Author: TCI Bureau

New Delhi: Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra found herself at the center of a political storm after carrying a handbag with the word “Palestine” emblazoned on it in Parliament. The bag, featuring a watermelon symbol—a widely recognized mark of solidarity with Palestine—triggered backlash from BJP leaders, who accused her of indulging in appeasement politics. BJP leaders, including Manoj Tiwari and Union Minister SP Singh Baghel, criticized Priyanka Gandhi, calling her gesture a calculated move to appease Muslim voters. “Congress does appeasement. They don’t benefit the Muslim community but use these agendas for votes,” said Manoj Tiwari. SP Singh Baghel added,…

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New Delhi: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a significant enhancement to the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY). This new policy extends comprehensive health coverage to all Indian citizens aged 70 years and above, regardless of income. Here are the key points from the information provided: Beneficiaries: Approximately 4.5 crore families and 6 crore senior citizens will benefit from this expansion. Coverage Details: All seniors aged 70 and above will receive ₹5 lakh free health insurance cover. Seniors already covered under AB PM-JAY will receive an additional top-up of up to…

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New Delhi: Veteran Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader Sitaram Yechury passed away today. He had been battling a respiratory illness for several weeks and was undergoing treatment at AIIMS, New Delhi. Despite intensive care, his condition worsened, and he succumbed to the infection. Political Career Rooted in Marxist Ideals Born on August 12, 1952, Sitaram Yechury became a key figure in Indian left-wing politics. His political career began in the 1970s when he joined the Students’ Federation of India (SFI). Through dedication and leadership, he rose to significant positions, including becoming the President of Jawaharlal Nehru University Students’ Union…

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New Delhi: The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has announced a major expansion of the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY). The government will now provide free health coverage of ₹5 lakh per year to all citizens aged 70 and above. This initiative significantly increases support for elderly citizens across India. India is set to enhance climate resilience with now-cast technology and accurate agro-advisory. With a ₹2,000 crore boost, #MissionMausam will revolutionize weather forecasting, providing real-time updates on cyclones, monsoons, and extreme weather. A big leap towards… pic.twitter.com/ZP8iDhRJh0 — Ministry of Information and Broadcasting…

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