India makes significant strides to address mental health issues

IANS | November 10, 2025 2:04 PM

New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) Mental health remains a pressing global challenge and while India has made significant strides through initiatives like Tele MANAS and the National Mental Health Programme, building a mentally healthier society requires strengthening awareness, expanding workforce training and investing in digital solutions, according to government data.

Dengue claims six more lives in Bangladesh, 2025 death toll crosses 310

IANS | November 9, 2025 9:37 PM

Dhaka, Nov 9 (IANS) The dengue outbreak in Bangladesh is worsening rapidly, with infections and deaths rising sharply across the country. As many as six people died of the disease in the 24 hours till Sunday morning, raising the death toll from the mosquito-borne disease to 313, local media reported.

Smog chokes Delhi-NCR as AQI breaches 400 mark in several places

IANS | November 9, 2025 8:41 AM

New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) Delhi-NCR woke up to a thick blanket of smog on Sunday as the Air Quality Index (AQI) plunged into the 'very poor' category across several parts of the city. In some areas, the situation was even grimmer, as AQI readings slipped into the 'severe' zone.

Winter chill in Delhi-NCR marred by poor air quality as AQI nears 400

IANS | November 8, 2025 11:46 AM

New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) Minimum temperatures are steadily falling across Delhi-NCR as the much-awaited winter season sets in. However, sadly for the residents of Delhi-NCR along with the dip in temperature, air quality has also deteriorated sharply with the Air Quality Index (AQI) hitting the 400 mark in some places in Delhi.

'August 11 order returns': Supreme Court advocates on stray dog removal directive

IANS | November 7, 2025 3:24 PM

New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) As the Supreme Court issued a series of directions to protect key public spaces from the growing menace of stray dogs and to clear highways of stray cattle and other animals, several apex court advocates on Friday said that the August 11 order "has come back again", calling the move "harsh" and "concerning".