Surgeries he never performed: Indian-origin Houston doctor agrees to pay over $2 million to settle medical fraud allegations

An Indian-origin doctor in Houston agreed to pay $2 million to settle medical fraud allegations against him. Dr Ajay Aggarwal, an Indian-origin pain medicine doctor from Houston, has agreed to pay over $2 million to resolve allegations of medical fraud against him, the US Justice Department revealed. Between 2021 and 2023, the 63-year-old doctor billed…

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‘1 person 1 vote exists since 1951’: EC slams Rahul Gandhi, oppn’s use of term ‘vote chori’; seeks proof | India News

NEW DELHI: The Election Commission on Thursday hit back at Lok Sabha leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi and other INDIA bloc parties over their repeated use of the term “vote chori,” saying such “dirty phrases” were aimed at creating a false narrative. The poll body called it a direct attack on crores of Indian voters…

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‘Incidents like Pahalgam can’t be ignored’: SC hears pleas seeking restoration of J&K’s statehood; seeks Centre’s response | India News

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday said the “ground situation” in Jammu and Kashmir must be considered before restoring its statehood, noting that “incidents like Pahalgam” cannot be ignored.A bench led by Chief Justice of India B R Gavai, with Justice K Vinod Chandran, asked the Centre to respond to a plea seeking J&K’s…

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J-K: Indian Army deploys 3-tiered counter-infiltration grid along LoC ahead of Independence Day | India News

The Indian Army has deployed a three-tiered robotic counter-infiltration grid along the Line of Control (LoC) in Tangdhar village of Jammu and Kashmir‘s Kupwara district, ahead of the 79th Independence Day celebrations.Speaking to on Thursday, an Indian Army officer said that the troops are tasked with ensuring zero infiltration along the LoC.“Our task as the…

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House panel flags concerns over quality of data for assessing JJM’s performance | India News

NEW DELHI: A parliamentary panel has flagged its concerns over the authenticity of data being fed into the Jal Jeevan Mission’s (JJM’s) Integrated Management Information System (IMIS), noting that the quality of uploaded information is essential to fill the visible gaps in the ambitious scheme of providing functional tap water connection to every rural household…

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‘Tragic chapter’: PM Modi, Amit Shah pay tribute to victims on Partition Horrors Remembrance Day; honour their grit | India News

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid tribute to victims who suffered during India’s 1947 Partition on the Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, remembering the “upheaval and pain endured by countless people” after the unplanned partition.PM Modi said it’s the day to honour the grit of people who faced “unimaginable loss and still find…

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Harvard-trained gastroenterologist shares 10 easy morning habits for better gut health, smoother digestion, and lasting energy |

Gut health influences more than just digestion — it impacts immunity, metabolism, mood, and skin health. A well-balanced gut microbiome supports disease prevention, enhances nutrient absorption, and regulates inflammation, while an unhealthy one may cause bloating, constipation, inflammation, and fatigue.On August 8, Dr Saurabh Sethi, a board-certified gastroenterologist trained at AIIMS (India), Harvard, and Stanford,…

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