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According to the police, several customers who had eaten food items at a local establishment on June 17 experienced stomachache and diarrhoea the following day and had to be rushed to hospitals

With the world’s elderly population rapidly expanding, making healthy ageing a public health priority is more critical than ever, says the AIIMS Professor

Areas like Rangapuram and Mullakollai, that come under ward 24 of Zone-II of Vellore Corporation, are located along the stretch

The Indian health ministry has banned 16 fixed dose combinations due to safety concerns, following a Supreme Court review for therapeutic justification.

The plea comes from 11 NEET aspirants who are not against a retest, but seek more time to prepare, given the “severe stress and anxiety” caused by the cancellation of the original exam and rumours of another paper leak

The CPI(M) leader says Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan who had talked at length about resource mobilisation in his podcasts do not have any such measures spelled out in the Budget

Punjab Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said preliminary investigation revealed that the accused was acting on the directions of an Australia-based associate, who allegedly shared the weapons' drop location through social media applications.

Medical students are banned from leave on June 20-21 to prevent proxy candidates in the NEET-UG 2026 re-exam, ensuring fair conduct.

A Pakistani national, Asad Khan, a resident of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, was apprehended in Simari village, Kupwara, on June 12 after crossing the Line of Control

Donald Trump referred to China’s President Xi Jinping and Narendra Modi as the two greatest leaders he likes the most in terms of power and leverage, and the ability to execute on that

The Telangana Junior Doctors Association (T-JUDA), Telangana Senior Residents Doctors Association (T-SRDA) and Healthcare Reforms Doctors Association (HRDA) issued separate statements on Saturday, June 20 urging the State government to retain the existing retirement age.

V.P. Jeyaseelan, Joint Commissioner (Health), Greater Chennai Corporation, has been transferred and posted as Director of Tourism, replacing M.S. Shanmugam, who is retiring on June 30

Departmental action has been initiated against ASHA workers for allegedly failing to identify severe anaemia in a pregnant woman and for not notifying the Medical Officer or ensuring timely referral to a higher healthcare facility

As Karnataka grapples with one of the country’s highest suicide burdens, emerging evidence from NIMHANS-led initiatives suggests that prevention may lie not only in hospitals and psychiatric clinics, but also in schools, panchayats, primary health centres and everyday community networks. Afshan Yasmeen recounts how the initative, set to be scaled up across the State from July, works on the ground

Hospitals running out of cancer drugs and other life-saving medicines, dialysis filters, insulin, surgical supplies, says Abu Shawesh

Currently serving as secretary, Ministry of Culture, Vivek Aggarwal is recognised for his expertise in fiscal management, public administration and policy implementation.

According to the hospital official, the patients reported similar symptoms, including stomach pain, vomiting and diarrhoea, after consuming food from the same establishment.

A viral video showing a young resident confronting a man who allegedly called him a "Pakistani" in Hyderabad has led to police action

Uddhav Thackeray, who lost Shiv Sena's original name and the symbol in 2022, has rejected the rebel MPs' claim that they feared a Congress merger

Union culture secretary Vivek Aggarwal will take over from United Kingdom national Giles Thomson, who has held the position since July 1, 2025.

The meeting also brought into focus concerns over beneficiaries who had migrated from other states but continued to receive benefits under Gruha Jyothi.

LM Thapar inherited one of India's largest business groups, but as liberalization reshaped the economy, old relationships and old instincts proved harder to reinvent.

The Himachal Pradesh High Court on Friday granted relief to a constable of the Indo-Tibetan Border Force (ITBP) who was removed from service in 2010 for developing a sexual relationship with the wife of an Assistant Commandant.A Division Bench of Chief Justice Gurmeet Singh Sandhawalia and Justice Bipin Chander Negi substituted the punishment with a penalty of compulsory retirement and all consequential benefits.The Court ruled that the constable could not have been removed from service when his

The award-winning poet, whom the nation honoured with the Padma Shri in 2022, was 92

The Prime Minister, who participated in an event to mark Paschim Banga Dibas in Hooghly’s Tarakeswar, said that during partition attempts were made to include the whole of Bengal in Pakistan, and accused the Congress party of surrendering before those conspirators

In 2021, Sanket Kumar missed qualifying for JEE Advanced by just two marks. Despite being advised by many not to take a drop year, he decided to continue preparing.

