NMC warns of HIV, hepatitis risk from unsafe injections NEW DELHI: Alarmed by the possibility of patients contracting HIV and viral hepatitis through unsafe medical procedures, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has directed medical colleges across the country to tighten injection safety practices, warning that such infections are entirely preventable but can occur when basic…
Brajesh Pathak inaugurates Active CISCE workshop as 320 Uttar Pradesh sports educators attend fitness capacity programme on July 4, 2026. The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) organised a regional workshop for Coaches, Physical Education Teachers and Sports Coordinators in Lucknow, where Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak inaugurated the programme. Held…
Hema Malini denies being Bollywood’s top-paid actress (Image Credits Archives and IMDb) During the 1970s and early 1980s, Hema Malini was among Bollywood’s biggest stars and was widely regarded as one of the industry’s highest-paid actresses of that era. However, in a recent conversation on a podcast, the veteran actor and politician dismissed that long-standing…
Turkey spent eight months and more than $120 million transforming a former military airport before one of the world’s largest passenger aircraft could touch down. The aircraft, a Boeing 747-8 gifted by Qatar to the United States and expected to be converted into an interim presidential aircraft while Boeing continues work on the delayed VC-25B…
Gym operators have also been directed to prominently display information related to women’s safety helplines and grievance redressal mechanisms All trainers and coaches are also now required to carry their identity cards while on duty Gym operators have also been directed to prominently display information related to women’s safety helplines and grievance redressal mechanisms All…
Kolkata: The city has been placed under an unprecedented security lockdown ahead of the May 4 counting, with sweeping prohibitory orders and multi-layered deployment of forces across all strongroom locations following escalating tensions and allegations of breaches by rival political camps.Acting on complaints from both Trinamool Congress and the BJP over alleged outsider interference, Kolkata…
DK Shivakumar (L) with Sunil Kanugolu (R) BENGALURU: Considered one of the key architects of the Congress’ victories in Telangana, Karnataka and Kerala, political strategist Sunil Kanugolu has been appointed chief advisor to Karnataka chief minister DK Shivakumar.The appointment comes after the Congress’ success in the recently-concluded Kerala assembly elections, where the UDF returned to…
Gulshan Grover, who is currently promoting his upcoming series Matka King, believes that cinema is witnessing a full-circle moment—with trends, characters and storytelling styles from the past making a strong comeback. The actor also shared a recent anecdote from a dinner with industry veterans, including Shatrughan Sinha, Rakesh Roshan and Shashi Ranjan. He further revealed…
This week begins with a clear lift in your working conditions, Leo. The air feels lighter, like the first breeze after a sticky afternoon. Early in the week, you’ll notice your anxiety settling down, and your routine starts behaving again. You’ll be busy, yes, but it won’t feel like you’re running on a treadmill. A…
New Delhi: A special govt audit of Delhi Medical Council (DMC) has flagged major “financial and administrative irregularities” between Dec 1, 2019, and Feb 10, 2025.The report, prepared by Delhi govt’s directorate of audit and submitted to its health and family welfare department, has held Dr Girish Tyagi, former registrar of DMC, “responsible for a…
