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CT scans, MRI tests at 20% below central government rates at 3 MCD hospitals

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CT scans, MRI tests at 20% below central government rates at 3 MCD hospitals

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has approved a proposal to provide CT scan and MRI services at rates 20% below Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) rates at three of its hospitals, Standing Committee chairperson Satya Sharma said on Tuesday. The facilities will be introduced at Hindu Rao Hospital, Swami Dayanand Hospital and Rajan Babu…

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Police trace missing girl to a children’s home in Kellys

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CT scans, MRI tests at 20% below central government rates at 3 MCD hospitals

An eight-year-old girl who went missing from Karumangazhani village near Sriperumbudur in Kancheepuram district. has been traced by police. Bestty, 8, daughter of Vishwanath and Kalpana, who hail from Jharkhand, was living with her mother and maternal grandparents. A few days ago, Kalpana returned to Jharkhand. The girl, who was staying with her grandparents, reportedly…

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Dengue persists, doctors caution against infections as monsoon sets in

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CT scans, MRI tests at 20% below central government rates at 3 MCD hospitals

A number of doctors in Chennai are reporting a continued rise in fever cases, with dengue remaining prevalent and influenza along with a few other respiratory viruses also in circulation. With the Northeast monsoon bringing the first spell of heavy rain to the city some days ago, there is a need to take precautions to…

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Moves by the North of England to unlock India trade

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Moves by the North of England to unlock India trade

The India-United Kingdom Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) has opened the door to a new phase in the relationship between the two countries, with the focus now shifting from agreement to action. The momentum is already being seen, as the leaders from across the North of England have been travelling together to India, for…

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On paddy field conservation in Keralam

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On paddy field conservation in Keralam

‘The structural and procedural modifications to KCPWA demonstrate how even a strong conservation law can be diluted.’ File | Photo Credit: K.K. Mustafah A conservation law meant to protect Keralam’s paddy fields is gradually becoming an instrument facilitating its decline. The State had 8.82 lakh hectares (ha) of paddy fields during 1974-75, which reduced to…

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Fresh weather system likely to sustain heavy rainfall in Tamil Nadu till October 26

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Fresh weather system likely to sustain heavy rainfall in Tamil Nadu till October 26

Rainfall was also reported in several places in and around Chennai on Tuesday. | Photo Credit: B. VELANKANNI RAJ A fresh system, which is expected to form over the Bay of Bengal on Wednesday (October 21, 2026), is likely to sustain intense rainfall across Tamil Nadu till October 26. Southern and delta districts are likely…

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In Delhi, only 0.27% of 4.5 lakh Form 6s disposed of so far

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In Delhi, only 0.27% of 4.5 lakh Form 6s disposed of so far

Only 1,238 of the 4.5 lakh Form 6 applications seeking inclusion in Delhi’s electoral roll have been disposed of in 42 days, data accessed by The Hindu show. With Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls underway in the city, eligible citizens left out of the draft roll, published on August 31, are required to fill Form…

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Russian aerial blitz kills 9 in Ukraine as Zelenskyy meets U.S., European officials in Norway

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Russian aerial blitz kills 9 in Ukraine as Zelenskyy meets U.S., European officials in Norway

Russia unleashed another missile and drone blitz of civilian areas in Ukraine, killing at least nine people, officials said on Tuesday (October 20, 2026), as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy scrambled to ensure more American and European help during his visit to Norway. U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff, who, along with Jared Kushner, has tried without success…

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Death toll from Houthi strike on Yemen government camp rises to 73

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Death toll from Houthi strike on Yemen government camp rises to 73

A person walks near bodies in the aftermath of a Houthi attack on a Yemeni government military camp in Shabwa on October 20, 2026 | Photo Credit: Reuters Local Yemeni authorities on Tuesday (October 20, 2026) raised the death toll from a Houthi strike a day earlier on a military camp belonging to government forces…

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TNTA president Vijay Amritraj confident of bringing WTA action to Chennai

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TNTA president Vijay Amritraj confident of bringing WTA action to Chennai

Vijay Amritraj. | Photo Credit: File photo While India is set to lose its only Tour-level event next year, there is still hope for the country’s tennis fans to witness some big-time tennis live in the future. The WTA 250 Chennai Open is set to be held at the SDAT Stadium in Nungambakkam from November…

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