According to police, the victim, identified as Jatin Kumar, was a resident of H-Block in Vijay Nagar and had been preparing for the medical entrance examination.

BPSC 70th CCE Final Result Declared: Shraddha Pandey has topped the 70th CCE with 593 marks. Shashank Gaurav and Ayush Bijoy secured the second position jointly with 592 marks each.

Shraddha Pandey emerged as the topper with 593 marks, while Shashank Gaurav and Ayush Bijoy scored 592 marks each, securing second and the third spot.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis expressed grief over the loss of lives and said the injured were receiving medical care.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has geared up to ensure the smooth conduct of the NEET reexam, and has significantly enhanced security arrangements.

Dr Syed Maqbool, an Associate Professor of Cardiology deputed to GMC Anantnag has been accused of manipulating official medical records.

Referring to the BJP's victory in the assembly polls, PM Modi said the transformation underway in West Bengal demonstrated the power of the democratic process.

Kharge's remarks come days after he wrote to RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat seeking details on the organisation's status, funding, income, spending and assets.

Modi, who reached Kolkata on Saturday for a two-day visit, will lead the 80-minute-long programme themed “Yoga for Healthy Ageing,” starting at 6:30 am.

First batch comprises 44 pilgrims, including four Liaison Officers and a Medical Officer. Of them, 32 are men and 12 are women representing various states

“We will also question his doctors to understand if there was a trigger or a recent behavioural change. This might help establish a motive,” an officer said.

The decision was made to safeguard public health, promote rational use of medicines, and ensure availability of effective and scientifically validated medicines

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has geared up to ensure the smooth conduct of the NEET reexam, and has significantly enhanced security arrangements.

J.J. Jenifer, who has been preparing for the civil services examination with the goal of becoming an IAS officer, cleared the TNPSC Group I examination this year

The action followed a joint inspection drive by the district Health department, Kochi Corporation and the Food Safety department. Two outlets were ordered to shut down

Nipah has once again struck the northern district of Kozhikode in Kerala, with one person testing positive for the zoonotic disease. An attempt to understand the complexities of the disease and the efforts to contain it through interactions with medical experts and relatives of the patient.

The hackathon was conducted as part of the Tamil Nadu Skill Development Corporation’s Naan Mudhalvan programme

One of the key changes under consideration is stricter scrutiny of beneficiaries. The government has found instances where benefits continued to be credited to beneficiaries who have passed away.

'Dunagiri' is equipped with advanced weapons and sensors, including BrahMos surface-to-surface missiles and the Medium Range Surface-to-Air Missile system, significantly enhancing the Navy's combat capabilities.

Two IndiGo ground staff members were reportedly affected by the lightning strike and received medical treatment.

NMC secretary Dr Raghav Langer said this was a preventive step to discourage any potential misuse and to support the fair conduct of the examination

Big security arrangements are in place to ensure the examination is conducted smoothly for the 22.79 lakh candidates who would be appearing for re-NEET.

The Indian Army on Friday said it handed over Asad Khan, a resident of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, to the Pakistan Army.

Mallick, a longtime associate of TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee, said he had already communicated his decision to the party leadership.

Speaking to reporters, the woman said she and the accused had married about 15 years ago and have four children who currently live with him.

TMC split news highlights: Abhishek Banerjee, Kalyan Banerjee and Mahua Moitra are among the TMC leaders part of Team Mamata Banerjee who held a meeting with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla over the proposal by a rebel faction of 20 MPs to merge with a party called NCPI and support the NDA.

