The Union health ministry's department of health and family welfare faces a significant staff shortage with 29% of positions vacant. The parliamentary standing committee has urged the ministry to expedite the recruitment process. There is also an emphasis on increasing the department's technological proficiency.
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Sana Khan and Anas Saiyad joyfully welcomed their second child, after already being parents to a baby boy named Tariq Jamil. Despite the close gap of nine months since their first child, they expressed immense gratitude and excitement. Sana shared her pregnancy journey and looks forward to motherhood with their growing family.
On January 5, 2025, Nikki Glasser will host the 82nd Golden Globes at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles. The star-studded nominations include Kate Winslet and Selena Gomez, with Morris Chestnut and Mindy Kaling announcing the nominees. The awards will be broadcast live on Lionsgate Play in India on January 6 at 5:30 a.m.
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Pakistan Cricket Board clarifies that Jason Gillespie has received all payments. This follows media reports of alleged unpaid dues. Gillespie reportedly claimed the PCB owes him bonuses. The PCB source states Gillespie did not give the required notice period. Aaqib Javed is now the interim head coach for both formats after Gillespie's and Kirsten's resignations.
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Saif Ali Khan was attacked in his home, where he sustained six stab wounds when a burglar entered his house. The assailant, Mohammad Shariful Islam Shehzad, a Bangladeshi national, was arrested and confessed to the crime. The police recreated the crime scene, finding 19 fingerprints.
A Sambhal temple reopened after 46 years of abandonment. The temple was closed due to the 1978 riots. Many Hindu families fled the area during that time. The district administration renamed the temple Sambhaleshwar Mahadev. Idols of other deities were discovered in a well. The temple will be restored.
In Sakti, Chhattisgarh, a superstitious 17-year-old girl cut off her tongue and locked herself in a temple, vowing to meditate for two days for wish fulfilment. She left notes warning of violence if disturbed. Despite health concerns, her family and locals support her decision and refuse police intervention. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely.
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