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PM proposes 'Global Development Compact' at Voice of Global South Summit

The needy countries will not be burdened with debt in the name of development finance, Modi said, announcing the new initiative at the India-hosted third virtual Voice of the Global South Summit

Health ministry assures safety measures for doctors amid security concerns

Kolkata rape-murder case: The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has started a 24-hour nation-wide strike and said all essential services would continue and casualties would be attended to as usual

Railways: Hygiene-related issues up 500% in 2 yrs; complaints per meal down

In light of these complaints, IRCTC has issued 68 showcause notices, and three contracts were cancelled between January 2021 and March 2024

Manjhi lashes out at Mamata govt, says 'Centre's intervention' needed in WB

Manjhi's statement is in line with the demand for the president's rule made by the BJP, the largest constituent of the NDA, which is also the principal opposition party in West Bengal

Dhaka University students protest in solidarity with Kolkata demonstrators

Students marched across the campus with placards reading: Poshaker Bahanay Par Pabena Kono Pisach and Proshno Jokhon Sadhinotar, Bangla Jure Oyaddedar, among others

Neutral probe integral, says K'taka Guv allowing prosecution against CM

In view of the facts and circumstances, Gehlot said, he is satisfied that sanction can be accorded against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on the allegations of having committed the offences

Let's work unitedly to confront pressing challenges: PM to Global South

"We are already facing the challenges of climate change, and now there are also concerns about health security, food security, and energy security," he said

SP will achieve a historic victory in the by-elections: Akhilesh Yadav

The by-election on the 10 seats of the Uttar Pradesh legislative assembly will see a three-way fight between INDIA bloc NDA and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP)

Noida mall evacuates people sparking bomb threats; mall says security drill

Many people were evacuated from DLF Mall of India in Sector 18 today triggering fear of a bomb threat even as the mall authorities claimed otherwise

Delhi govt to start cashless medical facility for retired DVB employees

The Delhi Transco Limited (DTL) will handle the cashless medical facility for 20,000 employees of Delhi Vidyut Board (DVB) who retired before April 2002

DLF mall in Noida, Ambience Mall receive bomb threats, search underway

The Ambience Mall management received a threatening email from an individual who alleged that bombs had been planted with the intention to 'kill everyone in the building'

Some put political interest above national interest: Vice President Dhankar

Dhankar's remarks came a day after he expressed concerns over a person holding constitutional position asking SC to take suo-motu cognisance to give wings to narrative aimed at destroying our economy

Docs hold protests in Punjab, Haryana against medic murder, seek safety

Medical professionals held sit-ins at many places in Patiala, Amritsar and Ludhiana, demanding justice for the victim and safety for doctors

Healthcare services in WB affected as docs protest rape-murder of colleague

Non-essential healthcare services at the state-run SSKM Hospital, Sambhunath Pandit Hospital, and Calcutta National Medical College and Hospital, among others, were crippled because of the agitation

Netaji's grandnephew appeals to PM to bring Bose's mortal remains back

Netaji's grandnephew said the life of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose has passed into the realm of legend

Assam CM accuses JMM-led alliance govt of doing 'appeasement' politics

Assam CM Sarma, election co-incharge of BJP in J'khand, visited Bengabad in Giridih district to meet kins of Havaldar Hembram, who was killed by a convicted prisoner in Hazaribag hospital on Aug 12

Kedarnath trek route repaired, reopened for pilgrims after 15-day closure

A series of landslides had occurred along the route after heavy rain lashed the area on July 31 leaving thousands of pilgrims stranded, blocking the 19-km route at 29 places

ASDMA signs MoU with GSI for early warning system for landslides in Assam

MoU was signed between ASDMA and GSI with objective of institutional cooperation and implementation of an experimental regional Early Warning Forecast system for making operational model on landslides

Meghalaya HC bans single-use plastic in temples, shops across state

The bench also imposed a ban on shops from storing and using plastic bags proposing heavy fines to be imposed on violators, and asked the state government to be more vigilant

Guv's office has been misused: Karnataka Home Minister Parameshwara

The opposition cried foul and three activists lodged a complaint with Gehlot, accusing the CM of 'misusing' his position