Islamabad, Aug 9 (IANS) Unsafe injections, poorly screened blood, inadequate sterilisation, and weak regulation leading to rising HIV positive cases and increased prevalence of Hepatitis C are a harsh reality of Pakistan's deficient healthcare services, according to a media report.
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) It is quite an interesting phenomenon that has taken over the country. Almost everyone is talking about this group -- some with admiration, some in awe, some with fear, and many more with curiosity. Gen Z has become the new catchword. Whether inside homes, communities, industries or, of course, the political world, everyone seems to have suddenly discovered this generation.
Dhaka, Aug 9 (IANS) India's High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Dinesh Trivedi, on Sunday called Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman as "people's persons" and expressed confidence about sorting out problems between the two nations if the two leaders hold a meeting, local media reported.
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) The accuracy and lethality of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile played a crucial role in prompting Pakistan to swiftly call for a ceasefire during Operation Sindoor, as the weapon demonstrated its capability to successfully evade Chinese-origin air defence systems deployed by it, according to a new report.
Islamabad, Aug 9 (IANS) Poor governance is the primary reason behind instability and deprivation in Pakistan's Balochistan province as the Federal government regards the province as a security issue and does not address the social, economic, and political causes of the crisis there, a report said.
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) The Opposition, led by the Congress, lashed out at the former Union Education Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Dharmendra Pradhan for claiming that some people had attempted to mislead members of Gen Z during protests over NEET paper leak issue, asking him to instead "self-introspect" the mistakes made during his tenure.
Lucknow, Aug 9 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday said that the country’s youth possess the talent and energy to face every challenge confronting India, but need the right platforms to channel their potential towards nation-building.
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) Various leaders from the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on Sunday hit out at the Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi over his 'Chhatron Ki Goonj’ event in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj, claiming that this showed his "double standards" regarding students' issues and it amounted to "misleading" them, than than showing them the right path.
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) Congress MP Manish Tewari on Sunday voiced strong opposition to the proposed delimitation exercise, arguing that it could adversely affect states in North India, South India and the Northeast, many of which share international borders, while disproportionately benefiting the central part of the country.
Kolkata, Aug 9 (IANS) A banner was put up in Kolkata's Salt Lake area on Sunday, cautioning leaders joining the BJP from other parties. The banner said that if anyone joins the BJP and indulges in extortion, then that person will have to face "egg therapy".
