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November 6, 2024 11:41 AM November 6, 2024 11:41 AM

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Indian Railways is operating special trains for festival of Chhath Puja

In view of the Chhath festival, the Railways is operating special trains for the convenience and smooth travel of passengers. yesterday, around 25 festival special trains originated from Delhi-NCR to the eastern regions of the country.   Talking exclusively to Akashvani, the Chief Public Relations O...

November 6, 2024 8:39 AM November 6, 2024 8:39 AM

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Air Quality in Delhi-NCR continues to remain in ‘very poor’ category

The air quality in Delhi-NCR continues to remain in the very poor category. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi's air quality index was recorded 359 at 6 this morning.   The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast that Delhi and NCR are likely to experience...

November 6, 2024 8:19 AM November 6, 2024 8:19 AM

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Veteran Folk Singer Sharda Sinha passes away in New Delhi; President & PM express grief

Popular Folk Singer, Sharda Sinha passed away in New Delhi last night. She was 72. She breathed her last at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in the National Capital. Known for her Bhojpuri and Maithili Folks Songs, Sharda Sinha was honoured with Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan and Sangeet Natak...

November 6, 2024 7:55 AM November 6, 2024 7:55 AM

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Indian Army inducts 550 Asmi machine pistols into Northern Command

In a major boost to country's self-reliance initiative, the Indian Army has inducted 550 'Asmi' machine pistols into its Northern Command.   The weapon has been developed by Colonel Prasad Bansod of the Indian Army in partnership with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and...

November 5, 2024 8:51 PM November 5, 2024 8:51 PM

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Towards a TB-Free India: 17.7% Decline in TB Incidence from 2015 to 2023

India’s journey towards tuberculosis (TB) elimination has been recognized globally, with a noteworthy 17.7 percent decline in TB incidence from 2015 to 2023. As per the World Health Organization’s Global Tuberculosis Report 2024 the rate is twice the global average decline of 8.3 percent.   Ind...