New Delhi, Nov 24 (IANS) Free-living amoebae in Vashi Creek, a tidal estuary in Mumbai, were found to harbour bacteria which had far higher levels of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), according to a global study, including researchers from the Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay.
Dhaka, Nov 24 (IANS) As many as two people died due to dengue in Bangladesh in the 24 hours till Monday morning, increasing the fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in the country to 366, local media reported.
Dhaka, Nov 23 (IANS) The dengue outbreak in Bangladesh is worsening rapidly, with infections and deaths rising sharply across the country. As many as eight people died due to dengue in Bangladesh in 24 hours till Sunday, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in the country in 2025 to 364, local media reported.
New Delhi, Nov 23 (IANS) The Industrial Relations Code, 2020 strengthens collective bargaining, dispute resolution, and job security through clearer, uniform provisions. The Code empowers workers with uniform definitions while granting employers greater flexibility in operations and ease of doing business. Overall, it aims to foster industrial peace, boosts productivity, and supports a balanced, growth-oriented work environment, according to an official statement issued on Sunday.
New Delhi, Nov 23 (IANS) The new Code on Wages that has now come into effect, promotes fairness, equity, and inclusivity in India’s labour market. By ensuring uniform wage standards and social security, it safeguards both workers’ rights and employers’ interests. Overall, it strengthens economic justice, encourages formalisation, and enhances the dignity of labour, according to an official statement issued on Sunday.
New Delhi, Nov 23 (IANS) India has expressed satisfaction with major outcomes of CoP30, conveying strong support for the inclusive leadership of the CoP30 Presidency and welcoming several significant decisions adopted in a Statement at the UNFCCC CoP30 in Belem, Brazil, an official statement said on Sunday.
New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) In a monumental display of commitment to both serving personnel and local communities, the Northern Command's Command Hospital in Udhampur successfully concluded 'Op Drisht' -- a first-of-its-kind advanced surgical eye camp -- in collaboration with a specialised surgical team from Army Hospital (Research and Referral) in New Delhi, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said on Saturday.
Johannesburg, Nov 22 (IANS) Delivering an impactful address at the opening session of the G20 Leaders' Summit in Johannesburg, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday proposed a series of path-breaking new initiatives and called for a profound rethinking of global development parameters.
New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) Amid reports of a spate of suicide cases among school-going children in Delhi, Rewa (Madhya Pradesh), and Jaipur (Rajasthan), mental health experts on Saturday urged parents to recognise signs of suicidality in adolescents.
New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) The newly launched labour laws will ensure uniform safety and health standards for workers, said the government on Saturday.
