Bangladesh’s measles outbreak has claimed 336 lives after 12 more children died in the past 24 hours, health authorities said on Thursday. According to a spokesperson of the Directorate General of Health Services, around 1,238 children showing measles symptoms were admitted to hospitals across the country during the same period. The rising number of cases Read More…
The Delhi government has approved the construction of a new medical college and hostel complex at the Indira Gandhi Hospital campus in Dwarka at an estimated cost of ₹805.99 crore. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said the proposal received clearance during a recent meeting of the Expenditure Finance Committee chaired by her. The upcoming institution will Read More…
India’s first Dolphin Rescue Ambulance under the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) has rescued and released eight Ganga dolphins in the past four months, officials said on Thursday. Sharing details of the latest operation in Gonda district of Uttar Pradesh, the NMCG said an adult male Ganga dolphin was found stranded in shallow canal Read More…
Gold prices increased again in Kerala on Thursday. The price of 916 hallmark gold rose by ₹30 per gram, taking the rate to ₹13,975 per gram. The price of one sovereign (8 grams) of gold now stands at ₹1,11,800. Meanwhile, 18-carat gold is priced at ₹11,540 per gram and ₹92,320 per sovereign. Silver prices also Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thurssday paid tribute to the armed forces on the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, praising their courage, precision and commitment in responding to the Pahalgam attack. In a message posted on X, Modi said the operation reflected India’s strong stand against terrorism and highlighted the professionalism and coordinated strength of Read More…
Hundreds of supporters of Vijay gathered at Nehru Indoor Stadium on Thursday expecting to witness the swearing-in ceremony of the TVK leader as chief minister, but returned disappointed after finding the venue closed. Supporters who had travelled from different parts of Tamil Nadu, including Coimbatore and Arumbakkam, said there was no official communication regarding the Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to attend the cabinet expansion ceremony of Bihar’s first BJP-led government on Thursday in the presence of top NDA leaders. According to officials, Modi is expected to arrive at Patna airport around 11.30 am and then proceed to Gandhi Maidan, where the function will be held. Police said elaborate Read More…
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday hailed Operation Sindoor as a landmark mission showcasing the strength and precision of India’s armed forces. In a message posted on X on the first anniversary of the operation, Amit Shah said the mission demonstrated the coordinated efforts of the armed forces, intelligence agencies and political leadership in Read More…
The personal assistant of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari was shot dead by unidentified assailants in West Bengal’s North 24 Parganas district on Wednesday, party sources said. The victim, Chandranath Rath, who served as the executive assistant to the Leader of Opposition, was attacked on a public road at Doharia in the Madhyamgram area. He sustained Read More…
Political circles in Tamil Nadu were abuzz on Wednesday amid reports of possible discussions between long-time rivals Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) to prevent Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) from forming its first government in the state. The speculation gained momentum hours after the Congress party extended support to Read More…