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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…

GST Council Decides To Levy 5 Pc Tax On Millet-Based Flour, If Sold In Pre-Packaged And Labelled Form: FM
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GST Council Decides To Levy 5 Pc Tax On Millet-Based Flour, If Sold In Pre-Packaged And Labelled Form: FM

New Delhi, Oct 7: According to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the GST Council voted on Saturday to impose a reduced 5% tax on millet-based flour when it is supplied in pre-packaged and labelled form. If sold loose, flour containing at least 70% millet will be subject to 0% GST; if sold pre-packaged and labelled, it will be subject to 5% GST. The maximum age of the President and members of the GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) was also resolved at the 52nd GST Council meeting, which was presided over by the Union finance minister and attended by state counterparts. The GSTAT President's age cap will be 70 years, while the members' age cap will be 67 years.The President and members of GSTAT are now allowed to be 67 and 65 years old, respectively, instead of the previous age restrictions. The Council also voted to exempt alcohol intended for human use from the tax and lower the GST on molasses from 28 to 5 percent. [caption id="attachment_3669" align="alignnone" width="300"] GST Council Decides To Levy 5 Pc Tax On Millet-Based Flour, If Sold In Pre-Packaged And Labelled Form: FM[/caption]  

SRK’s ‘Jawan’ crosses Rs 1100 crore mark at worldwide box office
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SRK’s ‘Jawan’ crosses Rs 1100 crore mark at worldwide box office

MUMBAI: The producers of the suspenseful thriller "Jawan" starring superstar Shah Rukh Khan have reported that it has earned a total of Rs 1103.2 crore globally. On Friday night, the film's production company Red Chillies Entertainment posted the newest collection to microblogging service X. Along with a poster displaying the movie's overall box office haul, the post read, "'Jawan' Making & breaking box office records every day." On September 7, the Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu versions of the Atlee-directed film were made available globally. According to a press release from the producers, "Jawan" has crossed Rs 1100 crore at the international box office, making it the first Hindi film to do so in Indian cinema history. "In this, the India gross box office collection stands at Rs 733.37 crore and the overseas box office collection is Rs 369.90 crore," they stated. The film's producers also claimed that it had "strong feet in the domestic market" due to its net earnings from the Hindi-speaking region, which totaled Rs 560.03 crore. "The revenue from dubs in other languages is Rs. 59.89 crore. The movie has made a total of Rs 619.92 crore in India, surpassing the Rs 600 crore mark, and it is still expanding at a good clip, they continued. "Jawan" describes "the emotional journey of a man who is set to rectify the wrongs in the society" . Vikram Rathore and his son Azad are both played by Shah Rukh in this movie. Nayanthara, Vijay Sethupathi, Deepika Padukone, and Sanjay Dutt all make cameo cameos in the film. The cast is completed by Mukesh Chhabra, Sanya Malhotra, Priyamani, Girija Oak, Sanjeeta Bhattacharya, Lehar Khan, Aaliyah Qureshi, and Ridhi Dogra. "Jawan" is a Red Chillies Entertainment production that is co-produced by Gaurav Verma and Gauri Khan. [caption id="attachment_3662" align="alignnone" width="239"] SRK's 'Jawan' crosses Rs 1100 crore mark at worldwide box office[/caption]  

Over 9,000 Landless People Given Land In J&K So Far: LG
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Over 9,000 Landless People Given Land In J&K So Far: LG