Once a niche crop under a government scheme, lavender has become a profitable alternative to conventional farming, enhancing incomes and fostering rural entrepreneurship

One district will be selected from each State for CSR activities utrition, sports and livelihood enhancement.

The Kerala High Court on Friday dismissed an anticipatory bail plea filed by Kannur Dental College professor, Dr. M Kodanda Ram, who is accused of verbally harassing a Dalit student, Nithin Raj, who died by suicide in April [Dr. M Kodanda Ram v State of Kerala & ors].Justice A Badharudeen delivered the verdict today.Justice A BadharudeenNithin Raj, a dental college student in Kerala, died by suicide on April 10 after jumping from a building near the college. Before his demise, Raj is al

The Supreme Court on Friday orally observed that a 75-year-old advocate who was excluded from the final voter list in West Bengal after the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls appeared to be entitled for inclusion in the list. A Bench consisting of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justice V Mohana was hearing a plea challenging such exclusion by the Murshidabad-based lawyer, who has been practising for nearly 50 years.He informed the Court that although he had filed an

The three youths were moved 60 km away to Churachandpur Medical College under tight security; protesters had earlier tried to storm RIMS and take away the trio who were injured in an attack on their village in Kuki-majority Kangpokpi

The petitioner sought the continuation of monthly maintenance from the estate of her husband, who died in 2012

Despite intensive treatment by a multidisciplinary medical team, Srinivasan was declared brain-dead on June 16

Gade Sai Krishna, who was picked up by the police a month ago, is yet to return; family members seek judicial probe, say the police should produce him before A.P. High Court

Police identified the student as Anunkeerthana, who had already appeared for NEET twice and was preparing to take the examination again.

Police said efforts are under way to trace and arrest other absconding suspects linked to the case

DMK raises slogans over ‘poor’ law and order in the State

The Health Minister said some doctors had stayed away for nearly four years and ignored show-cause notices, in the government’s second such action in a month

The Collector reviewed startup technologies in healthcare and infrastructure, among them a squint-diagnosis device and a hand-rehabilitation glove

The Minister noted that the mortality rate at Jayadeva hospital’s Bengaluru, Mysuru and Kalaburagi units ranges between 4 and 6%, significantly lower than the national average of 9 to 11% for cardiac care institutions.

The filing marks a major milestone for NSE, whose listing plans had been stalled for nearly a decade due to regulatory hurdles, including the co-location controversy

AP EAMCET Results 2026 (OUT) Live: The examination was conducted from May 12 to May 20, 2026, in two shifts. Each paper was of three hours' duration.

Team Uddhav leader Sanjay Raut has alleged that the party MPs in Maharashtra are being offered up to Rs 15 crore each to switch sides and join the Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde-led faction.

The Supreme Court called cyber criminals "parasites," asserting that harsh penalties are necessary to protect society from fraud and keep them imprisoned.

Rainfall deficit across key coffee-growing regions raises concerns over crop health and yields

A sharp rise in the cost of living may be driving people to view online gaming as an opportunity to fill income gaps by using what they might see as their skills. Given India’s ban on money games, this is risky behaviour. Can a solution be crafted?

The government has tightened its regulation of cough syrup sales as a safety measure. But for a lasting solution to the wanton flouting of drug retailing rules, India must relieve people of high medical costs. It’s time to invest heavily in public healthcare.

