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West Bengal will implement the Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme from August 16, with around 1.5 crore families, comprising nearly six crore people, expected to be covered, West Bengal health minister Sharadwat Mukherjee said on Friday, while promising a major overhaul of the state’s healthcare system. Stating that the day will be observed as ‘Ayushman…

Guddu, an undertrial, remains in pain as he awaits surgery for a fractured leg, stemming from a police encounter three months prior. While doctors have requested an implant, budgetary limitations pose a hurdle. Jail authorities promise to cover these costs soon. Meanwhile, his brother claims that financial disputes with an aunt led to his arrest,…

UN human rights chief Volker Türk warns that advanced AI could become an ‘existential risk’, urging governments and tech firms to establish safety red lines, ensure independent verification, and foster global cooperation before risks grow unmanageable.