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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…

Punjab Police Arrests 3 Terror Associates

Chandigarh, Feb 7: A senior police official announced on Wednesday that three terrorists' comrades, Lakhbir Singh Landa and Harwinder Singh Rinda, had been taken into custody in Punjab. Rinda is based in Pakistan, but Landa is based in Canada. According to Punjab Police Director General Gaurav Yadav, the Anti-Gangster Task Force also found two handguns and ten cartridges in their hands. "Jobanjit Singh @ Joban, Bikramjit Singh @ Bikka & Kulwinder Singh @ Kala) of terrorists #Canada-based Lakbir Landa & #Pak-based Harwinder Rinda has been caught in a huge breakthrough,” Yadav wrote in a post. Joban had been missing for a long time, having been wanted for violations under the IT Act, the Arms Act, the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.According to Yadav, "Joban and Bikka were also wanted in multiple IPC 307 (attempt to murder) cases." "The accused were engaging in criminal activity at the direction of their foreign handlers, according to preliminary investigation findings," Yadav continued. [caption id="attachment_10427" align="alignnone" width="300"]  Punjab Police Arrests 3 Terror Associates[/caption]  

Lok Sabha Takes Up Bill To Amend Local Body Laws In J&K

New Delhi, Feb 6: A bill to give reservations to members of Other Backward Classes in Jammu and Kashmir's panchayats and municipalities as well as to align local body rules in the Union territory with the Constitution's provisions was brought up for consideration by the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. The Jammu and Kashmir Local Bodies Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024 was introduced by Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai and is scheduled to be passed by the House. On Monday, the bill was presented to the House. The Jammu and Kashmir Municipal Act of 2000, the Jammu and Kashmir Municipal Corporation Act of 2000, and the Jammu and Kashmir Panchayati Raj Act of 1989 are all intended to be amended by this bill. According to Rai, the Jammu and Kashmir Panchayati Raj Act's provisions regarding the state election commissioner "are at variance" with the Constitution. Hasnain Masoodi, a member of the National Conference, participated in the discussion and stated that the government has not set a date for assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir, which became a union territory after Article 370 was repealed and bifurcated. He stated that the Supreme Court's decision to impose an upper bound on the holding of assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir is a source of "shame" for the government. The National Conference has also called for Jammu and Kashmir to be granted its own state again.Participating in the discussion, Saugata Roy, a member of the Trinamool Congress, claimed that the BJP could not be trusted in local body elections and that the Supreme Court had imposed restrictions on the Chandigarh mayoral election process. He also called for Jammu and Kashmir to hold early assembly elections.   [caption id="attachment_10377" align="alignnone" width="300"] Lok Sabha Takes Up Bill To Amend Local Body Laws In J&K[/caption]

Kashmir bat makers sue Shark Tank India, Tramboo Sports

SRINAGAR, Feb 5: Legal action has been taken by the Cricket Bat Manufacturers Association of Kashmir (CBMAK) against Sony Pictures Networks, the company behind the hit reality series "Shark Tank India," and Tramboo Sports Pvt. Ltd. Claims made on the show during an episode that aired on January 30 of this year are the source of the controversy. The official handout from CBMAK, the acknowledged association representing all cricket bat producers in the Kashmir valley, strongly refuted the claim that Tramboo Sports is the only company producing cricket bats made of Kashmir willow.The Association said that Tramboo Sports' remarks on "Shark Tank India" had deceived the public and seriously harmed the businesses of its members. It voiced extreme concern about these remarks. The Association said that these falsehoods had caused a “severe blow” to the sales of the bats made by its members and had tarnished the standing of the whole locally produced bat industry in Kashmir. CBMAK established the foundation for its allegations against Tramboo Sports by highlighting the exceptional quality of bats made by its members, which are supported and used by a number of famous cricket players.CBMAK expressed shock at the statements made by Tramboo Sports on January 30, 2024, in the "Shark Tank India" Season 3 episode. They claimed that in order to hurt CBMAK members, Tramboo Sports misrepresented themselves as the only producers of Kashmir willow bats. The Association said that by misrepresenting the public and buyers, Tramboo Sports' false claims had negatively impacted the supply and sales of bats made by CBMAK members, damaging the reputation of the local industry.As the sole and authentic representative of Kashmir's cricket bat makers, CBMAK asserted the unwavering backing of its members and positioned itself as the defender of the well-being and success of the region's bat manufacturing sector. The Association has sent a thorough legal notice to Sony Pictures Networks and Tramboo Sports, requesting that they apologise on-air within 15 days, through its legal counsel. Furthermore, CBMAK is requesting a hundred crores in compensation through the legal notice for the losses, damages, and mental anguish they have experienced.Tramboo Sports Pvt. Ltd. has responded that there were misconceptions because the televised pitch on "Shark Tank India" was only a small portion of a presentation that lasted more than an hour. The corporation also underlined how everyone should prioritise business development and support the community's entrepreneurial ecosystem. [caption id="attachment_10362" align="alignnone" width="300"] Kashmir bat makers sue Shark Tank India, Tramboo Sports[/caption]  

UP Finance Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna Presents Rs 7.36 Lakh Crore Budget For FY25 In State Assembly

