Mpox outbreak in Africa was neglected – it could now turn into the next global pandemic
The mpox outbreak in Africa is yet another example of how infectious diseases perceived to be “someone else’s problem”, and affecting mainly poor, developing...
Delhi doctors’ indefinite strike over Kolkata rape-murder enters sixth day
Elective medical services at Delhi hospitals remain suspended for the sixth consecutive day as doctors in the national capital continue their protest, demanding justice...
Global South facing challenges of food, energy security: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday flagged concerns over the consequences of global uncertainties on developing countries, especially in areas of food and energy...
India a global leader in breakthrough innovations, says Bill Gates
India is a global leader with breakthrough innovations, American businessman and Microsoft founder Bill Gates has said as he joined Indian Americans to celebrate...
Windfall tax on crude petroleum reduced to Rs 2,100/tonne
The government has slashed windfall tax on domestically produced crude oil to Rs 2,100 per tonne, from Rs 4,600 per tonne with effect from...
Bill Gates flags off 1st Indian Independence Day celebration in Seattle area, describes India as ‘global leader’
India’s ingenuity, from manufacturing safe vaccines to its Digital Public Infrastructure, is helping not just Indians but the whole world, Microsoft co-founder and billionaire...
Karnataka Governor grants sanction for prosecution against CM Siddaramiah
Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has granted sanction for prosecution of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in connection with Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) site allotment 'scam’,...
BSF top officer reviews situation in Gopalpur sector of Indo-Bangla border
Guwahati, Aug 17 (PTI): The Additional Director General (ADG) of the BSF's Eastern Command, Kolkata, reviewed operational preparedness and the current security situation along...
BMI assessment of Assam Police personnel for 2nd year begins on Friday
Guwahati, Aug 17 (PTI): Assam DGP Gyanendra Pratap Singh said the body mass index (BMI) test of all police personnel in the state for...
KHNAM to hold sit-in over recruitment process
Shillong, Aug 16: To put a stop to what it calls “practice of nepotism and favouritism” in the recruitment process, the Khun Hynniewtrep National...
Govt medical body stages black badge protest
Shillong, Aug 16: The Meghalaya Medical Services Association (MMSA) on Friday observed a black badge protest in solidarity with the rape and murder of...
Nazareth workers union condemns rape, murder of Kolkata doctor
Shillong, Aug 16: The Nazareth Hospital Workers Union (NHWU) has condemned the rape and murder of the 31-year-old postgraduate trainee doctor while on duty...
