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Out-of-turn Promotions For 68 bravehearts in Delhi Police
The Delhi Police has awarded ‘out-of-turn’ promotion to 68 police personnel for their exemplary work. Among these are head constables Deepak Dahiya and Siddharth Chillar have been made ASI.
2 Kids Among 4 Crushed By Truck In Bihar
A truck slammed into nine people on the national highway in Rohtas district of Bihar
World Sickle Cell Day 2021: SCD is Preventable if Carrier Detection, Genetic Testing is done early in Pregnancy, Says ICMR-NIIH Director
Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is a lifelong disease and currently bone marrow transplantation is the only curative option. However, the symptoms can be effectively managed with adequate counselling and specific therapy
International Yoga Day 2021: A look at the 18 types of Yoga Mentioned in Bhagavad Gita
International Day of Yoga 2021: As the world recognised its benefits, it started observing June 21 as International Yoga Day, since the year 2015
Cong, an Ally of Sena, Tells Uddhav 'Govt Being Unjust to Traders'; Wants Mumbai in Level 1 of Covid Curbs
The fear of the highly transmissible Delta variant and the third wave, however, has forced Mumbai to tread to caution and stay in level 3.
World Sickle Cell Day 2021: What is Sickle Cell Disease? Symptoms, Types and Treatment
The day came to existence in 2008 after the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) acknowledged sickle cell disease as a public health problem. The UNGA also recognised Sickle disease as one of the first genetic diseases.
International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict 2021: History and Significance
The day as the name suggests is to create and raise awareness around sexual violence in conflict and also to come up with ways and strategies through which this can be ended throughout the world.
Milkha Singh: An Unmatchable Romance With a Near Miss
Milkha Singh lived till 91, but the legend and legacy of the 'Flying Sikh' will live on forever, continuing to inspire young athletes with his story
JEE Main, NEET 2021 Exam Dates Soon: Ministry of Education
JEE Main, NEET, and JEE Advanced revised exam dates to be announced soon. Ministry says reviewing the situation
Farhan Akhtar Pens Emotional Tribute to Milkha Singh: 'I Love You With All My Heart'
Farhan Akhtar, who portrayed the sprint icon Milkha Singh in 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag', has penned a moving tribute to the legendary athlete, who died on Friday.
Milkha Singh Passes Away: Shah Rukh Khan, Akshay Kumar Pay Heartfelt Tributes to the Sprint Icon
Milkha Singh was 91 and is survived by his golfer son Jeev Milkha Singh and three daughters.
Federal Holiday Pressures Companies To Give Juneteenth Off
The declaration of Juneteenth as a federal holiday is putting the pressure on more U.S. companies to give their employees the day off, accelerating a movement that took off last year in response to the racial justice protests that swept the country.
Merchant Vessel off Kerala Coast Faces Power Outage, Asks ICG for Help
A team of officials from the Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) has reached the vessel — which has a total of 14 crew members — to rectify the power outage issue, the statement noted.
Centre Asks Kejriwal Govt to Comply With Provisions of Nat'l Food Security Act by June 30
The Union ministry's letter said that while Delhi has adopted the NFSA from October 2013, compliance with key provisions of the Act is pending.
Four Covid-hit Lions in Tamil Nadu Zoo Infected With Delta Variants, Govt Forms Task Force for Support
Genome sequencing of the samples of the four lions at Arignar Anna Zoological Park at Vandalur revealed they belong to Pangolin lineage B.1.617.2 and are Delta variants..
Support from All Sides Needed to Nurture Economic Recovery Hit by Second Covid Wave: RBI Guv
Reserve Bank Governor Shaktikanta Das said the dent on economic activity due to the second wave necessitated continuation of monetary measures to support recovery.