The Supreme Court has directed states to create policies to prevent private hospitals from overcharging patients for medicines and equipment. The court emphasized that these policies should not deter private entities from investing in the healthcare sector, and recognized the challenges in catering to the growing population's healthcare needs.
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Union minister Amit Shah challenged Arvind Kejriwal to take his promised dip in the Yamuna, criticizing the AAP government for failing to clean the river. Shah and BJP candidate Parvesh Verma both accused Kejriwal of not fulfilling his pledge, applying pressure ahead of the Delhi polls.
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After 10 years, the women and child development ministry is set to present its tableau at the Republic Day parade, focusing on 'women-led development'. The tableau will highlight the role of Indian women in the 'Viksit Bharat' vision and mark significant milestones such as the 10th anniversary of the 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' scheme and 50 years of anganwadi services.