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Full health insurance coverage reaches all poor, elderly citizens from 2026

Hanoi, Jan. 7 -- Those from near-poor households and seniors aged 75 and above receiving social pension benefits qualify for full reimbursement of medical examination and treatment costs under Vietnam... Read More


US lobbying market worth USD 4.4 billion, powers a lucrative influence economy

India, Jan. 7 -- Washington's lucrative lobbying industry, often termed as 'legalised bribery' by its critics, has found itself at the centre of a fresh debate after newly disclosed US Justice Departm... Read More


2026 polls: Abhishek pitches 15-0 & 6-0 sweep for TMC in Dinajpur districts

Balurghat, Jan. 7 -- From a roadshow in Itahar on Wednesday, Trinamool Congress (TMC) national general secretary and Diamond Harbour MP Abhishek Banerjee called on voters to ensure a clean sweep for t... Read More


From Poona Coffee House to Commonwealth Games: The many lives of Suresh Kalmadi

India, Jan. 7 -- Former Union minister Suresh Kalmadi, whose role in sports administration defined his prominence and also led to his downfall, passed away in Pune early Tuesday. He was 81. Kalmadi w... Read More


SG Pipers' defence, Bansari Solanki heroics to earn a point against Shrachi Bengal Tigers in thrilling Women's HIL clash

Ranchi, Jan. 7 -- SG Pipers conjured a defensive masterclass illuminated by goalkeeper Bansari Solanki's superhuman saves and unyielding backline resolve to grind out a gritty 0-0 draw against Shrachi... Read More


Removal of banner led to Ballari violence: DCM DK Shivakumar: Congress fact finding committee report Out

India, Jan. 7 -- Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar in Wednesday said that the Congress party's fact-finding committee report had found out that removal of the Valmiki banner had triggered the Ballar... Read More


"Law is taking its course": BJP MLA Karnail Singh on Turkman Gate demolition drive

New Delhi, Jan. 7 -- BJP MLA Karnail Singh on Wednesday welcomed the demolition drive by MCD near Turkman Gate stating that the step has been taken as per the law. The MCD on Wednesday conducted a de... Read More


Missing man from capital found by police at drug rehab centre

Dhaka, Jan. 7 -- Kadamtali thana police of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) have found a man who was reported missing from the capital at a drug rehabilitation centre. The man was identified as Mohamm... Read More


Backlash forces Maharashtra BJP chief Ravindra Chavan to apologise for Vilasrao Deshmukh remark

India, Jan. 7 -- A day after his remarks on late former Maharashtra chief minister Vilasrao Deshmukh sparked a political backlash, state BJP chief Ravindra Chavan on Tuesday apologised, claiming his s... Read More


US continues to dictate terms in Venezuela; interim govt agrees to release oil, says White House

Washington DC, Jan. 7 -- White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Wednesday (local time) stated that Washington is working closely with interim authorities in Venezuela, who have agreed to rele... Read More