New Delhi, March 11 In a landmark order, the Supreme Court of India on Wednesday permitted the withdrawal of artificial life support for a 32-year-old man who has remained in a coma for more than 12 years, marking the court’s first such ruling allowing passive euthanasia in a specific case. Passive euthanasia involves intentionally allowing […]
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New Delhi, March 11 Over 2,000 film entries have been received for the inaugural edition of the International Film Festival Delhi, scheduled to be held in the national capital from March 25. Reflecting strong interest from filmmakers worldwide, 2,098 films from India and abroad have been submitted for the festival, according to an official. Of […]
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The North News Chandigarh, March 11 In a secure operations room in Punjab, screens glow with call records, digital maps and intel alerts, while phones buzz with field updates from districts across the state. For the officers inside, it is the nerve centre of a relentless battle against organised crime – one that aims to […]
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The North News New Delhi, March 11 The national capital recorded an above-normal minimum temperature of 17.8 degrees Celsius on Monday morning, while the air quality remained ‘poor’. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the Safdarjung observatory, considered the city’s primary weather station, recorded a minimum temperature of 17.8 degrees Celsius, which is 3.8 […]
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Kochi, March 11 Prime Minister Narendra Modi will arrive in Kerala on Wednesday and take part in a series of programmes here, including the inauguration of the BJP-led NDA’s election convention. The prime minister will land at Cochin International Airport at 11.30 am. He will then travel to the naval base before heading by road […]
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Mumbai/New Delhi, March 10 Shipping sector regulator Directorate General of Shipping has advised shipping companies, vessel operators and agents to refrain from “predatory, non-transparent and opportunistic pricing” practices in the wake of disruptions due to the West Asia conflict, according to sources. In an advisory issued on Monday, the DGS also asked them to ensure […]
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New Delhi, March 10 Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday lashed out at the Congress for the no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, saying he always remained impartial and gave more opportunities to opposition members to express their views in the House. Participating in the debate on the resolution for removal of […]
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New Delhi, March 10 Anuj Agnihotri, a graduate from AIIMS Jodhpur who topped UPSC’s civil services examination 2025, secured 1,071 marks with a percentage of 52.88, according to the details of marks disclosed by the commission on Tuesday. A total of 958 candidates — 659 men and 299 women — qualified the examination, results of […]
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New Delhi, March 10 The nationwide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign targeting eligible girls aged 14 is underway at designated government facilities, Minister of State for Health Prataprao Jadhav told the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday. According to the National Non-Communicable Diseases Portal, 8.73 crore women have been screened for cervical cancer as of February 17, […]
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Chandigarh, March 10 Haryana government has empanelled four reputed hospitals in Punjab to provide advanced treatment for government employees, pensioners and their family members, Health Minister Arti Singh Rao said on Tuesday. These include Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, Mullanpur; Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital, Sangrur; Regional Spinal Injuries Centre, Sector 70, Mohali; and […]
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