Madhya Pradesh HC to hear plea on security of doctors today
Bhopal, Aug 20 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh High Court on Tuesday will hear the matter about the safety and security of doctors in hospitals and is likely to pronounce its judgment. The HC on Saturday had asked the protesting doctors to end their strike and submit their grievances. Complying with the HC’s order, the Junior […]
‘Do not link Durga Puja with RG Kar tragedy’, appeals Bengal association
Kolkata, Aug 20 (IANS) Forum for Durgotsab, an association of community Puja committees in West Bengal has issued an appeal to the public not to link the forthcoming Durga Puja festival with the ghastly murder and rape of a woman doctor of state-run R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital. The appeal from the forum comes […]
One killed as heavy rain lashes Hyderabad
Hyderabad, Aug 20 (IANS) A person was washed away in flood water as heavy rain lashed Hyderabad early Tuesday, inundating low-lying areas and throwing normal life out of gear. Water-logging on several roads disrupted the movement of traffic while authorities declared holiday for educational institutions in Hyderabad and adjoining Rangareddy district. Heavy downpour, which began […]
‘Misguiding people by making misleading promises’, says BJP on NC manifesto
Jammu, Aug 20 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday criticised the National Conference (NC) for misguiding the people by promising the restoration of Article 370 and supporting dialogue between India & Pakistan in its poll manifesto. Former J&K Deputy Chief Minister and senior BJP leader Kavinder Gupta on Tuesday accused the NC of misguiding […]
Study shows dialysis not a feasible option for all elderly with kidney failure
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) For some older adults with kidney failure, dialysis may not be feasible, finds a new study that calls for more careful consideration for the procedure among people who are 75 or 80 years old. The study, conducted by Stanford University in the US, finds that even if dialysis is used, […]
Indian generic drugs treating malaria, HIV-AIDS & TB in developing countries: Nadda
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) High-quality generic drugs developed in India are helping to treat malaria, HIV-AIDS, and tuberculosis in developing countries at affordable prices, said Union Health Minister JP Nadda. The minister said this as he inaugurated the ‘First Policy Makers’ Forum’, in the national capital, which will run till August 22. “India has […]
Local manufacturing to give Rs 25,000 cr annual opportunity for Indian MCE industry
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) As the government prioritises the infrastructure investments, component localisation in the mining and construction equipment (MCE) industry could offer Rs 25,000 crore annual opportunity to construction equipment vendors by FY30, a report showed on Tuesday. Led by components such as undercarriages and precision hydraulics, rating agency ICRA foresees a jump […]
Divyanka Tripathi offers glimpse into her ‘happening’ Raksha Bandhan
Mumbai, Aug 20 (IANS) Actress Divyanka Tripathi Dahiya has shared a peek into her ‘happening’ Raksha Bandhan celebrations with her siblings, revealing that she travelled from Chandigarh to Hyderabad for the festivities. Divyanka, took to her Instagram account, where she has 26.3 million followers, and shared loveable photos with brother Aishwarya Tripathi, and sister Priyanka […]
Kabir Khan: Every blockbuster does not need a sequel
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) After chatter about Kabir Khan dropping hints about the Salman Khan-starrer “Bajrangi Bhaijaan” sequel started doing the rounds, the filmmaker said that every blockbuster does not need a sequel. He strongly believes a sequel should only be made if a worthy story is found and is worth taking it forward. […]
Sonam Kapoor’s son turns 2: Being your mom is the greatest gift I could ever receive
Mumbai, Aug 20 (IANS) Bollywood actress and fashionista Sonam Kapoor’s son Vayu has turned two-years-old and she said that being his mother is the greatest gift she could have ever received. Sonam took to Instagram, where she shared a slow-motion video of her son running. The actress did not reveal the face of her son […]
