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SC to hear pleas related to NEET-UG 2024 on July 18

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday said the pleas related to the controversy-ridden medical entrance exam NEET-UG 2024 would be heard on July 18. A bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud noted that the Centre and the National Testing Agency (NTA), which conducts the prestigious test, have filed their affidavits in compliance […]

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All is not well with democracy: Vice President Dhankhar

Says all parties need to introspect Mumbai: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Thursday lamented that democratic polity in the country was witnessing “a new low”, and called for introspection by all political parties. Addressing a joint session of both houses of the Maharashtra legislature to mark centenary celebrations of the state legislative council, Dhankar also […]

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Assembly elections should be held to prove supremacy of security forces over terrorists: Omar

Assembly elections should be held to prove supremacy of security forces over terrorists: Omar

Srinagar: National Conference vice president Omar Abdullah on Thursday said assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir should be held in time to prove the supremacy of security forces over terrorists, who have carried out a spate of attacks in Jammu region recently. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a party function here, Abdullah said […]

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Police attaches drug peddler’s house in Baramulla

Two ‘notorious’ drug peddlers held Srinagar: Police on Thursday attached a house worth Rs 23 lakh belonging to an alleged drug peddler in Baramulla district. “Continuing its action against drug peddlers, Police in Baramulla attached property (Residential house worth approximately Rs 23.00 lacs) belonging to a notorious drug peddler Mohd Sabir Barwal, a resident of […]

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Mentally challenged man held along LoC in Poonch

Mendhar/Jammu: A mentally challenged man was apprehended along the Line of Control (LoC) by army personnel in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district on Thursday, officials said. He was held around 11 am from the Phagwari area and handed over to police in Malikpura for further action, they said.

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Rise in temperature: Demand for cooling appliances shoots up in Kashmir

Srinagar: With heat wave continuing to grip the valley, the demand for cooling products, particularly air conditioners, has surged dramatically. This summer season has seen sales of air conditioners more than double compared to previous years, as residents seek relief from the sweltering temperatures. Retailers and manufacturers alike are reporting unprecedented demand for air conditioning […]

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Locals demand fencing of bridges as Sgr records another suicide incident

Srinagar: The recent suicide incident by a youth, Faid Fayaz, who jumped from Qamarwari Bridge into the river Jhelum, has heightened community concerns, thereby demanding immediate actions including the proper fencing of the vulnerable bridges across Srinagar. Local residents urged the authorities to implement enhanced safety measures, including proper fencing of vulnerable bridges, to prevent […]

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Rajnath Singh admitted to AIIMS Delhi with back pain

New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) here on Thursday with complaints of back pain, hospital officials said. He is stable and under observation, AIIMS media cell in-charge Dr Rima Dada said, adding he is undergoing tests. The 73-year-old was admitted early in the morning […]

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India’s Family Planning Journey

India’s Family Planning Journey

By: Jagat Prakash Nadda On this World Population Day (July 11), we reflect on India’s incredible journey in family planning. We celebrate our successes, look forward to a future filled with promise, and reaffirm our commitment to address the challenges that lie ahead. India’s leadership and progress As endorsed in the United Nations International Conference […]

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Blue Economy: An emerging concept for sustainable growth

By: Mohammad Hanief Blue Economy addresses the economic development revolving around the marine ecosystems that anchor local livelihoods and foster systemic resilience towards global challenges like climate change, poverty, waste management and harnessing marine- related technologies. The UN Sustainable Development Goal 14 “Life Below Water” implies that economic development is inclusive and environmentally sound and […]

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