The rise of AI-first healthcare systems: Are we ready for the shift?Autonomous AI agents are now actively participating in care delivery, from diagnosis to follow-up. India is uniquely positioned to leverage...
24 Apr, 2026, 11.40 AM IST
Workforce management startup BetterPlace appoints Vikram Bhaskar as chief business officerBhaskar will be leading the HRMS software business along with benefits (merchandise, insurance).
18 Aug, 2022, 11.43 AM IST
Nearly 10 million anganwadi, ASHA and mid-day meal workers will observe one day nationwide strike on FridayThe joint platform of scheme workers, consisting of the organisations of scheme workers affiliated to the central trade union have called f...
23 Sep, 2021, 07.12 PM IST
Delhi govt to organise mass COVID-19 vaccination drive for mediapersons: officialThe vaccination camps will be organised at the offices of the media houses and the cost will be borne by the government, he said. The Delhi...
07 May, 2021, 11.09 PM IST
IOC renews medical insurance for petrol pump attendants, LPG delivery boys"The medical insurance will cover more than 3.3 lakh retail outlet customer attendants, LPG delivery boys, tank truck crew, security guards...
06 May, 2021, 04.30 PM IST
Asked states to ensure swift processing of frontline health workers' insurance claims: ChoubeyThis central scheme provides an insurance cover of Rs 50 lakh to healthcare providers, including community health workers, who may have to ...
20 Sep, 2020, 04.53 PM IST
Unpaid for months, Anganwadi and Asha workers to hold strike on August 7-8The scheme workers have been demanding the government withdraw the proposals for privatization of basic services including health (includin...
06 Aug, 2020, 03.38 PM IST
Specify benefits for frontline workers' kin: Bombay HC to Maharashtra govtThe Bombay High Court on Friday directed the Maharashtra government to file an affidavit about the benefits extended to the kin of frontlin...
31 Jul, 2020, 05.22 PM IST
IRDAI allows Corona Kavach policy to be sold as group health insuranceEarlier this month, amid spurt in Covid-19 cases in the country, the regulator mandated all insurers to launch Corona Kavach health insuran...
23 Jul, 2020, 09.47 AM IST
All you need to know about the Rs 50 lakh insurance scheme for healthcare workersPublic healthcare providers including community health workers, who may have to be in direct contact and care of COVID-19 patients and who ...
22 Jul, 2020, 03.05 PM IST
Govt to provide Rs 50 lakh insurance per health care worker for 3 months due to CoronavirusAll government health centres, wellness centres and hospitals of Centre, as well as States, will be covered under this scheme. Approximatel...
21 Jul, 2020, 11.07 AM IST
Edelweiss-Gallagher enables pandemic group insurance to help companies protect staffEdelweiss Gallagher has collaborated with four leading general insurance companies.
30 Apr, 2020, 08.53 PM IST
Coronavirus: FMCG companies launch special insurance schemes for 'frontline' workersThe companies have tailored special schemes in collaboration with many insurance firms to keep people involved in its supply chain motivate...
27 Apr, 2020, 06.15 PM IST
Pakistani doctors launch hunger strike over virus protection fearsHealth workers have complained for weeks that the country's hospitals are suffering chronic shortages of safety gear, prompting the arrest ...
25 Apr, 2020, 05.36 PM IST
Govt plans special payment for 'behind the Scenes' workersThe scheme aims at providing a “cover” to those workers who are hired on short-term contracts for services.
20 Apr, 2020, 12.11 AM IST
Government approves insurance scheme for health workers fighting COVID-19"The medical insurance scheme would include sanitation staff, doctors, Asha workers, paramedics and nurses. These professionals are not con...
29 Mar, 2020, 06.07 PM IST
E-commerce firms line up sops to retain delivery staffIntense competition for talent at the bottom of pyramid is making companies like BigBasket, Swiggy and Urban Ladder dole out benefits.
10 Jul, 2018, 11.02 AM IST