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Sickle cell elimination mission ensured regular treatment at primary care centres: ICMR-CRMCH

IANS | June 21, 2025 5:22 PM

Nagpur, June 21 (IANS) The National Sickle Cell Elimination Mission led to mass awareness and ensured care for patients with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) -- the genetic condition -- at primary health centres, said Dr. Manisha Madkaikar, Director, Indian Council of Medical Research’s (ICMR)- Centre for Research, Management, and Control of Heamoglobinopathies (CRMCH) in Maharashtra's Chandrapur.

India paves the way for global well-being through Yoga: CM Yogi

IANS | June 21, 2025 5:10 PM

Gorakhpur, June 21 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday said that Yoga is a timeless gift of Indian wisdom that has become a global symbol of well-being.

Can’t share CCTV footage as privacy, security of voters is non-negotiable: ECI insider

IANS | June 21, 2025 4:28 PM

New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) Safeguarding privacy and security of voters is non-negotiable, and video footage of voting cannot be shared with political parties or any petitioner unless ordered by a competent court, Election Commission of India sources said on Saturday.

Whole world practices yoga with PM Modi: Bharat Bhushan on IDY (IANS interview)

IANS | June 21, 2025 3:37 PM

New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) Padma Shri Bharat Bhushan on Saturday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for promoting yoga globally and embodying the principle of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' in caring for the well-being of the world.

Summon KCR in phone-tapping case, demands MoS Bandi Sanjay

IANS | June 21, 2025 3:22 PM

Hyderabad, June 21 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar, who has been called as a witness in the alleged phone-tapping case, on Saturday, asked why the Congress government was not issuing notices to former Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao.

Nitish-led Bihar govt hikes social security pension to Rs 1,100 ahead of elections

IANS | June 21, 2025 2:58 PM

Patna, June 21 (IANS) In a significant pre-election welfare move, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday announced hike in the social security pension scheme, increasing the monthly pension amount for widows, elderly, and disabled persons from Rs 400 to Rs 1100.

DGCA raps Air India for absence of strict disciplinary measures against key officials

IANS | June 21, 2025 2:53 PM

New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), in its order issued to Air India to remove three senior officials responsible for “serious and repeated lapses” in crew scheduling, has categorically mentioned “systemic failures in crew scheduling, compliance monitoring, and internal accountability” at the airline.

Operation Sindhu: Students who returned from war-hit Iran thank government, evacuation from Israel soon

IANS | June 21, 2025 2:39 PM

New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) As the third flight under 'Operation Sindhu' touched down in Delhi from Iran, nearly 290 Indians, including 190 from Jammu and Kashmir, were welcomed home with patriotic fervour and tearful gratitude.

DGCA directs Air India to remove 3 senior officials without delay, airline implements order

IANS | June 21, 2025 1:53 PM

New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) After the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) launched stringent action against Air India over serious lapses in crew scheduling protocols, directing it to remove three senior officials from rostering department without delay, the airline said on Saturday it has acknowledged the regulator’s directive and have implemented the order.

BRS MLA Kaushik Reddy arrested in extortion case

IANS | June 21, 2025 1:11 PM

Hyderabad, June 21 (IANS) Telangana police on Saturday arrested Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLA Padi Kaushik Reddy over allegations of extortion.

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Sickle cell elimination mission ensured regular treatment at primary care centres: ICMR-CRMCH

India paves the way for global well-being through Yoga: CM Yogi

Can’t share CCTV footage as privacy, security of voters is non-negotiable: ECI insider

Whole world practices yoga with PM Modi: Bharat Bhushan on IDY (IANS interview)

Summon KCR in phone-tapping case, demands MoS Bandi Sanjay

Nitish-led Bihar govt hikes social security pension to Rs 1,100 ahead of elections

DGCA raps Air India for absence of strict disciplinary measures against key officials

Operation Sindhu: Students who returned from war-hit Iran thank government, evacuation from Israel soon

DGCA directs Air India to remove 3 senior officials without delay, airline implements order

BRS MLA Kaushik Reddy arrested in extortion case

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