Chirag Paswan's potential entry into Bihar's assembly elections gains traction as his party suggests he contest from a general seat, deviating from his past Lok Sabha campaigns in reserved constituencies. Arun Bharti, LJP (Ram Vilas) Bihar in-charge, emphasized that Paswan represents the aspirations of all Bihar, not just a specific community.
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Hospital empanelment under the Ayushman Bharat-PM Jan Arogya Yojana has significantly decreased, dropping from 316 monthly in early 2024 to just 111 by April 2025. Healthcare associations attribute this decline to low package rates and delayed payments, deterring private hospitals, especially large chains.
In Dakshina Kannada, several Muslim Congress functionaries resigned, citing government negligence and failure to protect the community following revenge killings, including the murder of a mosque secretary.
A proposed US bill, dubbed 'The One Big Beautiful Bill,' could impose a 3.5% remittance tax on money transfers from the US to India by 2026, impacting Indian immigrants, including H-1B visa holders and permanent residents. This legislation, awaiting Senate approval, may significantly increase the financial burden on the Indian community, potentially costing them over a billion dollars annually.
Elon Musk has criticized Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill,' deeming it a deficit-increasing spending bill. "I think a bill can be big or it could be beautiful," Musk said. "But I don't know if it could be both."
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In Palghar, a 17-year-old girl accidentally shot herself in the neck with her 18-year-old boyfriend's illegal firearm at a Kelwa homestay. The girl is in critical condition, and police have arrested the boyfriend, charging him with kidnap, attempted murder, and violations of the Arms Act. Authorities are investigating whether the homestay followed proper check-in procedures, given the girl's minor status.
The government has reduced the basic customs tax on crude edible oils by 10 percentage points, effective Friday, to combat rising prices. This decision aims to lower the costs of palm oil, soyoil, and sunflower oil, bringing the effective duty down to 16.5%.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the BSF's women personnel for their bravery during Operation Sindoor, highlighting their crucial role in the successful counter-terrorism effort. He emphasized India's growing confidence in women's capabilities across various sectors, from defense to science. During the event, he released a commemorative coin for Ahilyabai Holkar and inaugurated development projects in Madhya Pradesh.