Colombo/Islamabad, June 24 (IANS) The persistence of acid violence in Pakistan reflects deep-seated societal and institutional failures, exposing the state’s inability to effectively enforce its own laws and a culture… Continue reading ‘Recurring acid attacks on women in Pakistan expose societal and institutional failures’
Patna, June 24 (IANS) Bharat Bhushan Tiwari, who was shot by police in an encounter, was in a critical condition when brought to the Shahpur Primary Health Centre (PHC) and… Continue reading ‘Patient was referred to Patna, don’t know after that’: Bhojpur Civil Surgeon on Bharat Tiwari case
New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) The Supreme Court has enhanced compensation payable to a Tamil Nadu mason who lost his right leg in a road accident, holding that courts must… Continue reading SC treats mason’s leg amputation as 100 pc functional disability, raises compensation to Rs 40.29 lakh
Geneva, June 23 (IANS) World Health Organisation (WHO) Chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, on Tuesday, said that the captain of the Hantavirus-hit ship and most of the crew members have completed… Continue reading Captain, most crew members on Hantavirus cruise ship completed quarantine: WHO chief
New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) India, which is one of the world’s largest suppliers of generic medicines and a major provider of vaccines and essential drugs, needs to make a… Continue reading India needs quantum jump into manufacturing high-value pharma products: Economists
United Nations, June 22 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday called for political will to accelerate and finish the global HIV fight at a high-level meeting of the UN… Continue reading UN chief urges political will to accelerate, finish global HIV fight
New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) India has seen significant improvements in maternal and child health, nutrition and financial protection, a new report has said, citing data from the National Family… Continue reading India records significant gains in maternal, child health, financial inclusion: Report
London, June 22 (IANS) The Indian High Commission in London organised a yoga session at Holland Park under this year’s theme, “Yoga for Healthy Ageing,” on Sunday. In partnership with… Continue reading ‘Yoga for Healthy Ageing’ spreads across the world celebrating International Yoga Day
New York, June 21 (IANS) Solstice Day dawned in Times Square with hundreds of people performing the ancient Indian art of health. The Indian Consulate General-sponsored programme started the International… Continue reading International Yoga Day dawns on Times Square with people reflecting universality with all nations and ethnicities
Dhaka, June 21 (IANS) Three more children died with measles-like symptoms in Bangladesh in 24 hours until 8 a.m. on Sunday, raising the country’s confirmed and suspected measles-related fatalities to… Continue reading Bangladesh measles outbreak claims three more lives, death toll rises to 680
Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu), June 21 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Sunday inaugurated the 12th International Yoga Day celebrations at the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) in Coimbatore,… Continue reading TN Governor Arlekar leads Yoga Day celebrations at TNAU, calls for state wide yoga awareness
Dhaka, June 21 (IANS) Bangladesh has reported two more dengue deaths in the 24 hours until Sunday morning, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in the country… Continue reading Two more dengue deaths in Bangladesh take 2026 death toll to nine
