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“He was the sole earning member of our family,” says Suresh’s wife Bhargavi, a homemaker, who has two children studying in Classes IX and VI and expresses concern about their education and future

Nipah virus reemerges in Kerala as a 43-year-old man tests positive. Health officials alert contacts, with 72 people identified for monitoring.

The court said the allegations against Khuram Parvez, though serious, were based on the statement of a co-accused-turned-approver, who claimed to be an NIA informer, and were yet to be tested in trial.

“It was Bharathiraja who, for the first time, brought the villages of southern Tamil Nadu — especially those around Madurai — alive before our eyes”

“He is a strong, healthy, and wise man, and will have many years of greatness and success ahead of him,” says the U.S. President

Senior leaders Abhishek Manu Singhvi, who led the party’s legal arguments before the Election Commission, said the Congress had demonstrated that the Returning Officer’s decision was legally untenable and urged the ECI to reverse the decision

Kerala Health Minister K Muralidharan has said the man had extensive contacts but stressed that there was no reason for panic at this stage.The final confirmation from the National Institute of Virology is expected on Thursday.

Vijay, who is on a three-day visit to the national capital, is expected to attend the Niti Aayog governing council meeting on Thursday.

A Bangladeshi woman who was injured in a fire at a hotel in south Delhi's Malviya Nagar area succumbed to her injuries during treatment on Wednesday, taking the death toll in the tragedy to 23, an official said.

Fathi Salim, the author of Dechoma and the Women of Mahé (Bloomsbury Publishing), on her debut novel, which has recently been translated into English by J Devika

Previous outbreaks and spillover cases suggest that the virus is found to have been active in the State in the the six-month period starting in April; health officials lay focus on Kozhikode, Malappuram, Palakkad, and Thrissur districts

An FIR is registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act at Chheharta police station in Amritsar

T. Veena cites health grounds. She has reportedly mailed ED expressing her willingness to appear later and cooperate with the investigation by submitting relevant documents through her lawyer

From ‘16 Vayathinile’ to ‘Vedham Pudhithu,’ ‘Iyakkunar Imayam’ Bharathiraja, who passed away today, made some of the most important Tamil films of all time

“It was Bharathiraja who, for the first time, brought the villages of southern Tamil Nadu — especially those around Madurai — alive before our eyes”

NFHS-6 records gains in child nutrition, maternal care, institutional births and women’s internet use, while also introducing new questions on digital literacy and direct benefit transfers; but the survey’s preliminary fact sheet is thinner than the last round, dropping key indicators such as anaemia, mortality, sex ratio at birth

Stuck in the tragic situation is 55-year-old Hindu man believed to be from Bangladesh who allegedly entered India illegally through Meghalaya border

The Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court was hearing a petition by a man who had challenged a lower court's order to pay Rs 8,000 monthly maintenance to his children.

Nisarga Adhikary discovered security flaws in the CBSE Online Submission of Marks portal and responsibly reported them to authorities.

Saayoni Ghosh, a prominent Trinamool Congress MP, is believed to have sided with the party's rebel faction, intensifying the internal crisis.

A fire broke out at a private hospital here late Wednesday, prompting authorities to evacuate several patients from the affected ward, police said.

The Union Cabinet approved a 6-km Ahmedabad Metro extension to the airport and office/residential complexes in Amaravati, enhancing connectivity and efficiency.

The CID is examining the movement of money connected to Shivam Associates and its promoter who is accused of collecting funds from 40, 7000 investors.

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner, operating as Air India flight AI-171 from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, crashed into a buildings of a medical college.

Transporters say they are being asked to replace ₹35–45 lakh diesel trucks with electric vehicles costing up to ₹1 crore, while customers negotiate freight contracts largely on lowest cost

SC&A Legal has announced the expansion of its operations in New Delhi, marking a significant milestone in the firm's growth journey.The Delhi office will enable the firm to work more closely with clients, regulators, tribunals, and courts, while strengthening its ability to handle complex, multi-jurisdictional matters.The Delhi practice will be headed by Devangshu Lahiry, who has extensive experience in dispute resolution, commercial litigation, and advisory matters. His appointment is expec

The architectural foundation of India’s Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (“IBC”), marks a structural shift from the archaic debtor-in-possession model to a creditor-in-control paradigm. Central to this design is the Committee of Creditors (“COC”), an entity whose “commercial wisdom” has been elevated by judicial interpretation into nearly unassailable doctrine.Despite this, the primary criticism of the IBC remains its long timelines. By late 2025, the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India

