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India Among Countries With Comprehensive National Rare Diseases Framework, Says Government
New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) The government on Tuesday said that the need for addressing rare diseases was first highlighted in the National Health Policy, 2017, and was subsequently institutionalized through the launch of the National Policy for Rare Dis
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"Change Your Law": Supreme Court To Centre Over Teen Pregnancy Termination
"We respect individual choices, so should you" Justice Joymalya Bagchi said, reprimanding the government for pressing a curative petition challenging the court's decision to allow a 15-year-old rape surivovr to terminate her pregnancy.
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How India's Defence Spending Surged, Strategy Shifted Post Op Sindoor
After the Pahalgam attack, the government put the Indus Water Treaty in abeyance. It also announced that an act of terror will be an "act of war".
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800 Schools In Odisha To Be Reformed As Model Educational Institutes, Says Chief Minister
These schools will be developed with modern infrastructure, digital education, smart classrooms and innovative teaching methods, Majhi said.
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UP School Dropout Rate Falls To 3% From 19%, Says Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath
"Out-of-school rates in Uttar Pradesh have reduced from 19 per cent to 3 per cent. This reflects the success of our continuous efforts to bring every child into the education system," he said.
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Karnataka Government Drafts Policy To Address Excessive Digital Use Among Students
Bengaluru, April 1 (IANS) The Karnataka government on Wednesday announced a draft policy aimed at promoting responsible digital use among students, addressing growing concerns over excessive screen time and its impact on mental health.
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National Mental Health Programme To Boost Services, Says Minister Of State For Women And Child Development
New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) In a bid to strengthen mental health services, the government has implemented National Mental Health Programme (NMHP), which includes postpartum mothers, the Parliament was informed on Wednesday.
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Uttar Pradesh Government Likely To Declare Cancer As A Notifiable Disease For Early Detection, Treatment Access
Lucknow, March 31 (IANS) The Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh is considering a proposal to include cancer, especially among children, among the list of notifiable diseases to facilitate early detection and cure, said a senior health depart
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Sweden Proposes Bill Requiring Migrants To 'Live Honestly' Or Face Deportation
Sweden's new bill that increases the scope of deportation for migrants by making their work permits conditional on 'honest living'.
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Joint Tax Filing To Exemption: Raghav Chadha Proposes "Practical Reforms"
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha member Raghav Chadha on Monday raised what he described as three "everyday anxieties" faced by ordinary Indians and urged the government to introduce constructive reforms.
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Bangladesh Parliament Reconvenes First Time Since 2024 Uprising, Polls
Bangladesh's parliament convened Thursday for the first time since a deadly 2024 uprising plunged the country into political turmoil and following elections last month.
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8th Pay Commission: Will Minimum Pay Rise To Rs 46,000? All You Need To Know
The Indian government has begun consultations for the 8th Pay Commission, inviting suggestions from employees and pensioners before 30 April 2026 as millions await decisions on salary and pension revisions.
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Union Health Ministry Proposes To Remove Duplicate Viral Testing Of Blood Products
The government has issued a draft Gazette Notification proposing amendments to avoid duplicate viral testing of blood products and invited public comments on it, an official statement said on Wednesday.
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Gujarat Expands Essential Drug List To 1,479; Removes 57 Medicines, Adds 150 New Ones
The Gujarat government has expanded its Essential Drug List (EDL) for 202526 by adding 150 medicines following a review of the existing list, a move aimed at strengthening the availability of free treatment across public
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Gen Z vs Old Guard: Nepal Poll Pits Balendra Shah Against Veteran Leaders
Nepal kicks off its first general election since a Gen Z-led uprising that ousted the former government last year, with a new crop of young candidates emerging to challenge the old guard's grip on power in the Himalayan nation.
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India Among Countries With Comprehensive National Rare Diseases Framework, Says Government
New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) The government on Tuesday said that the need for addressing rare diseases was first highlighted in the National Health Policy, 2017, and was subsequently institutionalized through the launch of the National Policy for Rare Dis
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"Change Your Law": Supreme Court To Centre Over Teen Pregnancy Termination
"We respect individual choices, so should you" Justice Joymalya Bagchi said, reprimanding the government for pressing a curative petition challenging the court's decision to allow a 15-year-old rape surivovr to terminate her pregnancy.
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How India's Defence Spending Surged, Strategy Shifted Post Op Sindoor
After the Pahalgam attack, the government put the Indus Water Treaty in abeyance. It also announced that an act of terror will be an "act of war".
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800 Schools In Odisha To Be Reformed As Model Educational Institutes, Says Chief Minister
These schools will be developed with modern infrastructure, digital education, smart classrooms and innovative teaching methods, Majhi said.
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UP School Dropout Rate Falls To 3% From 19%, Says Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath
"Out-of-school rates in Uttar Pradesh have reduced from 19 per cent to 3 per cent. This reflects the success of our continuous efforts to bring every child into the education system," he said.
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Karnataka Government Drafts Policy To Address Excessive Digital Use Among Students
Bengaluru, April 1 (IANS) The Karnataka government on Wednesday announced a draft policy aimed at promoting responsible digital use among students, addressing growing concerns over excessive screen time and its impact on mental health.
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National Mental Health Programme To Boost Services, Says Minister Of State For Women And Child Development
New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) In a bid to strengthen mental health services, the government has implemented National Mental Health Programme (NMHP), which includes postpartum mothers, the Parliament was informed on Wednesday.
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Uttar Pradesh Government Likely To Declare Cancer As A Notifiable Disease For Early Detection, Treatment Access
Lucknow, March 31 (IANS) The Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh is considering a proposal to include cancer, especially among children, among the list of notifiable diseases to facilitate early detection and cure, said a senior health depart
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Sweden Proposes Bill Requiring Migrants To 'Live Honestly' Or Face Deportation
Sweden's new bill that increases the scope of deportation for migrants by making their work permits conditional on 'honest living'.
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Joint Tax Filing To Exemption: Raghav Chadha Proposes "Practical Reforms"
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha member Raghav Chadha on Monday raised what he described as three "everyday anxieties" faced by ordinary Indians and urged the government to introduce constructive reforms.
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Bangladesh Parliament Reconvenes First Time Since 2024 Uprising, Polls
Bangladesh's parliament convened Thursday for the first time since a deadly 2024 uprising plunged the country into political turmoil and following elections last month.
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8th Pay Commission: Will Minimum Pay Rise To Rs 46,000? All You Need To Know
The Indian government has begun consultations for the 8th Pay Commission, inviting suggestions from employees and pensioners before 30 April 2026 as millions await decisions on salary and pension revisions.
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Union Health Ministry Proposes To Remove Duplicate Viral Testing Of Blood Products
The government has issued a draft Gazette Notification proposing amendments to avoid duplicate viral testing of blood products and invited public comments on it, an official statement said on Wednesday.
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Gujarat Expands Essential Drug List To 1,479; Removes 57 Medicines, Adds 150 New Ones
The Gujarat government has expanded its Essential Drug List (EDL) for 202526 by adding 150 medicines following a review of the existing list, a move aimed at strengthening the availability of free treatment across public
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Gen Z vs Old Guard: Nepal Poll Pits Balendra Shah Against Veteran Leaders
Nepal kicks off its first general election since a Gen Z-led uprising that ousted the former government last year, with a new crop of young candidates emerging to challenge the old guard's grip on power in the Himalayan nation.
