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Karachi-Makran passenger coaches halted at Uthal; thousands stranded as Ba
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Passengers indicated that thousands of travellers, including the elderly, children, women, and the ill, are left stranded in extreme heat and should be allowed to continue to their destinations. They noted that while travellers were previously subjected to lengthy delays at various checkpoin
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Delhi: BSES on high alert for kite-flying-related contingencies ahead of I
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
As Delhi gears up to celebrate Independence Day when the skies will once again come alive with a vibrant dance of kites, BSES advocated for a safe kite flying, appealing to elders and parents to counsel children on the dangers of retrieving kites from prohibited or barricaded electrical inst
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If Ratan Tata was alive, victims wouldn't be subjected to "bureaucratic pr
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
He pointed towards a distressing case involving a bedridden elderly mother whose only son, the only financial provider, died in the crash, noting that she depends on her son for her medical needs and that she is now left at the "mercy of the world".
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President Murmu celebrates Raksha Bandhan with school students from across
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
As per an official statement from the Ministry of Education, the celebration highlighted the cultural diversity of India and the spirit of unity. In her address, the President emphasised that Raksha Bandhan symbolises a bond of love that can be shared with anyone, including elders, peers and
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The 'Nayar' effect, chasing Gavaskar, gaining consistency: 'Wiseman' KL Ra
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The tour witnessed a completely new avatar of Rahul. In the absence of legends like Ravichandran Ashwin, Rohit Sharma, and Virat Kohli, the 31-year-old was no longer someone whose 'potential' was up for debate, just as it had been in the past before every series. Rather, he stepped up as
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Supreme Court stays MP HC order in Saif Ali Khan family property dispute c
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
A bench of Justices PS Narasimha and Atul Chandurkar also issued notice on a plea of Omar Faruq Ali and Raashid Ali, descendants of the elder brother of Nawab Hamidullah Khan, who have filed the appeal challenging the High Court's order.
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Robbery in Tripura's Sonamura leaves elderly man dead, wife critically inj
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
A shocking incident of armed robbery has occurred in Tripura's Sepahijala district, resulting in the murder of an 82-year-old man, Shanti Ranjan Das, and critically injuring his 70-year-old wife, Namita Das.
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Pakistan: Imran Khan tells CM Ali Amin to block military operation in KP,
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Imran Khan urged KP CM Gandapur to block new military operations in tribal areas, warning they worsen army-public ties. In response, Gandapur launched jirgas with tribal elders to restore peace. The jirgas rejected displacement and called for talks with Afghanistan, Dawn reported.
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Peace march crushed, terrorists consulted: Pakistan's two-faced strategy i
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
On Friday, a peace march in Shewa tehsil of North Waziristan saw tribal elders, civil society representatives, political party members, and Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) activists uniting against what they described as a collapsing security environment.
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Kiran Bedi pitches 'SWAT' framework for senior citizens at national confer
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Former Puducherry Lt Governor Kiran Bedi on Thursday proposed a "SWAT" (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) framework for senior citizens to guide policymaking on ageing in India, calling for coordinated efforts at the grassroots level to address challenges faced by the elderly
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Experts call for urgent policy on trained caregivers, mental health suppor
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Experts at the National Conference on Ageing in India on Friday called for urgent measures to professionalise the caregiver workforce and strengthen mental health services for the elderly, stressing that India faces a severe gap in both formal and family-based care.
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Conference on Ageing in India opens with call for 'ease of living' charter
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The inaugural session of the National Conference on Ageing in India on Thursday opened with a strong pitch for a dedicated "ease of living" charter for the elderly, aimed at ensuring dignity, security and active participation of senior citizens in society.
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