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SC asks states, UTs to implement menstrual hygiene directions in schools by Aug 15

IANS | May 25, 2026 9:32 PM

New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday directed all states and Union Territories (UTs) to ensure implementation of its directions on menstrual hygiene management in schools by August 15, and file compliance reports, as it continued to monitor compliance of its landmark ruling recognising access to menstrual hygiene as a fundamental right.

Awami League slams Yunus govt over massive measles outbreak in Bangladesh

IANS | May 25, 2026 8:45 PM

Dhaka, May 25 (IANS) Bangladesh’s Awami League party on Monday alleged that gross negligence and policy failures during the tenure of the former Muhammad Yunus-led interim government has triggered an escalating measles outbreak in the country that has claimed over 500 lives. The party claimed that the recent remarks by the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) have confirmed that this crisis was not an accident, but the result of Yunus’ “deliberate negligence and destruction”.

Bangladesh measles outbreak death toll rises to 545 as 17 more children die

IANS | May 25, 2026 8:33 PM

Dhaka, May 25 (IANS) A total of 17 more children have died from measles-like symptoms in Bangladesh in 24 hours till 8 am on Monday, raising the death toll since March 15 to 545, local media reported.

Gujarat: Niradhar Vridhha Pension Yojana addresses needs of elderly residents

IANS | May 25, 2026 7:01 PM

Gandhinagar, May 25 (IANS) Gujarat government's 'Niradhar Vridhha Pension Yojana' (Destitute Elderly Pension Scheme) has emerged as a key source of financial support for thousands and lakhs of elderly citizens across the state.

Over 20 people feel sick after possible spraying incident in Tokyo

IANS | May 25, 2026 2:42 PM

Tokyo, May 25 (IANS) At least one person was taken to a hospital and around 20 people reported feeling ill on Monday after a man allegedly sprayed a substance at a shopping complex in the Ginza district of Tokyo, local media reported.

Army Hospital R&R commissions modern radiotherapy tech for advanced cancer care

IANS | May 25, 2026 2:05 PM

New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) A Ring Gantry-based Linear Accelerator was commissioned into the Department of Radiation Oncology at Army Hospital Research & Referral, Delhi, to strengthen cancer care services and improve access to advanced radiotherapy for serving personnel, veterans and their dependents, an official statement said on Monday.

Bangladesh measles outbreak death toll rises to 528 after 16 more fatalities

IANS | May 24, 2026 9:42 PM

Dhaka, May 24 (IANS) A total of 16 more children have died from measles-like symptoms in Bangladesh in the 24 hours till 8 a.m. on Sunday, raising the death toll since March 15 to 528, local media reported.

Heatwave to persist over northwest India for next 4-5 days; thunderstorms likely in hills: IMD

IANS | May 24, 2026 5:18 PM

New Delhi/Chandigarh, May 24 (IANS) Heatwave conditions are expected to continue across large parts of northwest India over the next four to five days, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) maintaining a red alert for Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh and a yellow alert for Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan.

Padma Shri awardees appeal for organ donation and job reservation for haemophilia patients

IANS | May 24, 2026 3:20 PM

New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) 'Donate Life' founder Nilesh Mandlewala and haemophilia survivor Dr Suresh Hanagavadi have appealed for organ donation of brain-dead patients and reservation in jobs for those affected with haemophilia, respectively.

Ebola outbreak: India advises citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Congo, Uganda

IANS | May 24, 2026 9:06 AM

New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) The government on Sunday advised Indian citizens, currently residing in or travelling to Congo, Uganda and South Sudan, to strictly follow public health guidance issued by local authorities and maintain heightened precautions, in light of the reported outbreak of Ebola disease in these countries.

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SC asks states, UTs to implement menstrual hygiene directions in schools by Aug 15

Awami League slams Yunus govt over massive measles outbreak in Bangladesh

Bangladesh measles outbreak death toll rises to 545 as 17 more children die

Gujarat: Niradhar Vridhha Pension Yojana addresses needs of elderly residents

Over 20 people feel sick after possible spraying incident in Tokyo

Army Hospital R&R commissions modern radiotherapy tech for advanced cancer care

Bangladesh measles outbreak death toll rises to 528 after 16 more fatalities

Heatwave to persist over northwest India for next 4-5 days; thunderstorms likely in hills: IMD

Padma Shri awardees appeal for organ donation and job reservation for haemophilia patients

Ebola outbreak: India advises citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Congo, Uganda

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