America’s 250th birthday seen from space: Nasa shares stunning ISS footage of Los Angeles fireworks

America’s 250th birthday seen from space: Nasa shares stunning ISS footage of Los Angeles fireworks

From hundreds of kilometres above Earth, a national celebration looked very different. While crowds gathered across the United States for the country’s 250th anniversary, astronauts aboard the International Space Station watched the evening lights spread across the planet below. On July 4, as fireworks filled the skies over Los Angeles, the display became part of…

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Are Indians swiping less? Credit card story has grown bigger, user base hasn’t

Are Indians swiping less? Credit card story has grown bigger, user base hasn’t

India’s credit card market has expanded sharply over the past decade, but is yet to touch its potential, with only !According to a report by TransUnion CIBIL, credit cards continue to have limited reach, with only one in four credit-active consumers holding one.The credit information company’s managing director and chief executive, Bhavesh Jain, said that…

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Kudzu was planted across the US South in the 1930s to fight soil erosion, but later it became the vine that ‘ate the South’ sprawling across roadsides and abandoned land | World News

Kudzu was planted across the US South in the 1930s to fight soil erosion, but later it became the vine that ‘ate the South’ sprawling across roadsides and abandoned land | World News

Once celebrated as a miracle plant that could save farmland from erosion, kudzu eventually became America’s most notorious invasive vine. Thick green curtains draped over trees, telephone poles and abandoned buildings across parts of the US South earned it the nickname “the vine that ate the South”. Stories claiming the plant grew at extraordinary speed…

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NCERT textbook revision: After Supreme Court rap over judiciary chapter, Hitler references removed, Congress’ stance on Partition revised | India News

NCERT textbook revision: After Supreme Court rap over judiciary chapter, Hitler references removed, Congress’ stance on Partition revised | India News

NCERT textbook revision: Hitler references dropped, Congress’ Partition stand tweaked NEW DELHI: The revised NCERT Class 8 Social Science textbook, released after the Supreme Court ordered the withdrawal of an earlier edition over a controversial chapter on the judiciary, has introduced several other changes, including revisions to its account of the Congress’ stand on the…

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Jul 08, 2026, 15:56 IST

New Delhi: All India Football Federation (AIFF) Deputy Secretary General M. Satyanarayan, second left, addresses a press conference on the roadmap for the 2026-27 Indian Super League (ISL) season, alongside FC Goa Vice President Ravi Puskur, left, NorthEast United FC CEO Mandar Tamhane, second right, Sporting Club Delhi CEO Dhruv Sood, right, in New Delhi….

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Delhi shines in national school performance index, but enrolment and retention gaps remain

Delhi shines in national school performance index, but enrolment and retention gaps remain

Delhi has been placed among the better-performing States and Union Territories in the Performance Grading Index (PGI) 2025-26, reflecting strong performance across key school education indicators. However, the review also identified declining foundational enrolment and lower retention at the secondary level, highlighting areas where targeted interventions will be needed to sustain educational progress. Delhi has…

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Aamir Khan’s wedding ring for Gauri Spratt required 256 hours of work 131 pairs of skilled hands, has an exceptionally rare natural ruby sourced from Madagascar

Aamir Khan’s wedding ring for Gauri Spratt required 256 hours of work 131 pairs of skilled hands, has an exceptionally rare natural ruby sourced from Madagascar

Aamir Khan and his longtime partner, Gauri Spratt, began a new chapter in their lives after tying the knot in an intimate registered wedding at his Pali Hill residence in Bandra, Mumbai, on July 6. Instead of hosting a lavish celebrity affair, the couple chose a private ceremony attended only by their children, close family…

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A 2-year-old joined her Russian gymnast mom on stage: What happened next left the audience in awe

A 2-year-old joined her Russian gymnast mom on stage: What happened next left the audience in awe

For most performers, an unexpected interruption during a live performance can be every bit as stressful as it sounds. But sometimes, the most unforgettable moments happen when things don’t go exactly as planned or when life itself becomes part of the performance. That’s exactly what happened when Russian rhythmic gymnast Svetlana Putintseva took to the…

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Thursday haldi remedy: The astrological ritual believed to attract wealth, career success, and positive energy

Thursday haldi remedy: The astrological ritual believed to attract wealth, career success, and positive energy

Thursday is also called Guruvar in Vedic Astrology and traditional Hinduism and is dedicated to the planet Jupiter (Guru), the planet of wisdom, prosperity, knowledge and good fortune. Devotees perform simple rituals on this day hoping that it will bring positivity and remove obstacles pertaining to finance, career and personal well-being. One of them is…