KUPWARA, Oct 06 : Over 9,000 landless individuals have already received land in the area, according to Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, and only those who qualify will receive 5 Marla land from the government. Speaking to reporters outside of a gathering at Dak Bunglow, the LG claimed that a new era of growth was beginning since the administration had been successful in bringing openness and adapting to a pro-people stance. According to him, more than 9,000 landless individuals in Jammu and Kashmir have received land grants, and only those who qualify would receive 5 Marla parcels of land in J&K.The LG further stated that the budget for a technical survey has already been approved by the railway minister while he was on a two-day visit to the Kupwara district. Kupwara will soon be connected to the rail link once the survey is done and the DPR is submitted. According to him, Kupwara is on the road to wealth and progress, and in the last three years, the security situation has also improved. "In this place, the common guy has a peaceful life. The agricultural and related industries have significantly improved in this district. Growth and output have both risen, according to LG.He said that considerable advancements had also been made in infrastructure development. Roads have been constructed. Road connections have been made to remote places. The transmission and distribution of power supplies have also received a lot of attention. Our strength has significantly increased compared to the previous. He claimed that the tourism industry is flourishing in Kupwara and that much work is being done to ensure its further expansion."Much more tourists have come here already than in prior years. Another excellent step is the formation of GMC. Previously inaccessible for at least six months, areas are now experiencing electricity for the first time. Water tap connections to each home have completed 70% of the task. The 100% target will be met by the end of this year, the LG predicted.   [caption id="attachment_3621" align="alignnone" width="300"] Over 9,000 Landless People Given Land In J&K So…

RBI maintains status quo in policy rate, flags inflation concern
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RBI maintains status quo in policy rate, flags inflation concern

MUMBAI: The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) monetary policy committee unanimously chose to retain the policy repo rate at 6.5 percent at its October review meeting, making this the fourth straight time that it has done so. Shaktikanta Das, governor of the RBI, stated that the central bank is worried and has recognised rising inflation as a significant risk to macroeconomic stability and sustainable growth while deliberating the policy statement on Friday morning. Das further stated that the monetary policy committee is dedicated to keeping India's headline inflation around 4%.The governor also mentioned that 5 of the MPC's 6 members favour continuing to focus on the "withdrawal of accommodation" in monetary policy in order to ensure that inflation gradually converges to the objective while fostering growth. On Wednesday, the RBI's three-day bi-monthly monetary policy committee (MPC) meeting got underway. Participants in the financial markets will be eagerly watching the outcome and the central bank's policy stance for new clues. In a financial year, the RBI normally holds six bimonthly meetings when it discusses the money supply, inflation outlook, interest rates, and different macroeconomic factors.The repo rate was kept at 6.5 percent by the RBI in each of its last three meetings in April, June, and August. The interest rate at which the RBI loans money to other banks is known as the repo rate. The central bank may have slowed the key interest rate due to a relative drop in inflation, excepting the most recent jump, and the possibility of further decline. Many nations, especially mature economies, have concerns about inflation, but India has mainly been successful in controlling its trajectory. The RBI increased the repo rate by a total of 250 basis points to 6.5 percent since May 2022 in an effort to combat inflation, barring the most recent third consecutive halt. An weapon of monetary policy that normally works to reduce demand in the economy and lower inflation is raising interest rates. Due to an increase in the cost of food goods including wheat, rice, and vegetables like tomatoes, India's headline inflation rate increased to 7.8% in July before dropping to 6.8% in August. In the upcoming days, September inflation data is expected. [caption id="attachment_3617" align="alignnone" width="300"] RBI maintains status quo in policy rate, flags inflation concern[/caption]    

Kapil, Huma, Hina summoned in betting app case after Ranbir
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Kapil, Huma, Hina summoned in betting app case after Ranbir

NEW DELHI: The Enforcement Directorate has summoned actors Huma Qureshi and Hina Khan as well as comedian Kapil Sharma in connection with its investigation into a case involving online betting. The investigation agency has summoned Kapil Sharma for attending the Mahadev Book app's success party in Dubai in September as well as Huma Qureshi and Hina Khan for alleged app marketing. Ranbir Kapoor, who had been served with a summons by the Enforcement Directorate in the same matter, asked the federal investigation agency for more time on Thursday so that he could show up in person. The Enforcement Directorate has not yet made up its mind about whether or not to give the actor two weeks. In relation to the ongoing investigation into the Mahadev internet betting case, the investigating agency is keeping an eye on a number of prominent Bollywood celebrities and singers. [caption id="attachment_3601" align="alignnone" width="300"] Kapil, Huma, Hina summoned in betting app case after Ranbir[/caption]  

JMC : 92800 street lights installed in Jammu Municipal limits
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JMC : 92800 street lights installed in Jammu Municipal limits

