NEW DELHI: Centre has asked states and UTs to ensure hospitals prominently display rates for their services and facilities to improve transparency in treatment costs and reduce billing disputes. The directive comes even as hospital representatives question gaps in implementation.In a letter to chief secretaries of all states and UTs, health secretary Punya Salila Srivastava…
Bollywood star Mithun Chakraborty has built a remarkable career after facing severe financial struggles during his early years in Mumbai. The actor, who entered the film industry with limited means, eventually became one of the biggest stars of his generation.His debut film also earned him a National Award. Yet, Mithun Chakraborty’s early days were far…
India lose 2-4 to England. (Pic credit: Hockey India) NEW DELHI: India’s long wait for a World Cup victory over England continued on Monday as the higher-ranked European side produced a dominant second-half display to beat Harmanpreet Singh’s side 4-2 in their second Pool D match of the men’s Hockey World Cup.India had fought back…
The Kyiv and Odesa regions were the main targets of the assault At least 12 people, including an Indian, were killed after Russia launched a massive aerial assault across Ukraine overnight, Ukrainian authorities said on Tuesday. More than a dozen people were also wounded, including three children.The attack, which began at around 6pm on Monday,…
Benchmark indices on Wall Street sold off sharply on Wednesday, June 10, owing to multiple factors that put pressure on the equity markets. Futures this morning Indian time are also extending those losses further. How Did The US Markets End On Wednesday? On Wednesday, the Dow Jones fell over 950 points or nearly 2% to…
Lionel Messi’s father, Jorge Messi, has passed away at the age of 68, news agency Reuters reported. Jorge, who had been battling illness for some time, died at a medical clinic in Rosario, Argentina, with the family confirming the news to Reuters. Jorge Messi passes away. (AFP) Jorge, who also worked as Messi’s representative, had…
NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Thursday granted two weeks to murder convict Dara Singh to challenge the Odisha government’s decision rejecting his plea for premature release in the 1999 murder case of Australian missionary Graham Staines and his two minor sons.The top court’s decision comes days after the Odisha government pointed out the gravity of…
File photo: Union minister Piyush Goyal Union minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday said India is well placed to handle any disruption in crude oil and fuel supplies despite the worsening Middle East crisis, asserting that there has been “absolutely no disturbance” in petrol, diesel or aviation fuel availability, while also indicating that the government will…
Benchmark indices on Wall Street continued their rebound from “correction territory” and even turned positive for the year after another strong session on Tuesday, April 14. Hopes of a potential peace deal soon between the US and Iran, and a softer-than-expected Wholesale inflation print, contributed to the recovery. The Dow Jones ended with gains of…
Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain’s downtown Olympia apartment, where he lived while producing much of the iconic 1991 album Nevermind, is now listed as a short-term rental on Airbnb, according to Fox13. The apartment, located near East Bay Waterfront Park, offers short-term stays with a two-night minimum, with more availability for summer bookings. The apartment retains…
