Union Health Minister JP Nadda chaired a meeting to review H1N1 preparedness in Delhi amid a rise in swine flu cases. He stressed vigilance and robust surveillance due to humid weather conditions conducive to spreading respiratory infections. Centre Reviews H1N1 Preparedness Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare JP Nadda on Friday reviewed the prevailing … Read more
Pellet gun victim Sahil Lochav claimed his FIR was registered only after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s intervention. Lochav had been trying to file the complaint since August 14 after being injured on July 20, facing bureaucratic hurdles. ‘FIR Wouldn’t Be Registered Without Support’ Pellet gun shelling victim Sahil Lochav said on Friday that FIR on … Read more
The 15th India-Thailand Joint Military Exercise MAITREE-XV is being held in Thailand from August 18-31. It involves 85 personnel from each army, focusing on enhancing interoperability in joint counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism operations. The 15th edition of the India-Thailand Joint Military Exercise MAITREE-XV is being conducted from August 18 to August 31 at Vibhavadi Rangsit Camp, … Read more
HP Congress chief Vinay Kumar slammed the BJP for the Vande Mataram row in the Assembly, calling it a tactic to divert focus from real issues like paper leaks and price rise. The uproar led to the House being adjourned on the first day of the session. Congress Accuses BJP of Diversion Tactic The Himachal … Read more
Union Health Minister JP Nadda hit out at Rahul Gandhi over his protest at a Delhi police station, calling it ‘cheap, attention-seeking politics’. He said the protest is a ‘camera-centric drama’ to stay in headlines, not for justice. Nadda accuses Rahul Gandhi of ‘camera-centric drama’ Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Friday slammed Congress leader … Read more
Odisha Tourism is organising the three-day Odisha Parab in Varanasi from August 22-24 to showcase the state’s rich cultural heritage, traditional crafts, cuisine, and tourism experiences through stalls, live demos, and cultural performances. The Department of Tourism, Government of Odisha, in association with FICCI as the industry partner, is set to organise the three-day Odisha … Read more
A man accused of disguising his nephew’s death from cancer as a road accident to allegedly siphon off insurance and compensation money has been arrested after remaining on the run for 21 years. A man accused of disguising his nephew’s death from cancer as a road accident to allegedly siphon off insurance and compensation money … Read more
A tragic incident in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar saw an 18-year-old boy fall from a hill following a dispute over an iPhone. His parents also tragically died in a desperate attempt to save him, leading to the loss of the entire family. The harrowing event unfolded after a three-hour standoff and was witnessed by locals. A shocking … Read more
The mergers and acquisitions-focused blog Betaville published an alert on Friday signaling fresh interest from an unnamed suitor for TG Therapeutics, Seeking Alpha reported. Betaville reportedly categorized it as an “uncooked” alert, defined by it as market gossip that has not been verified through sources. Similar rumors emerged in late 2024 about the company garnering … Read more
The retail giant will begin rolling out contactless payments at select Walmart and Sam’s Club locations on August 24, with a nationwide rollout planned by year-end. Google Pay will be available at select Walmart and Sam’s Club locations starting next week. Apple Pay will also reportedly be among the contactless payment options. WMT retail sentiment … Read more