Hospital bills, captive patients: Why CCI’s ruling may weaken consumer protection
The Competition Commission of India has cleared twelve Delhi hospitals of overcharging patients. The CCI ruled that regulating healthcare prices is the government's responsibility, not the commission's. This decision comes after a decade-long investigation into allegations of inflated charges for medicines, consumables, and diagnostics. The ruling has sparked debate about consumer protection in India's vast healthcare sector.
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T.N. government to move most of the property registration process online within six months: Minister
Minister for Commercial Taxes and Registration D. Logesh Tamilselvan told The Hindu that once the system is implemented, people will have to visit the Sub-Registrar Office only for the final authentication process
India top priority for France ahead of G7 Summit; focus on West Asia and strategic defence ties
Highlighting the deepening strategic alignment, diplomatic sources confirmed Thursday that the upcoming G7 Summit will feature a dedicated meeting on West Asia.
'India top priority': French diplomatic sources reveal key agenda for G7 summit; US-Iran war, free navigation on list
India is set to collaborate with key players including the US, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and UAE at the upcoming G7 summit, where the focus will be on stabilizing West Asia and its implications for global trading dynamics.
‘Human shield’ on India border: Bangladesh opposition to launch protest over alleged 'push-ins'
Bangladesh's Jamaat-e-Islami and opposition parties are protesting alleged Indian "push-ins" and border killings. They claim thousands were pushed back and 19 Bangladeshis killed by Indian forces. Opposition leaders demand stronger border security and criticize India's stance, emphasizing the impact on Bangladeshi lives and sovereignty.