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Welcome To The Jungle Full Movie Collection: ‘Welcome to the Jungle’ box office collection Day 13 [LIVE]: Akshay Kumar starrer eyes Rs 125 crore ahead of ‘Dhamaal 4’ release |

Welcome To The Jungle Full Movie Collection: ‘Welcome to the Jungle’ box office collection Day 13 [LIVE]: Akshay Kumar starrer eyes Rs 125 crore ahead of ‘Dhamaal 4’ release |

Welcome to the Ju​ngle Day 13 box office collection LIVE (Image Credits IMDb)​ Ahmed Khan’s star-studded action-comedy ‘Welcome to the Jungle’, featuring an ensemble cast led by Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty and Paresh Rawal, continues to draw family audiences well into its second week. Despite facing a massive screen crunch due to the wide release…

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1 in 14 women hit by early menopause in low, middle-income countries: Study | India News

1 in 14 women hit by early menopause in low, middle-income countries: Study | India News

NEW DELHI: Around one in 14 women aged between 30 and 49 living in low and middle-income countries experience early menopause, according to a pooled analysis published in the BMJ Global Health journal. Researchers warned that the condition could place an increasing burden on already stretched healthcare systems.The study, led by researchers at the International…

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ICC T20I Rankings: India’s UK tour unravels, but Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma retain No. 1 and No. 2 spots | Cricket News

ICC T20I Rankings: India’s UK tour unravels, but Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma retain No. 1 and No. 2 spots | Cricket News

Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma (ANI Photo) India’s disappointing UK tour has continued to unravel on the field, but the latest ICC Men’s T20I Rankings have provided a rare silver lining, with Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma holding on to the top two batting spots despite the team’s struggles against Ireland and England.India’s white-ball campaign…

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‘Tabaahi’ song from ‘Toxic’ out now: Yash and Kiara Advani’s sizzling chemistry with Vishal Mishra’s soulful vocals impresses netizens

‘Tabaahi’ song from ‘Toxic’ out now: Yash and Kiara Advani’s sizzling chemistry with Vishal Mishra’s soulful vocals impresses netizens

The makers of the film ‘Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups’ have released the first song from the film. Titled ‘Tabaahi’, the song gives the audience a glimpse of the much-awaited action drama. Featuring Yash and Kiara Advani together for the first time, the music video blends romance, stylish visuals, and emotional intensity. Composed and…

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Mumbai’s Powai Lake is becoming this monsoon’s most unexpected wildlife attraction, thanks to the Mugger crocodiles emerging after heavy rains |

Mumbai’s Powai Lake is becoming this monsoon’s most unexpected wildlife attraction, thanks to the Mugger crocodiles emerging after heavy rains |

Mumbai is not new to monsoon floods and wildlife sightings after heavy rains. Every year, the capital of Maharashtra transforms into a city of misty lakes, overflowing with waterfalls. But this year, Powai Lake has become the talk of the town.The reason? Mugger crocodile. Social media is full of videos showing the crocodile, following days…

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16 feared trapped after building collapses in Pune amid heavy rain

16 feared trapped after building collapses in Pune amid heavy rain

A three-storey administrative building at the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation’s (PCMC) Waste-to-Energy (WTE) plant in Moshi collapsed amid heavy rain on WednesdayImage Credit: TNN PUNE: A three-storey administrative building at the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation’s (PCMC) Waste-to-Energy (WTE) plant in Moshi collapsed amid heavy rain on Wednesday, According to officials, 15 to 16 workers are…

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Microsoft’s .3 billion AI data centre has been sued by neighbours sick of noise that never stops, doesn’t let them sleep | World News

Microsoft’s $7.3 billion AI data centre has been sued by neighbours sick of noise that never stops, doesn’t let them sleep | World News

Sometimes, being a good neighbour is making others feel like they don’t have one at all. Or so it seems with the recent lawsuit being faced by Microsoft’s much-touted $7.3 billion AI data centre in the US. In early 2026, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella proudly announced his company’s data centre in Fairwater, Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin…

