India Today's special investigation exposes significant gaps in the Modi government's flagship Ayushman Bharat healthcare scheme. Our reality check across Delhi NCR, Punjab, and Himachal Pradesh found empaneled private hospitals denying treatment, demanding cash, and stopping procedures. The probe has triggered swift government action. Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak promised strict measures, stating, 'If any listed hospital does not provide free treatment under Ayushman Bharat, we will take action against them, blacklist them, and impose penalties'. In response to the findings, Punjab Health Minister Dr. Balbir Singh acknowledged implementation gaps and announced a new universal health scheme for the state, the Mukh Mantri Sehat Bima Yojana, to cover all residents.
This special News Today edition covers Pakistan's decision to boycott its T20 World Cup match against India following Bangladesh's withdrawal. The program features analysis by Sunil Gavaskar regarding potential ICC sanctions.
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In her 124-minute speech -- after which the Sensex plunged over 1,600 points before staging a partial recovery -- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a higher capital expenditure outlay of Rs 12.2 lakh crore for FY27 and set a fiscal deficit target of 4.3 per cent of GDP.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India’s 140 crore citizens are no longer content with being the world’s fastest-growing economy and want the country to become the world’s third-largest economy “as soon as possible.” He said the Union Budget gives equal importance to multiple sectors and lays the groundwork for achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047. Highlighting Nari Shakti, Modi praised Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, calling the Budget historic for underscoring India’s commitment to women’s empowerment. “As a woman Finance Minister, Nirmala ji has set a new record by presenting the Union Budget for the ninth consecutive time,” the Prime Minister said, lauding her leadership and consistency.