The Calcutta High Court on Thursday asked the State government to respond to a petition challenging the mandated participation of employees in the International Yoga Day programme on June 21. Justice Amrita Sinha asked the State counsel to seek instructions and listed the matter for hearing on Friday.Justice Amrita SinhaThe State Coordination Committee of the West Bengal Government Employees has moved the Court challenging the West Bengal Chief Secretary's order asking all officers and employees

The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to entertain a writ petition filed by an alleged cyber criminal accused of laundering investments, with Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant calling such fraudsters "parasites" who dupe innocent investors.A Bench of CJI Kant and Justice V Mohana was hearing a writ petition filed by one Manoj Kumar Singh against the State of Bihar and others, when it made the sharp observations before dismissing the petition at the threshold.CJI Surya Kant and Justice V M

The Calcutta High Court on Thursday declined to pass any interim order against West Bengal Legislative Assembly Speaker Rathindra Bose's decision to recognise MLA Ritabrata Banerjee, an expelled member of Trinamool Congress (TMC), as the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the House.Justice Krishna Rao was dealing with a petition filed by senior Trinamool Congress leader Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay, who is aligned with party chairperson Mamata Banerjee.The decision comes at a time when the TMC is grapplin

The High Court of Jharkhand has designated 10 lawyers as Senior Advocates. The designations were approved by Chief Justice and other judges in a Full Court meeting held on June 17. The advocates that have been conferred the senior gown are:Jitendra S Singh Darshana Poddar Mishra Dr Hasnain Waris Prashant Pallav Amar Kumar Sinha Indrani Sen Choudhary Amit Kumar Das Rajiv Sinha Rajendra Krishna Kalyan Roy[Read Notification]

J&K L-G Manoj Sinha began firing employees after provisions of Article 311 were amended in 2020; under the amended rules, no departmental inquiry is required to sack an employee; around 86 employees have been terminated so far

The woman, from Rajkot, drank acid and was rushed to a hospital by her husband.

How much a state earns and spends affects everything from roads and schools to healthcare and welfare schemes. When expenditure rises faster than income, governments often rely on borrowing to bridge the gap.

Omraje Nimbalkar, son of Pawanraje Nimbalkar, is one of the MPs who has allegedly rebelled and may join the Eknath Shinde faction of the Shiv Sena.

WBJEE 2026 Results Out: Candidates can access and download their rank cards through the official websites, wbjeeb.nic.in and wbjeeb.in.

Nathwani expressed gratitude to PM Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP leaders, workers, and volunteers who supported and voted for him.

According to the chief minister’s office, medical officers and dental surgeons posted in government hospitals across were found absent from service without authorisation for prolonged periods

Health Minister JP Nadda reviews dengue and malaria preparedness, directs states to strengthen surveillance, hospital readiness and vector control ahead of monsoon.

Wang Yi, who also functions as the national security adviser (NSA) in his role as director of the office of the central commission for foreign affairs, will visit India during June 22-23

West Bengal governor R.V. Ravi said the BJP government has cracked down on those who allegedly ran a reign of terror and extortion racket under the patronage of the previous ruling party.

Kedar Attia is a French-Algerian artist whose works tend to investigate the impact of western modernism and colonialism on non-Western cultures.

The Modi-Starmer meeting came at a time when the U.K. Prime Minister’s political future is in question – a byelection could put a potential contender for his post, Andy Burnham, back in the U.K. Parliament.

Following the Drugs Rules amendment, lozenges, pills, and tablets for cough will still be available over the counter; 24 children in M.P. died after consuming adulterated cough syrup last year

The Kerala story in containing Nipah has lessons for pandemic preparedness

Doctors shifted the babies to another hospital as smoke billowed into the casualty ward and the first floor, fire officials said

The Home Minister is running a wholly cynical campaign that is well lubricated and, like in the mutual funds industry, offers various schemes and products suited to individual needs. There are absolutely no limits to his depravity, says Congress leader Jairam Ramesh

Excessive dependence on such tools can have unintended consequences for both mental well-being and cognitive functioning

What connection does the BJP have with this? We have no connection. We do not know what 'Operation Tiger' is, who brought it, and why it was brought; we do not know that either. The BJP has no connection with it, says Maharashtra BJP leader Chandrashekhar Bawankule

‘Enforcement in smaller localities and towns could prove more difficult’

On Tuesday (June 16) night, security forces foiled attempts made by protesters to storm the hospital premises. The demonstrators were demanding that the three youths be handed over to them

Mumbai tightens water restrictions due to declining reservoir levels and delayed monsoon. BMC imposes 20% cut for industrial and commercial users.

