The Indian government has designated a site at Rashtriya Smriti Sthal for a memorial to late President Pranab Mukherjee. This was revealed by his daughter Sharmistha after meeting PM Modi. Speculations suggest a site for former PM Manmohan Singh's memorial may be decided soon, pending family consent.
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Sambhal district administration started excavating a centuries-old well near the Shahi Jama Masjid in Chandausi. This is part of an initiative to revive historical wells and pilgrimage sites. Authorities aim to restore and preserve these structures, addressing complaints about encroachment and neglect. The excavation includes an area under tension due to past claims about the mosque's history.
Slamming the opposition by referring to them as "Lutyens Jamaat and "Khan Maket Gang", Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that if he has brought a law like the Dramatic Performances Act, then the opposition would have pulled out his hair.
A curfew was imposed in 30% of Nagpur following clashes sparked by protests demanding the removal of Aurangzeb's tomb. Over 50 arrests were made, six FIRs filed, and significant police presence ensured. The riots caused extensive damage and left at least 70 people injured, two critically.
Congress has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of orchestrating deals between Indian telecom companies and Starlink to gain favor with President Trump via Elon Musk. Concerns were raised over national security and the sudden acceptance of Starlink services by Airtel and Jio. The partnerships are aimed at enhancing connectivity in rural areas.
The UP government has introduced strict guidelines for implementing the Gangsters and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, mandating police to complete investigations within six months. Gang members will be barred from government jobs and schemes. Confiscation of assets is emphasized, prioritizing trials under the Act over others, reflecting a stringent stance on organized crime.
Bihar's government on Monday unveiled a whopping Rs 3.17 lakh crore budget for the financial year 2025-26, marking a significant 13.6 per cent increase from the previous year's Rs 2.79 lakh crore allocation.
During the winter months, there is an increased likelihood of transmission of respiratory diseases such as seasonal influenza (H1N1, H3N2), influenza-like illness (ILI), and severe acute respiratory illness (SARI). HMPV, specifically, presents with symptoms similar to the common cold and typically resolves on its own within 3 to 5 days. As a result, there is no need for panic or misinformation regarding this illness, the release issued.
A global commission gathered by The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology magazine argues that BMI, the conventional method for assessing obesity, yields inaccurate results. They recommend confirming obesity through additional body measurements like waist circumference or direct body fat measurement and categorizing it into clinical and pre-clinical obesity based on symptoms and functional impairment.
The parents of a Kolkata rape-and-murder victim are distraught after convict Sanjay Roy received a life sentence rather than the death penalty. They blame the investigating agency for not proving the case as 'rarest of rare'. Both parents and neighbours expressed disappointment, with plans to cancel celebrations until all involved culprits are punished.