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Former Navy Captain Jagmohan appointed as CMD of Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited, extensive experience in shipbuilding

Diabetes, hypertension and Chronic Kidney Disease of unknown origin are the main causes for the rise in the number of persons requiring dialysis. While some States are well equipped with haemodialysis machines, major gaps exist in others, while access and affordability remain challenges across the country

IMA complained that several private hospitals operated using medical registration certificates of doctors without their knowledge or consent

Government bonds are a fundamental component of a country’s financial market, serving as a crucial instrument for both the government and investors

A bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan granted bail to a man and said a convict should be granted bail if there was no chance of appeal against conviction being heard in near future in high courts due to huge pendency of cases.

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah said that the cabinet discussion on the Socio-Economic and Educational Survey, also known as the caste census, was inconclusive and postponed to May 2. Despite concerns raised by ministers regarding the survey's unscientific nature and outdated information, Siddaramaiah denied reports of heated arguments, emphasising that no one opposed the survey outright.

The theme is ‘e-Check’ aimed at collecting and reusing electronic waste from homes and shops in both towns and rural areas

Reiterating that the DMK’s Dravidian model of governance would emerge victorious in 2026, Mr. Stalin asserted: “Our Tamil Nadu will always remain out of control for Delhi.”

Hemalatha, IPS, is new District Police Chief, Ernakulam (Rural)

The Kannada newsletter would include useful information on farm ponds, mechanisation of farming, various government schemes and details on diagnoses of diseases and pests affecting the farming sector through e-SAP, a mobile app.

Automatic Number Plate Recognition intended to replace FASTag-based toll collection system was to be launched on May 1st according to some sections of the media, Ministry says will be implemented at selected toll plazas

Kerala Police to examine actor Vincy Aloshious’ complaint to film bodies that Shine Tom Chacko misbehaved with her allegedly under the influence of drugs on a film set

Police suspect the involvement of a Cambodian gang’s suspected in the incident

The government, in its Order, iterated that it is a one-time measure and a special case for the Mega District Selection Committee recruitment subject to conditions

From ruling the State for three decades to being out of power for the same duration, the Congress has experienced much tumult in Gujarat. It is now revamping its organisation to face the Gujarat battle in 2027.

Mango collectives in Kerala are diligently working towards conserving, propagating and creating awareness about unique indigenous varieties

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has refuted claims of a nationwide satellite-based tolling system replacing FASTag by May 1, 2025. Instead, MoRTH will introduce an ANPR-FASTag-based barrier-less tolling system at select locations to ease traffic flow. This hybrid system will use number plate recognition and FASTag, with penalties for non-compliance.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru faces Punjab Kings tonight, aiming to break their home losing streak in IPL 2025. Despite winning all away matches, RCB struggles at Chinnaswamy Stadium due to sluggish pitches and dew. Their pace attack, particularly Josh Hazlewood, has underperformed at home.