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Over 2,300 H1N1 Cases Among 3,000 Influenza Infections ; CM Calls For Emergency Meeting

NEW DELHI, Aug 25: Delhi Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh on Tuesday said that Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has called for an emergency review meeting amid a rise in influenza cases in the national capital. Asserting that the situation was under control with adequate doctors and medicines, Singh said Delhi has reported around 3,000 influenza…

Over 2,300 H1N1 Cases Among 3,000 Influenza Infections ; CM Calls For Emergency Meeting
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Govt Restricts Fixed Dose Combinations Containing 2 Chemical Compounds For Young Children
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Govt Restricts Fixed Dose Combinations Containing 2 Chemical Compounds For Young Children

NEW DELHI, Aug 22: In a significant step to safeguard the health and safety of young children, the Government has imposed restrictions on the manufacture, sale and distribution of all fixed dose combinations containing Chlorpheniramine Maleate and Phenylephrine Hydrochloride, mandating a clear warning that these medicines shall not be used in children below four years…

Enrolment In Govt Schools Fell By Nearly 86 Lakh Between 2023-24 And 2025-26: MoE Report

New Delhi, Jul 7: Enrolment in government schools fell by nearly 86 lakh between 2023-24 and 2025-26 while private unaided recognised schools added more than 88 lakh students during the same period, according to the UDISE 2025-26 report released by the Ministry of Education. UDISE+ (Unified District Information System for Education Plus) is the Centre’s…

Enrolment In Govt Schools Fell By Nearly 86 Lakh Between 2023-24 And 2025-26: MoE Report
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Jaishankar Meets Chinese VP; Says Normalisation Of Ties Can Produce Mutually Beneficial Outcomes
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Jaishankar Meets Chinese VP; Says Normalisation Of Ties Can Produce Mutually Beneficial Outcomes

Beijing, Jul 14: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday conveyed to Chinese Vice President Han Zheng that continued normalisation of India-China ties can produce mutually beneficial outcomes and an open exchange of views between the two sides is “very important” considering the “complex” global scenario. The external affairs minister held talks with Zheng shortly…

Drugs, Cash, Liquor Worth Over ₹1,760 Crore Seized In Five Poll-Going States: EC
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Drugs, Cash, Liquor Worth Over ₹1,760 Crore Seized In Five Poll-Going States: EC

NEW DELHI, Nov 20: The Election Commision of India (ECI) announced on Monday that since the elections were announced, poll workers in five states holding polls have reported seizing over ₹ 1760 crores, a 636 percent increase over the amount seized in these five states during previous elections. Mizoram, Telangana, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, and Telangana are the five states that will be voting. The poll body said in a statement on Monday that "seizures exceeding ₹ 1760 crores have been reported in the five polling states since the announcement of the elections, which is more than 7 times (₹ 239.15 cr) the seizures made in previous Assembly Elections in these States in 2018."According to data released by the poll body, Telangana, which is scheduled to hold elections on November 30, had the largest cash seizure, totaling over ₹ 659. 2 crore. Rajasthan came in second with ₹ 650.7 crore, MP with ₹ 323. 7 crore, Chhattisgarh with ₹ 76. 9 crore, and Mizoram with ₹ 49. 6 crore. Recall that the Statement states that in the last six state assembly elections in Gujarat, HP, Nagaland, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Karnataka, seizures totaling more than ₹ 1400 crores were made—eleven times more than in the previous assembly elections in these states."A 636 percent increase in comparison to the seizure figures recorded in these five states during the 2018 Assembly Elections," the statement stated. The Enforcement Commission of India (ECI) added that among the items seized were cash, alcohol, drugs, precious metals, freebies, and other items valued at crores. "With the Election Expenditure Monitoring System (ESMS), the Commission has also incorporated technology into the monitoring process this time around. This is working as a catalyst, as it has brought numerous Central and State law enforcement agencies together for improved intelligence sharing and coordination," the statement continued. [caption id="attachment_5862" align="alignnone" width="300"] Drugs, Cash, Liquor Worth Over ₹1,760 Crore Seized In Five Poll-Going States: EC[/caption]  

“I haven’t thought about it”: Rahul Dravid on his future with Team India after World Cup final loss
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“I haven’t thought about it”: Rahul Dravid on his future with Team India after World Cup final loss

