Month: September 2023

3 Women Gang-Raped In Front Of Family Members In Haryana: Cops

September 21, 2023 admin

The accused also robbed their cash and jewellery, police said. (Representational) Chandigarh: Three women were allegedly raped by four unidentified men in front of their family members in Haryana’s Panipat, police said on Thursday. The incident took place late Wednesday, police said, adding that the accused were armed with knives and other sharp-edged weapons. The…

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Visa issue paused amid Canada tussle

September 21, 2023 admin

The Indian flag is seen flying at the High Commission of India in Ottawa | Photo Credit: AP Normal functioning of Indian missions in Canada has been affected because of “security threats” faced by Indian diplomats and they are therefore “temporarily unable” to issue visas, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced here on Thursday….

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Delhi Sees First Big Bureaucratic Reshuffle After Services Law’s Enactment

September 21, 2023 admin

An order issued by the Services department. (Representational) New Delhi: The Delhi government Thursday effected the first major bureaucratic reshuffle after the enactment of the GNCTD (Amendment) Act, 2023, assigning new roles to eight AGMUT cadre IAS officers transferred to the city from other states and union territories. An order issued by the Services department,…

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Silent killer: The Hindu editorial on hypertension and the first WHO report on the subject

September 21, 2023 admin

Globally, hypertension affects one in three individuals and four out of five do not have it adequately controlled, according to the first World Health Organization (WHO) report on hypertension released on September 19. It is a grim reminder that countries have done little to keep the biggest risk factor for death and disability under check…

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PCB Reviews Asia Cup 2023 Performance Ahead Of Cricket World Cup 2023 Squad Announcement

September 21, 2023 admin

The Pakistan Cricket Board on Thursday held a review meeting of their woeful Asia Cup show in the wake of their World Cup squad announcement. All teams must finalise their 15-player squads for the cricket showpiece before the September 28 deadline, with any replacements after this date requiring approval from the ICC. “The philosophy behind…

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Antim Panghal Wins World Bronze And Quota For Paris Olympics

September 21, 2023 admin

Belgrade: Young Indian wrestler Antim Panghal’s superb campaign at the World Championships culminated with a bronze medal, a performance that also earned the country a 53kg quota for the Paris Olympics. The 19-year-old Panghal became only the sixth Indian woman to win a bronze medal at the Worlds with her win over Sweden’s Emma Jonna…

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“In Constant Contact With India, Canada”: US Amid Diplomatic Row

September 21, 2023 admin

“I firmly reject the idea that there is a wedge between the US and Canada.” Washington: The United States is in touch with India and Canada after Ottawa said Indian government agents had links to the murder of a Sikh separatist leader in British Columbia, U.S. national security adviser Jake Sullivan said on Thursday. “We…

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Smriti Irani Slams Congress On Women’s Quota Bill

September 21, 2023 admin

New Delhi: Union Minister Smriti Irani praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the historic day of passing the women’s reservation bill in parliament. “It’s not only a moment of great joy and jubilation, but it is also a moment of great satisfaction,” she told NDTV. Ms Irani criticised the previous Congress government for “allowing the…

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The Silent Killer: tackling hypertension in India

September 21, 2023 admin

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is often called the “silent killer” because it often goes unnoticed until it triggers severe health complications such as strokes, heart attacks, kidney damage, and heart failure. According to medical standards, the reading on a doctor’s BP monitor going above 140/90 accounts for hypertension. The World Health Organization (WHO) released its…

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Bengaluru FC Suffer Opening Day Defeat To Kerala Blasters FC In ISL

September 21, 2023 admin

It was a season-opener to forget for the former champions Bengaluru FC who suffered a 1-2 defeat to Kerala Blasters FC in the Indian Super League, on Thursday. Two defensive errors from Bengaluru (Veendorp OG 52′, Luna 70′) is what consigned Simon Grayson’s men to defeat. New signing Curtis Main, who was a second half…

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