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India's surgical infection rate higher than many countries: ICMR study

Surgical Site Infections (SSIs) cause significant morbidity, leading to excess health expenditures and increased length of hospital stay

Maha Kumbh 2025: Controversy erupts over Mulayam's statue in fair area

Move drew criticism from the Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad as its president Mahant Ravindra Puri said that Mulayam Singh Yadav had always been 'anti-Hindu and anti-Sanatan'

Delhi LG calls Kejriwal's claims on Shakur Basti slum 'false, misleading'

Kejriwal earlier in the day visited Shakur Basti slum in North West Delhi district, where he accused the BJP of prioritising land acquisition over the welfare of slum dwellers

UP authorities halve helicopter ride price to Rs 1,296 over Maha Kumbh

The joyride can be booked online through www.upstdc.co.in and will be facilitated by Pawan Hans, an undertaking of the Government of India

Many reforms made to make Uttarakhand an investment destination: CM Dhami

After inaugurating the International Pravasi Uttarakhandi Conference, Dhami said that there is a huge potential for investment in the rapidly developing state

Nehru Camp will be turned into model settlement, if we win: BJP Delhi chief

According to a statement released by the party, on his birthday, Sachdeva visited Nehru Camp in the Patparganj constituency as part of the BJP's slum outreach campaign

Govt committed to empower youth through skill development: Rajasthan CM

Sharma stated that the government has taken significant policy decisions to streamline and expedite recruitment processes

Andhra Pradesh will be transformed into a green energy hub, says CM Naidu

Observing that revolutionary changes are happening across the country in fuel and energy, the CM said the southern state is very keen on using natural gas

Blue Origin flagship rocket set to debut in crucial SpaceX challenge

New Glenn, originally intended to launch as early as 2020, is set to lift off as soon as Monday out of Cape Canaveral, Florida, during a three-hour launch window that begins at 1 a.m. local time

AgustaWestland case: Court directs AIIMS to arrange surgery for James

James, who was extradited in 2018, claimed that the doctors at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) had advised the surgery

Over 50,000 QR codes to assist pilgrims at Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj

According to an official release, Sharma inspected the newly constructed ghats, roads, lighting, drinking water facilities and other arrangements in the Sangam area

J&K imposes strict austerity measures, bans meetings in private hotels

The order directed for observance of utmost economy in organizing conferences, seminars, and workshops, strongly discouraging holding of exhibitions or fairs outside J&K

1.5 mn foreign tourists expected at Maha Kumbh: Union Minister Shekhawat

The Tourism Ministry has established a tent city offering facilities such as Ayurveda, Yoga, and Panchakarma to accommodate them, he said

Have no claim over any post, AAP spreading misinformation: Ramesh Bidhuri

KejrKejriwal, citing sources on Saturday, claimed that the BJP had decided to project Bidhuri as its chief ministerial candidate. The same claim had been made by Delhi Chief Minister Atishi on Friday

Isro chief designate urges students to adopt value, intellectual education

Narayanan was recently appointed as the Secretary, Department of Space, succeeding Somanath, whose tenure is expected to end by January 13

Centre approves oil and gas exploration in Assam Wildlife Sanctuary area

A senior official in the ministry pointed out that exploratory drilling is a key step in hydrocarbon extraction, which could lead to commercial drilling

CM Nitish Kumar unveils Rs 1,107 crore development projects in Madhubani

During the inspection, he interacted with the children and teachers of the Anganwadi center and inquired about the facilities being provided to them by the district administration

Nepal to consider request to import specific dairy products from India

The deliberations included issues pertaining to mutual market access, intellectual property rights and customs duty, it added

CM Atishi launches crowdfunding for Delhi polls; BJP to seek EC probe

Earlier in December, senior AAP leader and party candidate from Jangpura Manish Sisodia launched a crowdfunding platform and sought financial support from people for his poll campaign

Five Naxalites, including two women, killed in Chhattisgarh encounter

We seized one Self Loading Rifle (SLR), one 12 bore rifle, two Single Shot rifles, one Barrel Grenade Launcher (BGL), one muzzle loading gun and cache of explosives- the IG said