India chairs BRICS health meet, pitches lifestyle, mental health focus

IANS | April 15, 2026 9:29 PM

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) The Union Health and Family Welfare held the first Health Working Group (HWG) meeting under the BRICS framework for 2026 here on Wednesday, bringing together senior health officials and delegates from nine member nations to advance cooperation on public health priorities ranging from tuberculosis research to digital health architecture and mental wellness.

Pakistan: Residents face problems in Punjab due to power and gas outages

IANS | April 15, 2026 2:01 PM

Islamabad, April 15 (IANS) People have been facing problems as the power outages have increased up to eight hours in urban and 12-16 hours in rural areas in the service areas of Lahore Electric Supply Company (Lesco) and other districts of Pakistan's Punjab province, local media reported on Wednesday.

'Human touch': Sawai Madhopur SP allows cops leave on birthdays

IANS | April 14, 2026 8:15 PM

Jaipur, April 14 (IANS) In a thoughtful and humane step aimed at improving work-life balance in the police force, Sawai Madhopur Superintendent of Police (SP) Jyeshtha Maitreyi on Tuesday introduced a unique initiative that is drawing widespread appreciation.