Kongara Ramesh has cultivated around 100 varieties of mango and is screening 15 to 20 that show particularly promising traits across nutrition, flavour, storability, and appearance

Those with recognised medical qualification and holding valid registration can practice in the State without the need for obtaining separate registration from the AP Medical Council or NOC from the State Medical Council or Union Territory Medical Council where they are registered

In a letter written to Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda, Rajya Sabha MP Haris Beeran had said that in the past month two separate recall notices were issued for disposable 10 ml syringes with needles supplied by different manufacturers, citing quality-related complaints

The NHAI is planning to establish toll collection points at various entry and exit locations along the 119-km highway, replacing the existing system under which vehicles pay a fixed toll at designated toll plazas.

French diplomatic sources say future defence cooperation with India will be aligned with the ‘Make in India’ initiative and based on an equal partnership. They express optimism about the prospects of enhanced cooperation in the nuclear sector, citing recent legislative reforms in India.

To encourage bright students Nisarga Adhikary, IIT-K is launching a Bachelors in Cybersecurity where the admission will not be through JEE (Advanced) but through a hackathon, says institute director Manindra Agarwal

Microsoft President Brad Smith shared a blog post responding to unhappy college students and tried to reassure them about the advance of Generative AI technologies

Prakash Chik Baraik said he owes his decision to exit from parliament and the Trinamool Congress to the mandate that the people have given in the recent election

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay also proposed a major skilling initiative, saying, "I envisage a Youth Skill and Employment Mission under which five lakh youth annually will receive stipend-supported internships and industry-linked training.

"Whatever I say, whatever I do, I do it thoughtfully without any selfish motive," Trinamool Congress MP and actor Shatrughan Sinha said

Ghosh, a well-known actor who essayed the role of Bimala Ray in Aparajito (2022), where she played the supportive wife of the iconic filmmaker Satyajit Ray in the acclaimed biographical tribute.

A network of 265 psychologists is providing large-scale, accessible mental health support, complemented by confidential therapy and psychiatry access for employees and their families

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat was travelling in the same coach but was seated on the opposite side and remained unharmed.

The intern doctor, who hailed from Kerala, was found by locals at Hawaii Beach, who informed the police.

CJP identified an individual named Mayank Bhandari, who entered the June 6 protest and allegedly made controversial remarks on camera.

Nisarga Adhikary, who flagged vulnerabilities in CBSE's OSM system, says he misses the financial advantage of earning in dollars.

Kalyan Banerjee, who has been backing TMC in the face of a big rebellion, has said that while he supports Didi, he doesn't feel the same about Abhishek.

Over ₹1.44 lakh crore spent in two months of FY27; GAIL (India) tops the table

We are working to establish a Clean Plant Centre that will supply disease-free planting material to growers, says Jammu and Kashmir Agriculture Production Minister Javid Ahmad Dar.

At the centre of the controversy is Congress candidate Meenakshi Natarajan, whose nomination was rejected over alleged non-disclosure of a pending court matter

Officials of the bank saw the CCTV camera footage and alerted the local police, who later nabbed him

The stretch of road is under the control of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), which had earlier planned to construct an elevated corridor

A total of 28 trees and saplings will be cut inside the park for the construction of the Chennai Port-Maduravoyal Elevated Corridor; NHAI source says that the park will be restored after the corridor is built, and its functioning will not be affected

Amit Shah launched the Land Port Management System, enhancing border security and efficiency by integrating cargo and passenger processing, reducing paperwork significantly.

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan assured NEET-UG candidates that enhanced security measures are in place for the June 21 re-exam after the May 3 paper leak.

Since 2014, Modi's government has built a vast welfare system, aiding 800M with food, farmers, health, and housing, marking historic social progress.

Amid speculations around a possible merger between the TMC and the Congress, the TMC rejected reports as “baseless,” while West Bengal's Congress chief said, “Anything can happen.”

