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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…

DGP chairs high-level joint security review meeting in Kulgam
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DGP chairs high-level joint security review meeting in Kulgam

KULGAM: According to a press release issued by J&K police on Monday, Director General of Police for Jammu and Kashmir, RR Swain, visited Kulgam, examined the district's security situation, and presided over a high-level meeting of police, army, and CAPF officers. The joint security review meeting was chaired by DGP RR Swain, who made the following statement, according to the official release: "Evolve more effective mechanism and ensure public safety while dealing with the elements inimical to peace." The press release went on to say that the meeting's purpose was to assess the district's security setup and talk about ways to maintain peace and eradicate militancy from its source.IGP Kashmir Zone VK Birdi and ADGP Law & Order (J&K) Vijay Kumar accompanied DGP RR Swain. The ADG of the CRP, Nalin Prabhat, the GoC Victor Force Major General, the IG of the CRP's Kashmir Operations, Gyanendra Kumar Verma, the DIG of SKR, Rayees Mohammad Bhat, the Sector Commanders of RR 01, 02, and 03, Brig PS Chauhan, Anirudh K Chauhan, SSP, Kulgam Sahil Sarangal, COs of the Army, CRPF, and gazetted jurisdictional officers were also present, according to the official release. The J&K DGP addressed the officers and emphasised the importance of people-friendly policing in preserving a safe and tranquil environment.DGP RR Swain emphasised the significance of people's roles in the current situation and urged the officers to develop more efficient procedures, maintain public safety, and address elements that are detrimental to peace. He also emphasised the importance of fortifying the system that allows stakeholders at various levels to share intelligence inputs. According to the press release, the J&K DGP stated that the masters of terror in Jammu and Kashmir and their stooges across the border are desperate to disturb the current peace in the region. He went on to say that cowardly attacks on defenceless civilians and military personnel show how frustrated terror handlers are with their inability to maintain peace and order in J&K.According to the official statement, the DGP further instructed the officers to keep up the fight against terrorists and those who support them, and to keep a close eye on any suspicious individuals in order to foil their malicious plans to disturb the tranquil atmosphere. The press release also stated that DGP RR Swain gave the officers orders to improve and reinforce the security grids in their respective regions for the general public's safety and security, as well as the protection of vulnerable populations. He expressed his admiration for the people's participation and cooperation in the current peaceful situation.According to the press release, the DGP added that in order to defeat saboteurs and enemies of peace, cooperation between the Police, other sister agencies, and the general public is required. According to the press release, he emphasised how crucial it is to keep police and other forces working closely together to maintain a peaceful environment. You can access real-time, accurate, and fast local news on your tablet or smartphone. [caption id="attachment_5523" align="alignnone" width="300"] DGP chairs high-level joint security review meeting in Kulgam[/caption]  

Retail inflation declined to 4.87% in Oct from 5.02% in Sept: Govt
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Retail inflation declined to 4.87% in Oct from 5.02% in Sept: Govt

NEW DELHI: According to government data released on Monday, retail inflation decreased to 4.87 percent in October from 5.02 percent in September. In September, the retail inflation rate based on the Consumer Price Index fell to a three-month low of 5.02 percent. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank moderated its forecast for CPI inflation from 6.7% in 2022–2023 to 5.4% in 2023–24 during its October meeting. "The fight against inflation is not over yet," RBI governor Shaktikanta Das had declared, adding that the goal of the central bank is to maintain inflation at 4% rather than between 2-6%. The RBI has been given a mandate by the government to guarantee that the CPI inflation rate stays at 4%, with a margin of error of 2%. When determining its bi-monthly monetary policy, the central bank primarily takes retail inflation into account. According to the government-shared report, food inflation increased by 6.61% in October compared to 6.56% in September. Food inflation makes up almost half of the total consumer price basket. [caption id="attachment_5517" align="alignnone" width="300"] Retail inflation declined to 4.87% in Oct from 5.02% in Sept: Govt[/caption]  

UK PM Rishi Sunak sacks Home Secretary Suella Braverman
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UK PM Rishi Sunak sacks Home Secretary Suella Braverman

