NEW DELHI: Government spending on healthcare in India has nearly tripled over the last decade, while the amount families spend directly from their own pockets on treatment has sharply declined, according to the latest National Health Accounts (NHA) estimates released by the Union health ministry.The report showed that Government Health Expenditure (GHE) increased from ₹1.30…
Ashutosh Gowariker, the versatile actor and filmmaker, reveals that the current acting environment offers a refreshing sense of freedom. He reminisces about the earlier days of his career, where there was immense pressure to conform to the archetype of the ‘hero.’ Today, he finds joy in exploring nuanced roles that prioritize character depth over mere…
US stocks hovered near record levels on Thursday even as oil prices climbed again amid renewed tensions linked to the Iran conflict, with strong corporate earnings continuing to support investor sentiment.The S&P 500 slipped 0.1 per cent from its record high reached a day earlier, reported AP. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 219 points,…
Stranger allegedly offered prasad and juice before theftMangaluru: An elderly woman from Bengaluru was allegedly drugged and robbed of gold ornaments weighing 112 g and cash near the Dharmasthala temple bus stand on May 25.According to a complaint filed at the Dharmasthala police station, the 70-year-old woman, a resident of Bannerghatta Road in Bengaluru, stated…
The US justice department has opened a criminal investigation into whether writer and former advice columnist E Jean Carroll lied under oath during civil litigation against US President Donald Trump, according to US media reports.As per news agency AP, the investigation is being handled by federal prosecutors in Chicago and is examining possible perjury linked…
On May 16, 2026, the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) was launched as a satirical political collective on social media, sparked by a widely misquoted remark from Chief Justice of India Surya Kant. His comments went viral out of context, morphing into a viral line about “unemployed youth like cockroaches”, which quickly became a rallying cry…
BTS singer Jungkook left fans confused after his Instagram profile suddenly disappeared, prompting many to ask whether he deleted the account or lost access due to a platform action. Fans who opened the page saw error messages, while ARMY began sharing screenshots and theories across social media. The concern grew because Jungkook had only returned…
Inflation in the US accelerated in April to its highest level in three years, driven by rising fuel and food prices as the economic fallout from President Donald Trump’s Iran war continued to weigh on household budgets.Data released by the Commerce Department on Thursday showed that the personal consumption expenditures (PCE) index — the Federal…
Mangaluru: Union Minister of consumer affairs, food and public distribution & new and renewable energy, Pralhad Joshi, said that the manner in which Congress high command and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi treated Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah, is not appropriate.Speaking to reporters in the city on Thursday, he said that instability,…
Albert Camus (Image: Wikipedia) There are some quotes people read once, nod at politely, and forget almost immediately. Then some quotes seem to follow people around afterwards. They linger in the back of the mind during quiet moments, stressful days or late-night overthinking sessions. This line by Albert Camus belongs firmly in that second category…