Minister visits hospitals: creation of Department of Reproductive Medicine at MCH to give a fillip to fertility treatment proposed

In a letter written to Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda, Member of Rajya Sabha Haris Beeran said that in the past month, two separate recall notices were issued within a span of three weeks for disposable 10 ml syringes with needles supplied by different manufacturers

Navyandhra Teachers Association leaders say that the steep rise in the prices of essential commodities, along with increasing education and healthcare expenses, has placed a heavy financial burden on the employees’ families

A CCTV video shows a black SUV trying to mow down traffic cops who are trying to stop it.

Central Tibetan Administration chief Penpa Tsering, who was sworn in on May 27 after being re-elected as Sikyong, in an exclusive interview with HT

Anti-drug crackdown uncovers alarming involvement of Ladakh youths in peddling

Swapan Dasgupta, who won from Rashbehari in Kolkata, was placed in charge of the finance department. Sharadwat Mukherjee, was made the health minister.

India put the treaty with Pakistan in abeyance after Pahalgam terror on April 22 last year which left 26 people dead, most of whom were civilians.

Affordability India’s key strength in pharma export market, says Mohit Yadav, Joint Secretary, Department of Commerce

Arecanut plantations in Dakshina Kannada, Chikkamagaluru and Kodagu have been affected by leaf spot disease and yellow leaf disease

The country can leverage its digital public infrastructure and involve trained teachers in a programme designed to safeguard the mental well-being of students. For India to meet its goals, it must help its under-25s fulfil their potential.

The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday imposed exemplary costs of ₹1 lakh on a policewoman for suppressing a key fact to secure a stay on a criminal case registered against her for allegedly attacking an advocate who had come to the police station to register a road rage case.The policewoman was accused of kicking the lady advocate in retaliation after the lawyer allegedly shoved papers kept at the police station because she was made to wait for hours to register her complaint.The conduct of both p

The President has approved the conferment of 131 Padma awards this year, including to actors Mammootty and R. Madhavan, as well as the late Satish Shah, whose kin will receive the honour posthumously

“The portability feature of PM-JAY would be particularly beneficial for migrant workers from West Bengal and their families. Beneficiaries working or residing in other States would be able to access cashless treatment at nearby empanelled hospitals across the countr,’’ said Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda

Within Kochi city limits, police recorded 129 cases and arrested 145 accused under the NDPS Act in the week since the operation began on June 1. In Perumbavoor, 11 migrant labourers were arrested for drug peddling and consumption during a day-and-night raid on Sunday

Deepak Prakash, who was sworn in as Minister on May 7, must get elected to either House of the Legislature within six months to retain his Cabinet berth; there is no vacancy in the Council till March 2027

The decision comes days after 58 MLAs floated a rebel bloc led by expelled MLA Ritabrata Banerjee who was recognised by the Speaker as Leader of the Opposition

The deceased, Ketan Lal, was a resident of Deval village. His injured friend, Diwakar Dimri, was admitted to the district hospital in Baurari.

The man who had mobilised the crowd, gained overnight fame and amassed more followers than the BJP and the Congress combined had arrived at the protest venue.

The MLAs who faced the prospect of disqualification in 2017 were spared the proceedings in view of the then Speaker, P. Dhanapal, not going after them. The matter went to the Madras High Court that dismissed a plea for action against the legislators

Shivakumar will be in Delhi on Wednesday to meet senior party leaders including Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi. Krishna Byre Gowda, who is yet to take charge of the portfolio, is already in Delhi

After theft of hard disks, biometric authentication to be introduced to enhance security

The government has also sharpened the focus on diversification of markets to ensure the continued growth of pharma exports, which in FY2026 touched a little over $31 billion

Mr. Shanker succeeds Kamal Kishore Chatiwal who shall be repatriated back to IGL’s parent company GAIL India

The MLAs, who have been waiting to take a flight to Bengaluru, meanwhile, were called back when Natarajan's nomination was rejected. Sources said the flight was recalled from the runway.

Patients across Delhi-NCR are increasingly struggling to navigate India's healthcare system, often leaving consultations with unanswered questions and turning to internet for guidance, according to a study.

Senior Congress leaders, including KC Venugopal, Jairam Ramesh, Sachin Pilot and Bhupesh Baghel, who had gathered outside the Election Commission office, sat on the ground in front of the main gate in protest.

Harjinder Singh Mann, whose neck bore extensive injuries from an intentional blade attack on himself following the crime, arrived at the court building wearing dark glasses and a medical face cover.

BJP candidate Mahesh Kewat, who is contesting the third Rajya Sabha seat, had submitted a complaint to the returning officer.

