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February 24, 2026 10:14 PM

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Government to launch HPV vaccine initiative to prevent cervical cancer

In a landmark move to strengthen women’s health and eliminate preventable cancers, the Centre will soon launch the nationwide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programme, marking a decisive step in the country’s public health journey. The initiative aims to protect adolescent girls against cerv...

February 24, 2026 9:05 PM

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India & Israel begin initial talks on Free Trade Agreement in New Delhi

The first round of negotiations for the India-Israel Free Trade Agreement (FTA) commenced yesterday in New Delhi and will continue till Thursday. During the opening session, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal underscored that the FTA negotiations had begun at a time when Prime Minister Narendra Modi ...

February 24, 2026 9:13 PM

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Union Cabinet approves renaming State of Kerala to Keralam

The Union Cabinet today approved the proposal for the alteration of the name of the State of Kerala to Keralam. Briefing the media after the Cabinet meeting, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that, after approval of the Cabinet, the  President of India will refer a Bill, na...

February 24, 2026 8:44 PM

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EAM Dr S Jaishankar meets GCC Secretary General Jasem Mohamed AlBudaiwi

External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar today met Gulf Cooperation Council GCC Secretary General Jasem Mohamed AlBudaiwi in New Delhi. In a social media post, Dr Jaishankar said that the India-GCC Joint Action Plan, anchored in the Strategic Dialogue, is advancing cooperation across trade and inv...

February 24, 2026 8:36 PM

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VP Radhakrishnan to be on two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir

Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan will be on a two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir from tomorrow. During his maiden visit, the Vice-President will grace the Convocation Ceremony of the University of Kashmir in Srinagar as the Chief Guest on Thursday.