New Delhi, Mar 28 (UNI) Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Friday said Pradhan Mantari Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) is the world’s largest health assurance scheme, covering over 50 crore people crore people in the country. Responding to a question during ‘Question Hour’ in Lok Sabha, Nadda said, “Initially, it covered 50 crore people, but…
New Delhi, Mar 28 (UNI) In a significant ruling reinforcing free speech, the Supreme Court on Friday criticised the Gujarat Police for registering a First Information Report (FIR) against Congress MP Imran Pratapgarhi over a poem he uploaded on social media. A Bench comprising Justice AS Oka and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan quashed the FIR, emphasizing…
New Delhi, Mar 28 (UNI) A high-level Committee Chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday approved projects for disaster recovery and reconstruction activities for Sikkim and for strengthening of fire services in five states. The committee, comprising of Finance Minister, Agriculture Minister and Vice Chairman NITI Aayog as members considered these proposals for…
New Delhi, Mar 28 (UNI) The government on Friday clarified in Rajya Sabha that data of farmers in the farmer identity card is completely safe, and it will not be shared with any agency or organisation without their permission. Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, in reply to supplementary questions, said that the…
New Delhi, Mar 28 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi today voiced concern over the situation in the aftermath of a 7.7 magnitude earthquake hitting Myanmar and the strong tremors being felt in Thailand. The PM said India stands ready to offer all assistance. In a post on X, the PM said he has asked the…
Lucknow, Mar 27 (UNI) Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday visited Lokbandhu Hospital to inquire about the health of the children affected by food poisoning. Personally visiting the beds of all 16 admitted children, the CM inquired about their health and recovery. He directed the doctors and hospital officials to provide the best possible medical…
New Delhi, Mar 28 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be travelling to Thailand to participate in the 6th BIMSTEC Summit to be held on April 4, and will also visit Sri Lanka from April 4–6 to hold talks with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. At the invitation of Thailand Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Prime Minister…
New Delhi, Mar 27 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday evening spoke with King Philippe of Belgium, during which they discussed deepening the strong bilateral ties and boosting trade and investment. In a post on X, the PM said he also appreciated the visit to India earlier this month of the Belgium Economic Mission…
New Delhi, Mar 27 (UNI) Supreme Court Judges Justice B R Gavai and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan will participate in the Mega Legal Awareness Programme Camp-cum-Sewa Apke Dwar in Arunachal Pradesh on March 29 and 30. The initiative aims to enhance legal awareness and accessibility for tribal communities in Dirang, Bomdila, West Kameng District, and Tawang….
New Delhi, Mar 27 (UNI) Opposition members in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday strongly condemned the general budget for the financial year 2025-26, arguing that it lacks provisions to address rising inflation and unemployment.They also accused the government of discriminating against states and expressed concerns that the increase in tariffs by the United States would…