Maharashtra minister's remarks gained swift pushback from the Congress who accused BJP of raising the Khalistan issue ahead of Punjab polls

People aware of the matter said six women were admitted to PBM Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit and some of them required dialysis

Yusuf, a Gujarati who won from Bengal on TMC ticket, has gone from someone who could've vacated a seat for Mamata, to now allegedly being lured away altogether.

Eight members of the family had moved to the B&B to look after critically ill Radhe Shyam Aggarwal, 77, who was admitted to a nearby hospital

The order was welcomed by his students, who expressed faith in the judiciary, called it a relief for the student community.

Investors have poured nearly $757 million into India’s leading direct-to-consumer brands over the last 18 months including The Whole Truth, Kapiva, SNITCH, Purple Style Labs, Foxtale and RENÉE Cosmetics, with wellness, beauty and fashion startups emerging as the biggest funding magnets as venture capital firms increasingly prioritising repeat purchases, omnichannel scale and profitability over rapid customer acquisition and vanity growth metrics

The value of frontier artificial intelligence (AI) models lies in how well they can be personalized for one’s needs. Companies selling legal AI tools, however, have standardized aids on offer that are far too one-size-fits-all to set one’s law practice apart.

India’s latest family health survey, NFHS-6, shows rising adult obesity while a large share of children lack nutrition. As diet-driven health risks rise across the country, it’s time to deploy farm-sector reforms to tackle a key food-supply imbalance.

A number of factors has contributed to this, including systematic reorientation for government doctors, standardisation of operational protocols, and multi-level periodic reviews

In an interview, Jha, known as close confidant of Nitish Kumar, claimed that a broad agreement had been reached within the Opposition alliance on elevating Kumar to the post, but the move was thwarted during a key meeting held in Patna in June 2023.

The meeting comes close on the heels of electoral setbacks for two key regional players—the DMK and the TMC—amid reports of growing differences within the Opposition alliance over a range of issues. The DMK and AAP will not attend the meeting. 

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, AICC President Mallikarjun M. Kharge, Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and KPCC President B. K. Hariprasad were among the many leaders who offered their condolences

In a post on social media platform X, Dr Santosh said that the acceptance of her resignation had freed her from any obligation to remain restrained in criticising the academy’s leadership

Senior advocate and amicus curiae Ajit Kumar Sinha in a report on June 4, approached the top court seeking urgent intervention following the collapse of the building in Saidulajab area

The cinephile, whose viral Leo review made headlines, passed away recently. Chennai’s film community rose to the occasion

The government, they claim, had not acted on demands to enhance reservation under Category 2(B) from 4% to 8%, allocate ₹10,000 crore for minority welfare in the State Budget, and ensure proportionate representation for minorities in the Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council

Sources told NDTV that a senior Trinamool MP, who had to travel from Mumbai to Kolkata last evening, had an unplanned layover in Delhi.

Anandi Modi had gone to her maternal uncle's house in Rajkot during the Purushottam month (sacred extra lunar month) and summer vacations.

Suraj Hegde, who was the former in-charge of the Indian Youth Congress, was the grandson of former Chief Minister Devaraj Urs.

Thousands paid tribute to Malayalam actor Salim Kumar, who died at 57 from health issues, leaving a significant void in the film industry.

This alleged campaign of threats and violence arises from Justice GS Patel’s 2024 judgment affixing who the real spiritual head of the Dawoodi Bohra community.

Central and State law-enforcement agencies are working with the Election Commission of India to obtain data on foreign nationals who might have voted. Investigators have sought the assistance of the Bureau of Immigration in identifying foreign nationals who arrived in the State ahead of the election and departed within two to three days of polling

Education expenses to be borne till adulthood; Health department directed to cover treatment costs

Trinamool MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar, who was upset with the party after being removed from the post of the Whip, said going by the people's verdict, they believe that their "future political course should be aligned with the NDA".

Sources told NDTV that a senior Trinamool MP, who had to travel from Mumbai to Kolkata last evening, had an unplanned layover in Delhi.

The musical evening was organised by FICCI FLO Jammu & Kashmir under its 'Jammu Yuva' programme, an initiative aimed at raising awareness about the drug menace and how it is jeopardising the future of the younger generation.

According to the complaint, the victim received a WhatsApp message from an unknown person who sent her a morphed image of herself.

