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Karnataka govt pauses circular on medicine price disclosure by hospitalsIn a significant move, the Karnataka government declared it would not proceed with a disputed circular aimed at mandating hospitals to disc...- Karnataka urges exporters to leverage FTAs to boost trade, target $1 trillion economyKarnataka's industries minister MB Patil has urged manufacturers and exporters to leverage free trade agreements effectively. The state has...
- Why are nearly 2,000 MBBS seats vacant in India? Private and state medical authorities ask NMC to step inDespite numerous rounds of counseling, approximately 2,000 MBBS seats in India still remain empty. High tuition fees are deterring potentia...
- India’s drug pricing policy must balance affordability, medicine availability and pharma industry growthThe Government of India has recently capped trade margins on anti-cancer medicines at 30%. This decision has reignited the ongoing discussi...
- MLC results are out, but how does the election work? Who votes, how are members chosen?In the recent Legislative Council elections, the BJP secured 13 seats across multiple states including Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. The Samajwa...
- Who guards India’s digital gatekeepers?India has built effective digital systems that facilitate money transfer and identity verification across its diverse population. However, ...
- Oxygen cylinder explodes inside ambulance, killing at least 10 in PakistanA local police official said patients were being transferred to another hospital when the explosion occurred. Images on social media and on...
- Cancer care can be cheaper: 6 steps to cut drug costsIndia has capped trade margins at 30% on 137 non-scheduled anti-cancer drugs to reduce treatment costs. Experts call for standardised care,...
- Oracle's Larry Ellison dismisses 'SaaS apocalypse' fears, says AI will make software betterSpeaking at Oracle AI World here, Ellison, the company's executive chairman and chief technology officer, rejected talk of a "SaaS apocalyp...
- School Assembly News Headlines for October 28, 2026: Top National, International and Sports UpdatesKarnataka has published its final electoral roll, resulting in nearly one crore names being removed. Andhra Pradesh is preparing for Cyclon...
- Bengaluru man buys health insurance for parents, pays premiums for three years, mother undergoes treatment but insurer rejects claim, gets relief in consumer courtA Bengaluru man who spent Rs 3.13 lakh on health insurance policies for his parents disputed Star Health's rejection of his mother's medica...
- Karnataka final electoral roll after SIR has over 4.55 crore votersKarnataka has officially published the final electoral rolls indicating 4.55 crore voters after the SIR process. The voter count decreased ...
- Snapchat co-founder and billionaire Evan Spiegel and Miranda Kerr help erase $550 million in medical debt for 261,000 CaliforniansEvan Spiegel and Miranda Kerr are making waves in California by alleviating medical debt for over 261,000 residents. By supporting Undue Me...
- Health insurance: 5 gaps in your policy that could leave you with a bigger bill at the time of claimThis is a global problem. A World Health Organization report found that out-of-pocket expenses for medicines and other medical products pus...
- Karnataka CM Shivakumar vows to give KPSC a 'new form', says permission granted to interrogate accused in irregularities caseKarnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said the state would revamp the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) to prevent recruit...
- Karnataka's DK Shivakumar warns Bengaluru IT firms of action over alleged bias against KannadigasChief Minister DK Shivakumar expressed concern over job discrimination against Kannadigas in technology companies. He highlighted the serio...
- Hospitals overcharge patients upto 700% on medicines while India makes some of the world’s lowest priced drugs: Centre admits to SCGovt has told Supreme Court that hospitals overcharging patients for medicines and medical consumables is a malpractice. Its affidavit cite...
- ₹10 lakh dengue health claim rejected over 2-year waiting period for a spinal disc condition; here’s why the policyholder wonA significant ruling by the Delhi State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission found in favor of a policyholder whose dengue hospitalisatio...
- Karnataka to track doctors’ night-time attendance through geofencing app from November 1Karnataka government will implement a geofencing-based attendance system for its officials starting November 1, 2026. This initiative requi...
- Hospitals, clinics may now have to display service rates prominentlyClear display of rates helps patients and their attendants understand the likely financial implications of treatment, make informed decisio...
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