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"Election-time gimmicks": Dhinakaran says MK Stalin "abandoned permanent s
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Amma Makkal Munnettra Kazagam (AMMK) General Secretary TTV Dhinakaran on Tuesday termed Tamil Nadu government's Rs 2,000 assistance to vulnerable groups, including elderly, widows, elderly transgender individuals, and persons with disabilities, as an "election-time gimmick."
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Tamil Nadu govt credits Rs 2000, monthly pension in accounts of elderly, w
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Tamil Nadu government on Tuesday credited Rs 2,000 and a monthly pension into the accounts of women and beneficiaries from vulnerable groups, including elderly, widows, elderly transgender individuals, and persons with disabilities, Chief Minister MK Stalin announced.
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"IndiaAI Safety Institute is dedicated mechanism for ethical, safe, and re
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted concerns about the misuse of AI, including deepfakes and threats to vulnerable groups, and said India is strengthening its regulatory frameworks.
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Himachal Pradesh to form 'State Nutrition Policy', says CM Sukhvinder Sing
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu while chairing a review meeting of the department of Health Safety and Regulation stated that government would formulate a State Nutrition Policy with an objective to ensure availability of balanced and nutritious food for all vulnera
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"Population equivalent to that of several states disenfranchised": Congres
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
He told ANI that the high level of disenfranchisement was due to the rushed SIR process, which was carried out in just two or three months, and that Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi had raised concerns about it. He warned the people to get their names added to the elec
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Delhi chokes under AQI 497, residents report breathing issues and eye irri
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Locals reported experiencing breathing difficulties, eye irritation and other health issues due to the worsening pollution levels. Many residents also expressed concern for vulnerable groups, including the elderly and children, who are more susceptible to respiratory problems.
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Doctors warn of 15 per cent rise in respiratory cases in Delhi as air poll
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
With air pollution levels rising sharply during October and November, doctors in Delhi warn that poor air quality is severely affecting vital organs, particularly in vulnerable groups.
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Pakistan Meteorological Department warns of rising smog across Punjab, thr
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) warned of rising smog across Punjab and other parts of the country in the coming days, Dawn reported. Stable weather, industrial pollution, and vehicle emissions may worsen air quality, increasing respiratory illnesses, reducing visibility, and di
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Delhi's air quality worsens post-Diwali, health experts warn of respirator
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
As the national capital grapples with deteriorating air quality following Diwali celebrations, health experts have raised concerns about the rising Air Quality Index (AQI) and its impact on vulnerable groups, particularly children, the elderly, and those with respiratory ailments.
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Iran accused of mass Afghan deportations without verifying legal status
Updated : 9 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Iranian social workers allege Afghan migrants are being deported without verifying legal status, causing mistaken identities, family separations and abuse. Over a million have been expelled in 100 days, with reports of violence, prompting rights groups to seek lawful, humane deportations and
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Karnataka taking no chances with COVID surge: Karnataka minister Dr Sharan
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Karnataka is prepared for any rise in COVID cases, says Minister Dr Sharan Patil. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah reviewed hospital readiness and issued health advisories, especially for vulnerable groups. Schools are reopening with precautions, and hospitals are on alert to handle any increase
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We are not serious about air pollution, need accelerated phasing out of ol
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Addressing the 27th Annual National Conference of the Indian Association for Bronchology in the capital, VP Dhankhar highlighted the grave health impacts of polluted air, especially on vulnerable groups, and urged a shift toward sustainable living, technological integration in healthcare,
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