NEW DELHI: (Jul 22) At one end of Jantar Mantar, protesters on Wednesday raised slogans. At the other, volunteer doctors sat beside ambulances, treating a steady flow of people with swollen limbs, cuts, fever and dehydration before sending them back into the crowd. Amid chants and speeches from the protest stage, healthcare professionals from Delhi… Continue reading With stethoscopes and first-aid kits, volunteer doctors stand by protesters at Jantar Mantar
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Researchers unveil new cancer strategy that can stop tumors before resistance takes hold
London [UK], July 22: Researchers are applying evolutionary theory to cancer by changing treatments before tumours have time to develop resistance. Mathematical models suggest that rapid, carefully timed switches between multiple therapies could improve cure rates. A new study suggests that doctors may be able to improve cure rates by switching therapies before a tumour… Continue reading Researchers unveil new cancer strategy that can stop tumors before resistance takes hold
Sikkim tunnel collapse: 22 bodies recovered, search ops underway to trace 3 more workers
NAMCHI: (Jul 23) The bodies of 22 workers have been retrieved from the NHPC hydropower project tunnel under construction in Sikkim’s Namchi district, officials said on Thursday. Twenty-five workers were inside the under-construction NHPC Teesta Stage VI Hydropower Project tunnel, which collapsed following an explosion suspected to have been caused by methane gas shortly after… Continue reading Sikkim tunnel collapse: 22 bodies recovered, search ops underway to trace 3 more workers
Welfare of youth govt’s top priority, won’t spare those trying to harm their future: PM
NEW DELHI: (Jul 23) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the welfare and interest of the country’s youth is the top priority of the government and anyone trying to harm their future will not be spared. Amid continuing protests by youths over the NEET paper leak, the prime minister also said that the government… Continue reading Welfare of youth govt’s top priority, won’t spare those trying to harm their future: PM
EAM Jaishankar reiterates India’s “strong concern” over safety of Indian seafarers during talks with Russian counterpart
Manila [Philippines], July 22: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday reiterated India’s “strong concern” over the safety of Indian seafarers, after an attack on commercial vessel MV Golden Leo resulted in the death of four Indian nationals, during his talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Manila, as the two leaders reviewed bilateral… Continue reading EAM Jaishankar reiterates India’s “strong concern” over safety of Indian seafarers during talks with Russian counterpart
Zimbabwe name squad for three-match T20I series against India
Harare [Zimbabwe], July 22: Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) has named a 15-man squad for the three-match T20 International series against India, with the selectors making three changes to the side that faced Bangladesh in Bulawayo, according to ZC website. The matches will be played at Harare Sports Club on 23, 25 and 26 July. All-rounder Wessly… Continue reading Zimbabwe name squad for three-match T20I series against India
Tamil cinema featured in India-North Macedonia talks during President Murmu’s visit: MEA
Skopje [North Macedonia], July 22: Underlining the potential of cinema to promote tourism and strengthen cultural ties, Ministry of External Affairs Secretary (West), Sibi George, reflected on discussions about Tamil films during President Droupadi Murmu’s state visit to North Macedonia. Addressing a special press briefing during the President’s visit, George said, “There was a Tamil… Continue reading Tamil cinema featured in India-North Macedonia talks during President Murmu’s visit: MEA
“Govt ready to discuss NEET Paper leak issue”: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju in Lok Sabha
New Delhi [India], July 22: Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday informed the Lok Sabha that the government is ready to discuss the issue of the NEET UG paper leak. Addressing the Lower House, Rijiju said, “For three days, the government has formally offered that discussions be held. Government is ready to… Continue reading “Govt ready to discuss NEET Paper leak issue”: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju in Lok Sabha
InsuranceDekho to be on-air broadcast sponsor of India-Zimbabwe T20I series
NEW DELHI: (Jul 22) India’s three-match T20I tour of Zimbabwe, beginning on Thursday, will have InsuranceDekho, an insurtech platform, as the co-presenting on-air broadcast sponsor, with former India captain Sourav Ganguly serving as the brand ambassador. The company will also be the on-ground title sponsor for India’s two-Test tour of Sri Lanka in August, with… Continue reading InsuranceDekho to be on-air broadcast sponsor of India-Zimbabwe T20I series
Mohd Zeeshan Ayyub says his voice ‘misused’ in ‘Chauhaan’, he’s not part of the film
MUMBAI: (Jul 22) Actor Mohd Zeeshan Ayyub on Wednesday said his voice was “misused” in the teaser of Ajay Devgn-starrer “Chauhaan” and he has now asked the makers to remove the one line he had dubbed for the movie without being given any context. The actor said he had recorded the lines in “good faith”… Continue reading Mohd Zeeshan Ayyub says his voice ‘misused’ in ‘Chauhaan’, he’s not part of the film