A writ petition for access to a life-saving breast cancer medicine, Ribociclib, filed before Kerala high court in June 2022 has been listed for final hearing 57 times since Jan 21, 2023, without the matter being heard.The working group on access to medicines has written to Chief Justice of India, requesting him to consider steps…
NEW DELHI: The new Congress in-charge for UP, Rajendra Pal Gautam, kickstarted his innings with a demand for parity and respect from Samajwadi Party for the coming UP elections, accentuating the fault line of “seat distribution” that has dogged the alliance in the past. It has raised concerns in some quarters that such debate is…
NEW DELHI: Enforcement Directorate‘s freeze on three HDFC Bank accounts, which hold Rs 440 crore of Trinamool Congress, is likely to remain in force despite a Calcutta HC order relaxing the restraint imposed by Kolkata Police on all TMC bank accounts in view of claims by the party’s breakaway faction to the money.Sources in the…
Future conflicts could emerge in unforeseen forms, soldiers must remain ready: Rajnath NEW DELHI: Defence minister Rajnath Singh Friday said that “future conflicts could emerge in new and unforeseen forms, and therefore, Indian soldiers should remain physically and mentally prepared, continuously upgrade their skills and master emerging technologies”, reports Surendra Singh.Addressing naval personnel in Visakhapatnam…
NEW DELHI: Meta has submitted its response to the Centre’s concerns over WhatsApp‘s proposed “username” feature, with the ministry of electronics and information technology examining whether the safeguards outlined by the company are adequate to prevent impersonation, phishing and online fraud.Sources said WhatsApp’s reply was received late Thursday night following consultations between Meta representatives and…
In this screengrab from a video posted on July 10, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, left, and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese hold a press conference on the field at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne, Australia. (@NarendraModi/YT via PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: In what could be an indication that the Centre is actively weighing…
Food Corporation of India NEW DELHI: Food Corporation of India (FCI) has tightened safeguards for the lifting and use of subsidised rice supplied to distilleries under govt’s ethanol blending programme, making distilleries directly accountable for any diversion or misuse of the released grain. In case of misuse or diversion, FCI will file criminal cases.The move…
Srinagar, Jul 10 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah speaks during the unveiling of Kashmir Marathon 2026 merchandise at Royal Springs Golf Course, in Srinagar on Friday. (ANI Photo) SRINAGAR: As tourist arrivals continue to increase in J&K, chief minister Omar Abdullah has welcomed the trend but said the influx may need to…
Centre directs states, UTs to follow correct script, diction for National Anthem, song NEW DELHI: The Centre has directed all states and Union territory administrations to strictly follow the “correct script and diction” while singing or playing the national song and national anthem. In a letter sent to all state chief secretaries and UT administrators…
NEW DELHI: The Union ministry of home affairs (MHA) has issued fresh directions to all state governments, Union Territory administrations and central ministries, reiterating the rules governing the singing and playing of the National Anthem and the National Song and asking authorities to ensure strict compliance.In a communication dated July 9, the MHA enclosed the…