Tobacco-related cancers in India are on the rise, as highlighted by data from Tata Memorial Hospital ahead of World No-Tobacco Day. The number of lung cancer cases has increased, but surgical interventions remain low.
The process of granting citizenship to Hindu migrants in West Bengal has begun, despite Trinamool Congress-ruled states' opposition. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had warned against discrimination under CAA Rules.
Union Minister Smirti Irani's chopper failed to land at Mansa, causing her to miss an election rally in support of BJP candidate Parampal Kaur Sidhu. Allegations were made against the state government and Mansa district administration for deliberately not allowing the landing.
The Election Commission announced the election date for three Rajya Sabha seats from Kerala and a by-election for a seat from Maharashtra on June 25. Candidates Binoy Viswam, Elamaram Kareem, and Jose K Mani are set to retire on July 1.
Governor Dr CV Ananda Bose of West Bengal will monitor the Cyclone 'Remal' situation from Raj Bhavan throughout the night, offering assistance to the public with the establishment of an Emergency Medical Task Force. He emphasizes safety measures for residents in the Coastal Areas and stays in touch with the Meteorological Department and Disaster Management Authorities for coordination.
Commissioner of police Amitesh Kumar on Friday said the authorities are determined to ensure a thorough investigation and a 'watertight' case against the accused. Meanwhile, two officials from the Yerawada police station have been suspended for neglecting their duties. The case has also now been transferred to the crime branch. So what were the lapses in the initial investigation of Pune police?
Although no specific date has been announced for the launch, according to reports in Maldives, Saeed indicated the card would be "formally utilised for transactions denominated in rupees within Maldivian territory." The minister also mentioned ongoing discussions with India to explore ways to facilitate payments in rupees.
After predicting a clear win for the BJP-led NDA in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections, poll strategist Prashant Kishor on Thursday blamed the BJP for “Bihar’s backwardness and showing no interest in transforming its fate”. Talking to media persons in Madhepura on Thursday, Kishor took potshots at the BJP for “handing” Bihar to JD(U) leader Nitish Kumar without caring for its fate.
A study in India shows that most child deaths occur in the early neonatal and post-neonatal periods, with decreasing mortality rates. It highlights challenges in meeting UN SDG targets and the role of researchers in assessing progress.
"PM Modi talking about corruption is just double standards. He made a big revelation about corruption and said that Adani and Ambani were distributing sacks full of black money. His (PM Modi) ED, CBI, and Income Tax are not going to Adani and Ambani," Shrinate told ANI.
BJP concludes 90th rally in Jind with ex-CM Manohar Lal Khattar urging votes for upcoming elections, emphasizing achievements like resolving Rama temple and article 370 issues, aiming to make India the world's 3rd power and 'Vishvguru'. Mention of Rahul Gandhi, Bhajan Lal, and Rajasthan is noted.
Sushil Modi, who served as finance minister of Bihar from 2005-2013 and from 2017-2020, was a lifelong member of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). Modi had announced in April that he would not be able to contribute in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections since he was suffering from cancer for the last six months.
Vizianagaram LS constituency in Andhra Pradesh, formed in 2008, has upcoming elections on 13th May 2024. Bellana Chandra Sekhar won in 2019 with 578418 votes, defeating Ashok Gajapathi Raju Pusapati.
Government enforces ISO Act to establish unified theatre commands, enhancing military integration and efficiency with the creation of ITCs. This significant move aims to streamline command and control for better operational synergy.
Forest department in Bijnor arrested two men for possessing 38 endangered turtles from Kho river. ASP Sanjeev Vajpai booked them under Wildlife Protection Act. The probe is ongoing.
Amidst allegations of molestation leveled against West Bengal governor Dr. CV Ananda Bose by a female employee, the Raj Bhavan announced on Wednesday its intention to share the relevant CCTV footage with 100 individuals, excluding "politician" Mamata Banerjee and "her police." After the accusation surfaced, the police requested access to the pertinent CCTV footage from the Raj Bhavan.
The Indian Coast Guard intercepted an Iranian fishing vessel off the coast of Koyilandy in Kerala on Sunday, six fishermen from Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, were taken into custody from the boat, as per coastal police. "All those who were taken into custody were fishermen who had gone to Iran from Kanyakumari for fishing around one and half years ago," a police officer said.
An Army jawan, Naik BD Rao, died early Thursday in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district. He was posted with 16 Rashtriya Rifles at Draba....
