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Topic: CGHS

Govt tightens drug billing norm for CGHS claims. What new rule is & why pvt hospitals are pushing back

CGHS issued order to all empanelled hospitals in December 2024, instructing them to accept medicines supplied by CGHS or provide a purchase invoice for medicines, it is learnt.

Govt likely to hike CGHS rates in July, cancer & bypass surgery packages among 1,800 up for revision

Rates for most packages — over 1,800, which cover most major medical procedures like bypass surgery, surgeries for cancer and knee replacement etc — likely to go up by 5-30%. 

Health Minister Mandaviya visits CGHS dispensary as regular patient, praises doctor on duty

Mandaviya said the doctor's humility, conscientiousness, expertise & devotion to work is an inspiration to all medical practitioners & health workers working across India under CGHS.

CGHS patients to pay Delhi rates for Covid treatment at private hospitals until states decide

The Delhi government has fixed Rs 10,000 a day for a Covid isolation bed at NABH-accredited hospitals, and Rs 8,000 at non-NABH accredited hospitals.

Don’t deny treatment to CGHS beneficiaries, Modi govt tells hospitals, warns of action

In a letter to empanelled healthcare organisations, govt has cited complaints from beneficiaries about problems faced getting treatment amid Covid pandemic.

Private hospitals agree to join Ayushman Bharat after Modi govt promises to revise rates

Hospitals, however, have a caveat — say they will conduct only select procedures. Ayushman Bharat CEO says no such agreement has been arrived at.

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Telecom is India’s next Atmanirbhar champion—with 4G rollout as a milestone

Fifteen operators across 9 countries have inquired about India's technology, and nations like Kenya, Mauritius, Papua New Guinea, and Egypt have shown concrete interest in Indian 4G and 5G stacks.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

In Nepal, young dreams of serving in Indian Army crash as Agnipath halts a centuries-old tradition

Since 1815, Nepali Gorkhas have served in Indian & British Armies, as well as in Bihar, Bengal & Assam Police. Since Agnipath scheme came in, no Nepal-domiciled Gorkha has enlisted.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.