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PM-JAY for senior citizens: How to register for free health insurance
15 hours, 4 minutes ago

PM-JAY for senior citizens: How to register for free health insurance

India Today  

The Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana offers free health insurance of up to Rs 5 lakh every year to senior citizens. ENROLLING IN THE SCHEME: A SIMPLE PROCESS Senior citizens or their family members can begin the enrolment process by downloading the Ayushman Bharat app from the Google Play Store or the official website. A HEALTHIER FUTURE FOR …

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UK minister assures Sikh citizens of protection amid allegations of 'harassment' by Indian agencies: Report
15 hours, 4 minutes ago

UK minister assures Sikh citizens of protection amid allegations of 'harassment' by Indian agencies: Report

New Indian Express  

Jarvis urges India to "cooperate" with Canada on Nijjar probe Jarvis, in his December 10 letter, also called on India to cooperate with Canada regarding the investigation into the death of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, according to The Guardian. The remarks come amid Canada’s accusations that the Indian government was involved in Nijjar’s killing. India has also criticised Canadian …

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Transforming the party: Democrats have failed us — it's time to rebuild from the ground up
1 day, 15 hours ago

Transforming the party: Democrats have failed us — it's time to rebuild from the ground up

Salon  

Would it not be simpler for the government to dissolve the people and elect another? — Bertolt Brecht It took just over three weeks for top aides on the Kamala Harris campaign to appear on "Pod Save America" and, as a HuffPost writer put it, suggest they'd been doomed all along by a fossilized sense “that there just wasn’t much …

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Magdeburg attack suspect who boasted to BBC how he helped ex-Muslim asylum seekers get to the West posted about 'slaughtering Germans indiscriminately' before Christmas market massacre that left toddl
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Magdeburg attack suspect who boasted to BBC how he helped ex-Muslim asylum seekers get to the West posted about 'slaughtering Germans indiscriminately' before Christmas market massacre that left toddl

Daily Mail  

The perpetrator of the deadly Christmas market massacre that has left at least five dead wrote that 'slaughtering German citizens indiscriminately' may be a 'path to justice' just months before the horrifying attack. The car that was crashed into a crowd of people at the Magdeburg Christmas market is seen on Saturday morning following the attack in Magdeburg, Germany Emergency …

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GST Council Delays Decision On Tax Reduction For Life, Health Insurance Premiums
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2 days, 5 hours ago

GST Council Delays Decision On Tax Reduction For Life, Health Insurance Premiums

ABP News  

The GST Council on Saturday deferred its decision on reducing the tax rate on life and health insurance premiums, according to officials. The GoM also recommended exempting GST from health insurance premiums paid by individuals, excluding senior citizens, for policies with coverage up to Rs 5 lakh. However, premiums for health insurance policies offering coverage exceeding Rs 5 lakh will …

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Amit Shah advises Northeast police to 'work for citizens' as insurgency is 'solved'
2 days, 15 hours ago

Amit Shah advises Northeast police to 'work for citizens' as insurgency is 'solved'

New Indian Express  

GUWAHATI: With the insurgency problem in the Northeast more or less solved, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday advised the police in the region to change its approach and work to ensure that people get their rights, including the protection of their lives and properties. We have to change the focus and training of police,” Shah said addressing the …

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Trump's "McCarthy era" throwback: A promise to deport protesters
2 days, 15 hours ago

Trump's "McCarthy era" throwback: A promise to deport protesters

Salon  

With President-elect Donald Trump promising to make mass deportation a top priority in 2025, one related campaign promise has fallen off the radar. During the campaign, Trump said several times that he would seek to deport pro-Palestinian protesters, which would be an obvious test of the new president's willingness and ability to challenge long-established First Amendment rights. Cameron said he …

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King Charles makes a wry joke about his health as it's confirmed his cancer treatment will continue into next year
3 days ago

King Charles makes a wry joke about his health as it's confirmed his cancer treatment will continue into next year

Daily Mail  

Charles met Caroline again outside the community hall in east London today King Charles made a wry joke about his health this afternoon amid reports his cancer treatment will continue into next year. The monarch, 76, spoke to Caroline Akuffo outside Waltham Forest Town Hall in east London, who presented him with the old picture The then-Prince of Wales met …