NOV 13, 2023 : According to Reuters, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak fired his home secretary Suella Braverman for her scathing criticism of Police in the midst of the country's ongoing pro-Palestine demonstrations. After her Times UK article criticising the Metropolitan Police for allegedly softening their stance against radical elements at pro-Palestine rallies, Sunak faced pressure to fire Braverman. In an opinion piece published ahead of a pro-Palestinian march on Saturday, the UK Home Secretary allegedly accused the police of using a "double standard" when it came to rallies, especially pro-Palestinian marches, according to Reuters. A strong candidate for the leadership of the Conservative Party in the future, Braverman had repeatedly criticised the tens of thousands of protestors that have gathered in London in the wake of Hamas's attack on Israel last month.Braverman has called the rallies "mobs" and "hate marches". According to Reuters, Braverman has a history of making contentious remarks for the police or national security. Braverman sent a warning to police chiefs on October 10 for flying Palestinian flags in UK streets. According to an Anadolu Agency report, she said that raising the flag "may not be legitimate" if it is seen as endorsing terrorism. Suella Braverman went so far as to give instances of protest behaviours that she thought might be construed as breaches of public order, such as swarming Jewish neighbourhoods, brandishing signs endorsing Hamas or Palestine, and yelling potentially offensive anti-Israeli phrases.Pro-Palestinian demonstrators in their thousands have marched in London and other UK cities, demanding an end to Israel's attacks on Hamas. Notably, on October 7, after Hamas attacked Israel, the latter launched a counteroffensive against Israel. One of the biggest pro-Palestine marches in London since the start of the Israel-Hamas conflict took place on November 11. Marching from Marble Arch in Hyde Park through the capital, thousands of demonstrators marched down Vauxhall Bridge Road, over the River Thames, and to the US Embassy on Nine Elms Lane. The protest was against US President Joe Biden's steadfast backing of the Israeli military's ground operation in Gaza in reaction to the October 7 Hamas attacks, which resulted in the deaths of 1,400 Israelis and the kidnapping of 200 others. According to Israel's Channel 12, there were antisemitic banners, anti-Jewish chants, and pro-Hamas slogans during the demonstration. [caption id="attachment_5502" align="alignnone" width="300"] UK PM Rishi Sunak sacks Home Secretary Suella Braverman[/caption]  

Uttarkashi Tunnel Collapse | Rescuers Establish Communication With Trapped Workers, Food, Water Being Supplied
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Uttarkashi Tunnel Collapse | Rescuers Establish Communication With Trapped Workers, Food, Water Being Supplied

UTTARKASHI, Nov 13: Officials said on Monday that 40 workers who were left stranded after an under-construction tunnel on the Brahmakhal-Yamunotri National Highway collapsed were rescued by rescuers who worked through the night and gave them food and water. The Silkyara police control room reported that the workers are safe and that they have requested food, which is being sent to them. They also mentioned that walkie-talkies have been used to establish communication. Compressors have been used to supply food packets, according to the statement.In order to create an escape route for the labourers who are trapped in the under-construction tunnel between Silkyara and Dandalgaon, the district emergency operation centre is currently conducting dredging and drilling operations through the debris. On Sunday morning, a section of the tunnel gave way, trapping about forty labourers inside. The Char Dham all-weather road project includes the tunnel. The workers are from Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Odisha, Uttarakhand, and Himachal Pradesh, according to the District Emergency Operation Centre.Approximately 160 members of various agencies, including the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), are attempting to free the stranded labourers. On Sunday, officials expressed optimism regarding the safety of the stranded labourers after providing them with adequate oxygen via a water pipeline. On Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inquired about the status of the rescue operations with Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami. [caption id="attachment_5484" align="alignnone" width="300"] Uttarkashi Tunnel Collapse | Rescuers Establish Communication With Trapped Workers, Food, Water Being Supplied[/caption]    

Jaishankar meets Rishi on Diwali, gifts him Ganesha statue, Kohli-signed bat
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Jaishankar meets Rishi on Diwali, gifts him Ganesha statue, Kohli-signed bat

NOV 13, 2023 : To deliver Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Diwali greetings, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met on Sunday at 10 Downing Street with UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty. The minister gave Sunak a statue of Lord Ganesha and a cricket bat signed by cricket player Virat Kohli, accompanied by his wife Kyoko Jaishankar. Jaishankar shared the meeting's pictures on social media. It was a pleasure to speak with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Diwali. expressed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's best wishes. India and the UK are working hard to reinterpret their relationship for the modern era. "I express my gratitude to Mr. and Mrs. Sunak for their kind hospitality and cordial welcome," he captioned a post on X.Currently, Jaishankar is in the UK for an official visit with his counterpart, James Cleverly. He arrived on Saturday and will be gone by November 15. His visit schedule also includes meetings with a number of other dignitaries. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) recently announced the establishment of a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2021, highlighting the expanding bilateral relationship between India and the UK. The UK and India have a cordial and prosperous relationship. The MEA stated in its release that the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and the India-UK Roadmap 2030 were introduced in 2021. "The Roadmap represents a dedication to a cooperative effort that benefits both nations. The visit by EAM will strengthen the amicable relations between the two nations," it continued. Prime Ministers Modi and Sunak spoke over the phone on November 3 to discuss the status of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Sunak also used the occasion to thank Modi for the Indian cricket team's outstanding performance in the current Cricket World Cup. The two leaders' conversation also covered the current Israel-Hamas conflict. Both leaders stressed that Hamas did not speak for the Palestinian people and denounced the terror group's attacks on Israel. De-escalating tensions in the area was another topic of discussion. [caption id="attachment_5481" align="alignnone" width="300"] Jaishankar meets Rishi on Diwali, gifts him Ganesha…