Saugata Roy was asked why the fractures appeared in the TMC. He said the rebellion is by “those who do politics but don't have mental strength”.

Actor Unni Mukundan praises Kerala govt, police for anti-drug crackdown

The MoU aims to enhance market access and improve high-quality agri-input availability by leveraging Samunnati’s FPO network and Coromandel’s expertise in crop nutrition and protection

Preserving relations with clients is important but that also tempts some IT engineers to nod along and stay silent on tech system flaws that imply fragility. Yet, over time, it is the ones who speak up who clients eventually value the most.

Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress (TMC) has approached the Calcutta High Court challenging the West Bengal speaker's decision to appoint rebel leader Ritabrata Banerjee as the leader of opposition (LoP) in the State assembly.Mamata Banerjee had recommended appointment of Sovandeb Chatterjee as the LOP but the speaker recognised the Ritabrata who showed support of 58 MLAs.According to PTI, the petition by TMC was mentioned before Justice Krishna Rao who agreed to list it for hearing on June

A Delhi court on Monday denied bail to Kesar Negi, the cook who was arrested by Delhi Police in the recent Malviya Nagar hotel fire case. Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC) Bhanu Pratap Singh of the Saket Courts passed the order and sent Negi to judicial custody for two weeks. The Court also extended by two days the police custody of Lavkesh Bajaj, the owner of the establishment. A total of 22 people, including 13 foreigners, were killed in Malviya Nagar’s Hauz Rani area last week in a fire

The Karnataka High Court on Monday sought the investigation records of a case involving allegations that a 33-year-old US tourist was raped at a Kodagu homestay, while expressing serious concerns about such allegations [Palecanda Ponnappa @ Vishal Vs State of Karnataka].The Court was hearing a petition filed by the Kodagu homestay's owner, Palecanda Ponnappa, who had earlier been arrested on allegations that he withheld information about the rape at his homestay from the authorities. He is prese

A 25-year-old man's life was saved after Meerut Police acted on a suicide alert received from Meta following an Instagram post, reaching him within eight minutes and getting him admitted to a hospital, officials said.

The local body described it as a matter of serious concern and asked for a thorough and impartial investigation by the competent authority

He projected that India’s pharmaceutical market could grow to USD 120 billion within five years, up from about USD 60 billion currently

The projects involve converting the existing 1x25 kV systems to advanced 2x25 kV traction systems to improve power supply, enhance operational efficiency and increase rail capacity

He had been rushed to a private hospital with fever and shortness of breath in the early hours of June 6, and placed on ventilator support

He was rushed to Amrita Hospital in Kochi after complaining of discomfort in the morning

For three years after winning the National Award in 2011, the genial actor had stayed away from silver screen due to poor health. Yet he remained alive in public memory, thanks largely to memes that liberally drew on his image and witty dialogues, giving them a sharp satirical edge

In 1997, he was dropped from a film for his ‘lack of acting prowess.’ Thirteen years later, the National Film Award came his way through Adaminte Makan Abu. Salim Kumar, who has acted in 250-odd films, was a lively presence in the Malayalam film industry for three decades, switching effortlessly from comedy to character roles.

NHAI officials said that the new bridges will ensure safe crossing on the stretch by pedestrians without affecting the existing traffic flow on the route

The Indian Army plans to induct the Zorawar light tank by 2028-29, enhancing combat capabilities against China along the LAC, after addressing development issues.

India's new foreign investment reforms aim to stabilize the rupee, enhance G-Sec market liquidity, and attract global investments through tax incentives.

The inspections covered 166 medical shops, including 159 establishments associated with online medicine delivery services and 7 shops linked to online business-to-business (B2B) platforms such as IndiaMART

In a span of three months it has gone up by ₹89/14.2 kg cylinder. Customers who have already booked their refills but have not received the same, will have to pay the revised rate

According to Vigilance records, Behera joined government service in 1999 as a junior engineer (civil) at Nabarangpur block with a monthly salary of Rs 6,000.

NTA Director General Abhishek Singh said that enhanced security protocols are being implemented for the NEET UG 2026 re-examination.

Police said the woman found support from her husband, whom she married this April, to file a complaint.

The Indian solider was immediately evacuated for medical treatment, but later succumbed to his injuries.

In all, the chief minister introduced 436 new projects across various departments, minister for energy resources and law CTR Nirmal Kumar said.

