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Covid-19: Family of US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy to send medical supplies to Karnataka's hospitals

June 02, 2021 7:52 am

Murthy, a native of Hallegere in the Mandya district, is contributing through his Scope Foundation.

Senate approves Obama's pick of Vivek Murthy for US surgeon general

December 16, 2014 5:19 pm

Murthy is well-qualified and noted his promise not to use the position as bully pulpit for gun control.

First Indian-American doctor nominated for the post of Surgeon General of the US

February 04, 2014 1:35 pm

Murthy would not only be the first-ever Indian-American to occupy this post, but also the youngest ever.

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Walking lanes, cycle tracks, play areas: How schools are creating safe zones for students from Delhi to Hanoi

Updated: December 1, 2025 00:49 IST

In the Capital, process is on to create 11 such safe zones — one in each district; one has already come up at DAV Vasant Kunj

Virat Kohli scored his 52nd ODI century during the first ODI against South Africa in Ranchi. (PHOTO: AP)

Virat Kohli confirms he will only play one form of game for India: ‘That’s how it’s always going to be’

Updated: December 1, 2025 00:35 IST

Virat Kohli, after player of match award, talks about mental readiness versus physical fitness: 'Never been big believer of lot of preparation... all my cricket has been mental'

The Winter Session of Parliament begins on Monday under the shadow of an Opposition united on the demand for a discussion on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls

Winter Session set to begin: What is on the agenda for govt, Opposition

Updated: November 30, 2025 23:45 IST

As Opposition pushes for debate on SIR, government non-committal, seeks cooperation for smooth functioning of Parliament

Another BLO dies by suicide in UP, claimed SIR work stress in ‘suicide note’

Updated: November 30, 2025 23:40 IST

Family says he got no help, hardly slept and was troubled as he could not meet SIR targets; police say probing all angles

Kyiv says US peace talks off to ‘good start’ in ‘warm atmosphere’

Updated: November 30, 2025 23:23 IST

Kyslytsya is part of the Ukrainian team taking part in the discussions, which are aimed at moving forward proposals first raised during earlier meetings in Geneva.

Jaya Bachchan opened up about her 'strange' relationship with the paparazzi

Jaya Bachchan slam paparazzi ‘in ganda, tight pants’; how she’s tagged social media’s ‘most hated’: ‘I don’t give a damn’

Updated: November 30, 2025 23:18 IST

Jaya Bachchan criticised paparazzi and questioned their background and education. She said she has a 'zero' relationship with the paparazzi.

Indian Women's Doubles pair Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand in action at the Syed Modi International Super 300. (PHOTO: Amit Verma/UPBA)

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Virat Kohli of India during the 1st ODI match between India and South Africa at JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi, India on November 30, 2025. (Photo: CREIMAS for BCCI)

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India defeated South Africa by 17 runs in the first ODI in Ranchi. (PHOTO: AP)

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For a global platform like WhatsApp, which has billions of users globally – and more than 500 million in India – it would mean re-engineering its service to meet Indian regulations, which are different from other countries.

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