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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…

Ensure that people are safe while you deal with enemies of peace: DGP
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Ensure that people are safe while you deal with enemies of peace: DGP

SRINAGAR:The head of the Jammu and Kashmir Police on Monday instructed his staff to devise a system to protect the public while addressing the "inimical" elements. In Kulgam district, DGP R R Swain presided over a joint security review meeting of high ranking officers from the Police, Army, and CRPF. "Evolve more effective mechanism and ensure public safety while dealing with the elements inimical to peace," he said. According to a police spokesman, the purpose of the meeting was to review the district's security configuration and talk about peacekeeping and anti-militarization measures. ADGP Law and Order J&K Vijay Kumar and IGP Kashmir Zone V K Birdi accompanied Swain.Speaking to the officers, the DGP emphasised the importance of friendly policing and preserving a calm and secure atmosphere. He also emphasised the need to improve the system for stakeholders at various levels to share intelligence inputs. According to the DGP, there is a desperate attempt to disrupt peace in Jammu and Kashmir by those who support terrorists operating across the border and their proxies in J&K. Attacks on defenceless bystanders and military personnel, according to Swain, reveal the annoyance of terrorist organisers. For the safety of the public, the DGP gave the officers instructions to reinforce and expand the security grids in their respective areas. According to Swain, in order to defeat saboteurs and enemies of peace, law enforcement, security forces, sister agencies, and the general public must cooperate. [caption id="attachment_5526" align="alignnone" width="300"] Ensure that people are safe while you deal with enemies of peace: DGP[/caption]    

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]  

Former Minister & Senior BJP Leader Ajatshatru calls on LG
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Former Minister & Senior BJP Leader Ajatshatru calls on LG

JAMMU: Former minister and senior BJP leader Ajatshatru Singh paid Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha a visit at Raj Bhawan. He had Ritu Singh with him. Ajatshatru Singh informed the Lieutenant Governor of his visit to the United Kingdom in relation to the British Parliament's commemoration of Accession Day. The UK-based Jammu Kashmir diaspora was in charge of organising the event. A book titled "Kashmir Under The Dogras-Transition to Peace, Progress & Modernity," written by Dr. S. N. Pandita, was also given to the Lieutenant Governor. [caption id="attachment_5520" align="alignnone" width="300"] Former Minister & Senior BJP Leader Ajatshatru calls on LG[/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]  

“PM doesn’t say a word about caste census”, Rahul reiterates ‘caste census vow’ in MP
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“PM doesn’t say a word about caste census”, Rahul reiterates ‘caste census vow’ in MP

MADHYA PRADESH: Along with his 53 officers, Shivraj Singh Chouhan leads the state's government. There is only one OBC officer among those 53 officers. Can you imagine how much of the authority to make decisions he has? Precisely 0.33%. He decides what to do with 0.33% of your entire budget. Now consider that over 50% of them are in this population. He continued, "The OBC Class is being denigrated." Rahul Gandhi attacked the state government and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying, "PM Modi and CM Shivraj keep claiming that it is the government of the OBCs." They don't give that one OBC officer any tasks." The opposition members of parliament from the recently formed INDIA bloc have been calling for a nationwide caste census, arguing that it would help determine policies for various social groups based on population numbers. However, the central government, which is led by the BJP, has been asserting that the caste census will cause "division" in society. In the meantime, if elected to power in Chhattisgarh, the Bhupesh Baghel-led Congress government has promised to carry out a caste census in the state. Elections in Madhya Pradesh are scheduled for November 17 and the vote-counting day is December 3.Legislators from 230 Assembly constituencies will be chosen by voters. The Congress won the most recent state assembly elections in 2018, and seasoned leader Kamal Nath was sworn in as chief minister. However, in 2020, the state experienced a political earthquake when 22 loyalist MLAs and then-Congressman Jyotiraditya Scindia joined the saffron camp. After being reduced to a minority, the Congress government collapsed, and the BJP took power with Shivraj Singh Chouhan serving as chief minister once more. Rahul Gandhi, the Congress MP, reaffirmed his party's commitment to conducting a caste census on Monday. The Congress Member of Parliament also took aim at the Prime Minister, claiming that he makes no mention of the caste census. "I repeatedly advised Prime Minister Modi to order a nationwide caste census. However, he remains silent on the caste census. Instead, he asserts that the nation is caste-free. We pledge to carry out a caste census if we win the state's elections. Gandhi said, "Everyone needs to know about their strength in the country," during a polling campaign in Neemuch, Madhya Pradesh. [caption id="attachment_5508" align="alignnone" width="300"] "PM doesn't say a word about…

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]  

“Main to Baniya hun, pura hisaab lekar aaya hun”: Amit Shah targets Congress in MP
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“Main to Baniya hun, pura hisaab lekar aaya hun”: Amit Shah targets Congress in MP

MADHYA PRADESH: In Madhya Pradesh, which is set to hold elections, Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched a vicious attack on the INDIA bloc and the Congress, claiming that the latter was unable to provide any guarantees. Speaking at a rally in Vidisha, Amit Shah declared, "The MP cannot benefit from these INDI Alliance and Congress people." Congress has currently provided five guarantees. What guarantee will people give who do not have their own guarantee, I would like to ask? In the past nine years, Modi ji has fulfilled his promises. I would like to know from Kamal Nath how much money the Sonia Gandhi-Manmohan Singh government gave to the MP over the course of the UPA's ten years in power at the Centre? They gave MP Rs 2 lakh crore from 2004 to 2014; in nine years, Modi ji increased it to Rs 6 lakh 35 thousand crore. In addition, Rs 5 lakh crore were allocated for various schemes." "I am a trader; I have brought all the accounts (Main to Baniya hun pura hisaab lekar aaya hun)," he continued. Additionally, Home Minister Amit Shah declared that more central government schemes for the state would be implemented if his party were to form the government in MP. "Poverty welfare is a topic of discussion in Congress. They only got rid of the poor; they didn't eradicate poverty. In nine years, Modi ji has accomplished a lot for the underprivileged. Just in MP, 93 lakh farmers receive Rs 6000 in their accounts annually. We will raise the price from Rs 6000 to Rs 12000 if our government forms. 65 lakh impoverished people have access to tap water in their homes. Under Ayushman Bharat, about 3 crore 70 lakh people receive free medical care up to Rs 5 lakh. The free treatment that was previously worth Rs 5 lakh will now be worth Rs 10 lakh if our government is formed, according to Amit Shah. Amit Shah praised Prime Minister Modi and noted that in just nine years, the nation's economy—which was ranked eleventh—has improved to the fifth rank. "With the Delhi Declaration, Modi ji raised the profile of Indian diplomacy internationally and gathered world leaders to this platform. By granting women a 33 percent reservation in the House, Modi ji has demonstrated his respect for women. The task of hanging the Ram temple issue was completed by Congress. Rahul Baba used to predict the location of the temple's construction but never disclosed the exact date. January 22, 2024 is the date," Amit Shah stated. [caption id="attachment_5499" align="alignnone" width="300"] "Main to Baniya hun, pura…