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Srinagar, Sep 01: In a major leap forward for public healthcare and social welfare, the Chief Minister led government has announced a comprehensive overhaul of the landmark Cancer Treatment & Management Fund for Poor (CTMFP) to ease the out-of-pocket financial burden on poor and vulnerable patients battling cancer.This major policy shift directly targets the critical gaps that previously left low-income families financially exhausted. While major inpatient operations and therapies are broadly covered under the Ayushman Bharat–PMJAY SEHAT ecosystem, patients historically suffered massive out-of-pocket expenses for outpatient care, routine diagnostics, and daily medication.Addressing this gap head-on, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s modified…

A 16-year-old Class 11 student allegedly died by suicide after jumping from the third-floor terrace of her school building in Faridabad on Tuesday, police said. While her family alleged that she took the step after being made to stand in the sun for several hours as punishment, the school has denied the allegation.The school principal has denied the allegations. (Representational/AFP)According to police, the incident took place around 1.30pm at Navodaya Vidya Niketan Senior Secondary School on Dabua-Gazipur Road, after classes had ended. The girl went to the third-floor terrace as students were leaving the school and jumped.School staff rushed her…

Police had registered 10 cases accusing Singh of involvement in hijacking trucks of Muslim traders transporting cows – an animal many Hindus consider sacred – and setting them free. In his interview, Singh denied being “involved personally”, saying “my supporters might have done it”. But he admitted that he was “actively involved in the movement against illegal trade in cows and cowslaughter” which “had to be stopped at any cost”.Church leaders had alleged the attacks were carried out at the behest of hardline Hindu organisation Bajrang Dal but Singh denied he was a member and an enquiry commission, led by…

In this edition of the HT Lifestyle series, ‘Internet vs Reality,’ we are looking at another most hyped health claim that we often come across: eating fruits at night can cause weight gain. But is timing really the issue? In conversation with HT Lifestyle, Dr Zenith Sinojiya, DNB (general medicine) physician, critical care specialist, obesity and type 2 diabetes specialist, Sterling Hospital, Rajkot, decodes the reality behind this social media hype.​Also read | Indian food decoded: Is your morning poha actually healthy? Here’s what a nutritionist wants you to knowWhat does the internet say?From our grandparents and parents to social…

The Telangana Rising delegation, led by Chief Minister Revanth Reddy along with IT and Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu, scored major wins toward transforming Hyderabad into India’s first and largest global knowledge hub following their tour to the United Kingdom and the United States from August 19 to 29, official sources said on Tuesday.Telangana rising: Hyderabad to host offshore campuses of University of London, Northeastern University (PTI)The delegation also comprised Santha Kumari, Vice Chairperson of MCR HRD Institute; K Ramakrishna Rao, Advisor to the CM and Ex-officio Special Chief Secretary; and N Sridhar, Principal Secretary to the CMO.NEET-PG, AIIMS CRE:…

Here is all you need to know about the upcoming fourth season of Tulsa King starring Sylvester Stallone in the leading role (YouTube) Sylvester Stallone is back for the fourth season of ‘Tulsa King,’ and fans are buzzing with excitement for his return. With the release date confirmed along with the first trailer being released online, the excitement has reached a new level. Read ahead to learn more about the upcoming season of one of Stallone’s most praised roles.Trailer drops for ‘Tulsa King’ season 4The official trailer for the fourth season of ‘Tulsa King’ is here. It starts with Stallone’s…

TCS pulled ahead of Accenture in the final leg of the race to take over the India GCC operations of US consumer electronics retailer Best Buy BENGALURU: Indian IT firms are stepping up their global capability centre (GCC) playbook. TCS pulled ahead of Accenture in the final leg of the race to take over the India GCC operations of US consumer electronics retailer Best Buy, people familiar with the matter told TOI.Best Buy floated a request for proposal (RFP) for a technology services engagement, and TCS won the mandate based on competitive pricing and aggressive service-level agreements (SLAs) and productivity…

With Russia and Ukraine escalating their long-range attacks on each other’s territory, the risk of the conflict spilling over into other parts of Europe is rising. There have been isolated but significant incidents suggesting that Russia is carrying out ‘gray zone’ attacks, testing the resolve of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO). Three explosive drones were discovered near a German airport. One was shot down over Romania, while another Russian projectile landed in Poland. European officials also say that Russia is recruiting foreign agents for sabotage and conducting cyberattacks for digital espionage. According to U.S. media reports, U.S. intelligence agencies…

Percy Fender (Pic credit: PA Images/Alamy) The fastest century in first-class cricket by time spent at the crease was scored more than a century ago, yet the record remains intact. Percy Fender smashed his hundred in just 35 minutes for Surrey against Northamptonshire at Northampton on August 26, 1920 — and despite several later centuries being completed in less time, none have been accepted as a genuine challenge to his mark.Fender’s record has survived because cricket’s record books make an important distinction between a breathtaking batting assault and a century produced in deliberately staged circumstances.Steve O’Shaughnessy equalled Fender’s 35-minute mark…

The BMC runs Dr R N Cooper Municipal General Hospital located in Vile Parle West Mumbai: In the aftermath of a video that went viral showing a woman being asked to take off her burqa by a security guard to access hospital services, Cooper Hospital dean stated that a sensitisation workshop had been held with the staff.The incident had sparked online concerns over religious discrimination. Samajwadi Party politician Rais Shaikh posted on social media platform X: “The incident shown at BMC-run Cooper Hospital is deeply concerning… No woman should face discrimination because of her attire or religion.”Cooper Hospital Dean Dr…