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WHO urges countries in South East Asia to strengthen measures to prevent d
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
According to WHO's first Global status report on drowning prevention, the South-East Asia region reported 83 000 drowning fatalities in 2021, which accounts to 28 per cent of the global drowning burden and contributing substantially to the nearly 30 lives lost to drowning every hour, across
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Haryana govt suspends internet services from Dec 14-17 in parts of Ambala
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The Haryana government has ordered a temporary suspension of mobile internet, SMS, and dongle services in the Ambala district from December 14-17 to prevent spread of misinformation and potential law-and-order disruptions following the "Delhi Kooch" call by farmers' organizations amid the
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J-K: Doda Police file chargesheets against 7 accused in UAPA cases
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Intensifying its efforts to curb militancy Jammu and Kashmir Police have filed chargesheets against seven accused persons in Doda district in two separate cases under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
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Dutch court rejects rights group's bid calling for halt on arms export to
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The court's decision came after the NGOs argued that the Dutch government, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to "prevent genocide."
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India expands NCD clinics, adds 2,047 medicines under Janaushadhi scheme
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, provides technical and financial support to the States and Union Territories under the National Programme for Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases (NP-NCD) as part of the National Health Mission (NHM).
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Plea in Supreme Court seeking reform in domestic violence laws
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
A petition has been moved in the Supreme Court seeking reform in domestic violence laws and to prevent their misuse in the wake of the recent tragic incident of Atul Subhash's suicide case.
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Pakistan government proposes new national cybercrime forensics agency amid
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The Pakistani government has proposed the creation of the National Forensics and Cybercrime Agency (NFCA) as part of ongoing reforms to digital laws, including the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act 2016. The NFCA will act as a centralised body under the interior ministry to address cyber a
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"Protects the secular fabric": MP Karti Chidambaram on Places of Worship A
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Congress MP Karti Chidambaram defended the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991, stating it preserves India's secular fabric. He emphasized the need to maintain the law's provisions to safeguard social harmony and prevent disruptions to national unity.
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Delhi HC refuses to entertain PIL seeking survey on sexual harassment in f
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The petitioner had also requested that the findings of the Justice K Hema Committee be implemented more effectively, particularly regarding the applicability of the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Act in the film industry.
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Delhi LG reviews security, civic infrastructure in Narela sub-city
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena on Wednesday reviewed the security and civic infrastructure in Narela sub-city and issued specific instructions with regard to preventing crime, illegal encroachment of public land and enhancing amenities to c
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Abu Dhabi Precision Medicine Programme supports 256 Emirati cancer patient
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Since its launch in October 2022, the Abu Dhabi Precision Medicine Programme for Oncology has provided tailored treatments to 256 Emirati cancer patients and prevention plans for their families. The initiative, led by the Department of Health - Abu Dhabi and strategic partners, integrates ge
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Women BJP MPs demand action against Kalyan Banerjee over controversial com
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Women Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MPs on Wednesday lodged a complaint with Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju against TMC leader Kalyan Banerjee for making controversial comments about Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia. The women MPs have also urged Rijiju to take strict mea
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