Negi, who lives in Shahdara’s Dilshad Garden, had been working at Flourish Stay B&B in Malviya Nagar’s Hauz Rani for over a year, police said.

Amit Shah has ordered the upgrade of BSF cameras on the India-Bangladesh border in Tripura, linking them to local admin for enhanced security.

To keep food on the table for a billion people, we must first protect the biological infrastructure that puts it there

On June 2, Justice V Mohana took oath as a judge of the Supreme Court of India - the second woman elevated directly from the Bar. For the legal fraternity, it is a moment of celebration. For me, it is something far more personal. It is the elevation of the woman who took a chance on a nobody from Madhya Pradesh. Here, I am only telling my side of the story, from the perspective of a total stranger to this profession.After completing my Masters from Pune, I arrived in Delhi in 2011 with a law deg

The objective is to ensure that each indicator is reported through the most appropriate and authoritative source, reducing duplication and improving overall data coherence, say Union Health Ministry sources

Funeral of the 57-year-old actor, who died due to cardiac arrest while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Kochi on June 6, was conducted on the premises of Laughing Villa, his residence at Chittattukara in Ernakulam

Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan said that he was at short of words to mourn Salim Kumar, who was like a member of his own family

CMDA convenes stakeholders to enhance Chennai’s online building planning system, focusing on efficiency and user interface improvements

The Kerala Chief Minister stressed that the issue extends beyond employment and now concerns the welfare and stability of numerous Indian families who have built their lives in the UAE.

The packet, containing laddus meant as supplementary nutrition, had been given to Vachhala Bai Dhurve - a pregnant woman from the Karghat Kamthi village.

Counterfeit and substandard products not only create health risks but also weaken consumer confidence and impose economic costs on the country.

The mother walked alongside him, repeatedly dipping her chunni in water and placing it over her son's body to shield him from the sun. The father pulled the stretcher.

AIBE 21 Exam 2026: Candidates who qualify in exam can move forward with obtaining their Certificate of Practice through their respective State Bar Councils.

Sharing a video of his recent meeting with Sarthak Sidhant, Rahul Gandhi lauded the 18-year-old student for questioning the system and pursuing answers.

Yoga for healthy ageing theme reflects pressing global health priority:Union Ayush minister

While asphyxiation is likely the primary cause of their death, the exact cause will be confirmed by the postmortem report, DCP said.

In a statement issued after the protest, Dipke thanked those who participated, describing the gathering as a "historic" and peaceful movement.

The country fought poverty and then revolutionized inclusion, but as findings of the latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS) show, the country demands a different battle to be fought—against diseases that accompany prosperity.

Talib Hussain Choudhary was arrested on June 1 from Bandhi-Ragura village, where 32 structures belonging to tribals were demolished in an anti-encroachment drive. PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti demands his immediate release.

While asphyxiation is likely the primary cause of their death, the exact cause will be confirmed by the postmortem report, says Deputy Commissioner of Police

The egg attacks started on May 30 when Trinamool MP Abhishek Banerjee faced an irate mob in Sonarpur near Kolkata; locals threw eggs at Mr. Banerjee who had to wear a helmet for protection

Projecting unity, Congress says even those who are skipping meet have conveyed their strong opposition to Narendra Modi government’s policies

Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said that holding centres have been set up in bordering districts of the State and 836 ‘illegal infiltrators’ who are being kept in the holding centres will soon be deported to Bangladesh

India is entering a phase where ageing, healthcare, personal finance will become deeply interconnected public issues; retirement can no longer be limited to tax-saving instruments

Anime references and one-liners are key parts of how he communicates, plus some serious inspiration from Urdu-Hindi poets not readily associated with Gen Z

Kerala CM Satheesan wrote to PM Modi and highlighted the plight of Kerala-based workers, facing significant visa restrictions and possibilities of losing jobs.

The remarks come from Vinoj P Selvam who asserted the worsening crime situation in Tamil Nadu under the TVK

The actor-turned-politican is slated to star in an upcoming film highlighting the unrecognised work of nurses and healthcare staff.

Over 22 lakh students appeared for the medical exam on May 3, which was then cancelled due to a paper leak.