AHMEDABAD: Following India's humiliating six-wicket loss to Australia in the World Cup final, head coach Rahul Dravid declared he hasn't given his future with the team any thought. In response, Dravid stated he hadn't thought about his future because he was concentrated on the World Cup 2023 campaign when asked if he would stay on as coach until then. Following a rapid powerplay, the Australian bowling attack worked together to dismiss India for 240 runs. The most outstanding batsman was Travis Head, who led Australia to their sixth ICC Cricket World Cup victory with an amazing century.In a press conference after the match, Indian coach Rahul Dravid stated he has not given any thought to leaving his position as the team's head coach. He maintained that the World Cup and the team's pursuit of victory had captured all of his attention. "I haven't given it any thought. Once more, I just finished a game. I don't have time to consider this or to think back on it. Yes, I will do that when I have the opportunity. However, at this moment, I was entirely preoccupied with this campaign. All of my thoughts were on this World Cup, and nothing else.And I haven't thought about the future at all," Dravid stated at a press conference held after the game. Australia chose to bowl first before the game and dismissed India for 240 runs in 50 overs. Virat Kohli (54 in 63 balls, four boundaries), KL Rahul (66 in 107 balls, one four), and captain Rohit Sharma (47 in 31 balls, four boundaries and three sixes) all scored significant runs on a challenging batting surface. For Australia, Mitchell Starc (3/55) was the best bowler. Josh Hazlewood (2/60) and captain Pat Cummins (2/34) both bowled well. Glenn Maxwell and Adam Zampa each claimed a wicket.India got off to a great start in their chase of 241 and had the Australians down at 47/3. Travis Head (137 in 120 balls, 15 fours and 4 sixes) and Marnus Labuschagne (58 in 110 balls, 4 boundaries) both knocked the Indian side out of the game with a six-wicket victory. Australia won its sixth World Cup title as the prestigious tournament came to an end, and the Men in Blue will try to move past the heartbreaking loss when they play the newly crowned ODI WC champions in a five-match T20I series beginning on November 23. [caption id="attachment_5859" align="alignnone" width="300"] "I haven't thought about it": Rahul Dravid on his future with Team…

Search Operation Launched In Rajouri
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Search Operation Launched In Rajouri

JAMMU, Nov 20: According to sources, security forces began a search operation in the Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday following information about possible terrorist movements. They claimed that there had been reports of terrorist activity in Rajouri's Saloki forest area. The sources state that the search operation is being carried out by a combined team of security forces. [caption id="attachment_5853" align="alignnone" width="300"] Search Operation Launched In Rajouri[/caption]    

Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: PM Modi speaks to Dhami on rescue operations, says need to maintain workers’ morale
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Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: PM Modi speaks to Dhami on rescue operations, says need to maintain workers’ morale

DEHRADUN: On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a phone conversation with Pushkar Singh Dhami, the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, to assess the progress made in rescuing 41 workers who had been trapped at the Silkyara tunnel for more than a week. He said that the Centre is providing the necessary resources and equipment for rescue operations, and that the trapped workers would be safely evacuated through mutual coordination between central and state agencies. The Uttarakhand Chief Minister's Office released a statement stating that the prime minister felt it was imperative to keep the trapped workers' morale high. The prime minister has spoken with Dhami three times now regarding the rescue efforts taking place at the tunnel. The prime minister was fully briefed by the chief minister about the rescue operations, and the minister assured him that all the trapped workers were safe and were receiving oxygen, wholesome food, and water on a constant basis. To carry out the rescue operations, all agencies are coordinating with one another and consulting with experts. Since last Sunday, the labourers have been stranded at the partially collapsed Silkyara tunnel. Situated approximately 30 km from Uttarkashi district headquarters and seven hours' drive from Dehradun, the capital of Uttarakhand, the Silkyara tunnel is a component of the central government's ambitious Char Dham all-weather road project. [caption id="attachment_5850" align="alignnone" width="300"] Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: PM Modi speaks to Dhami on rescue operations, says need to maintain workers' morale[/caption]    

Cold weather tightens grip in Kashmir as Srinagar veiled in dense fog
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Cold weather tightens grip in Kashmir as Srinagar veiled in dense fog

SRINAGAR: As fog envelops Srinagar and impairs visibility throughout the Valley, cold settles over Kashmir. The Srinagar Meteorological Centre predicts dry weather for Jammu and Kashmir, but over the course of the next 24 hours, sporadic morning fog may continue to exist in the Kashmir division. Visibility is decreased in Srinagar due to atmospheric haze, which is a result of cloudy skies and dry weather. In Srinagar, there is still a lot of fog, which makes driving difficult in the morning and evening. MeT data shows that on Monday, the previous week, Srinagar saw a low of 0.8°C and a high of 12.5°C. Pahalgam -2.6°C, Kokarnaag 1.2°C, Kupwara -0.8°C, and Qazigund -0.4°C are the other minimum temperatures that have been recorded. There are several different temperature readings for Gulmarg, Anantnag, Pulwama, Shopian, Kulgam, Budgam, Baramulla, Bandipora, Jammu, Banihal, 2.2°C, 6.1°C, Bhaderwah, 3.8°C, Katra, 10.5°C, Reasi, 9.9°C, Samba, 9.2°C, and Kathua.   [caption id="attachment_5847" align="alignnone" width="300"] Cold weather tightens grip in Kashmir as Srinagar veiled in dense fog[/caption]

