In Punjab’s Jat Sikh-dominated politics, AAP’s Harpal Singh Cheema emerging as an ‘acceptable’ leader

In Punjab’s Jat Sikh-dominated politics, AAP’s Harpal Singh Cheema emerging as an ‘acceptable’ leader

Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema. File | Photo Credit: PTI With the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab inching close to completing nine months in power, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema, who has been dealing with the stiffest task of bringing the cash-strapped State back on track fiscally, has seemingly demonstrated an assertive … Read more

‘Medical device racial bias not acceptable’ – Javid

‘Medical device racial bias not acceptable’ – Javid

A review into whether medical devices are equally effective regardless of the patient’s ethnicity has been ordered by Health Secretary Sajid Javid. Research suggests oximeters, which are clipped to a person’s finger, can overstate the level of oxygen in the blood of people from ethnic minorities. Ministers want to know whether bias could have prevented … Read more

Not acceptable: Donald Trump pulls out of virtual presidential debate with Joe Biden 

Not acceptable: Donald Trump pulls out of virtual presidential debate with Joe Biden 

US President Donald Trump has refused to participate in the virtual presidential debate with rival Joe Biden calling it unacceptable. The Commission on Presidential Debates had planned the virtual debate as Trump has Covid-19. US President Donald Trump has refused to participate in October 15 virtual presidential debate with his rival Joe Biden. (Photo: AP) … Read more