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Indians second-largest group to get US citizenship in FY24
3 days, 15 hours ago

Indians second-largest group to get US citizenship in FY24

India Today  

There's desi dhamaka in the US again. Indians solidified their presence in the US by becoming the second-largest group to obtain American citizenship or Green Card in FY 2024. Data from the US Citizenship and Immigration Services reveals that 49,700 Indians were naturalised, making up 6.1% of all new US citizens. The majority of naturalised citizens come to the United …

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An Indian state used citizens’ data on political beliefs to deny benefits
3 days, 15 hours ago

An Indian state used citizens’ data on political beliefs to deny benefits

Al Jazeera  

Vijayawada, India – As soon as Meda Ramana was elected the head of Garapadu village council in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, several residents complained to her of being wrongfully excluded from government welfare schemes. In April 2022, 27 women from Garapadu filed a case in the state’s high court against the village volunteers and government officials for …

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China relaxes visa-free transit policy to 240 hours, now available to 54 countries
4 days, 15 hours ago

China relaxes visa-free transit policy to 240 hours, now available to 54 countries

India TV News  

China has announced a relaxation in its visa-free transit policy, almost tripling it from the original 72-144 hours to 240 hours or 10 days. China allowed visa-free entry to 38 countries in November In November, the Chinese foreign ministry said that the country had expanded its visa-free entry to 38 countries. The announcement said that travellers from countries like Bulgaria, …

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While Eviction Under Senior Citizens Act Is Subject To Outcome Of Pending Suit, Protection Offered To Elders Shouldn't Be Defeated: Allahabad HC
5 days, 5 hours ago

While Eviction Under Senior Citizens Act Is Subject To Outcome Of Pending Suit, Protection Offered To Elders Shouldn't Be Defeated: Allahabad HC

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court has held that an order of eviction sought under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 would be subject to the outcome of a suit pertaining to larger issues between the family members, if such suit is filed prior to the application made for eviction under the Act of 2007. a daughter-in-law …

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Assam State Legal Services Authority Organizes Awareness Program, Launches Initiatives
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Assam State Legal Services Authority Organizes Awareness Program, Launches Initiatives

Live Law  

On December 15, 2024, the District Library Auditorium of Darrang, Mongoldoi, Assam witnessed a significant gathering aimed at raising awareness and promoting justice for citizens of all ages. A range of initiatives were launched during the event, highlighting the continued efforts of the Assam State Legal Services Authority to empower the people of Assam, especially senior citizens,. A range of …

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Assam State Legal Services Authority Organizes Awareness Program, Launches Initiatives
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5 days, 9 hours ago

Assam State Legal Services Authority Organizes Awareness Program, Launches Initiatives

Live Law  

On December 15, 2024, the District Library Auditorium of Darrang, Mongoldoi, Assam witnessed a significant gathering aimed at raising awareness and promoting justice for citizens of all ages. A range of initiatives were launched during the event, highlighting the continued efforts of the Assam State Legal Services Authority to empower the people of Assam, especially senior citizens,. A range of …

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Israel, China, Russia and Iran spying on US citizens using SS7, claims US Homeland Security
5 days, 10 hours ago

Israel, China, Russia and Iran spying on US citizens using SS7, claims US Homeland Security

Firstpost  

China, Russia, Iran, and Israel as the main nations exploiting vulnerabilities in the SS7 to spy on people in the US. Israel hosts a thriving surveillance technology industry, with firms like Circles — a company known for SS7 exploitation — now part of the infamous NSO Group The involvement of Israel, a US ally, draws particular attention. Image Credit: Pexels …

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2 Chinese nationals confirmed killed in Vanuatu earthquake
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5 days, 15 hours ago

2 Chinese nationals confirmed killed in Vanuatu earthquake

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-12-18 08:55 Two Chinese killed in Vanuatu earthquake: EmbassyTwo Chinese killed in Vanuatu earthquake: EmbassyTwo Chinese killed in Vanuatu earthquake: Embassy SUVA - Gu Zihua, counselor of the Chinese Embassy in Vanuatu, said in an interview with Xinhua on Wednesday that the two Chinese citizens killed in an earthquake in Vanuatu were from Fujian Province, and their …

