Feed aggregator

Under the programme, children are given Albendazole 400 mg chewable tablet once every six months.

Mr. Naidu ordered authorities to identify and take strict action against those selling counterfeit seeds in the market, including revoking their licence and imposing heavy penalties.

Amid controversy over Ranveer Allahbadia's inappropriate comments on parents and sex, a parliamentary panel plans to address social media regulations. The National Commission for Women has summoned Allahbadia and other content creators for a hearing. Members demand stricter guidelines for content on social media platforms.

The deceased policeman was identified as 39-year-old Mahesh Kavdu Nagulwar, a resident of Gadchiroli who was attached to the special operations squad, police stated.

A 52-year-old teacher has been sentenced to life imprisonment for raping and impregnating a student after eloping with her. The repeat offender, Dhaval Trivedi, was already serving a life sentence for a similar past crime and committed the offense again while out on furlough.

A Delhi court criticised the CBI for failing to produce crime files in a Rs 2,435 crore bank fraud case involving CG Power and Industrial Solutions and its ex-promoter Gautam Thapar. The court suggested that the CBI might be hiding material evidence and demanded the crime files be presented in the next hearing, scheduled for February 21.

Erin Andrews, a FOX NFL Sunday presenter, unintentionally overlooked an NFL star during a live broadcast, necessitating a heartfelt apology. She has concealed the player's identity, the game's details, and the year the incident occurred to maintain confidentiality.

Most of what we currently know about elephants’ use of sounds to communicate comes from studies of African elephants

The Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025, which will consolidate four existing Acts, proposes up to five years in jail and fines up to Rs 5 lakh for foreigners entering India without a valid passport or visa. It also mandates educational and medical institutions to share information on foreigners and holds carriers accountable for transporting individuals with invalid travel documents.

The Supreme Court of India has mandated that investigating agencies must inform the accused of the grounds of their arrest, deeming any arrest made without this information as illegal. This is a constitutional requirement under Article 22(1) and a violation could lead to the accused's release.

Growth of industries will help flourish the State’s economy and create jobs, says Naidu

The Supreme Court ruled that the Centre cannot impose service tax on the sale of lotteries, a state subject under List II. It upheld Sikkim High Court's decision that lottery activities fall under 'betting and gambling'. The court found no merit in the Centre's appeal, emphasizing that no service was rendered between lottery ticket purchasers and state governments.

Instead of an ANM, Anganwadi teacher administered the tablet; Women and Child Welfare Minister orders probe

President Donald Trump signed an order pausing the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act enforcement. This move could help the Adani Group, which was previously indicted for bribery related to securing contracts. The order requires the attorney general to review existing cases, bringing changes to how US businesses compete internationally with regard to anti-bribery laws.

Indian Air Force chief AP Singh expresses diminishing confidence in HAL over delays in Tejas aircraft deliveries and upgrades, while HAL attributes setbacks to post-1998 nuclear test sanctions. Despite prior criticism, HAL remains confident of delivering 11 Tejas-Mk1A aircraft by March-end and is pushing for significant technology transfer deals to enhance future projects.

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman accused the Trinamool Congress (TMC) of mismanagement and corruption in the implementation of centrally-sponsored schemes in West Bengal. She highlighted serious irregularities, including fake job cards in MNREGA and denied healthcare under Ayushman Bharat, leading to significant financial losses and service gaps for grassroots people.

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann downplays claims of unrest among AAP MLAs after Delhi debacle. Congress's leader claims AAP preparing to oust Mann, with 30 MLAs in touch. Kejriwal meets all Punjab MLAs in a show of solidarity, urging them to reconnect with voters. BJP and estranged MP Swati Maliwal suggest underlying tensions.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Marseille ahead of their engagements in the city.