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Hotels and restaurants charging 'gas and fuel surcharge' unfair practice: CCPA

IANS | March 25, 2026 5:00 PM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has flagged the practice of hotels and restaurants demanding or collecting additional charges -- 'LPG charges', 'gas surcharge' and 'fuel cost recovery' -- in consumer bills, terming it an unfair trade practice, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution said on Wednesday.

Kerala polls: Rahul Gandhi's Kozhikode visit postponed due to Sonia Gandhi's health issues

IANS | March 25, 2026 3:07 PM

Kozhikode, March 25 (IANS) Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi's much anticipated campaign visit to Kerala's Kozhikode on Wednesday has been postponed, following the hospitalisation of his mother and veteran Congress leader Sonia Gandhi.

MBBS student dies by suicide in Karnataka's Bidar, online gaming loss suspected

IANS | March 24, 2026 3:46 PM

Bidar (Karnataka), March 24 (IANS) A final-year MBBS student allegedly died by suicide on Tuesday at the hostel of Bidar Institute of Medical Sciences (BRIMS) in a tragic incident that has shocked the student community and locals.

RG Kar lift death: Probe reveals loopholes; chaotic 30-minute search for key as family cried for help

IANS | March 24, 2026 11:53 AM

Kolkata, March 24 (IANS) Investigations into the RG Kar elevator death case have revealed that the security guards were completely unaware that a key to the basement was kept in the office of the Superintendent of the hospital.

Govt intensifies regulatory surveillance against GLP-1 based weight loss drugs

IANS | March 24, 2026 10:15 AM

New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) Amid serious concerns over recent introduction of multiple generic variants of GLP-1 based weight loss drugs in the Indian market, the government on Tuesday said it has intensified regulatory surveillance against the drug’s unauthorised sale and promotion.

HPV vaccination drive gains momentum, adolescent girls receive protection against cervical cancer

IANS | March 23, 2026 9:46 PM

Burhanpur (Madhya Pradesh), March 23 (IANS) The Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination drive is picking up pace in Madhya Pradesh's Burhanpur, with adolescent girls aged between 9 to 14 years receiving vaccines at schools and health centres as part of a nationwide initiative launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Maha: Nalasopara residents get free treatment under Ayushman Bharat

IANS | March 23, 2026 7:45 PM

Mumbai, March 23 (IANS) Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya (Yojana), the world’s largest healthcare scheme, stands today as a boon for lakhs of individuals and families in the country.

Gujarat meets TB detection target: Over 91 pc recovery rate under national elimination drive

IANS | March 23, 2026 6:46 PM

Gandhinagar, March 23 (IANS) Gujarat has achieved 94 per cent of its tuberculosis (TB) detection target set by NITI Aayog and recorded a clinical recovery rate of 91.74 per cent, according to data released by the state health department ahead of World TB Day.

Govt to launch 100‑day campaign to mark World TB Day 2026

IANS | March 23, 2026 2:55 PM

New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) The government is set to commemorate World Tuberculosis (TB) Day 2026 with a national event on March 24, to showcase key achievements, innovative strategies, and strengthened community engagement under the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP), according to an official statement on Monday.

Healthcare, education, manufacturing sectors see nearly half of cyberattacks: Report

IANS | March 23, 2026 2:52 PM

New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) The healthcare sector received the highest number of cybersecurity attacks, with education and manufacturing sectors together accounting for nearly 47 per cent of all detections in India between October 2024 and September 2025, a report said on Monday.

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Hotels and restaurants charging 'gas and fuel surcharge' unfair practice: CCPA

Kerala polls: Rahul Gandhi's Kozhikode visit postponed due to Sonia Gandhi's health issues

MBBS student dies by suicide in Karnataka's Bidar, online gaming loss suspected

RG Kar lift death: Probe reveals loopholes; chaotic 30-minute search for key as family cried for help

Govt intensifies regulatory surveillance against GLP-1 based weight loss drugs

HPV vaccination drive gains momentum, adolescent girls receive protection against cervical cancer

Maha: Nalasopara residents get free treatment under Ayushman Bharat

Gujarat meets TB detection target: Over 91 pc recovery rate under national elimination drive

Govt to launch 100‑day campaign to mark World TB Day 2026

Healthcare, education, manufacturing sectors see nearly half of cyberattacks: Report

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