5.8 million Patients under hypertension treatment: WHO Report
Says drug availability biggest challenge
New Delhi: Around 5.8 million hypertension patients across 27 states were being treated under the Indian Hypertension Control Initiative (IHCI’s) as of June 2023, the World Health Organization said in a recent report and pointed to the availability of medicines as the “biggest challenge”. The IHCI aims to achieve the government’s objective of reducing premature […]
PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate BCI’s ‘International Lawyers Conference 2023’
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the two-day International Lawyers Conference 2023′ organised by the Bar Council of India (BCI) on September 23 here at Vigyan Bhavan. During the inauguration ceremony on Saturday, Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud will be the chief guest while Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal and […]
Can conduct CLAT in regional languages, NTA tells Delhi HC
New Delhi: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has told the Delhi High Court that it can conduct Common Law Admission Test (CLAT), which is currently held by the Consortium of National Law Universities in English, in regional languages such as Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada and others. The NTA conveyed its stand in an affidavit […]
How reliable are diagnostic tests
By: Adrian Barnett You feel unwell, and visit your doctor. They ask some questions and take some blood for testing; a few days later they call to say you have been diagnosed with a disease. What are the chances you actually have the disease? For some common diagnostic tests, the answer is surprisingly low. Few […]
Overcoming Drug Addiction
By: Tanveer Mian Drug addiction is a pressing concern that affects individuals, families, and communities worldwide. It is a complex issue with far-reaching consequences, but it’s important to shed light on the path to recovery and the support available for those struggling with addiction. Addiction knows no boundaries and can impact people from all walks […]
Public display of identities is harming us
By: Dr Satywan Saurabh The legal investigation into ‘caste and religious stickers’ on vehicles underlines the tension between individual expressions, cultural practices, and legal rules. The tendency to publicly display caste identity can create jealousy and bitter reactions among others and reflect the growing caste tension in our society. Socially speaking, it is a display […]
