Delhi govt sets up 50 centres for ‘Pink Saheli’ cards; distribution from Tuesday | India News

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The Delhi government has set up around 50 centres across the city to facilitate the issuance of the “Pink Saheli” cards and the distribution process will commence from Tuesday.The Pink National Common Mobility card, launched by President Droupadi Murmu on Monday, will provide women and transgender individuals free bus travel and seamless…

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Doping crisis grows, doctors told to be careful while prescribing | India News

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Used syringes found in stadium washrooms. Athletes failing dope tests. And now, doctors are being told to check what they prescribe.As doping cases rise across sports, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has asked doctors, hospitals and medical colleges across the country to be cautious while treating athletes. The concern is that banned…

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Gas leak in Maharashtra: Over 2,000 locals in Palghar district evacuated; probe under way | India News

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Over 2,000 people, including 1,600 students, were evacuated on Monday after a major oleum gas leak from a chemical unit in Maharashtra’s Palghar district left dense white fumes hanging over a five-kilometre radius, officials confirmed.The leak, which occurred around 2pm at Bhageria Industries Ltd in the Boisar MIDC industrial area.Palghar district collector…

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Middle East on edge: PM Modi speaks to Saudi, Bahrain leaders; thank them for safeguarding Indian community | India News

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday spoke to Saudi PM and Crown Prince Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Bahrain King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa and thanked the two leaders for their attention to the Indian community amid unstable situation in West Asia. He also condemned the attacks…

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Grains for all: UP boosts food security with tech, nutrition and robust procurement systems | India News

[ad_1] Uttar Pradesh is ramping up efforts to strengthen food security in the state while ensuring farmers are paid promptly for their produce. Government data shows a combination of technology-driven distribution, nutritional support, and direct procurement is being used to reach millions of beneficiaries across the state.The Public Distribution System (PDS) remains central to the…

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Nearly 10m Indians in danger: How a wider Gulf conflict will hit close to home | India News

[ad_1] Nearly 10 million Indians living across West Asia could face heightened risk as tensions escalate following the US-Israel military operation against Iran and Tehran’s retaliation.Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday described the situation in West Asia as a “matter of grave concern” and reiterated that India supports dialogue and diplomacy to resolve disputes. The…

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Israel-Iran conflict: What is India’s position amid rising Middle East tensions? | India News

[ad_1] Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said India supports the resolution of conflicts through dialogue and diplomacy, while expressing concern over the escalating situation in West Asia.“India has always called for dialogue and diplomacy to find a solution to such disputes,” PM Modi said, reiterating New Delhi’s consistent position in favour of the peaceful…

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’90cr given via DBT to 30,000 girls in first phase of ladli scheme’: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta | India News

[ad_1] “90cr given via DBT to 30,000 girls in first phase of ladli scheme”: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta NEW DELHI: Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta on Monday launched key women-centric initiatives at the Sashakt Nari, Samriddh Delhi programme, including the free LPG cylinder scheme for ration card holders and the Delhi Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana. Highlighting…

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