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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…

Defence Minister approves raising four more NCC units in J&K & Ladakh

NEW DELHI: An idea to establish four new National Cadet Corps (NCC) Units in the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has been approved by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. According to an official release, the permission includes one Air Squadron at Udhampur (J&K), one Mixed (Boys & Girls) Army Battalion at each of Udhampur (J&K), Kupwara (J&K), and Kargil (Ladakh). Consequently, the strength in J&K and Ladakh will expand by 12,860, or 46.1%, in addition to the current 27,870 cadets. With two Group Headquarters and ten NCC Units overall, the Directorate currently covers all three geographical zones. The region's kids will benefit greatly from the growth in terms of nation-building as their morale will rise. [caption id="attachment_8639" align="alignnone" width="300"] Defence Minister approves raising four more NCC units in J&K & Ladakh[/caption]

Israeli Strike Kills Hezbollah Commander In Lebanon: Official

BEIRUT, Jan 8: Israel killed a senior commander of the Hezbollah organisation, which is supported by Iran, in an attack on southern Lebanon, a security source said AFP, heightening concerns that the Gaza battle may get worse. The security officer, who asked to remain anonymous due to security concerns, stated that the commander "had a leading role in managing Hezbollah's operations in the south." He "was killed in an Israeli strike targeting his car in the south," the spokesman continued. According to the official, the commander occupied multiple other prominent roles within the Shia movement. Following the start of the Israel-Hamas conflict on October 7, Hezbollah and its fierce rival Israel have been exchanging gunfire across the border almost every day.However, there are now concerns about a wider conflict following the assassination of Hamas' deputy leader in Beirut last week. In the first attack on Beirut since the conflict began, Saleh al-Aruri, the most well-known Hamas figure to die, was killed in a missile strike that was largely blamed to Israel. In an effort to keep Lebanon out of the Israel-Hamas crisis, European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell met with a political representative of Hezbollah on Saturday in Beirut. According to an AFP count, over 180 individuals have died in Lebanon as a result of cross-border gunfire in over three months. This number includes over 135 Hezbollah militants as well as over 20 civilian deaths, including three journalists.Israeli officials report that four civilians and nine troops have died in northern Israel. [caption id="attachment_8630" align="alignnone" width="300"] Israeli Strike Kills Hezbollah Commander In Lebanon: Official[/caption]    

CBI Books Its Ex-Head Constable In Disproportionate Assets Case

New Delhi, Jan 8: One of the CBI's former head constables and his family members have been charged for allegedly accumulating assets worth over Rs 2 crore in four years—70% more than his allowed sources of income—according to officials on Monday. Named in the FIR along with his wife and son, Akiluzzama Khan was employed by the Central Bureau of Investigation's Anti-Corruption-III unit, which deals with a number of high-profile corruption cases, for allegedly accumulating these assets between April 1, 2014, and March 31, 2018, which could not be satisfactorily accounted for.Khan's assets allegedly increased dramatically from Rs 8,515 at the beginning of the check period to Rs 3.73 crore at its conclusion on March 31, 2018, according to allegations made by the CBI. It was also discovered that he was purportedly spending Rs 1.26 crore at this time. The officials stated that he was unable to provide a satisfactory explanation for Rs 2.07 crore, which is 70% of his total income, after discounting the legitimate income of Rs 2.93 crore obtained by him and his family. Khan was integrated into the CBI in March 1997 after joining the organisation in 1993 as a deputation from the BSF. In 2021, he voluntarily retired. [caption id="attachment_8615" align="alignnone" width="300"] CBI Books Its Ex-Head Constable In Disproportionate Assets Case[/caption]  

Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra Proving To Be Boon For Health Of Poor: PM

NEW DELHI, Jan 8: On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that when the four castes of the poor, farmers, women, and young are empowered, an empowered India will be guaranteed. Speaking via video conference, Prime Minister Modi stated that the main goal of the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra is to guarantee that no eligible recipient of government programmes is overlooked. He mentioned that since the commencement of the Yatra, roughly 12 lakh new beneficiaries of the Ujjwala Yojana have applied for a free Ujjwala gas connection. According to Modi, the health of the impoverished is benefiting from the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra.The prime minister stated, "Who had thought that officials and politicians would come to the doorstep of the people in villages and every nook and cranny of the country?" noting that "Modi's vehicle of guarantee" is reaching every corner of the nation. "'Modi ki guarantee' is being discussed not only in the country but worldwide," he stated. "Regardless of the location—a bustling metropolis like Mumbai or a sleepy village in Mizoram—'Modi ki Guarantee wali gaadi' is making its way across the nation," he declared. Modi also spoke with recipients throughout the programme who applauded the government's measures.Since the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra's inception on November 15 of last year, Modi has met with its beneficiaries on a regular basis throughout the nation. By ensuring that the benefits of these programmes reach all targeted recipients in a timely way, the government hopes to achieve saturation of its flagship programmes through the nationwide Yatra. The campaign reached a significant milestone on January 5 when more than 10 crore people participated. [caption id="attachment_8612" align="alignnone" width="300"] Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra Proving To Be Boon For Health Of Poor: PM[/caption]