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Where India stands in battle against measles, how Sri Lanka eliminated itSubscriber Only
July 11, 2019 04:00 IST
India has a long road ahead, particularly because vaccine-resistant voices are sometimes being heard.
Thu, Jul 11, 2019
ESIC poll puts rift in Opposition camp out in the openSubscriber Only
July 11, 2019 01:49 IST
Both the Congress and the Trinamool accused each other of ganging up with the BJP.
Thu, Jul 11, 2019
Sri Lanka has eliminated measles, announces WHO
July 10, 2019 03:30 IST
The elimination of a disease means that there have been zero new cases of the disease in the last three years.
Wed, Jul 10, 2019
Rajya Sabha panel: Sadhvi Prachi’s remarks ‘contemptuous’ but no point in privilege breach actionSubscriber Only
July 10, 2019 02:27 IST
There were three breach of privilege notices against Prachi, filed by MPs from different parties.
Wed, Jul 10, 2019
Nitin Gadkari in Rajya Sabha: Govt may make silicon, nitrogen mandatory for car tyresSubscriber Only
July 09, 2019 01:59 IST
Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said this in Rajya Sabha on Monday while replying to a question on traffic accidents on the Yamuna Expressway.
Tue, Jul 09, 2019
As India ages fast, Economic Survey says need to raise age for retirementSubscriber Only
July 05, 2019 00:38 IST
The total fertility rate, which is a measure of how many children an average woman of reproductive age is likely to have in her lifetime, will dip below the replacement 2.1 by 2021.
Fri, Aug 30, 2019
Days after letter to Bengal on ‘rising’ violence, govt says no data on crime since 2016Subscriber Only
July 04, 2019 01:47 IST
This comes days after the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) sent an advisory to the West Bengal government on June 15 in the wake of agitation by doctors in the state. In it, the MHA had quoted reports available with the ministry to give exact figures of political violence in the state.
Thu, Jul 04, 2019
14 opposition parties to take on govt with poll reform debate in Rajya SabhaSubscriber Only
July 03, 2019 02:36 IST
The notice has been submitted by Trinamool Congress leader Derek O’Brien and will see 14 opposition parties participate.
Wed, Jul 03, 2019
Government introduces teachers’ reservation Bill in Rajya SabhaSubscriber Only
July 03, 2019 02:13 IST
The Bill will replace the ordinance passed before the Lok Sabha polls, which provides for reservation of teaching positions in Central educational institutions for persons belonging to the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and economically weaker sections of society.
Wed, Jul 03, 2019
Under PMJAY, most claims for dialysisSubscriber Only
June 30, 2019 05:09 IST
This, despite the fact that the Pradhan Mantri National Dialysis Programme, which was rolled out in 2016, also provides free dialysis to kidney patients in district hospitals.
Sun, Jun 30, 2019
Why diphtheria is a concern: long-time vaccine, yet rising recent numbersSubscriber Only
June 28, 2019 00:47 IST
Diphtheria is an infectious disease caused by Corynebacterium diphtheria, a bacterium. The primary infection is in the throat and upper airways.
Fri, Jun 28, 2019
Little room for PM Modi’s speech, Rajya Sabha works day after MP deathSubscriber Only
June 26, 2019 02:16 IST
Rajasthan BJP MP Madan Lal Saini died on Monday and for much of Monday evening there was belief in the RS secretariat that the House would adjourn for the day after obituary references to the deceased MP as per convention.
Wed, Jun 26, 2019
Come to Rajya Sabha more often, things can be mended: Azad to Parliamentary affairs ministerSubscriber Only
June 25, 2019 00:55 IST
With PM Narendra Modi in the House, Azad told him that if he comes more often and engages more with the opposition, “a lot of things can be mended”.
Tue, Jun 25, 2019
Lapsing of Bills waste of Lok Sabha time, rethink provision: Venkaiah to Rajya SabhaSubscriber Only
June 22, 2019 05:00 IST
Among the 33 Bills that have survived in Rajya Sabha after the Lok Sabha term came to an end are some that have been pending for decades.
Sat, Jun 22, 2019
12 Opposition parties move notice for discussion on electoral reforms in Rajya SabhaSubscriber Only
June 22, 2019 02:06 IST
The notice does not mention EVMs on which many of the parties have been very vocal for some time now, but sources said the matter will be raised by almost all parties provided chairman M Venkaiah Naidu accepts the notice and allows the discussion.
Sat, Jun 22, 2019
5 Questions: Binoy ViswamSubscriber Only
June 22, 2019 01:45 IST
CPI Rajya Sabha MP Binoy Viswam says, "Every day we see reports of deaths - some say 133, some say 183. These are alarming figures... Not just murder, I call it a massacre."
Sat, Jun 22, 2019
In RS, all eyes on JD(U) as Opposition seeks to refer triple talaq Bill to Select CommitteeSubscriber Only
June 22, 2019 01:38 IST
Numbers in the Upper House are delicately poised. The NDA, minus JD(U) and with the support of BJD, Independents and others, has the support of 109 members for the legislation while the Opposition tally is 108.
Sat, Jun 22, 2019
Prashant Kishor meets TMC leaders, discusses messaging strategySubscriber Only
June 21, 2019 02:02 IST
TMC was reduced to 22 seats this year from its 2014 tally of 34, with the BJP winning 18 seats with a mere 3 per cent difference in the number of votes polled by the two parties.
Fri, Jun 21, 2019
Baharampur’s ‘Robin Hood’, five-time MP from West Bengal is Congress leader in Lok SabhaSubscriber Only
June 19, 2019 01:28 IST
A five-term MP, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury had made his electoral debut from jail. He never looked back after that 1996 victory from Nabagram Assembly constituency in West Bengal.
Wed, Jun 19, 2019
Draft law seeks 10-year jail, fine of Rs 5 lakh for attacks on doctorsSubscriber Only
June 18, 2019 04:35 IST
The draft law was submitted by the IMA to the Ministry in 2017 — it had demanded a central law for the protection of doctors, and has raised it again in the wake of the NRS Medical College and Hospital incident in Kolkata.
Tue, Jun 18, 2019
PM Modi calls heads of all political parties to talk one nation, one electionSubscriber Only
June 17, 2019 04:05 IST
During the meeting, Opposition leaders raised a number of issues, including farm distress, drought, unemployment, independence of institutions, “weakening of federalism”, and the J&K polls.
Mon, Jun 17, 2019
Mamata Banerjee calls for talks after Calcutta HC push, doctor protests go nationalSubscriber Only
June 15, 2019 04:39 IST
The standoff snowballed with doctors in several states starting protests in a show of solidarity and the Indian Medical Association calling a nationwide strike on June 17.
Sat, Jun 15, 2019
Citing Uber, PM Modi to Secretaries: Focus on ease of living for peopleSubscriber Only
June 11, 2019 02:16 IST
Setting one long-term and one short-term goal for every ministry, Modi told secretaries to prepare a five-year plan document for each ministry with well-defined targets and milestones and to take approval, within 100 days, for one “significant impactful decision”.
Tue, Jun 11, 2019
India ranks low on gender equality index, stands at 95 out of 129 countriesSubscriber Only
June 06, 2019 01:05 IST
India, along with neighbours Pakistan and Bangladesh, lost out on the education index even though the report noted that large strides had been made.
Thu, Jun 06, 2019
Women’s rights over their bodies being questioned, says Justin TrudeauSubscriber Only
June 05, 2019 05:01 IST
Trudeau did not mention abortion, but his remarks come in the wake of several US states passing stricter laws against abortion.
Wed, Jun 05, 2019Journalism of Courage
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