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Government slashes prices of 41 commonly used medicines
New Delhi: The government has reduced the prices of 41 commonly used medicines and six formulations used to treat diseases such as diabetes, heart and liver ailments. Antacids, multivitamins, and antibiotics are…
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AI-driven traffic management system set to go live in Sikkim from May 25
Gangtok: The Sikkim transport department on Thursday announced the launch of an Artificial Intelligence-driven traffic management system across the state from May 25. The system aims to modernise traffic management and improve…
- India
Manipur violence caused 97% of displacements in South Asia in 2023: Report
New Delhi: Conflict and violence triggered 69,000 displacements in South Asia in 2023, with Manipur violence alone accounting for 67,000, according to a new report. The report by the Geneva-based Internal Displacement…
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‘I am not anti-Muslim’: PM Modi opens up after ‘infiltrators’ remark
Weeks after saying that Congress will take wealth of the citizens and distribute it among Muslims during an election rally in Rajasthan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday claimed that he never…
- Mumbai
Mumbai hoarding collapse: Can’t use gas cutters at petrol pump site, says NDRF
Mumbai: An official of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), which is engaged in the search and rescue at the hoarding collapse site in Chheda Nagar here, said they can’t use gasoline-powered…
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Mumbai billboard collapse: Search and rescue operation continues after 21 hrs
Mumbai, May 14 (PTI) More than 21 hours after a huge billboard collapsed in Mumbai’s Ghatkopar area due to gusty winds and unseasonal rains, killing at least 14 persons and injuring 75…
- Chennai
91.17% pass in Tamil Nadu Class 11 Board examination, girls outperform boys
Chennai: In the Class 11 Tamil Nadu Board examination, the results of which were announced on Tuesday, a pass percentage of 91.17 was recorded. 8.1 lakh students had taken the exam. The…
- Kerala
Liquor sales in Kerala for FY 23-24 cross Rs 19,088 crore
Thiruvananthapuram: Sales of liquor and beer in Kerala during FY 2023-24 have touched Rs 19,088.68 crore, up from Rs 18,510.98 crore in FY 2022-23. The state-run Kerala State Beverages Corporation is the…
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LS polls: 63% voter turnout registered in Jharkhand till 5 PM
Ranchi: A voter turnout of 63.14 per cent was recorded till 5 pm in the four Lok Sabha constituencies in Jharkhand where polling was held on Monday, May 13, officials said. Voting…
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3 killed, 17 injured after tractor-trolley collides with truck in UP
Sambhal: Three people were killed and 17 others injured after their tractor-trolley collided with a container truck on the Sambhal-Hasanpur road here in Uttar Pradesh, police said on Monday. The accident occurred…
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2480 illegal immigrants detected in 2023 before violence outbreak: Manipur CM
Imphal: Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Sunday said that a state Cabinet sub-committee had detected 2,480 illegal immigrants in 2023 but the campaign was cut short after violence broke out…
- Lifestyle
89 per cent Indian mothers concerned about kids’ screen time
A recent report by market research firm Techarc revealed that a significant 89 per cent of Indian mothers are worried about the screen time of their children. The study, conducted on 600…
- India
Air India cabin crew call off strike; airline reinstates 25 crew members
New Delhi: Air India Express cabin crew on Thursday, May 9, decided to withdraw their strike and the airline agreed to reinstate 25 staff who were terminated from service, according to sources.…
- Delhi
Cabin crew strike: Air India issues termination letters to 25 members
New Delhi: Air India Express has issued termination letters to around 25 cabin crew members who reported sick that led to the cancellation of more than 90 flights, airline sources said on…
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Odisha: Four arrested for carrying gold worth Rs 2.79 cr in rectum
Four passengers, arriving from Dubai to Bhubaneshwar, were arrested by the officials of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence at the Biju Patnaik International Airport. Nearly 3.77 kilograms of gold worth Rs. 2.79…
