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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…

Large number of people pay last respects to Captain M V Pranjal in Bengaluru

BENGALURU: In moving scenes, a sizable crowd paid their final respects to Captain M V Pranjal, who was killed in action against terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir. On Friday night, his mortal remains were transported by air to Bengaluru and then brought to his parents' residence in the nearby Anekal Taluk. Paying respects, mourners filed past Capt. Pranjal's body. Opposition Leader R Ashoka and Rural Bangalore MP D K Suresh were among those who paid respect to the deceased and sent their condolences to the family today. Following a wreath-laying ceremony, the state government and the Army presented Pranjal with a guard of honour.For the final ceremonies, his mortal remains will be carried in a procession to a crematorium in Kudlu Gate. The wife and parents of the 29-year-old member of the 63 Rashtriya Rifles who died on Wednesday during a firefight with terrorists in the Rajouri sector are still alive. Following his remains' arrival here last night, Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah paid their final respects at HAL Airport. Siddaramaiah, expressing condolences, said the family of the martyr would receive Rs 50 lakh. In light of the soldier's funeral ceremonies today, the opposition BJP has decided to delay its protest against the state government regarding the Cabinet's decision to revoke approval for a CBI investigation against Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar.Pranjal, the son of retired Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited managing director M Venkatesh, completed his education at Surathkal in the Dakshina Kannada district. He joined the National Defence Academy and enlisted in the Army following the completion of his engineering and academic mentoring programme.The son of retired managing director of Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited, M Venkatesh, Pranjal finished school at Surathkal in the Dakshina Kannada district. After completing his academic and engineering mentorship programme, he enlisted in the Army and joined the National Defence Academy. [caption id="attachment_6113" align="alignnone" width="300"] Large number of people pay last respects to Captain M V Pranjal in Bengaluru[/caption]  

Hardik Pandya set to join Mumbai Indians for Rs 15 cr

NEW DELHI: For the forthcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season, star all-arounder Hardik Pandya is expected to part ways with his present team, the Gujarat Titans (GT), and rejoin his old team, the Mumbai Indians, according to ESPNcricinfo. This all-cash deal includes the Mumbai-based team paying Titans an undisclosed transfer fee in addition to the 30-year-old's salary of 15 crore rupees. Hardik could receive as much as 50% of the transfer fee, per an ESPNcricinfo report. The transaction will be regarded as the largest player trade in IPL history if it is executed successfully. Neither franchise has officially announced it as of yet. The Gujarat-based team's all-around player won the 2022 IPL season, and he was also named 'Player of the Match' in the match that decided the winner against the Rajasthan Royals. GT secured their spot in the IPL final for the second time in their first two seasons during the previous IPL season. They were runners-up in 2023, though, after losing to the Chennai Super Kings. After Ravichandran Ashwin moved from Punjab Kings to Delhi Capitals, the 30-year-old will be the third captain to be traded if the deal is completed. The second occasion occurred in 2020 when Ajinkya Rahane was traded by the Rajasthan Royals to the Capitals.The second occasion occurred in 2020 when Ajinkya Rahane was traded by the Rajasthan Royals to the Capitals. Since making his debut in the 2015 campaign, Hardik has participated in 123 games, taking 53 wickets and amassing 2309 runs at a strike rate of 139.89.   [caption id="attachment_6110" align="alignnone" width="300"] Hardik Pandya set to join Mumbai Indians for Rs 15 cr[/caption]

World Heritage Week: Ajatshatru Singh visits Dogra Art Museum

JAMMU: Senior BJP leader and former minister Ajatshatru Singh expressed delight and happiness that the Dogra Art Museum and Archives Reference Library contained important documents. He also stated that he is actively working to further enhance this repository in order to protect the priceless legacy for future generations. Ajatshatru Singh visited the Dogra Art Museum and Archives Reference Library, Mubarak Mandi, as part of World Heritage Week. Singh toured the library and museum, demonstrating a deep interest in the materials on display and their superb preservation.Assistant Director of the Archives Reference Library Dr. Sangeeta Sharma gave him a detailed briefing on the rare saved documents housed in this important and prestigious library. Speaking to the media, Singh revealed that, while reviewing several documents containing contributions from the Dogra kings, particularly Maharaja Hari Singh, he became quite emotional. He claimed that while the general public is only aware of the courage displayed by the Dogra rulers, they should also be aware of the other enormous contributions these rulers made to the welfare of the people living in this former State. "Only when such rare documents and information are preserved properly will the future generations learn about it," said Singh. In order to ensure that future generations recognise the importance of their ancestors' legacy and the debt of respect they owe us, he further pledged to use all of his resources to expand the collection of rare and valuable documents in this repository. He also thanked the staffs of the Museum and Library for their outstanding work in this regard.   [caption id="attachment_6107" align="alignnone" width="300"] World Heritage Week: Ajatshatru Singh visits Dogra Art Museum[/caption]

Indian Army’s K9 awarded for tracking down Pakistani terrorists during Rajouri encounter