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Ayushman Bharat NEW DELHI: The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Health and Family Welfare, in its 172nd Report, has recommended increasing the insurance cover under Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) from the existing Rs 5 lakh to Rs 10 lakh, saying the current limit is inadequate to meet the cost of several life-saving procedures, including liver transplants, complex cardiac surgeries and immunotherapy.The committee observed that advances in medical treatment have pushed the cost of several high-end procedures well beyond the scheme’s existing coverage ceiling, leaving many beneficiaries vulnerable to substantial out-of-pocket expenditure despite being covered under PM-JAY. It recommended revising the coverage framework by introducing a differential treatment cost model for high-cost and complex procedures.”The current Rs 5 lakh coverage limit does not adequately meet the needs of most beneficiaries, as certain advanced interventions such as organ transplants like liver transplant, cardiac surgeries and immunotherapy treatments far exceed the threshold,” the report said. It reiterated its recommendation to enhance the coverage limit to Rs 10 lakh and create special high-cost packages under PM-JAY, supported through pooled financing, negotiated pricing with hospitals and manufacturers, and co-funding mechanisms with states.The panel said such a targeted enhancement would ensure that beneficiaries requiring expensive, life-saving procedures are not financially excluded while maintaining the fiscal sustainability of the scheme.PM-JAY, the country’s flagship government-funded health insurance scheme, currently provides cashless health cover of Rs 5 lakh per family annually for secondary and tertiary care. It has been implemented in 35 states and Union Territories. As of January 31, 2026, the scheme had authorised 11.46 crore hospital admissions worth Rs 1.69 lakh crore, while more than 43 crore Ayushman Cards had been issued.The committee also sought stricter enforcement of the prescribed six-hour turnaround time for approving cashless treatment requests under PM-JAY. It recommended penalty provisions for hospitals or agencies responsible for undue delays, periodic audits of pre-authorisation workflows, expansion of auto-approval to more low-risk procedures and deployment of AI-enabled case tracking to speed up approvals.In addition, the panel urged the government to intensify efforts to achieve 100% Ayushman Card saturation through targeted enrolment drives, particularly in areas with poor internet connectivity, while addressing reimbursement concerns of private hospitals to improve their participation in the scheme.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorAnuja JaiswalAnuja Jaiswal is a Senior Assistant Editor at The Times of India, with an impressive 18-year career in narrative journalism. She specializes in health and heritage reporting, expertly simplifying complex health information to make it engaging and understandable for readers. Her deep dives into heritage topics are well-researched, resulting in captivating narratives that resonate with her audience. 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Ayushman Bharat NEW DELHI: The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Health and Family Welfare, in its 172nd Report, has recommended increasing the insurance cover under Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) from the existing Rs 5 lakh to Rs 10 lakh, saying the current limit is inadequate to meet the cost of several life-saving procedures, including liver transplants, complex cardiac surgeries and immunotherapy.The committee observed that advances in medical treatment have pushed the cost of several high-end procedures well beyond the scheme’s existing coverage ceiling, leaving many beneficiaries vulnerable to substantial out-of-pocket expenditure despite being covered under PM-JAY. It recommended revising the coverage framework by introducing a differential treatment cost model for high-cost and complex procedures.”The current Rs 5 lakh coverage limit does not adequately meet the needs of most beneficiaries, as certain advanced interventions such as organ transplants like liver transplant, cardiac surgeries and immunotherapy treatments far exceed the threshold,” the report said. It reiterated its recommendation to enhance the coverage limit to Rs 10 lakh and create special high-cost packages under PM-JAY, supported through pooled financing, negotiated pricing with hospitals and manufacturers, and co-funding mechanisms with states.The panel said such a targeted enhancement would ensure that beneficiaries requiring expensive, life-saving procedures are not financially excluded while maintaining the fiscal sustainability of the scheme.PM-JAY, the country’s flagship government-funded health insurance scheme, currently provides cashless health cover of Rs 5 lakh per family annually for secondary and tertiary care. It has been implemented in 35 states and Union Territories. 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NEW DELHI: The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Health and Family Welfare, in its 172nd Report, has recommended increasing the insurance cover under Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) from the existing Rs 5 lakh to Rs 10 lakh, saying the current limit is inadequate to meet the cost of several life-saving procedures, including liver…

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Lingusamy reveals why Vijay rejected ‘Run’ and ‘Sandakozhi’ and recalls actor’s honest reaction after the film’s release

Lingusamy reveals why Vijay rejected ‘Run’ and ‘Sandakozhi’ and recalls actor’s honest reaction after the film’s release

Director Lingusamy has shared interesting memories about how two of his biggest hits, ‘Run’ and ‘Sandakozhi,’ were once considered for Thalapathy Vijay. Speaking ahead of the re-release of ‘Run,’ the filmmaker recalled the discussions he had with Vijay and explained why the actor eventually chose not to take up either project. His candid recollections have…

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