LUCKNOW, Feb 5: The budget for the state legislature was given by Uttar Pradesh Finance Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna on Monday. It has an expenditure of Rs 7.36 lakh crore, which is more than the current fiscal budget of Rs 6.90 lakh crore. The state finance minister stated during the budget presentation that new initiatives of Rs 24,863.57 crore are included in the overall expenditure of Rs 7,36,437.71 crore for the upcoming fiscal year. The state allocated Rs 6.90 lakh crore for 2023–24, which includes new projects of Rs 32,721 crore. The state government has projected total revenues of Rs 7,21,233.82 crore for the upcoming fiscal year. This amount comprises predicted revenue receipts of Rs 6,06,802.40 crore and capital receipts of Rs 1,14,531.42 crore.The state's portion of the central tax pool, which is Rs 2,18,816.84 crore, and its own tax revenue, which is Rs 2,70,086 crore, make up the estimated Rs 4,88,902.84 crore share of tax collection in revenue receipts. The anticipated total cost comes to Rs 7,36,437.71 crore. Rs 2,03,782.38 crore has been set aside for the capital account and Rs 5,32,655.33 crore for the revenue account out of the total expenditure. A deficit of Rs 15,103.89 crore is predicted in the budget after deducting all expenses from the consolidated fund's income.According to Khanna, the qualifying recipients' monthly payment under the Destitute Women Pension Scheme will now be Rs 1,000 instead of Rs 500. Up to 31,28,000 impoverished women have benefited from the programme as of the third quarter of 2023–2024. The minister stated that the goal of the Women Farmer Empowerment Project is to develop 200 producer groups in the fiscal year 2024–2025 in order to give technical support.   [caption id="attachment_10325" align="alignnone" width="300"] UP Finance Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna Presents Rs 7.36 Lakh Crore Budget For FY25 In State Assembly[/caption]  

CAIT advises traders to switch from Paytm to other payment apps in light of RBI action

NEW DELHI: Following RBI restrictions on Paytm wallet and bank operations, merchants' association CAIT on Sunday cautioned traders to move from Paytm to other payment options for business-related transactions. Because of the Reserve Bank of India's recent restrictions, CAIT advises customers to take preventative action to safeguard their money and guarantee smooth financial transactions. The RBI's restrictions on Paytm might cause financial upheaval for a large number of small traders, vendors, hawkers, and women because they use the app to make payments, according to the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT).The Reserve Bank of India has been clamping down on internet poster boy Vijay Shekhar Sharma's enterprises due to worries about money laundering and dubious transactions involving hundreds of crores of rupees between the well-known wallet Paytm and its less well-known banking arm, according to insiders. Paytm Payments Bank Ltd (PPBL) has been directed by the central bank to cease the majority of its operations, which includes accepting new deposits, executing credit transactions, and topping up any client accounts, prepaid devices, wallets, and cards used to pay for tolls on the road after February 29. This implies that until February 29th, clients can access their existing deposits and use funds from their wallets to pay for services. Additionally, if the RBI does not budge, Paytm wallet top-ups would end and transactions made through it will be unable to complete. Concerns over the security and continuity of the financial services offered by the platform have been raised by the new limits placed on Paytm by the RBI, according to CAIT Secretary General Praveen Khandelwal. He highlighted the importance of acting quickly and making well-informed judgements in order to minimise any potential negative effects on their financial operations.'   [caption id="attachment_10303" align="alignnone" width="300"] CAIT advises traders to switch from Paytm to other payment apps in light of RBI action[/caption]  

3 Nationals Of Myanmar Charge-Sheeted By NIA In Human Trafficking Case

New Delhi, Feb 4: According to an official on Sunday, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a charge sheet against three Burmese nationals in connection with the unlawful infiltration and trafficking of foreign persons into India over the border between Bangladesh and India, mostly of Rohingya origin. A federal agency spokeswoman identified the accused as Rabi Islam, also known as "Rabiul Islam," Shafi Alam, also known as "Sofi Alom," alias "Sayedul Islam," and Mohammad Usman. All three are long-term residents of Maungdaw district in Myanmar. The NIA said that they had entered India unlawfully, working with touts and traffickers without proper documentation, and that they had also assisted in the unauthorised and illegal crossing of many other foreign nationals.According to the official, they were part of a well-organized network of touts and traffickers engaging in a variety of illicit operations, including enticing weak Rohingya women who had sought safety in Bangladesh into India under the false pretence of marrying Rohingya men. According to the NIA, these women were subsequently bought and sold for forced marriages in a number of Indian states, including Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Jammu & Kashmir, and Haryana. The inquiry conducted by the NIA revealed instances and proof of document forgeries, concluding that Rabi Islam and Mohammad Usman had got Aadhaar cards through illegal means.The spokesperson claimed that in order to further hide their genuine identities, the pair had also opened bank accounts and obtained more SIM cards using these cards. The official stated that the NIA, which began investigating the case on November 7 of last year, has made a substantial progress in locating and destroying a large-scale global human trafficking network with the release of this charge sheet.   [caption id="attachment_10283" align="alignnone" width="300"] 3 Nationals Of Myanmar Charge-Sheeted By NIA In Human Trafficking Case[/caption]