Health Minister chairs key meetings on TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan, dengue preparedness

IANS | July 1, 2026 6:17 PM

New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) Health Minister JP Nadda on Wednesday chaired a review meeting of the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan and 100-day campaign with the government of NCT of Delhi, emphasising that while significant efforts have been made under the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan, the remaining gap between efforts and outcomes can only be bridged through Jan Bhagidari.

Pakistan 'guest' in Balochistan for few more years: Baloch activist

IANS | July 1, 2026 6:10 PM

Quetta, July 1 (IANS) Leading Baloch human rights defender Mir Yar Baloch has slammed China for using Islamabad as a "diplomatic gun" against India over New Delhi's decision to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) following the heinous Pahalgam terror attack last year by Pakistan-backed terrorists. Highlighting "realities on the ground", he also asserted that Pakistan is now only a "guest in Balochistan for a few more years".

Wimbledon: Osaka storms into third round as kimono-inspired obi steals the spotlight

IANS | July 1, 2026 6:06 PM

London, July 1 (IANS) Naomi Osaka continued her impressive run at Wimbledon 2026 with a commanding straight-sets victory over Anastasia Gasanova before once again making a statement away from the tennis as her Japanese-inspired outfit drew attention at the All England Club. The four-time Grand Slam champion defeated the qualifier 6-3, 6-2 on Court 2 on Wednesday to secure her place in the third round