The attack on Abhijeet Dipke went viral quickly, with the video of the Boston-returned man being slapped circulated across social media platforms.

The court, however, acquitted the two of the charge of murdering the rape victim’s friend, whose body was found a few days later.

The ruling came in a dispute between Noida-based Rifilis Engineering Pvt Ltd and its employee Arjun Gupta, who worked as a moulder with the company since 2006.

Belagavi's farmers are shifting from tobacco to sugarcane and turmeric, boosting profitability, while tobacco cultivation declines due to health awareness.

Tamil Nadu plans 231 new substations at ₹15,032 crore to enhance electricity supply, amid recent outages and criticism from opposition parties.

India's health ministry has removed cough syrups from Schedule K, mandating sales only through licensed pharmacies to combat misuse and contamination.

India and Canada agreed to enhance defense ties and finalize a free trade deal by year-end during a G7 meet, strengthening their bilateral relations.

Officials from French business bodies said France is working to bring more MSMEs to India and strengthen partnerships across key growth sectors

That WPI inflation was near double digits in May wasn’t a surprise, given the war, but what’s notable is how this price tracker has been tweaked as part of its base-year reset. Curiosity, though, hovers around India’s new producer price index (PPI).

Sanjay Raut, who earlier rejected speculations that his party MPs being in touch with Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde, said on Tuesday, “If anyone wants to leave, they can do so by resigning…”

During interrogation, Pranit More reportedly admitted his mistake and repeatedly apologised.

The groundwork for this historic agreement was laid in May 2021 through the Enhanced Trade Partnership and the adoption of the India-UK Roadmap 2030.

The ministry said the person seen in the viral video appeared to be suffering from a medical condition or fatigue.

Under the anti-defection law, at least six of the nine Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs would need to move together to form a separate group without being disqualified.

He further said that this language is not used in Parliament. He also remarked on what is to be said for a person who leaves the party by accepting money.

India’s latest statistical revisions constitute a useful upgrade of our economic data. Here's how a rejigged wholesale price index and the formulation of new indices promise to enrich our view of how prices move across the economy.

Members of the Cultural Committee (CC) and the Debate and Discussion Committee (DDC) at Dr Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University (RMLNLU), Lucknow have collectively resigned over a restructuring of student committees for the session 2026-27.All members of the Cultural Committee, except for three newly appointed office bearers who had no prior association with the committee, have resigned, students familiar with the matter told Bar & Bench. Most members of the DDC have also resigned, the

The Bench said both Justice Patel, his wife and also daughter, who are in Mumbai, should be adequately protected

The Malappuram district administration has announced a two-week campaign against communicable diseases from June 17

Police detain two youths in connection with the incident; Dipke’s supporters catch hold of the accused and assault them before police intervened

The Andhra Pradesh government formed a joint task force with Google to enhance AI, cloud computing, and digital governance, aiming to position the state as a tech hub.

India ‌is keen to study the mineral composition of the deposit before ‌considering ⁠deeper engagement, said the source, who has knowledge of ⁠the matter and spoke on the condition of anonymity as the discussions are confidential

In May, the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) - one of the country's most competitive exams for undergraduate medical seats, attracting millions of candidates - was canceled due to an alleged paper leak.

According to the ministry of health, a prescription by a doctor will be required for the purchase of 'syrups', including cough syrups.

Demonstrations were later held on the complex of the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) in Imphal, where the injured were brought for treatment.

