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Aiims plans OPD to educate patients on decision-making upon incapacitation

Fundamental principle of Palliative care is not to prolong suffering by putting someone on life support unnecessarily but ease their pain by taking proper care of the symptoms

Aiims plans OPD to educate patients on decision-making upon incapacitation
Updated On : 16 Oct 2024 | 7:55 AM IST

Insufficient unity of farmers movement led to Haryana election result: SKM

Samyukt Kisan Morcha also said that despite BJP's claim of growing support in its favour, 60.1 per cent voting was against it

Insufficient unity of farmers movement led to Haryana election result: SKM
Updated On : 16 Oct 2024 | 7:40 AM IST

RG Kar case: IMA chief says doctors have always been soft targets

He raised questions on whether the residents who are postgraduates are there to learn clinical medicine or are the employees of the state to run medical colleges

RG Kar case: IMA chief says doctors have always been soft targets
Updated On : 16 Oct 2024 | 7:37 AM IST

Rs 100 cr disbursed to 494 families affected by Jamrani dam in Uttarakhand

He said that work is being done to strengthen the women's self-help groups in the state economically, under the Lakhpati Didi Yojana, women are being given an amount of Rs 1 lakh, and 30 percent

Rs 100 cr disbursed to 494 families affected by Jamrani dam in Uttarakhand
Updated On : 16 Oct 2024 | 7:34 AM IST

Low pressure intensifies into depression, heavy rains lash parts of Andhra

According to a Met official, heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely at a few places in the state on Wednesday, along with extremely heavy rainfall in some isolated places

Low pressure intensifies into depression, heavy rains lash parts of Andhra
Updated On : 16 Oct 2024 | 7:28 AM IST

PM Modi's vision for 2047 is a terror-free, drug-free India: HM Amit Shah

No one can favour anyone because even if an officer compromises on his duties, due to the scientific evidences, he will not be able to do anything in front of the court. The FSL report will go

PM Modi's vision for 2047 is a terror-free, drug-free India: HM Amit Shah
Updated On : 16 Oct 2024 | 7:07 AM IST

IMA calls for nationwide fast in support of Bengal doctors' hunger strike

On Monday, the Resident Doctors' Association (RDA) of AIIMS, New Delhi, wrote an 'urgent' letter to the President of India, requesting immediate intervention in the ongoing hunger strike by doctors in

IMA calls for nationwide fast in support of Bengal doctors' hunger strike
Updated On : 16 Oct 2024 | 6:57 AM IST

37-day strike by workers at Samsung's Sriperumbudur unit finally ends

Wage hike, assurance of no disciplinary action behind the breakthrough

37-day strike by workers at Samsung's Sriperumbudur unit finally ends
Updated On : 16 Oct 2024 | 12:24 AM IST

Teams formed for dust control; smog guns to be deployed: CM Atishi

The Delhi government convened a high-level meeting on Tuesday, led by the chief minister Atishi, to review the implementation of the first stage of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP)

Teams formed for dust control; smog guns to be deployed: CM Atishi
Updated On : 16 Oct 2024 | 12:11 AM IST

Baba Siddique's murder planned 3 months ago in Pune: Mumbai Police

According to the information received from Mumbai Crime Branch, the entire planning of Baba Siddiqui's murder was done in Pune

Baba Siddique's murder planned 3 months ago in Pune: Mumbai Police
Updated On : 15 Oct 2024 | 11:31 PM IST

Air India's Delhi-Chicago flight diverted to Canada after bomb threat

"Flight AI127 operating from Delhi to Chicago on October 15, 2024, was the subject of a security threat posted online and, as a precautionary measure, has landed at Iqaluit Airport in Canada

Air India's Delhi-Chicago flight diverted to Canada after bomb threat
Updated On : 15 Oct 2024 | 11:21 PM IST

NDB gives nod to float tenders for Rs 1,734 cr Shimla ropeway projects

The contribution of the Himachal Pradesh government will be 20 per cent while NDB will fund the remaining 80 per cent, of which 90 per cent will be subsidy and 10 per cent loan

NDB gives nod to float tenders for Rs 1,734 cr Shimla ropeway projects
Updated On : 15 Oct 2024 | 11:02 PM IST

SC notice to Centre, EC on fresh plea against freebies during elections

Upadhyay's plea said there should be a total ban on populist measures to gain undue political favour from voters

SC notice to Centre, EC on fresh plea against freebies during elections
Updated On : 15 Oct 2024 | 11:02 PM IST

News Highlights: EAM Jaishankar, Pakistan PM shake hands ahead of 23rd SCO summit

Latest news updates: Catch all the latest news developments from across the world here

News Highlights: EAM Jaishankar, Pakistan PM shake hands ahead of 23rd SCO summit
Updated On : 15 Oct 2024 | 10:23 PM IST

As Maha heads for polls, BMC announces Rs 29,000 Diwali bonus to employees

The country's richest civic body, with a budget of more than Rs 53,000 crore, is currently being run by a state-appointed administrator as civic elections are pending

As Maha heads for polls, BMC announces Rs 29,000 Diwali bonus to employees
Updated On : 15 Oct 2024 | 8:11 PM IST

Southwest monsoon completely withdraws from entire India, says IMD

This year, the southwest monsoon reached Kerala on May 30 and covered the entire country by July 2. It began its retreat from northwest India on September 23

Southwest monsoon completely withdraws from entire India, says IMD
Updated On : 15 Oct 2024 | 6:06 PM IST

Preserving heritage: PM Modi invites ideas for Lothal's maritime complex

The National Maritime Heritage Complex will revive ancient Lothal as a mini-replica of the historic dock city. At the heart of this complex will be an iconic 77-metre lighthouse museum

Preserving heritage: PM Modi invites ideas for Lothal's maritime complex
Updated On : 15 Oct 2024 | 6:00 PM IST

Why blackbucks are more than just animals to the Bishnoi community

For approx 550 years, the Bishnoi community of western Rajasthan has held the belief that blackbucks are sacred embodiments of their revered Guru Jambheshwar, the founder of their faith

Why blackbucks are more than just animals to the Bishnoi community
Updated On : 15 Oct 2024 | 5:54 PM IST

Breast cancer in India: 16% of women aged 55-64 face the silent threat

The rise in breast cancer cases has been linked to various factors, including late pregnancies, family history, hormonal changes, and lifestyle habits like smoking and high stress

Breast cancer in India: 16% of women aged 55-64 face the silent threat
Updated On : 15 Oct 2024 | 5:29 PM IST

India second highest target for ransomware attacks in Asia Pacific: Report

Global ransomware attacks have risen by 18 per cent, with India's top three targets being the manufacturing, telecommunications, and technology sectors

India second highest target for ransomware attacks in Asia Pacific: Report
Updated On : 15 Oct 2024 | 5:26 PM IST