Rahul, Priyanka hold roadshows on the last day of campaign

One for the road: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra interacting with voters during her campaign on Monday. | Photo Credit: PTI On an aggressive comeback bid in the capital, Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra held roadshows in Kasturba Nagar and Kalkaji constituencies on the final day of the Delhi Assembly poll campaign. … Read more

30,000 policemen, 200 companies of paramilitary forces deployed to ensure peaceful election

With days left for the elections, Delhi police on Monday said they have beefed up security, with more than 200 companies of paramilitary forces and over 30,000 police personnel being deployed across the national capital, police officers said. While addressing a press conference, Special Commissioners of Police (law and order) Madhup Tewari (zone-II) and Ravindra … Read more

Beset with dip in profits, inadequate infrastructure at mandis, vendors feel left out of the election buzz

Ghazipur vegetable market in east Delhi. | Photo Credit: SHIV KUMAR PUSHPAKAR Sitting next to his stall on a packed afternoon in the Ghazipur wholesale vegetable market, Md. Suleman witnesses several potential customers bristling with anger when he quotes the prices of ginger and garlic, which are the two items he sells. “₹280 a kilo! … Read more

Beset with dip in profits, inadequate infrastructure at mandis, vendors feel left out of the election buzz

Ghazipur vegetable market in east Delhi. | Photo Credit: SHIV KUMAR PUSHPAKAR Sitting next to his stall on a packed afternoon in the Ghazipur wholesale vegetable market, Md. Suleman witnesses several potential customers bristling with anger when he quotes the prices of ginger and garlic, which are the two items he sells. “₹280 a kilo! … Read more

Haryana IMA withdraws suspension call for treatment of patients under Ayushman Bharat and CHIRAYU schemes

The Haryana Chapter of the Indian Medical Association on Monday withdrew its call to suspend treatment under the Ayushman Bharat and CHIRYU (Comprehensive Health Insurance of Antyodaya Units) schemes after the State government assured to clear all outstanding dues to private hospitals by the end of the current fiscal and more than double the allocation for the two schemes in the upcoming budget. … Read more

Satish Upadhyay on Assembly poll debut: here to make Delhiites’ lives easier

From student politics to the political forefront, Satish Upadhyay, 62, the BJP candidate from Malviya Nagar, has seen many elections during his decades-long career. But this is the first time the veteran leader is contesting an Assembly election. In the fray against incumbent MLA and AAP candidate Somnath Bharti and Congress’s Jitendra Kumar Kochar, Mr. … Read more

62-year-old paediatrician set to join MD pharmacology course

In his quest to acquire a new qualification and take up medical teaching, Dr. Neeli Ramchander, the 62-year-old noted paediatrician of Nizamabad town, is all set to join the MD (Pharmacology) course in the Government Medical College, Nizamabad, on Tuesday. Dr. Ramchander, with a distinguished career in the field of paediatrics spanning over three decades, … Read more

30,000 policemen, 200 companies of paramilitary forces deployed to ensure peaceful election

With days left for the elections, Delhi police on Monday said they have beefed up security, with more than 200 companies of paramilitary forces and over 30,000 police personnel being deployed across the national capital, police officers said. While addressing a press conference, Special Commissioners of Police (law and order) Madhup Tewari (zone-II) and Ravindra … Read more

Rahul, Priyanka hold roadshows on the last day of campaign

One for the road: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra interacting with voters during her campaign on Monday. | Photo Credit: PTI On an aggressive comeback bid in the capital, Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra held roadshows in Kasturba Nagar and Kalkaji constituencies on the final day of the Delhi Assembly poll campaign. … Read more

MITRA-TG: AI chatbot launched to help parents, teachers prevent drug abuse among students

The Telangana Anti-Narcotics Bureau (TGANB), in collaboration with the Education and IT Departments, has introduced MITRA-TG, an AI-powered chatbot on WhatsApp. Developed with input from health professionals, the chatbot enables parents and teachers to assess substance use risks in students through a confidential evaluation process. Launched by D. Sridhar Babu, Minister for IT, Electronics, and … Read more

Drone show organised in Hyderabad for cancer awareness

The drone show in the sky over LB Nagar’s Rock Town Residents Colony. In an initiative to mark World Cancer Day, Kamineni Hospitals organised a drone show featuring 200 drones at GD Goenka School in LB Nagar’s Rock Town Residents Colony. The event, aimed at spreading awareness on cancer, drew a crowd of over 5,000 … Read more

HYSEA national summit, awards function on February 11

HYSEA president Prashanth Nandella speaking about the programme in Hyderabad on Monday. The next edition of the annual national summit and awards ceremony of Hyderabad Software Enterprises Association (HYSEA) will be held in Hyderabad on February 11. The theme of the summit this year is ‘AI and beyond: redefining the future’, reflecting the rapidly evolving … Read more

U.S. firm DTCC opens office with 500 employees in Hyderabad, plans to raise headcount to 2,000

Minister for IT and Industries D. Sridhar Babu with DTCC senior executives at the inauguration of the firm’s office in Hyderabad on Monday. Post-trade market infrastructure provider for global financial services industry DTCC (Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation) on Monday (February 3) opened its new office in the city, a facility with 500 high-skilled jobs. … Read more

Women empowerment key to building resilient society: Telangana Governor 

Governor Jishnu Dev Varma, Minister for IT and Industries D. Sridhar Babu, WE Hub CEO Sita Pallacholla with entrepreneurs at WE Hub on Monday. Governor Jishnu Dev Varma on Monday (February 3) emphasised the importance of women’s empowerment for building a resilient society. “Empowering women is crucial for a sustainable future. The Telangana government is … Read more

Student found dead in hostel room

A 22-year-old girl was found dead in her hostel room on Monday (February 3). The deceased was identified as Aneeta Binoy of Kottayam. She was a final year student of Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA). The police suspect it to be a case of suicide. However, they would be able to confirm it only after … Read more

World Wetlands Day observed – The Hindu

Mangrove trails and plantation drives were held in connection with World Wetlands Day on Sunday (February 2). Grassroute, an environmental organisation at Nayarambalam, Vypin, organised a mangrove trail at Puthenkadappuram, Nayarambalam. Nearly 20 students participated in the event that helped them identify various mangrove species, according to a release. A mangrove plantation drive was held … Read more

Webinar on advancements in cancer care held

On account of World Cancer Day, The Hindu Wellness Series, in association with Kauvery Hospitals organised a webinar on ‘Advancements in Cancer Care’. Three experts—A. N. Vaidhyswaran, senior consultant and director of radiation oncology at Kauvery Hospital, Chennai; Indhuja M. V., consultant medical oncologist at Kauvery Hospital, Tirunelveli, and B. Anis, consultant surgical sncologist at … Read more