Imagine having a safety net that catches you when life throws unexpected medical expenses your way. The Indian government is planning just that by expanding its flagship Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme over the next three years. The exciting part? They’re looking to include all individuals over 70 and increase the insurance coverage to Rs…
China’s electricity grid is undergoing an unparalleled investment of more than $800bn in the next six years to overcome strains on the country’s energy system as it makes a rapid shift from coal power to renewable sources. The creaking grid is proving to be the major constraint to green progress, and across China there are…
The Delhi HC had in March this year, given the government a final opportunity to frame a policy within four months, failing which, the court had stated it would hear the matter on merits. (Representational image) 2 min read Last Updated : Jul 09 2024 | 7:54 AM IST The central government on Monday informed…
Argentine President Javier Milei, one of Bolsonaro’s allies, accused Brazil of promoting a legal witch hunt against the former president. (Photo: X@jairbolsonaro) 3 min read Last Updated : Jul 09 2024 | 7:38 AM IST Brazil’s Federal Police allege former president Jair Bolsonaro embezzled jewellery worth 6.8 million Brazilian reals (about USD 1.2 million) during…
Putin on Monday night welcomed Modi at his official residence at Novo-Ogaryovo for a “private engagement” during which he praised the visiting Indian leader. (Photo: Reuters) 2 min read Last Updated : Jul 09 2024 | 7:37 AM IST India is a strategic partner with whom it engages in a full and frank dialogue, the…
Joe Biden launched an aggressive effort to hold on to his party’s presidential nomination on Monday, issuing a defiant letter to wavering congressional Democrats and appearing on national television to insist: “I’m not going anywhere.” Biden’s moves, including joining a strategy call for major contributors, came after his grip on the Democratic leadership in Washington…
After 10 days of frantic efforts to reset Joe Biden’s re-election campaign — such as teleprompter-aided rally speeches that proved little and a traditional sit-down interview with a TV personality that flopped — the president’s team unveiled a new aggressive plan on Monday: an assault on the three Democratic power centres that threaten to turn…
6 min read Last Updated : Jul 09 2024 | 7:32 AM IST Stocks to watch on July 9, 2024: Indian equities may see a flat open on Tuesday, tracking mixed global cues. GIFT Nifty also suggests a subdued start, as they quoted 17 points higher to Nifty 50 futures at 24,392. Asia-Pacific markets largely…
Ahmedabad: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi addresses party workers, at PCC office, Congress Bhawan, in Ahmedabad, Saturday, July 6, 2024. (Photo: PTI) 2 min read Last Updated : Jul 09 2024 | 7:31 AM IST Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday to visit…
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Narendra Modi will hold talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin on a visit to the country, as India’s prime minister seeks to shore up relations with Moscow and stem concerns about the regime’s drift towards…