India plans to tighten control on hospital billing. The National Health Claims Exchange may be jointly supervised by the finance ministry and IRDAI. This aims to reduce inflated treatment costs. The move seeks to make health insurance more affordable. Rising healthcare costs and insurance premiums are major concerns. The government hopes to enhance insurers' bargaining power.
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Neeraj Chopra triumphed at the inaugural Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 in Bengaluru, securing gold with an impressive 86.18m throw. In front of a thrilled home crowd, he outperformed a world-class field, including past Olympic and World champions. Julius Yego of Kenya won silver, and Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Pathirage took bronze.
The Digital India Foundation (DIF) is strongly opposing Pakistan’s AI Technology Centre's inclusion in the AI Alliance Network (AIANET), citing concerns over security risks and ethical violations. DIF argues Pakistan's AI sector lacks accountability and could weaponize AI, posing a threat to the alliance's integrity. They emphasize the need to protect the network's commitment to ethical and lawful AI development.
Amidst ongoing discussions for an interim trade agreement, the US has again raised concerns at the WTO regarding India's dairy certificate requirements, deeming them unnecessary obstacles for American exports. India has also proposed retaliatory tariffs against the US on steel and aluminium.
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Shubman Gill's remarkable performance in the ongoing Test against England has earned him high praise from Virat Kohli. Gill's record-breaking scores, including a stunning 269 and a 161, propelled India to a dominant position. He surpassed Sunil Gavaskar's long-standing record and joined an elite group of Asian batters with his exceptional performance in SENA countries.
Former Indian cricketer Yograj Singh urged to support Gautam Gambhir. This comes after India's victory at Edgbaston, where Shubman Gill led the team to victory over the hosts and leveled the series 1-1. Yograj urged critics to back Gambhir, highlights Gambhir's positive contribution to Indian cricket. India take on England at Lord's on Thursday.
While awaiting his train at Jhansi railway station, Major Rohit Bachwala, an army doctor, swiftly aided a pregnant woman in labor using a pocket knife, hair clips, and a dhoti. Railway staff secured the area and provided gloves.
Following finance ministry concerns over declining low-cost deposits, several public sector banks, including Canara Bank and Punjab National Bank, are scrapping minimum balance penalties on savings accounts. This policy shift, influenced by Jan Dhan account data and SBI's earlier move, aims to boost CASA deposits. Banks will now recover costs through alternative fees like debit card charges.
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