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Mr. Kejriwal claimed that Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini “pretended” to drink Yamuna water and then spat some of it back in the river, saying they want Delhi people to consume the same “poisonous” water

Research on lab-produced eggs and sperm, known as in-vitro gametogenesis (IVGs), is advancing quickly, with potential for future fertility treatments. While successful in mice, it remains untested in humans. Issues such as safety, effectiveness, and ethical concerns need careful consideration, involving patient communities and public input from the early stages.

Several activists and officials have been targeted in the last three decades

IUML's state general secretary P M A Salam stated that men and women are not equal, using the example of gender-specific categories in the Olympics. He argued that advocating for gender equality is unrealistic. Salam emphasized that IUML supports gender justice, not equality. His comments may have political repercussions for the UDF opposition.

Former NFL star Michael Strahan shares his emotional journey in an upcoming ABC special, documenting his daughter Isabella's battle with medulloblastoma, a form of brain cancer. Diagnosed at 19, Isabella faced grueling treatments but emerged cancer-free by mid-2024. Her fight for life not only shaped her own path but deeply impacted Strahan’s perspective on family and priorities.

The cabinet has approved a 3% increase in the procurement price of ethanol from C-heavy molasses to Rs 57.9 per litre for the 2024-25 supply year. This decision aims to promote the use of C-heavy molasses, which has no sugar content, for ethanol production, benefiting the country, farmers, and the environment.

SC criticizes Punjab and Haryana HC for reversing an acquittal order without a hearing, attributing the error to the Haryana govt's public prosecutor's failure. Justices ordered Rs 5 lakh compensation for the wrongful conviction and noted procedural and legal defects in the HC's approach.

Health minister J P Nadda assured that the US exiting the WHO won't affect India's ongoing health programmes with the agency. The National Health Mission has seen significant progress, including a doubling of specialist doctors and increased medical officers and nurses. The NHM's central funding has grown 185% since 2014, prioritizing healthcare finance.

During the early hours of Mauni Amavasya at Maha Kumbh, a stampede at Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj resulted in 30 deaths, predominantly women. The chaos erupted as police tried to manage the crowd, leading to overcrowded conditions and a surge of people towards the river.

The meeting noted that over 18 States and Union Territories have implemented a majority of the reforms and more than 32 States/U.T.s have pre-published the draft rules

Odisha School and Mass Education Minister Nityananda Gond was briefed about supplements of The Hindu catering to school children (Please look for related photographs in DCX filed by Biswaranjan Rout)

Pannun sent voice-notes threatening to bomb the Indian Parliament and Red Fort area to two CPI(M) MPs and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh last year; SFJ activists and sympathisers involved in at least two incidents of railway sabotage in 2023 in Punjab, Centre informs tribunal

The government is set to introduce and pass 62 bills in the upcoming budget session of Parliament. Key proposed legislations include the Immigration and Foreigners Bill, Official Secrets Bill, and Banking and Insurance Amendment Bills. The parliamentary affairs ministry has communicated these proposals to all concerned ministries for cabinet approval.