Kerala tops Niti Aayog's Health Index list, UP last

Kerala has occupied the top slot in terms of health performance among large states followed by Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra, whereas Uttar Pradesh and Bihar remained at the bottom, according to......

Kupwara encounter: 2 terrorists, 5 soldiers, 1 civilian killed

IMAGE: A family member pays tribute to CRPF inspector Pintu Kumar Singh, who was killed in an encounter with terrorists at north Kashmirs frontier Kupwara district, at a ceremony in Patna on......

Over 9 lakh given oxygen support in India, 1.7 lakh ventilator: Vardhan

While 1,70,841 COVID patients across the country have required ventilators so far, as many as 9,02,291 patients have needed oxygen support, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said on Saturday.......

18 states have reported 5,424 cases of black fungus; highest in Guj, Maha

As many as 5,424 cases of mucormycosis or black fungus have been reported from 18 states, with a majority of them in Gujarat and Maharashtra, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said on Monday.......

'Modicare' likely to be launched on Aug 15 or Oct 2, to cost Rs 12,000cr pa

All the poor people identified by the Socio Economic and Caste Census 2011 will be eligible for the scheme, officials said, adding that it will be linked to Aadhar but will not be a mandatory......

Despite low-cost talent pool India not leveraging R&D

Advantages are not being leveraged fully mainly because of lack of funds, say experts. India enjoys a huge advantage of a great talent pool that comes at a low cost. However, experts from Samsung,......

Will states bite the fiscal bullet on Modicare?

Experts believe that states will be in a predicament because of their tight fiscal position and reluctance to replace their own health schemes with this newly announced National Health Protection......

'My dear friend Vinod Khanna... will miss you'

Vinod Khanna passed into the ages this morning, and the film fraternity mourned deeply. Quite a few film folk paid tribute to him on Twitter, with messages and photographs. Prime Minister......

Who is Ekta Kapoor partying with?

Dream Girl director Raaj Shaandaliya celebrated his birthday with friends from the industry. We didn't see Ayushmann Khurrana among the arrivals but his producer Ekta Kapoor made sure to party......

PIX: Sonakshi watches a movie with Sidharth

Director Milap Zaveri, who celebrated his 40th birthday on November 14, held a special screening of his film Marjaavaan. Cast members arrived with their families and friends.   Sonakshi......

Box Office: Bareilly Ki Barfi gets poor opening

The hits and misses of the week. Last week's release Bareilly Ki Barfi meets with a poor opening at the box office. A solo Hindi release with limited screens, the film picks up marginally on......

Ranji Trophy: Pujara impresses with 17th double ton

Pujara racks up 17th double ton in first-class cricket extending Saurashtra's dominance Photograph: Kind Courtesy Cheteshwar Pujara/Instagram Cheteshwar Pujara's hunger for runs shone as he......

Sports Shorts: Chawrasia falters, Ormsby grabs Hong Kong title

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Sunday IMAGE: India's SSP Chawrasia hits a tee shot. Photograph: Andrew Boyers/File Photo/Reuters After playing some amazing and......

BCCI ACU urged to probe fixing allegations against Shami

COA chairman Vinod Rai has instructed BCCI's ACU chief, Neeraj Kumar, to probe the corruption allegations laid against cricketer Mohammad Shami by his wife Hasin Jahan. Jahan has also filed a......

Yogeshwar helps Bajrang to participate in US tourney

Wrestler Bajrang Kumar's scuttled trip to the USA for a crucial competition was brought back on track by Olympic bronze-medallist Yogeshwar Dutt, who convinced SAI officials in New Delhi to......

IPL Auction: Shami, Iyer for Rs 2 cr

IMAGE: Mohammed Shami celebrates taking a wicket for the Punjab Kings during IPL 2021. Photograph: BCCI The top Indian players, including Mohammed Shami, Shikhar Dhawan, Ravichandran Ashwin and......