Over 34.7 cr Ayushman Bharat cards generated: Economic Survey

Ayushman Bharat cards cross 34.7 crore; leads nation's healthcare tranformation

In a significant stride towards universal healthcare, India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that over 34.7 crore Ayushman Bharat cards have been generated. This announcement was made during the tabling of the Economic Survey document in Parliament, a day before the Union Budget announcement. Jul 22, 2024
Bangladesh imposes 'shoot-on-sight' order as death toll rises to 133 amid protests

Bangladesh's Quota Protests: Government's 'Shoot-on-Sight' Order Escalates Tensions

In a dramatic escalation of civil unrest, the government of Bangladesh has imposed a 'shoot-on-sight' order and a nationwide curfew in response to student-led protests against the quota system in government jobs. The protests, which have been ongoing for weeks, have resulted in the tragic loss of 133 lives, marking a grim milestone in the country's struggle for social justice. Jul 21, 2024
Microsoft

Aftermath of Microsoft Outages

Microsoft incident serves as a crucial learning opportunity for organizations worldwide. It emphasizes the importance of preparedness, the need for continuous improvement in cybersecurity measures, and the value of collaboration between public and private sectors. Jul 20, 2024
Air India

Air India flight to San Francisco makes 'precautionary landing' in Russia

An Air India flight operating from Delhi to San Francisco made a "precautionary landing" at Krasnoyarsk International Airport in Russia after the cockpit crew detected a potential issue in the cargo hold area, the airline has said in a statement, adding that efforts are on to arrange ferry flight for stranded passengers. Jul 19, 2024