World Health Organisation

India recognized by WHO for eradicating Trachoma, a cause of blindness

India has been recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) for a significant public health achievement - the elimination of trachoma, a bacterial eye infection that can lead to irreversible blindness. This commendation, made on October 8, 2024, marks a milestone in India's public health history. Oct 8, 2024
LS Poll: Haryana witnesses 31% voting by noon

Haryana: BJP, Congress confident of victory ahead of ballot counting

A day ahead of the counting of ballots in the polling for the 90-member Haryana Assembly elections conducted in a single phase on October 5, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) as well as its principal opposition Congress sounded confident of their respective victories. Oct 7, 2024
Chennaities enthralled at IAF airshow, the first in South India

IAF's Spectacular Airshow Captivates Chennai

The city of Chennai recently played host to a spectacular display of the Indian Air Force's (IAF) aerobatic prowess. The event, held on October 6, 2024, marked the first time the IAF conducted an airshow in South India, and the third time it has been held outside the national capital. Oct 6, 2024
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NCP to give 10 pc tickets from its quota to Muslim community in Assembly polls: Ajit Pawar

Amid a raging controversy over Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Home Minister Devendra Fadnavis' statement on "love jihad" and "vote jihad," the NCP National President and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Thursday announced that his party would give 10 per cent seats from its quota to Muslim community members in the upcoming Assembly elections. Oct 3, 2024
Middle East Conflict Triggers Rs 10 Lakh Crore Investor Loss

Middle East Conflict Triggers Rs 10 Lakh Crore Investor Loss

The escalating conflict in the Middle East has dealt a significant financial blow to investors, with a staggering Rs 10 lakh crore loss recorded on October 3, 2024. India's equity indices, the Sensex and the Nifty, plummeted, with the former falling by 1,769 points, or 2.10 per cent, to 82,497, and the latter dropping 546 points, or 2.12 per cent, to 25,250. Oct 3, 2024