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WHO: Cervical cancer 4th most common in women, policymakers should move to eliminate
Delhi: The World Health Organization and its member states in the South-East Asia Region and across the world marked the second Cervical Cancer Elimination Day of Action on Thursday. Cervical cancer is…
- India
Refrain from making sensational statements on illegal mining without assessing facts, Soren tells ED
Ranchi: Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Thursday urged the Enforcement Directorate to refrain from making “sensational statements” on illegal mining “without ascertaining facts and figures”. In a letter to the ED, Soren,…
- Technology
Meta appoints Sandhya Devanathan as head for India business
New Delhi: Meta (formerly Facebook) on Thursday announced the appointment of Sandhya Devanathan as the Vice President of Meta India, as several key executives leave the company in recent days. She will…
- World
Great step: New UK-India visa scheme hailed by industry, student groups
London: Industry and student groups in Britain have welcomed the new UK-India Young Professionals Scheme launched by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, calling it a great step in ensuring the smooth movement of…
- India
Health Ministry rejects claim ‘Covaxin was rushed due to political pressure’
Delhi: The Union Health Ministry on Thursday rejected media reports that Covaxin manufacturer Bharat Biotech skipped certain processes and accelerated clinical trials due to political pressure, calling them “completely misleading, fallacious and…
- India
UP poll aspirant distributes free chicken
Shamli: An aspirant in the upcoming Uttar Pradesh municipal polls has distributed two truckloads of chicken to win over voters. Mohd Islam, a former municipality chairman, did this even before the polls…
- Photos
India tour of New Zealand: Players to watch out for during the series
India will kick off its tour of New Zealand with first T20I set to take place from Friday. Ahead of the match, let us look at players to watch out from both…
- India
Jamia masjid row: Bajrang Dal submits PIL to Karnataka HC, demands to vacate mosque
Bengaluru: Jamia Mosque row in Karnataka has come to the forefront with Bajarang Dal submitting a PIL in the High Court demanding to vacate it. The PIL claimed that there are proofs…
- India
Leniency in dealing with juveniles emboldening them: SC
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday observed that it has started gathering an impression that the leniency with which the juveniles are dealt with in the name of goal of reformation…
- India
AAP MLA Akhilesh Pati Tripathi likely to join ACB probe today
New Delhi: AAP MLA Akhilesh Pati Tripathi is likely to appear before the Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) of Delhi by 11 a.m. on Thursday in connection with the MCD ticket selling issue,…
- India
UP: Petition against Yogi dismissed, petitioner fined
Lucknow: The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court has dismissed a petition challenging the appointment of Yogi Adityanath as Chief Minister and his election to the Uttar Pradesh Assembly from the…
- India
Modi, Sunak agree on ‘enduring importance’ of UK-India relations
Bali: The UK on Wednesday unveiled a new scheme offering 3,000 places annually to 18 to 30 year-old degree-educated Indian nationals to come to Britain to live and work for up to…
- India
G20 declaration underlines urgency to diversify energy systems
New Delhi: The G20’s Bali Declaration on Wednesday underlined the urgency to rapidly transform and diversify energy systems by accelerating and ensuring clean, sustainable and affordable energy transitions. Members of the grouping…
- India
Indonesia hands over G20 presidency to India as Bali Summit ends
Bali: Indonesia on Wednesday handed over the G20 presidency to India for the coming year at the Bali summit here with Prime Minister Narendra Modi terming it a matter of pride for…
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‘Is it his money’: Siddaramaiah after BJP MP threatens to demolish dome-shaped bus shelters
Mysore: Former Chief Minister and Leader of Opposition in Legislative Assembly Siddaramaiah lashed out at Mysore MP Pratap Simha over his statement that he would demolish the bus shelter on Nanjangud Road…