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WBJDA meet on Nov 9 seeking submission of charge sheet by CBI in RG Kar case

WBJDA meet on Nov 9 seeking submission of charge sheet by CBI in RG Kar case

West Bengal Junior Doctors' Association (WBJDA) has organised a mass convention on November 9 demanding quick submission of the final charge sheet by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in the R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital rape and murder case.

Oct 31, 2024

Sastish Sharma

Over a Million Fake Beneficiaries Removed from J&K's Ration Lists After Aadhaar Seeding

In a major reform of J&K's PDS, over one million fake beneficiaries were identified and removed from government-run ration depots following Aadhaar seeding. With 25.11 lakh ration card holders covering nearly 99 lakh individuals, the PDS now benefits from full Aadhaar integration, reducing fraud.

Oct 30, 2024

BJP

BJP to elect Leader of Opposition on November 3 in presence of two observers

Two central observers appointed by the central leadership to oversee key appointments as BJP gears up for constructive opposition in Jammu and Kashmir's new Legislative Assembly.

Oct 30, 2024

Onion prices drop in major cities after retail selling at subsidised rate: Centre

Second train with 840 tonnes of onion arrives in Delhi to boost availability

The government on Wednesday said that a second train carrying 840 tonnes of onions from Nashik arrived in the national capital for disposal in the Delhi-NCR area.

Oct 30, 2024

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI)

TRAI releases consultation paper on framework for service authorisations

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Wednesday released a consultation paper on the framework for service authorisations for provision of broadcasting services under the Telecommunications Act, 2023.

Oct 30, 2024

Most people unaware obesity can raise 20pc lifetime risk of pancreatic cancer: Study

Most people unaware obesity can raise 20pc lifetime risk of pancreatic cancer: Study

Even as pancreatic cancer rates are rising among people under age 50, a new study on Wednesday showed that most people are unaware that obesity can increase the lifetime risk of pancreatic cancer by 20 per cent.

Oct 30, 2024

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Health activists seek legal action against PG doctors 'absconding' from govt duty

Health activists and social workers have demanded that the Tamil Nadu Health Department recover the bond amount from postgraduate doctors who were reportedly absconding from 21 public health institutions across the state.

Oct 30, 2024

Ahead of Diwali, PM Modi gifts three new medical colleges to MP

Indian youth among best in innovation & technology: PM Modi

Indian youth are among the best in innovation and technology, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday.

Oct 30, 2024

Indian Railways to run 7000 special trains for Diwali, Chhath Puja travellers

Indian Railways to run special trains to meet Diwali, Chhath Puja rush

Indian Railways will operate 7,000 additional special train trips to facilitate passengers travelling during the festive season of Diwali and Chhath Puja. The number of special trains operating on Wednesday was 164, according to Railway officials.

Oct 30, 2024

E-commerce platform Meesho clocks Rs 53 crore loss in FY24

E-commerce platform Meesho clocks Rs 53 crore loss in FY24

E-commerce platform Meesho on Wednesday reported a Rs 53 crore loss for FY 2023-24, while narrowing down the figure by 97 per cent from Rs 1,569 crore in FY 2022-23.

Oct 30, 2024

Ahead of Diwali, PM Modi gifts three new medical colleges to MP

Celebrations planned to mark 10 years of OROP; PM Modi likely to attend

Grand celebrations have been planned to mark a decade of the One Rank, One Pension (OROP) next month in the capital, which will see the participation of scores of ex-servicemen and the veterans from three wings of Armed Forces.

Oct 30, 2024

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UN Human Rights Council to open office in Bangladesh

The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has decided to set up an office in Bangladesh's capital Dhaka to strengthen its activities in the South Asian country.

Oct 30, 2024

Sensex closes 151 points down, Reliance and Tata Motors top losers

Sensex closes down by 426 points, banking stocks top losers

Indian equity indices snapped a two-day gaining streak and ended in the red on Wednesday as selling was seen in the large-cap stocks like Infosys, ICICI Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, M&M, SBI, and HCL Tech.

Oct 30, 2024

Facing anxiety, hot flushes due to menopause? Cold water swim may help

Late menopause may raise risk of asthma in women: Study

While earlier age menopause is known to be detrimental to a woman's health, a new study on Tuesday showed that a later age at natural menopause can pose a greater risk for asthma.

Oct 30, 2024

MUDA case: Will talk later, says K'taka CM Siddaramaiah as petitioners celebrate

'MUDA scam is deeper', BJP MP demands CM Siddaramaiah's resignation

BJP Rajya Sabha member from Karnataka Lahar Singh Siroya has demanded the resignation of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the interest of the people of the state, alleging that the scam is deeper.

Oct 30, 2024

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