JAMMU: Street lights are being installed in two phases in each of the 75 wards under the authority of the Jammu Municipal Corporation. According to the JMC, the installation of 61300 street lights has been finished under phase I, and work is currently being done to install street lights under phase II. About 31500 of the 35130 street lights in phase II have been installed. According to the agreement made by the departments of housing and urban development, EESL, and power development, work is now being done on installation and commissioning. PDD is required by the agreement to make the entire infrastructure, i.e. EESL is needed to provide poles, phase wire, and related accessories for the installation of these street lights, as well as street lights of different wattages based on the demands of the area. The contract states that the JMC is in charge of managing and funding the maintenance of these street lights. The three parties' agreement states that the ESSL is in charge of providing the necessary street light accessories and of maintaining them for a term of seven years. The JMC is mandated by the contract to cover the cost of maintaining street lights, although it only does so for the 61300 finished street lights. [caption id="attachment_3594" align="alignnone" width="300"] JMC : 92800 street lights installed in Jammu Municipal limits[/caption]

Over 2.5 lac appointments made through backdoor by past regimes: CS
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Over 2.5 lac appointments made through backdoor by past regimes: CS

KUPWARA: In the Union Territory of J&K, over 2.50 lac employment were handed to undeserving individuals through backdoor ways, according to Chief Secretary Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta on Thursday. Speaking at a ceremony in Kupwara, north Kashmir, Chief Secretary Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta remarked, "I feel humiliated to say that over 2.50 lac undeserving persons had been offered government employment in J&K through illegal and backdoor tactics. He claimed that the current administration, which is being led by the lieutenant governor, is steadfast in its commitment to halt backdoor appointments and to give educated youth ways of earning a respectable living."Backdoor methods will not be used to provide employment. Poor children who were previously denied basic rights and employment would now have them, according to Mehta.He continued, "But I want to bring facts to the fore that 30,000 employment were offered to J&K youth in the previous three years. Some groups are circulating lies about the administration claiming it has ceased recruitment operations. He further stated that the days when government posts were awarded through nepotism and corruption and when the rights of the underprivileged were stolen were long behind. "Those who deserve government work will be accorded their rightful rights, while those who don't deserve should choose alternative sources of support. Going into business is preferable to working a daily wage job, Mehta concluded. [caption id="attachment_3586" align="alignnone" width="300"] Over 2.5 lac appointments made through backdoor by past regimes: CS[/caption]  

PM lays foundation stone of development projects in Jodhpur
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PM lays foundation stone of development projects in Jodhpur

RAJASTHAN: The foundation stone was laid and other development projects totaling over Rs 5,000 crore were dedicated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. Additionally, PM Modi launched two new train services in Rajasthan. These included the brand-new Runicha Express train that ran between Jaisalmer and Delhi and the brand-new heritage train that ran between Marwar Junction and Kambli Ghat. The Prime Minister also presented the nation with two more train projects. These included initiatives to double the lengths of the 58 km long "Degana-Kuchaman City" rail line and the 145 km long "Degana-Rai Ka Bagh" rail line.The slew of projects the Prime Minister inagurated today include a 350 bedded 'Trauma Centre and Critical Care Hospital Block at All India Institute of Medical Sciences in Jodhpur and…

Udhampur’s Kaladi and Basohli Pashmina get GI Tag
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Udhampur’s Kaladi and Basohli Pashmina get GI Tag

SRINAGAR: Congratulations are in order from Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha to the families, weavers, and producers of the Basohli Pashmina and Kaladi dairy products from Udhampur for receiving the Geographical Indication (GI) Tag. "A moment of pride for J&K. Basohli Pashmina & Udhampur Kaladi get Geographical Indication (GI) Tag," the Lt. Governor wrote in a tweet. It will raise the spirits of the families who produce the Kaladi dairy product and the weavers. Congratulations to the UT population. "My sincere gratitude to GoI, Association of Producers, NABARD, UT Department and all other stakeholders for their effort to further boost export and to secure the future of thousands of families associated with these two glorious cultural and heritage symbols of J&K UT," he wrote in a tweet.   [caption id="attachment_3557" align="alignnone" width="300"] Udhampur's Kaladi and Basohli Pashmina get GI Tag[/caption]