AB-PMJAY enables 12.69 crore cashless hospital admissions worth Rs 1.92 lakh crore: Govt

IANS | August 4, 2026 4:39 PM

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) The government on Tuesday said that under the Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), 12.69 crore cashless hospital admissions worth Rs 1.92 lakh crore have been authorised under the scheme (as on June 30) through a network of 37,413 public and private hospitals, significantly reducing the out-of-pocket expenditure.

OMCs monitor E20 fuel quality regularly, tests conducted up to 12 times per day: Govt

IANS | August 4, 2026 4:36 PM

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) Seeking to allay concerns over reports of fuel contamination and adulteration, the government on Tuesday clarified that fuel quality is monitored regularly by oil marketing companies (OMCs) and that surveillance has been further intensified, while water ingress testing is now being conducted 8-12 times a day at more than 87,000 fuel retail outlets across the country.

Mrunal Thakur urges everyone to call out online bullies: Documentation is a beautiful thing

IANS | August 4, 2026 4:28 PM

Mumbai, Aug 4 (IANS) After giving a stern warning against deepfake misuse, actress Mrunal Thakur has urged the netizens to actively call out the online bullies.

India brought back 274 fugitives from 36 nations since 2019: Centre

IANS | August 4, 2026 4:19 PM

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) India has successfully brought back 274 fugitive criminals from 36 countries between 2019 and July 2026 as part of an intensified drive to ensure that offenders evading Indian law while staying abroad are brought to justice, the Central government said on Tuesday.

Anita Raj on ‘Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai’ completing 1,000 episodes: ‘This place truly feels like home’

IANS | August 4, 2026 4:09 PM

Mumbai, Aug 4 (IANS) Anita Raj has expressed her gratitude and happiness as her popular television show ‘Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai’ completed a milestone of 1,000 episodes.

Over 50 lakh households benefit from PM Surya Ghar rooftop solar scheme

IANS | August 4, 2026 4:05 PM

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) The PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana -- the world's largest domestic rooftop solar programme -- has crossed the milestone of benefiting more than 50.06 lakh households across the country, the government said on Tuesday.

Bankipur result more about BJP's defeat than our victory: Prashant Kishor

IANS | August 4, 2026 3:51 PM

Patna, Aug 4 (IANS) Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor on Tuesday said that the outcome of the Bankipur by-election should be viewed more as a rejection of the BJP than merely a victory for his party, claiming that its voters had sent a strong message to the BJP leadership regarding governance and leadership in Bihar.

Amit Trivedi says 'Chal Na Reel Banate Hain' line from 'Feel Banate Hain' track felt 'relatable'

IANS | August 4, 2026 3:48 PM

Mumbai, Aug 4 (IANS) As Star Plus' latest show 'Yeh Fitoor Tera' is all set to reach the viewers, the makers treated the audience with an upbeat track from the drama titled 'Feel Banate Hain'.

Govt takes action against 183,000 telecom resources, blacklists 263 senders in Q1 FY27

IANS | August 4, 2026 3:44 PM

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) The government on Tuesday said that action was taken against 183,000 telecom resources, along with blacklisting of 263 senders in the first quarter this fiscal (Q1 FY 27), as part of the enforcement action against Unsolicited Commercial Communications (UCC).

No saint found involved in SIT's preliminary probe; Oppn's remarks insult to Sanatan Dharma: CM Yogi

IANS | August 4, 2026 3:44 PM

Lucknow, Aug 4 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday said that no saint has been found involved in the ongoing Ayodhya donation theft case, according to the preliminary findings of the Special Investigation Team (SIT). He also launched a sharp attack on the Samajwadi Party (SP) and Congress, alleging that their conduct in Parliament and their remarks regarding saints amounted to a direct insult to Sanatan Dharma and Indian cultural values.