Cattle-lifting gang kingpin arrested in Samba district
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Cattle-lifting gang kingpin arrested in Samba district

SAMBA: By apprehending the gang leader of the cattle lifers, recovering stolen cattle, and seizing the vehicle used in the cattle thefts, the Samba police made significant progress. An investigation is currently underway into a case filed at the Purmandal police station under Sections 380 (Theft in house) and 457 (Lurking house-trespass or house-breaking by night in order to commit offence) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). Hamid Din, a Kheri resident in Bishnah, Jammu district, has been identified as the arrested kingpin. "The hardcore accused was arrested by the police team comprising Purmandal SHO Vijay Verma under the supervision of Bari Brahmana SDPO Rahul Nagar and Samba Additional SP Surinder Choudhary," stated a police spokesperson. In order to prevent animal abuse at the hands of cattle lifters and bovine smugglers, Samba SSP Benam Tosh urged the public to keep domestic animals in safe and secure locations. [caption id="attachment_5844" align="alignnone" width="300"] Cattle-lifting gang kingpin arrested in Samba district[/caption]  

Ensure zero-tolerance towards terrorism, narcotics smuggling : DGP
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Ensure zero-tolerance towards terrorism, narcotics smuggling : DGP

JAMMU: Jammu and Kashmir  At a series of meetings on Sunday in the border district of Rajouri, DGP R R Swain emphasised to officers the need to uphold zero-tolerance policies against terrorism, drug smuggling, and corruption. Two days prior, during an encounter in the district's Behrote Top neighbourhood, security forces killed a terrorist. This is the reason for his visit to Rajouri. He expressed gratitude to the officers and staff who took part in the November 17 operation. According to a police spokesman, officers who attended the meetings decided to do more to combat terrorists and their allies in addition to modernising border police stations and bolstering intelligence. The DGP, who assumed the position of chief of the Jammu and Kashmir Police on October 31, was making his first trip to the Pir Panjal region, spending a full day in Rajouri. According to the spokesman, Swain also spoke with station house officers and deputy superintendents of police from the Rajouri and Poonch districts. Officers from the army, CRPF, BSF, and other agencies met with the DGP. "Stress was laid on for identification of the terror ecosystem besides identification of forward and backward linkages in cases registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act to ensure strict action," he stated. According to the spokesperson, the DGP gave police officers orders to enforce a zero-tolerance policy against corruption, terrorism, and the smuggling of drugs and cattle."All of the officers decided to take more action against terrorists and their allies during the meetings with officers from various forces. The spokesman stated, "Officers also decided to maintain clean operations while giving careful consideration to the issues that the residents of the border districts (Rajouri and Poonch) are facing. He said that revitalising border police stations with assistance from other forces was also deliberated. "Measures for strengthening intelligence and border security grids were also discussed in the meetings," said the spokesperson. According to the DGP, no one is more qualified to combat terrorism than the Jammu and Kashmir Police because they are familiar with the region's topography and demographics. Swain urged police to create systems to further solidify their relationship with the public. As a result, he claimed, "actionable information about the anti-national elements and help in destroying the terror ecosystem" will become increasingly available. [caption id="attachment_5838" align="alignnone" width="300"] Ensure zero-tolerance towards terrorism, narcotics smuggling : DGP[/caption]    

I wasn’t invited for World Cup final: Kapil Dev
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I wasn’t invited for World Cup final: Kapil Dev

NEW DELHI: On Sunday, former captain of India Kapil Dev said he was not invited to this World Cup final between the hosts, Australia. Kapil, who in 1983 guided India to their first-ever ODI World Cup victory, expressed his desire to travel to the match alongside his teammates. "There, I wasn't invited. I didn't go because they didn't call. Just like that. I wanted everyone from the '83 team to be there with me, but I think sometimes people forget because it's such a big event and they're too busy taking care of other things," Kapil told . Sourav Ganguly was one of the invited former captains of India who was present at the Narendra Modi Stadium.Sourav Ganguly, who was invited as a former BCCI president, was one of the former captains of India who was present at the Narendra Modi Stadium. It is customary for BCCI to invite former presidents and officials. The actors Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, and Shahrukh Khan were among the other famous people present at the well-known game. The legendary badminton player Prakash Padukone was also spotted in the stands. [caption id="attachment_5833" align="alignnone" width="300"] I wasn't invited for World Cup final: Kapil Dev[/caption]