Health Ministry Launches 'myCGHS' iOS App With Security Features: Live Breaking News Headlines & Updates, April 3, 2024

On Wednesday, April 3, the Health Ministry launched the "myCGHS" app for the iOS ecosystem of devices. The app features security features like two-factor authentication and the functionality of mPIN and has been designed to enhance access to Electronic Health Records, information, and resources for Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) beneficiaries.

Sukhbir Singh Badal, President of Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), announced the formation of a 15-member manifesto committee for the June 1 Lok Sabha polls in Punjab for 13 seats. Besides the 15 members, six members have been added as special invitees.

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh walked out of Tihar Jail on bail today, April 3. A video of Sanjay Singh walking out of Tihar Jail on bail has also gone viral on social media. He was welcomed by the AAP supporters, who showered him with flower petals.

Sanjay Singh Walks Out of Tihar Jail

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today, April 3, expressed grief over the loss of lives in the massive earthquake that jolted Taiwan on Wednesday morning. Taking to X, PM Narendra Modi extended his condolences to those who lost their loved ones in the natural disaster.

The Telangana government appointed 10 IAS officers to monitor the drinking water situation in 32 state districts. The officials appointed for all districts save Hyderabad have been asked to monitor the situation in both rural and urban areas of the districts allotted to them.

TMC has released "Jonogoner Gorjon" as their campaign song for the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections 2024, expressing collective resistance against BJP's alleged oppression. The official TMC Twitter account shared the song, urging supporters to amplify their voices against what they term as "Bangla-birodhi BJP zamindars."

Jonogoner Gorjon Song 

On Wednesday, April 2, Omar Abdullah said that his father, former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and sitting Lok Sabha member Farooq Abdullah, will not contest the elections due to health reasons. Omar Abdullah, Vice President of the National Conference (NC), said that Farooq Abdullah will not contest the Lok Sabha elections due to health reasons.

Delhi High Court on Wednesday reserved an order on CM Arvind Kejriwal's arrest petition challenging the ED remand granted by the trial court.

Delhi HC Reserves Order on Arvind Kejriwal's Arrest Petition

Renowned boxer and Congress leader Vijender Singh officially joined the BJP at the party's headquarters in Delhi today.

Boxer Vijender Singh Joins BJP

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday filed his nomination papers from Kerala's Wayanad Lok Sabha seat. Rahul, accompanied by his sister Priyanka Gandhi and other senior party leaders including AICC general secretary K C Venugopal, submitted his nomination papers to the Wayanad District Collector who is also the Returning Officer.

Senior Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) leader and former Bihar deputy chief minister Sushil Kumar Modi on Wednesday said that he is battling cancer for past six months and therefore he won't be able to either campaign or contest the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

K Annamalai, the president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Tamil Nadu and the party’s candidate for Coimbatore, recently held a roadshow in the city. The event comes as part of the campaign activities leading up to the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections.

BJP MP Unmesh Patil met Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut and will join the party on Wednesday after his party denied him a ticket to contest once more from the Jalgaon seat in Lok Sabha elections 2024.

The Indian economy is likely to grow at 7.5 percent in 2024, the World Bank said on April 3, revising its earlier projections for the same period by 1.2 percent. The World Bank forecasts India's output growth to reach 7.5 percent in FY24, driven by resilient activity in services and industry. However, growth is expected to moderate to 6.6 percent over the medium term.

A powerful earthquake measuring 7.4 magnitude struck Taiwan on April 3, followed by multiple large aftershocks and a tsunami that washed up on part of Japan.