Quick notes: Defenseless Yazidis, Modicare's high cost...

• First ISIS, now Erdogan: Yazidis left vulnerable as Kurdish forces pull out of northern Iraq
• India's tech hope: L&T Techology Services develops autonomous vehicle platform



• Modicare's high cost: Govt may borrow Rs 4 lakh crore from market to fulfil budget promises 



• Health sector mess: Without addressing the issue of pricing, Modicare will become unsustainable over the years.



• Pay back: Panel recommends fixing of 'minimum compulsory period' of working within country for doctors  



• Will China stab Qualcomm in the back? Qualcomm's purchase of NXP has received regulatory approval in all jurisdictions except one: China. The decision could hurt America’s sole company (Qualcomm) fighting Huawei for dominance in 5G wireless technologies.



• KKKangress appeasement on overdrive: Karnataka Govt tweaks minority college admission rule



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