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Health ministry asks central govt-run hospital to enhance security

The ministry asked all central government-run institutions to provide an adequate number of 'well-secured' duty rooms with basic amenities for female health professionals

Sadbhavna Diwas 2024: All you need to know about Rajiv Gandhi's birthday

Every year, 20th August is observed as Sadbhavana Diwas or Harmony Day to celebrate India's Former PM, Rajiv Gandhi's birthday. This day serves as a reminder of his vision for a peaceful India

Over 10 consortia evinced interest in SSLV, few shortlisted: Isro chief

Somanath said IN-SPACe had organised one-day interaction with industry players to understand issues that they may have in technology transfer and how to do it, and expectations from Isro for them

Pradhan deplores insensitive attitude of Bengal govt to doctor murder case

But the world has been witness to the insensitivity of the state government, the 'don't care' attitude, and the unsuccessful effort to hide evidence, education minister added

Govt's lateral entry U-turn due to criticism by Oppn in LS, RS: Congress

UPSC had on Aug 17 issued a notification for recruiting 45 joint secys, directors and deputy secys through lateral entry- referred to as appointment of specialists in govt departments

Kerala orders space audit in medical colleges to ensure employee safety

Places like the duty rooms, examination rooms, restrooms, etc are also checked as part of ensuring safety

Delhi HC to hear as PIL Swamy's plea over Rahul Gandhi's citizenship

Justice Sanjeev Narula said it could only be a right, if at all it is, to be considered as a public interest and beyond that it cannot consider it

SC overturns Calcutta HC verdict, slams remarks on girls' 'sexual urges'

Supreme Court set aside Calcutta High Court's controversial ruling advising girls to control 'sexual urges' and restored conviction in Pocso rape case

Prez Murmu stresses upon increasing focus on minerals for green transition

For sustainable development, she said, India is committed to net-zero emission

CRPF pays tributes to inspector Kuldeep slain during Udhampur encounter

A wreath-laying ceremony was held at headquarters of the 187th battalion of CRPF in Battal Ballian of the district, where several officers of civil administration, army and police also paid tributes

Lateral entry into bureaucracy is direct assault on social justice: Stalin

In order to uphold social justice, safeguard reservation and ensure its rightful implementation, the following steps must be taken immediately, Tamil Nadu CM added

Health Ministry writes to Centre-run hospitals heads to enhance security

Ministry further mentioned taking appropriate action including a sufficient number of High-resolution CCTV cameras installed in different areas to address safety issues in govt health organisations

Bharat Bandh 2024: All you need to know about nationwide shutdown on Aug 21

The Bharat Bandh has been called for protest against the Supreme Court's decision regarding reservations for SC/ST. In Rajasthan, the SC/ST groups have extended their support for the bandh

Kolkata case: CBI to conduct polygraph test of Sanjoy Roy. Top updates

Kolkata rape-murder case: The CBI will conduct a polygraph test on Sanjoy Roy, the Kolkata rape and murder suspect, on Tuesday after a local court approved it

New foster care rules in India: Singles can now adopt after two years

Under the updated Model Foster Care Guidelines, individuals aged between 35 and 60 can now foster children, regardless of their marital status

14 fall ill after consuming spurious liquor in Odisha's Ganjam district

Some people have been arrested on charge of selling illicit liquor

Excise case: Will file reply to Kavitha's bail plea by Aug 22, ED tells SC

The apex court had on August 12 sought responses from the CBI and the ED on Kavitha's pleas challenging a July 1 Delhi High Court order denying her bail in the two cases

West Bengal in state of flux, people have lost faith in present govt: Guv

Students have lost faith in the government, youths are scared and women are in a state of despair, taking West Bengal into a state of flux, the Governor added

Delhi-NCR reels under heavy rain, severe waterlogging sparks traffic chaos

Tuesday's heavy rainfall in Delhi-NCR provided much-needed relief from the heat, though it also led to extensive waterlogging and significant traffic disruptions

Kolkata rape-murder case: SC forms task force for doctors' workplace safety

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud urged all doctors to place their trust in the judiciary, assuring them that the courts are committed to safeguarding their interests