The Armenian Ministry of Health has identified several medicines for procurement from India and assured support to Indian firms in product registration and market access

The Madras High Court recently upheld the conviction and life sentence imposed on a man for killing a woman engineering student inside her classroom after she refused to continue her relationship with him. (Udaykumar v. State)A Bench of Justices N Anand Venkatesh and K K Ramakrishnan dismissed the appeal filed by Udayakumar, who had been convicted by a Karur court for murdering Sonali, a third-year civil engineering student at Karur College of Engineering.“This is an unfortunate case where a gir

The Supreme Court on June 12 declined to come to the rescue of Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajan, who was prevented from contesting the Rajya Sabha elections due to non-disclosure of a private criminal complaint that was pending against her before a Hyderabad court.Following the rejection of Natarajan’s nomination papers by the returning officer, three Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidates were elected unopposed to vacant Rajya Sabha seats in Madhya Pradesh. Natarajan can challenge the BJP c

Vijayabaskar, who represented the Viralimalai Assembly constituency, submitted his resignation letter to Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker JCD Prabhakar. He blamed party chief Edappadi K Palaniswami for “wrong decisions.”

Speculations are rife that seven of the nine UBT Sena MPs were in touch with the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena and looking to join it.

The police said Shabbir Ahmed, a person with disability and husband of Jabina who was also arrested, learnt about the sale and alerted local police

Senior party leaders have also demanded action against the CRPF jawans who allegedly used abusive language against the workers at a NEET protest rally

Pavel Durov said that the ban affects and “punishes” 150M+ ordinary users in India and not those who leaked the papers.

A statement issued by RIMS Media Cell said that the injured Kuki persons were brought from Leimakhong for medical treatment on June 15

The Health Ministry said the amendment was undertaken to strengthen regulatory oversight of syrup formulations.

According to health department officials, Gurugram did not report any confirmed child deaths due to diarrhoea in the previous year

Vijayabaskar, a former minister who held the health portfolio in the previous AIADMK regime, represented Viralimalai in Pudukkottai District.

New amendments by the Union Health Ministry prohibit the sale of cough syrups without a doctor's prescription.

The chemical was included on the list of controlled substances due to its wide misuse by drug cartels to manufacture mephedrone

A highlight of the event will be the WPPS Awards 2026, recognising outstanding contributions to India’s wheat, flour milling, bakery, food processing, nutrition, procurement, and allied industries

Clinician burnout and demand for convenience drive shift toward new care models

The NCPI was registered in Bengal in January 2023. Records show it got donations totalling Rs 1.13 lakh. Shewly Kundu is mentioned as treasurer of the party whose registered address is in Bengal's Howrah

Rebel TMC MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar announced on Sunday that 20 Lok Sabha MPs who were elected from Trinamool Congress (TMC) intend to merge with the Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI).

A peer-reviewed study reports that surface ozone reaches 85-110 μg/m³ in northern India during heatwaves and exceeds the WHO guideline of 70 μg/m³ in every region of the country. In 2024, roughly 830 more deaths were reported during the heatwave than the preceding days.

Kuki organisations accuse Naga extremist groups of attacking a village in Kangpokpi district with bombs

Enhancing EoDB, simplification of regulatory processes, reduction of compliance costs, enhancement of operational clarity and facilitation of capital infusion figure in amendments mooted to registration regulations

The government has released the new series of the Wholesale Price Index with an updated base year of 2022-23, along with new producer price indices in line with global best practices and IMF recommendations

During the month total production of Passenger Vehicles, three wheelers, two wheelers, and quadricycle was 29,27,711 units

UPSC Prelims 2026 Result Date Live Updates: The result PDF will display the name and roll numbers of the candidates who clear the cutoff, and qualify for the next rounds.

"The Hindu religion is not registered, many things are not registered... Registration is needed only by those who want to have funds from the government," Mohan Bhagwat said

A man, who was later identified as Chandan, allegedly threw an egg at Ghosh from close range. Though Ghosh tried to duck, the egg hit his head and broke on impact, onlookers said.

The developments came as Naga organisations renewed their demand for justice for six Naga civilians who were abducted and killed last month, adding another layer of tension to the state's fragile security situation.

Those undergoing treatment in the hospital include customers Sonu, Ramesh, Mahadev Prasad, Prajwal, Avinash, and the pub owner, Pritam Pumeet.

