India co-hosts launch of global partnership to advance sickle cell care

September 24, 2026 12:38 PM

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India co-hosts launch of global partnership to advance sickle cell care

India co-hosted the launch of OneSCD, a Global Partnership to Advance Equity and Transform Sickle Cell Care, on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 81) in New York.   Addressing the event, Secretary, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Punya Salila Sriva...

Heavy rain lashes Yanam, schools and colleges closed as precaution

September 24, 2026 12:32 PM

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Heavy rain lashes Yanam, schools and colleges closed as precaution

Heavy rainfall under the influence of the deep depression over the Bay of Bengal has been reported in Puducherry's Yanam region. PWD officials said 14 centimetres of rainfall was recorded in Yanam during the last 24 hours. Rain continues to lash the region, resulting in water stagnation in several r...

J&K issues over 5.73 lakh ST-II certificates to eligible Pahari ethnic groups

September 24, 2026 12:26 PM

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J&K issues over 5.73 lakh ST-II certificates to eligible Pahari ethnic groups

The Jammu and Kashmir Government today informed the Legislative Assembly that over 5 lakh 73 thousand Scheduled Tribe-II (ST-II) certificates have been issued to eligible persons belonging to Pahari ethnic groups across the Union Territory.   Akashvani Jammu Correspondent reports that according...

Deep depression crosses Andhra-Odisha coast, heavy rain lashes Odisha

September 24, 2026 12:39 PM

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Deep depression crosses Andhra-Odisha coast, heavy rain lashes Odisha

The deep depression over the Bay of Bengal has crossed the north Andhra Pradesh-south Odisha coast near Kalingapatnam and is now moving further inland. The system is continuing to trigger heavy to extremely heavy rainfall over several parts of Odisha, particularly the southern districts. India Meteo...

Roshibina Devi wins silver, Satnam Singh-Salman Khan take bronze at Asian Games

September 24, 2026 12:22 PM

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Roshibina Devi wins silver, Satnam Singh-Salman Khan take bronze at Asian Games

Indian wushu player Roshibina Devi Naorem signed off with a Silver medal in the Women's 60kg Sanda event at the Asian Games after losing 0-2 to China's Zhang Xiaoyu in the final at Nagoya in Japan. It is third Asian Games medal for Roshibina, who won a Silver at the 2023 Hangzhou Asian Games and bro...

UAE sanctions Bank Melli Iran; airline suspensions add to economic pressure on Iran
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September 24, 2026 9:31 AM

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UAE sanctions Bank Melli Iran; airline suspensions add to economic pressure on Iran

The US-Iran conflict has entered a new phase this week. While economic pressure on Iran is mounting, diplomatic contacts between the two have also resumed at UNGA in New York. In the UAE, the Central Bank (CBUAE) has imposed strict enforcement measures on the UAE branches of Bank Melli Iran. All UAE...

EAM S. Jaishankar holds bilateral, multilateral meetings on UNGA sidelines

September 24, 2026 9:29 AM

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EAM S. Jaishankar holds bilateral, multilateral meetings on UNGA sidelines

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held a series of bilateral and multilateral meetings in New York on the sidelines of United Nations General Assembly, focusing on trade, investment, climate change, technology and geopolitical issues. Dr Jaishankar met his Netherlands counterpart Tom Berendsen...

Uttar Pradesh CM launches Bharat Taxi, Krishak Samriddhi Yojana

September 24, 2026 8:13 AM

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Uttar Pradesh CM launches Bharat Taxi, Krishak Samriddhi Yojana

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched Bharat Taxi and Mukhyamantri Krishak Samriddhi Yojana, taking two major steps for taxi drivers and farmers. Through 'Bharat Taxi', two-wheeler, taxi and three-wheeler drivers will be able to join on zero commission upon registration. They will al...