50-60 pc cancer cases detected in India annually are preventable, say Oncologists
Mumbai: Around 1.4 million cases of cancer are detected in India annually, of which 50 to 60 per cent are preventable through lifestyle changes, awareness and vaccination, oncologists said here on Friday. “We have an average of about 1.4 million new cancer patients being diagnosed every year. But 50-60 per cent of those can be […]
India’s climate policies expected to reduce CO2 emissions by around 4 billion tonnes by 2030: Report
New Delhi: India’s current climate policies are projected to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by around four billion tonnes between 2020 and 2030, and drive a 24-per cent reduction in coal-based power generation, according to a new report. This is significant considering the fast-developing South Asian country, now the fifth-largest economy in the world, had committed […]
SC permits LMV driving licence holders to drive transport vehicles weighing up to 7,500 kg
New Delhi: In a significant ruling benefiting commercial drivers, the Supreme Court on Wednesday held that individuals holding a Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) driving licence are eligible to drive transport vehicles with a weight not exceeding 7,500 kg. The judgment from a five-judge Constitution bench, led by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud, offers clarity on […]
All pvt properties don’t form ‘material resources’ of community: SC
Says it can’t be taken over by state New Delhi: In a significant verdict, the Supreme Court by a majority of 7:2 on Tuesday held all private properties cannot form part of “material resources of the community” empowering states to take them over for distribution to serve “common good” under the Constitution. The judgement of […]
NC’s Abdul Rahim Rather elected J-K Assembly Speaker
Srinagar: Veteran National Conference leader and seven-time MLA from Charar-e-Sharief Abdul Rahim Rather was on Monday elected the first speaker of the legislative assembly of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Leader of the House and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said Rather (80) was a “natural choice” for the post due to his vast […]
India records 17.7 pc decline in TB incidence from 2015 to 2023: WHO
New Delhi: India has recorded a 17.7 per cent decline in tuberculosis incidence from 237 per lakh population in 2015 to 195 in 2023, which is more than double the global decline of 8.3 per cent, Health Ministry sources have said citing a WHO report. In its Global TB Report 2024 released on October 29, […]
Study finds dedicated freight corridors paving path for more equitable economic growth
New Delhi: The dedicated freight corridors of the Indian Railways have had a social-equalising effect with states that have a lower per-capita GDP experiencing significant benefits, a study by the University of New South Wales, Australia, has revealed. This suggests that the corridors are helping bridge the economic gap, offering a path towards more equitable […]
Iconic Clock Tower at Lal Chowk wears festive look on Diwali
Hundreds gather to celebrate the festival of lights Srinagar: The heart of Srinagar was beaming with Diwali festivities as hundreds gathered at the historic Clock Tower (Ghantaghar) in Lal Chowk to light traditional diyas. The celebration drew people from diverse backgrounds to partake in the ‘festival of lights’. According to reports the diyas illuminated the […]
India needs stronger security measures to tackle cyber-attacks: Experts
New Delhi: The cyber security experts on Tuesday raised concern over the increase in cases of cyber-attacks in India and stressed the need for stronger measures to tackle the problem. The thoughts were shared during a release of a report titled ‘The Invisible Hand’ by PRAHAR, an NGO, which focuses on such issues in the […]
Baramulla MP Sheikh Rashid back in Tihar
Order on regular bail deferred till Nov 13 New Delhi: Baramulla Lok Sabha MP Sheikh Abdul Rashid, commonly known as ‘Engineer Rashid’, surrendered to Tihar authorities on Monday after his interim bail expired and a court here reserved its order on his regular bail over jurisdictional concerns. The Awami Ittehad Party leader, who was arrested […]