The VIPs on the first flight from Jewar were the very farmers who gave up their ancestral lands for the airport.

Odisha Summer Vacation 2026: If an unbearable heat wave prevails on June 18, further decisions will be taken keeping the health of the students in mind.

Sudip Bandopadhyay is known to be a soft-spoken leader who always maintained a balanced relationship with different sides.

The girl was reportedly found in a bushy area with severe injuries on Sunday. She was taken to hospital, where she died during treatment on Monday.

Operation Toofan proving successful, public support vital to curb drug menace: Kerala minister

Apparently, Sonia Gandhi did not merely comfort the embattled Mamata Banerjee, who quit the Congress in 1998 to form the TMC

The inaugural journey was made special by the passengers on board—farmers from the Jewar region whose land was used to build the airport.

First reading under the new 2022-23 base year shows wholesale price pressures intensifying amid West Asia disruptions

Recruiters are increasingly tapping low-income communities as workforce pipelines for retail, logistics, hospitality and gig economy

One of the first flights flagged off from the airport ferried farmers whose land was acquired for the development of the project .

The PAL Category I system is designed to provide pilots with enhanced visual guidance during the critical final stages of landing, particularly under conditions of reduced visibility at a tabletop facility

The company’s technology is built around Quantum Ayurveda integrating traditional Ayurvedic botanicals

Many women from the Jewar region of Gautam Buddh Nagar arrived at the airport with boarding passes for the first flight from the new facility

Creates a digital health ecosystem with unique health IDs, digitised health records, and a registry of health facilities and professionals. Enables interoperable sharing of health data across the healthcare system.

Flagship programme to provide functional household tap water connections to every rural household by 2024. From 3.23 crore connections in 2019 to over 14 crore connections, transforming rural water supply infrastructure.

World's largest government-funded health insurance scheme providing Rs 5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalisation. Covers over 55 crore beneficiaries from vulnerable families.

National nutrition mission targeting reduction of stunting, undernutrition, anaemia, and low birth weight among children, adolescent girls, and pregnant/lactating women. Uses technology-driven real-time monitoring across all districts.

Comprehensive health policy raising public health expenditure target to 2.5% of GDP. Emphasised Health and Wellness Centres for universal primary healthcare, health assurance, and preventive and promotive healthcare.

Provides free LPG connections to women from Below Poverty Line households to replace unclean cooking fuels. Over 10 crore connections released, significantly reducing indoor air pollution and health risks for rural women.

Nationwide campaign to eliminate open defecation and improve solid waste management. Built over 11 crore toilets in rural and urban areas and declared India open-defecation free by October 2019.

Government-funded health insurance scheme providing hospitalisation coverage of Rs 30,000 per year to Below Poverty Line families. Covered over 3.6 crore families. Predecessor to Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY.

Major restructuring and expansion of ICDS to universalise early childhood care, nutrition, and pre-school education through Anganwadi centres. India's primary response to child malnutrition covering over 8 crore beneficiaries.

Scheme to set up AIIMS-like institutions across India and upgrade existing government medical college institutions. Aimed at correcting regional imbalances in availability of affordable tertiary healthcare.

Comprehensive healthcare initiative to provide accessible, affordable and quality healthcare to rural populations, especially vulnerable groups. Introduced ASHA workers at the village level across India.

Major health sector initiative to provide accessible, affordable, and quality healthcare to rural populations. Introduced ASHA workers, strengthened sub-centres and PHCs, and focused on maternal and child health. Later subsumed into National Health Mission.

Campaign to eradicate open defecation through construction of individual household latrines, community sanitary complexes, and school sanitation. Predecessor to Swachh Bharat Mission. Introduced Nirmal Gram Puraskar awards.

Launched to boost primary school enrollment and attendance by providing free cooked meals to children in government schools. Eventually became the world's largest school feeding programme, covering over 12 crore children.