banerjee warns of ‘bloodbath, civil war’, Mayawati says Assam NRC draft ‘anarth’Subscriber Only
August 01, 2018 04:56 IST
Mamata Banerjee accused the “ruling party” of discriminating against and “questioning the Indianness of Indians” who do not support it, and warned that this would lead to “a civil war, a bloodbath”.
Thu, Aug 02, 2018
Mamata Banerjee warns of ‘bloodbath, civil war’, Maya says NRC draft ‘anarth’Subscriber Only
July 31, 2018 21:51 IST
"Who are they to decide who can stay in the country and who cannot? This is a ploy to target particular communities, this is to isolate them. At this rate, there will soon be a civil war, a bloodbath," said Mamata Banerjee.
Tue, Jul 31, 2018
Reacting to concern among public, govt withdraws FRDI BillSubscriber Only
July 31, 2018 03:14 IST
Several opposition parties have been opposing the Bill, as have been bank employees’ unions and industry associations such as Assocham. The latter had said that the Bill runs the risk of eroding the country’s trust in the banking system.
Tue, Jul 31, 2018
Rajya Sabha may run into rough weather from todaySubscriber Only
July 30, 2018 02:27 IST
On Monday, the listed legislative businesses are consideration and passing of The National Council for Teacher Education (Amendment) Bill, 2018 and that of The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (Amendment) Bill, 2018.
Mon, Jul 30, 2018
Liver cancer on mind, government to give free antiviral for hepatitis CSubscriber Only
July 27, 2018 04:02 IST
The National Viral Hepatitis Control Programme will be launched at Vigyan Bhawan on July 28 which is observed as World Hepatitis Day.
Fri, Jul 27, 2018Journalism of Courage
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