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2 Chinese nationals confirmed killed in Vanuatu earthquake
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5 days, 15 hours ago

2 Chinese nationals confirmed killed in Vanuatu earthquake

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-12-18 08:55 Two Chinese killed in Vanuatu earthquake: EmbassyTwo Chinese killed in Vanuatu earthquake: EmbassyTwo Chinese killed in Vanuatu earthquake: Embassy SUVA - Gu Zihua, counselor of the Chinese Embassy in Vanuatu, said in an interview with Xinhua on Wednesday that the two Chinese citizens killed in an earthquake in Vanuatu were from Fujian Province, and their …

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Free healthcare for 60 and above: Arvind Kelriwal's second big poll promise
5 days, 15 hours ago

Free healthcare for 60 and above: Arvind Kelriwal's second big poll promise

India Today  

Aam Aadmi Party supremo and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday announced the 'Sanjeevani' scheme to provide free healthcare for senior citizens in Delhi. Under the new scheme, senior citizens in Delhi can avail free health care services from any private or public hospital in the national capital. Speaking at the launch of the scheme, Kejriwal said that …

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Taking aim at citizens' health and happiness
5 days, 15 hours ago

Taking aim at citizens' health and happiness

China Daily  

In an ongoing effort to improve the health of its citizenry, Qingdao is focusing on resolving pressing medical issues and enhancing residents' sense of happiness and security. By the end of 2023, Qingdao had a total of 8,980 medical and health institutions at all levels, with 69,611 beds, 124,019 personnel, outpatient services for 102 million visits per year, inpatient services …

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Technology-enabled hotline raises citizens' sense of happiness
5 days, 15 hours ago

Technology-enabled hotline raises citizens' sense of happiness

China Daily  

Beijing has taken the city's 12345 citizen service hotline as a vital platform to upgrade and modernize its governance system empowered by new technologies such as artificial intelligence. He also stated that in response to prominent issues raised by citizens and high-frequency common issues requiring coordinated reform and innovation measures, Beijing initiated a special governance project called "one topic per …

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Delhi Election 2025:Kejriwal announces Sanjeevani Yojana promising free healthcare for senior citizens
5 days, 15 hours ago

Delhi Election 2025:Kejriwal announces Sanjeevani Yojana promising free healthcare for senior citizens

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: AAP national convener and former CM Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday announced the ‘Sanjivani Yojna,’ a scheme that will provide free treatment for people above 60 years of age if the party wins the upcoming Assembly polls and retains power in the national capital. “The ‘Sanjivani Yojna’ will cover all medical expenses for treatment in both private and government …

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Shoplifting in my store is so bad I've had to make 50 citizen's arrests myself - it's the only way I can get the police to turn up!
5 days, 21 hours ago

Shoplifting in my store is so bad I've had to make 50 citizen's arrests myself - it's the only way I can get the police to turn up!

Daily Mail  

A have-a-go-hero store owner in one of Britain's under-siege town centres plagued by shoplifters says he has to make citizen's arrests as the only way for police to show. Happy Piranha store owner Martin Gaunt has revealed how they have carried out 50 citizen's arrests in two years due to shoplifters He has installed 12 CCTV cameras at his three …

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What lessons Israeli capture of Syria’s Golan buffer zone has for India
6 days, 5 hours ago

What lessons Israeli capture of Syria’s Golan buffer zone has for India

Firstpost  

he price of peace often lies in preparedness and resolve to take the path of tough decisions. Time may not always be on our side Israel’s preemptive operations in Syria underscore its unwavering commitment to safeguarding its citizens and securing its borders. The Israeli prime minister said Israeli control of the high ground “ensures our security and sovereignty”, adding, “The …

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All about Russia's plan to allow Indians to travel without visa, other visa-free countries
6 days, 6 hours ago

All about Russia's plan to allow Indians to travel without visa, other visa-free countries

Firstpost  

From spring 2025, Russia will allow Indian tourists to visit without a visa. As per estimates, Moscow welcomed 28,500 Indian visitors in the first half of 2024, a 1.5-fold increase compared to the previous year Indian tourists may soon visit Russia without the need for a visa, with visa-free entry expected to begin by spring 2025. Russia Indian tourists may …

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