RAJOURI: The Northern Army Commendation Card was given to Indian Army dog Domino and his handler Lance Naik Lucky Kumar for finding a Pakistani terrorist during their recent encounter in Rajouri. Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi immediately presented them with their awards after Domino tracked down the terrorists' hiding places by following their blood trail. This made it easier for the security personnel to find and eliminate the threat. Awarded to Indian Army personnel for gallantry, distinguished service, or devotion to duty is the Northern Army Commendation Card.After being hurt in a gunfight, Domino helped the troops locate the terrorists' hideout by following his blood trail in the Kalakote area, according to Indian Army officials. On Friday, Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi, the commander of the Northern Army, visited the Kalakote area in Rajouri to review the operational situation following the encounter that resulted in the elimination of two Lashkar-e-Toiba terrorists, including its top commander, and the deaths of five Indian Army personnel while performing their duties. According to Army officials, the Lieutenant General was briefed on the operation. Two Army Captains and five soldiers were killed in the gunfight that continued from Wednesday.In the Dharamsala neighbourhood of Bajimaal, there was a confrontation between terrorists and a joint team of the Army and the Jammu and Kashmir Police. It was revealed that Quari was the top LeT commander. The army also disclosed that significant amounts of "War Like Stores" had been found at the location of the encounter. Quari was notorious for masterminding a number of attacks, such as the one in which six defenceless civilians were killed on January 23 in Dangri, and the attacks in Rajouri's Poonch areas known as the Kandi attacks. According to an army official, his removal deals a serious blow to the resurgence of terrorism in these areas. Meanwhile, army officers and soldiers were seen paying their final respects to their fallen comrades in heartbreaking images from Friday's wreath-laying ceremony. [caption id="attachment_6104" align="alignnone" width="256"] Indian Army's K9 awarded for tracking down Pakistani terrorists during Rajouri encounter[/caption]      

Northern Army commander reviews operational situation in Rajouri

RAJOURI: On Friday, Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi, the commander of the Northern Army, visited the Kalakote area of the Rajouri district in Jammu and Kashmir and assessed the state of operations there. The visit occurred the day after security forces in Rajouri's Darmsal area shot and killed two foreign terrorists from the banned Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) group, including the mastermind of several attacks. The gunfight lasted 36 hours. Five soldiers lost their lives in the gunfight: Lance Naik Sanjay Bisht, Paratrooper Sachin Laur, Hav Abdul Majid, Capt. M V Pranjal, and Capt. Shubham Gupta."Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi, Army Commander Northern Command, visited Kalakote area in Rajouri and reviewed the operational situation," the Army's Northern Command stated on X. He was given an update on the last operation. According to the statement, the brave soldiers and Army Dog "Domino" were commended and honoured by the Army Commander for a successful operation despite extremely challenging terrain and inclement weather. [caption id="attachment_6101" align="alignnone" width="300"] Northern Army commander reviews operational situation in Rajouri[/caption]    

Connect with fellow Hindus and world; conquer hearts : Bhagwat

NOV 24, 2023 : The world, which is failing miserably due to experiments with materialism, communism, and capitalism, will see India as the model of happiness and contentment, according to RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, who made this statement on Friday. Speaking at the opening of the third World Hindu Congress (WHC) in this capital of Thailand, Bhagwat urged Hindus everywhere to connect with the world and to reach out to one another. "We need to make an effort to interact with every Hindu. And Hindus as a group will unite people everywhere. Speaking to a group of international intellectuals, activists, leaders, and businesspeople, he stated, "As the number of Hindus increases, so too has the process of connecting with the world begun.He claimed that everyone in the world has realized—especially since the Covid pandemic—that India holds the key to happiness and contentment. After experimenting with materialism, communism, and capitalism in the pursuit of happiness, Bhagwat claimed that the world was now faltering and was moving towards Hinduism. "The world is currently in disarray. They have conducted countless experiments to promote joy, contentment, and peace for the past 2,000 years. They've experimented with capitalism, communism, and materialism. They've experimented with several faiths. They have taken for granted material wealth. But there's no sense of fulfilment," he stated. Following the Covid-19 pandemic, they have begun to reconsider. They all appear to believe that Bharat will pave the way, according to Bhagwat."We must reach out to everyone, establish a connection with them, and use our services to draw them to us. That spirit is present in us. When it comes to unselfish service, we have the upper hand over everyone else. It is a part of our values and tradition. Thus, he advised, "reach out and conquer nothing but hearts." Participants in the three-day conference will have the chance to talk about issues that Hindus face globally. As per Bhagwat, Hindus are essential in promoting the idea that the world is a single family, which is embodied by Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam. "We must come together, remain together, and collaborate in order for that to be fulfilled. Although nobody will fit into a specific uniform, we should be able to bring everyone together," he remarked. "Everyone must contribute in some way to the world. We acknowledge their specificity as well. Everybody is respected by us. Our forefathers understood this, but we have since lost this skill, allowed ourselves to be divided, and eventually subjugated. Now is the time for us to unite," Bhagwat stated. He made a compelling case for why selfless service can win people over and break society or an organisation, claiming that hate speech, anger, jealousy, and ego prevent people from coming together.Swami Vigyanananda, the founder and global chairman of the World Hindu Foundation, blew the conch to start the quadrennial event, which lasted three days and drew representatives from more than 60 nations. Spiritual guide Mata Amritanandmayi Devi, general secretary of the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP), Milind Parande, chair of the WHC organising committee, Swami Purnatmanand, working president of the Bharat Sevashram Sangh, and publisher of Hinduism Today-USA, Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami are a few of the people mentioned. [caption id="attachment_6086"…