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October 23, 2025 6:36 AM October 23, 2025 6:36 AM

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Health Secretary Launches Key Modules on Chemical Emergency Management

Union Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava launched three critical modules on Surveillance, Pre-Hospital Care and Medical Management on Chemical Emergencies. The Health Ministry said that these modules were developed collaboratively by the National Centre for Disease Control, the National Disast...

October 22, 2025 9:26 PM October 22, 2025 9:26 PM

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ECI’s Two-Day Conference of Chief Electoral Officers Begins in New Delhi

The two-day Conference of Chief Electoral Officers (CEOs) organised by the Election Commission of India began at  India International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Management in New Delhi today. The conference, presided over by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, was attended by Elect...

October 22, 2025 9:19 PM October 22, 2025 9:19 PM

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NHRC Issues Notice to Gujarat Officials Over Death of Differently-Abled RTI Activist

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued a notice to the Chief Secretary and DGP of Gujarat over the reported death of a differently-abled RTI activist. Reportedly, the victim’s body was found in a canal on the 14th of this month after being abducted on the 12th from an area near his r...

October 22, 2025 9:09 PM October 22, 2025 9:09 PM

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Belgian Court Clears Mehul Choksi’s Extradition to India in PNB Fraud Case

A Belgian court in Antwerp has approved the extradition of fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi to India in connection with the 13,500-crore rupees Punjab National Bank fraud case. The court upheld the legality of his arrest by Belgian authorities, marking a key advance in India’s pursuit of the abscon...

October 22, 2025 9:06 PM October 22, 2025 9:06 PM

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Centre Notifies Amendments to IT Rules, 2025 to Boost Content Moderation Transparency

Ministry of Electronics and  Information Technology has notified the  Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Amendment Rules, 2025 to amend the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules - IT Rules, 2021. These amendme...

October 22, 2025 8:58 PM October 22, 2025 8:58 PM

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Govt Amends VOPPA Order to Tighten Edible Oil Regulations

The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution has notified a key amendment to the Vegetable Oil Products, Production and Availability (Regulation) Order, 2011 (VOPPA Order). The Ministry, in a statement, said that the amended VOPPA Order, 2025, aims to bring greater regulatory overs...

October 22, 2025 8:07 PM October 22, 2025 8:07 PM

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SC Seeks Central Government’s Assistance to Curb Celebrity-Endorsed Online Gambling

The Supreme Court has sought the Central government's assistance on a public interest litigation plea seeking a nationwide prohibition on online gambling and betting platforms operating as esports or social games. The petition alleged that top cricketers and film stars are endorsing such unlawful ga...