Cabinet Approves Rs 10,000-Crore Fuel Price Support for Airlines Amid West Asia Crisis

June 3, 2026 10:59 PM

Cabinet Approves Rs 10,000-Crore Fuel Price Support for Airlines Amid West Asia Crisis

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a one-time budgetary support package of up to ₹10,000 crore for Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) to provide Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) price stabilization support to scheduled Indian airlines, a move aimed at shielding carriers and passengers from the impact of volatile fuel prices triggered by the ongoing West Asia crisis. The decision, taken at a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeks to enhance stability and predictability in ATF prici...

India deepens use of artificial intelligence to overhaul healthcare delivery

February 13, 2026 2:53 PM

India deepens use of artificial intelligence to overhaul healthcare delivery

India is expanding the use of artificial intelligence (AI) across its healthcare system to improve access, quality and affordability of medical services, with government data showing measurable gains in disease detection, telemedicine, surveillance and nutrition outcomes. The government said AI is being used to address gaps in healthcare delivery, improve the quality of medical devices, services and drugs, and make care more accessible and affordable, while supporting early detection, screening,...