Ahmedabad water contamination: 50 take ill with diarrhoea and vomiting, nine residential societies affected in Ghatlodia areaResidents of Ghatlodia, Ahmedabad, fell ill after contaminated water from a drainage system entered their drinking supply after . Fifty peo...
04 Jun, 2026, 09.51 AM IST
Should you buy OPD cover in health insurance? Over 40% of healthcare costs are paid out-of-pocket in IndiaOPD cover in health insurance addresses out-of-pocket expenses for doctor visits, diagnostics, and medicines without hospitalization. While...
02 Jun, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
Health services, medical education expansion to be driven by modern tech: Yogi AdityanathUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath reviewed health and medical education. He stressed improving treatment quality and expanding s...
26 May, 2026, 04.34 PM IST
2-hour hospitalisation: What health insurance policies really cover and what they excludeNew health plans cover treatments requiring two hours of hospitalisation, but exclusions remain critical.
25 May, 2026, 11.01 AM IST
Less than 24 hours in Hospital? Know about health insurance coverage for day care treatments, surgeries, and emergency proceduresMany policyholders believe health insurance claims require a 24-hour hospital stay. However, modern policies cover numerous treatments comp...
20 May, 2026, 12.27 PM IST
Faridabad shocker: Woman delivers baby in govt hospital park without doctor or nurse under phone lightA woman delivered her baby in a government hospital park in Faridabad after the main gate was found locked and no staff responded to pleas ...
17 May, 2026, 12.46 PM IST
From cost centre to strategic lever: The new workplace contract taking shape in IndiaCompanies are adopting flexible plans, preventive care, and digital delivery. This creates a new partnership between employers and employee...
16 May, 2026, 09.54 AM IST
Best ways to find the right health insurance policy: A comparison of ICICI Lombard, HDFC Ergo, Care, Niva Bupa, Tata AIG policiesChoosing a health insurance policy involves more than just premium cost. This comparison of leading Indian insurers highlights key features...
15 May, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
CGHS rules clarified: Central government employees can pick parents or parents-in-law as dependents for medical benefitsCentral government employees can now choose to include either their parents or parents-in-law as dependents for CGHS medical benefits. This...
14 May, 2026, 04.13 PM IST
Missed insurance claim submission deadline? Don't worry, you are still eligible for reimbursement. Here's whyA Bombay High Court ruling favored policyholders, stating insurers cannot reject claims solely for delayed document submission beyond the 9...
11 May, 2026, 01.56 PM IST
NPS Swasthya: A cushion, not fill-in, for health coverCan the NPS Swasthya scheme be an effective substitute for a comprehensive health insurance plan that covers hospitalisation and related ex...
06 May, 2026, 04.12 PM IST
As mercury soars, e-commerce platforms step up measures to protect delivery workersIndian e-commerce and quick-commerce platforms are introducing measures to protect delivery workers from severe heatwaves. Companies are pr...
03 May, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
Eternal shares rally over 4% after strong Q4 results. What CLSA, Goldman Sachs, 4 others are sayingEternal's shares surged after reporting a 346% YoY net profit jump to Rs 174 crore, driven by a 196% revenue increase. Blinkit's quick comm...
29 Apr, 2026, 10.01 AM IST
8th Pay Commission for central government teachers: Rs 50,000 minimum pay for Level 1 employee, up to 3.83 fitment factor; what employee body wants from 8th CPCThe employee body representing central government teachers from Union Territories is seeking significant pay hikes in their salaries in the...
27 Apr, 2026, 11.23 AM IST
Pick your own health cover: How custom plans work and their hidden downsidesA health plan consists of a base plan and riders or add-ons. Earlier, the base plan comprised fixed features that could not be changed, and...
20 Apr, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
'Hospital infra isn't sole determinant of better care, outcomes also matter,' says Max Healthcare ChairmanMax Healthcare has significantly increased its bed capacity to 6,500 with a new Saket facility. This expansion targets both domestic patien...
17 Apr, 2026, 07.20 AM IST
No sugar, lifestyle change, 10,000 steps not enough against diabetes and BP risks, warns top doctor. He suggests adding 2 more things to your routineNeurologist Dr. Sudhir Kumar warns that common health efforts like daily walking and cutting sugar may offer a false sense of security. He ...
16 Apr, 2026, 11.17 AM IST