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Doctors warn of 15 per cent rise in respiratory cases in Delhi as air poll
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks 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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"Govt has prepared extensively": Odisha Minister assure full readiness as
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Odisha Revenue & Disaster Management Minister, Suresh Pujari, ensured that the state is fully prepared with all the safety measures ahead of the potential Cyclone Montha. He said that eight districts have been identified as "most vulnerable" and all the respective departments are inst
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Nearly two-thirds of South Sudanese children trapped in worst forms of lab
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Nearly two-thirds of South Sudanese children face the worst forms of labour, including forced work, sexual exploitation, and armed conflict. Flooding, disease, local conflict, and child marriage worsen the crisis, with some regions seeing up to 90 percent of children working instead of atten
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World Bank approves $280 million program for Kerala health sector
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The World Bank has approved a new USD 280 million program for Kerala, aimed at improving the life expectancy and quality of life for 11 million elderly and vulnerable people in the southern Indian state through wider access to health coverage and resilient health systems.
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Pakistan Meteorological Department warns of rising smog across Punjab, thr
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks 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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Assam Govt to relax 2-child norm for vulnerable communities
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The state's Chief Minister also said that this decision was taken based on the opinions of various social scientists. The move is intended to address concerns about demographic change within the state, especially concerning indigenous groups.
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NHRC urges 19 states, 4 UTs to take preventive measures to protect homeles
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India, keeping in view the cold wave in the country, has urged 19 state governments and 4 UT Administrations to take preemptive steps and implement relief measures to protect vulnerable segments especially the newborns, children, infants, poor,
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Delhi's air quality worsens post-Diwali, health experts warn of respirator
Updated : 4 months, 3 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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Empowering Telangana's tribal artisans: Green India Challenge organises ba
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
This first-of-its-kind initiative aims to address the acute bamboo shortage faced by the Kolam (Kollam) tribes, a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) in Telangana, whose traditional livelihoods and craftsmanship rely heavily on bamboo.
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UNITED SIKHS Intensifies Flood Relief Operations in Gurdaspur Border Belt
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Amritsar (Punjab) [India], October 13: UNITED SIKHS continues its unwavering commitment to flood relief efforts in the border belt of District Gurdaspur, where communities remain vulnerable due to breaches in the Dhussi Bandh between Village Jainpur and Village Thakupur.
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From Patna to Pan-India: Why 'Webkoof' Matters in the Age of UPI, Deepfake
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Patna (Bihar) [India], October 9: India today finds itself at a defining moment in its digital journey. With more than 850 million internet users, the country is not only among the most connected nations in the world but also one of the most vulnerable. From farmers checking mandi prices thr
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Take swift action against BJP leader for threatening Rahul Gandhi: KC Venu
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
"This threat is not just a careless outburst of a petty functionary; it is symptomatic of a deliberately cultivated, toxic atmosphere of hate that renders the LoP vulnerable to mindless violence. As such, any failure by you to act swiftly, decisively and publicly will be judged as complic
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