Centre, Tripura Government, two insurgent groups sign peace pact
The Government is committed to all-round development of the Northeastern region, especially tribals, while preserving their culture, language and identity, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Wednesday. He made this assertion here while addressing an event where a peace agreement was signed between the Central and Tripura Governments and two...
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Gangster arrested in Delhi
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Injured bird rescued in Pune
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Dissenting voices in TMC over Kolkata tragedy
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Rahul promises restoration of Statehood in poll rallies in Jammu and Kashmir
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RG Kar: Bengal switches off lights for justice
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TN will gain from Mekedatu dam: Karnataka Deputy CM
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Accord top priority to reprocess e-waste recycling: Minister
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Manipur Police needs assistance from Central forces: DGP
Manipur Director General of Police Rajiv Singh on Tuesday said that the police alone cannot deal with the situation in the violence-hit state and continued assistance from central forces was required. More than 200 people have been killed and thousands rendered homeless in ethnic violence between Imphal Valley-based Meiteis and...
BJP aims to enrol two crore primary members in Gujarat
The Bharatiya Janata Party aims to enrol 2 crore primary members in Gujarat, the home state of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, a senior leader said on Tuesday. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and state BJP president CR Paatil renewed their party membership at an...
Research should be encouraged in education system: President Murmu
President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday stressed the need to encourage research in the education system, and said research scholars in India are capable of finding solutions to the problems not only faced by the country but by the world. The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 gives impetus to research, she noted...
Road crashes leading cause of deaths from unintentional injuries in India: Report
Road crashes remain the leading cause of deaths from unintentional injuries in India, accounting for over 43 per cent of such fatalities, with overspeeding being the primary factor, according to a new report released by the Union Ministry of Health here. The “National Strategy for Prevention of Unintentional Injury,” report which...
Centre in process of framing policy to balance salt intake
The Centre is in the process of framing a policy that balances salt intake to combat rising non-communicable disease (NCD) such as cardiovascular diseases and hypertension while ensuring adequate iodine levels to prevent deficiency disorders. Moving forward, a policy-based approach that balances salt reduction with adequate iodine supplementation is essential for...
WHO issues first ever guidelines on managing antibiotic pollution
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued its first-ever guidelines on managing antibiotic pollution to address the issue of pharmaceutical waste and effluents from antibiotic manufacturing companies, which has increased the risk of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) or superbugs. The guidance sets targets to mitigate risks of AMR and protect aquatic life...
Government notifies constitution of 23rd Law Commission for 3 years tenure
The Government has notified the constitution of the 23rd Law Commission for a period of three years, with a provision to appoint serving Supreme Court and high court judges as its chairperson and members. The panel advises the government on complex legal issues. Once it is constituted, the government initiates...