Things have been taking this direction in the last few years and now we have entered a stage where many are questioning the high premiums for reasonable levels of cover

Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant, on Saturday said he would ensure concrete results in efforts to improve women’s representation in the legal profession.Speaking during an interaction at the Oxford Union, Justice Kant responded to a question on the retention and advancement of women lawyers. He acknowledged that while more women were entering the profession, many were unable to sustain long-term careers at the Bar.The Chief Justice said he was actively working on measures to address the i

Public health expert B. Ekbal emphasises that the incident reflects systemic failures rather than the negligence of a single junior staff member. He urges the Health dept. to implement robust monitoring protocols to ensure patient safety.

Leak was brought under control promptly by fire and services personnel

Rahul Gandhi, D.K. Shivakumar, Siddaramaiah, B.K. Hariprasad accompany Mallikarjun Kharge, who is seeking re-election

A fire in a bed-and-breakfast took the lives of 21 people in South Delhi’s Malviya Nagar. Of these, 12 were foreign nationals, most in India for their families’ medical needs. The owner was allegedly misusing government permits and had no clearance from the fire department. Suruchi Kumari and Shrimansi Kaushik report on how, despite repeated announcements of government audits, on ground, compliance is a challenge

‘Some people seem to be suffering from political amnesia; one wonders in what capacity former rulers are conducting reviews of the AIIMS Awantipora project,” says J&K Health Minister Sakeena Itoo

The patient, a 23-year-old Sudanese student, had travelled from Uganda to Hyderabad for educational purposes

With the State’s current financial position, the government will not be able to turn the health sector around single-handedly, says Health Minister. It will be ensured that private participation does not translate into additional health-care expenses for the public, he adds

What began as a satirical response to Chief Justice of India Surya Kant’s oral observation has grown into an online movement reflecting youth anger, political satire, and distrust in institutions

The victim, identified as Lovepreet Singh, sustained two bullet injuries to his waist and thigh and later died because of his injuries at Nakodar Civil Hospital.

Manzoor Ahmed, who worked as a tailor in Kuwait for nearly 30 years, was killed in an Iranian strike at the airport.

Creates a digital health ecosystem with unique health IDs, digitised health records, and a registry of health facilities and professionals. Enables interoperable sharing of health data across the healthcare system.

Flagship programme to provide functional household tap water connections to every rural household by 2024. From 3.23 crore connections in 2019 to over 14 crore connections, transforming rural water supply infrastructure.

World's largest government-funded health insurance scheme providing Rs 5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalisation. Covers over 55 crore beneficiaries from vulnerable families.

National nutrition mission targeting reduction of stunting, undernutrition, anaemia, and low birth weight among children, adolescent girls, and pregnant/lactating women. Uses technology-driven real-time monitoring across all districts.

Comprehensive health policy raising public health expenditure target to 2.5% of GDP. Emphasised Health and Wellness Centres for universal primary healthcare, health assurance, and preventive and promotive healthcare.

Provides free LPG connections to women from Below Poverty Line households to replace unclean cooking fuels. Over 10 crore connections released, significantly reducing indoor air pollution and health risks for rural women.

Nationwide campaign to eliminate open defecation and improve solid waste management. Built over 11 crore toilets in rural and urban areas and declared India open-defecation free by October 2019.

Government-funded health insurance scheme providing hospitalisation coverage of Rs 30,000 per year to Below Poverty Line families. Covered over 3.6 crore families. Predecessor to Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY.

Major restructuring and expansion of ICDS to universalise early childhood care, nutrition, and pre-school education through Anganwadi centres. India's primary response to child malnutrition covering over 8 crore beneficiaries.

Scheme to set up AIIMS-like institutions across India and upgrade existing government medical college institutions. Aimed at correcting regional imbalances in availability of affordable tertiary healthcare.

Comprehensive healthcare initiative to provide accessible, affordable and quality healthcare to rural populations, especially vulnerable groups. Introduced ASHA workers at the village level across India.

Major health sector initiative to provide accessible, affordable, and quality healthcare to rural populations. Introduced ASHA workers, strengthened sub-centres and PHCs, and focused on maternal and child health. Later subsumed into National Health Mission.

Campaign to eradicate open defecation through construction of individual household latrines, community sanitary complexes, and school sanitation. Predecessor to Swachh Bharat Mission. Introduced Nirmal Gram Puraskar awards.

Launched to boost primary school enrollment and attendance by providing free cooked meals to children in government schools. Eventually became the world's largest school feeding programme, covering over 12 crore children.