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NCP will not go with BJP though some well-wishers are trying to persuade me: Sharad Pawar

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 20:25:48 S O Correspondent

NIA carries out raids in five states in PFI conspiracy case; incriminating materials seized

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 20:24:12 S O Correspondent

CBI set to take over nine more cases on Manipur violence, taking total to 17

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 20:22:53 S O Correspondent

BJP trying to restrict tribals to jungles by calling them ‘vanvasis’: Rahul Gandhi

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 20:18:39 S O Correspondent

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday accused the ruling BJP at the Centre of attempting to restrict the tribal communities to the jungles and deny their status as original owners of the land by calling them “Vanvasi” instead of ‘Adivasi’.

Doctors should refrain from purchasing likes, followers on social media, says National Medical Commission

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 20:11:08 S O Correspondent

Doctors should refrain from purchasing likes and followers on social media, the recent set of guidelines issued by the National Medical Commission (NMC) has said.

New Bill on criminal procedure to bring changes in police probe, trial with aid of technologies

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 20:07:58 S O Correspondent

The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) Bill, which seeks to replace the colonial-era CrPC, proposes key changes in criminal justice delivery system, including a provision for attachment of properties of proclaimed offenders in India and abroad and permitting handcuffs for the arrest of persons in some cases.

Modi govt has rendered country’s health system ‘sick’: Kharge

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 20:05:48 S O Correspondent

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alleging that his government has rendered the health system of the country “sick” with even AIIMS facilities grappling with shortage of doctors and staff.

Stage set for 77th I-Day, PM to lead celebrations at Red Fort

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 20:02:42 S O Correspondent

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead the nation in marking the 77th Independence Day as the stage is set for celebrations at the historic Red Fort on August 15.

Air pollution may increase non-lung cancer risk in older adults: Study

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 19:59:07 S O Correspondent

Long-term exposure to fine particle air pollutants (PM2.5) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) may increase the risk of non-lung cancer in older adults, according to a study of millions of Medicare beneficiaries in the US.

7 new laws, including Delhi services legislation, receive Presidential assent

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 19:57:42 S O Correspondent

Seven new laws, including the one related to the control of services matter in Delhi, passed by Parliament this week came into force on Saturday after they received the assent of President Droupadi Murmu. The legislations that become operational are:

Priyanka is qualified, deserves to be in Parliament: Robert Vadra

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 19:56:26 S O Correspondent

Former Congress president Sonia Gandhi’s son-in-law Robert Vadra on Saturday said his wife Priyanka Gandhi has all the qualifications to be in Parliament and she should be there.

60 serving, retired CBI officers receive medals for meritorious services

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 19:53:47 S O Correspondent

Attorney General R Venkataramani on Saturday presented the Police Medal for Meritorious Service to 60 serving and retired CBI officers in an investiture ceremony at the agency headquarters.