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Russian army releases 5 persons from Punjab, one from Haryana

September 12, 2024, 2:22 am

Six Indian nationals, who were recently released from the Russian army, are en route to India and will reunite with their families in Punjab and Haryana. Officials said they are expected to land in Delhi on Wednesday.

The group includes five individuals from Punjab—Sajanpreet Singh, Shamsher Singh, Karan Bhandari, Avinash, and Sehyad Singh—and Rajat Gupta from Haryana.
A total of 15 Indians have been discharged from the Russian army so far. An additional 10, including eight from Punjab, are expected to return soon.

The Indian Embassy in Russia arranged air tickets for the returning nationals. This development follows Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s July 2024 visit to Russia, where he stressed the urgent need for the release of all Indian nationals from the Russian forces.
Rajya Sabha MP Vikramjit Singh Sawhney, who has been advocating for the return of these youths, expressed gratitude to the Indian Mission in Moscow for their efforts. India has been pressing Russian authorities for the early release of its citizens and ensuring their safety.

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) recently informed the Parliament that 89 Indians are employed in the Russian army, with 66 seeking early discharge.

France: Multiple injured, including children, in Annecy knife attack

June 8, 2023, 3:55 pm

On Thursday, several people, including children, were injured in a knife attack in Annecy, France, Gerald Darmanin, the French Interior Minister, said in a tweet.

Gerald Darmanin further added that the police have arrested the attacker. The individual was arrested thanks to the very rapid intervention of the police.”

The police confirmed that several people were wounded in the attack. Interior Minister Gerard Darmanin confirmed the attack, saying that the suspect was “neutralised” by the police, media reported.”

Emergency services intervened and the attacker was shot dead, the SNCF tweeted, adding that while a security perimeter has been established, the station continues to operate normally. The attack took place at the Gare du Nord station, a busy hub for commuters.

India’s “75/25” plan aims to treat 75 million people with hypertension and diabetes by 2025

May 17, 2023, 4:48 pm

On the occasion of World Hypertension Day, the Union Health Ministry revealed the revolutionary “75/25” programme, which aims to test and treat 75 million people with hypertension and diabetes by the year 2025. The G20 co-branded event, “Accelerating the Prevention and Management of Hypertension and Diabetes,” was organised by the Union Health Ministry and the World Health Organisation (WHO).

According to Dr V K Paul, Member (Health), NITI Aayog, this programme is significant since it marks the largest growth of NCDs in primary healthcare globally. The allocation of resources, building of capacity, mobilisation, and multi-sectoral cooperation are all examples of the Indian government’s commitment to combating NCDs.

Dr Paul stressed that India has been aiming to become a developed nation within the next 25 years, and improving social indicators like life expectancy and NCD management is crucial to achieving this goal.

India has made rapid progress and has already established over 1.5 lakh Health and Wellness Centres (HWCs) and implemented telemedicine and digital health services.

Dr Paul advised state teams to follow screening standard operating procedures (SOPs) and stressed the importance of collaboration between the academic and private sectors in order to meet these lofty goals.

Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the WHO, congratulated India on its initiative and applauded its goal of providing standard care for 75 million people with hypertension. He called this the largest coverage of NCDs in primary healthcare anywhere in the world.

Union Health Secretary Shri Rajesh Bhushan focused on the interaction of the economy, societal forces, and epidemiological variables in his speech when addressing NCD prevention. In order to combat the rising burden of NCDs in the nation, he emphasised the necessity for cross-sectoral initiatives and coordination between the public and private sectors.

The launch of the Shashakt Portal, which is set to train 40,000 primary health care medical officers on the standard treatment workflow for NCDs, was also announced.

11 killed in factory fire in Zhejiang province

April 18, 2023, 4:57 pm

On Monday, eleven people died in a factory fire in Wuyi County, Jinhua City, East China’s Zhejiang Province, said the local government on Tuesday.

The fire started on Monday at 14:04. According to the statement, first responders, including firefighters, police officers, and emergency medical personnel, flocked to the scene after receiving a call reporting that individuals were trapped on the third story.

The notice stated that two rounds of search and rescue activities were completed by 4 am Tuesday after the fire was put out and 11 dead were discovered.

It was said that the fire originated in a facility that produces wooden doors, potentially from products like wooden doors, paint, and packages.

Those alleged to be responsible for the incident have been detained and a more thorough investigation is underway, the announcement added. Investigations into the causes of the accident are underway.

People of Pakistan lose basic fundamental rights

April 9, 2023, 3:53 pm

People in Pakistan have been passing through a tough time, and they are being deprived of the basic rights of democracy. They have lost several basic, fundamental rights, such as the right to speech, the right to assemble, and the right to choose their future.

US Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin from Michigan talked in length and breadth regarding violations of Human Rights that have been taking place in Pakistan. She further added that she has been trying to get the support of 100 Congressmen to write to Secretary Tony Blinken to improve the deteriorating situation in Pakistan and restore ‘Democratic’ values in the country.

100th episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ broadcast worldwide

March 22, 2023, 6:22 pm

The 100^th episode of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Mann Ki Baat, which is going to take place on 30 April, 2023, On this 100th anniversary of the radio program, it will not only listen to India but also to the rest of the world. The Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) is also in full preparation mode.

At this point, a BJP source told the media, “As Prime Minister Narendra Modi is a well-known global leader, this is the purpose for broadcasting this program across the world”. He also added that countries around the world appreciate Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s work. People always want to hear him. Our aim is to broadcast Mann Ki Baat to as many countries as possible”.

According to a BJP leader, the notable names that PM Narendra Modi has taken in the Mann ki Baat series will receive honors and a warm welcome from the Chief Minister and Governor of their states. Plans are being made to welcome these remarkable unsung heroes in Delhi as well.

In every Lok Sabha, 100 people will gather and listen to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Mann Ki Baat, in which various groups of medical professionals, engineers, educators, and social workers will listen to this program and that of all other facets of society. In addition, those who receive a Padma Bhushan or Padma Vibhushan will also be recognized and given a hearing.

On 30 April, Mann Ki Baat’s hundredth show will go on the air. The BJP is getting ready to broadcast the 100th episode in more than one lakh booths in order to make it a triumph.

ORIGIN OF MANN KI BAAT-

The Mann Ki Baat show of PM Narendra Modi debuted on 3^rd October, 2014. Mann Ki Baat is an Indian radio programme hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in which he addresses the people of the nation on All India Radio, DD National and DD News.

Cyclone Freddy rips through Africa’s Malawi, claiming 190 lives

March 15, 2023, 4:17 pm

Tropical Cyclone Freddy tore through southern Malawi, killing at least 190 people, according to local officials on Tuesday. Survivors are still searching for loved ones in the worst-hit areas. In the nation, 37 individuals have been reported missing and at least 584 injuries.

The cyclone is “weakening but will continue to produce torrential rains coupled with windy conditions in most areas of Southern Malawi districts,” according to a statement from the Malawi Ministry of Natural Resources and Climate Change on Tuesday.

The scenario in southern Malawi has gotten worse, according to Charles Kalemba, a commissioner for the Department of Disaster Management Affairs agency, who spoke to CNN on Tuesday. “Today is worse. A number of locations are flooding and a number of roads and bridges are cut. Nearly no visibility is present. Both the network and the electricity are out. It’s getting worse and worse,” Kalemba said, adding that bad weather has also hampered relief efforts.

“It’s hard. Machines are required (for recovery operations), but the rain prevents them from reaching the areas where they were intended to be excavated, Kalemba continued. Kalemba continued by saying that Wednesday should see a change in the weather. “The cyclone might have gone by tomorrow. Although today is worse, we expect tomorrow to be better. There is a lot of water and heavy downpour.

The danger of damaging winds and heavy flooding “remains very high,” according to a warning issued on Monday by Malawi’s Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services.

Fire Broke Out In Secunderabad

January 19, 2023, 4:23 pm

Four people were prominent after a major fire broke out in a building in the Secunderabad district of Telangana on Thursday, police said.
The Fire Department, police, and Disaster Response Force rushed to the Ramgopalpet area as soon as information was received, Central Zone Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Rajesh Chandra said.

2 killed in firing by terrorists in Rajouri

December 16, 2022, 10:51 am

An unidentified terrorist opened fire on Friday morning in which two people lost their lives. The attack was carried out near Military Hospital in Jammu and Kashmir Rajouri.

Meanwhile, the site is administrated by police, security forces, and civil administration, said Indian Army.

“In an early morning firing incident by unidentified terrorists at Rajouri near Military Hospital, there has been a fatal casualty of two individuals. The Police security and civil administration officials are on the site,” White Knight Corps tweeted.

Shanghai’s 25 million residents to face severe restraints amid Covid rise

October 12, 2022, 7:25 pm

In an effort to contain the Covid flare-up only days before China’s ruling party gathering, Shanghai has closed schools, gyms, and bars. On October 16, the Communist Party of China will gather for its once every five years congress, during which China is expected to replace its senior leaders as President Xi Jinping solidifies his hold on power.

Covid in Shanghai has affected many spheres of life. The schools throughout Shanghai have suspended physical classes to avoid infection growth. At least fie districts in Shanghai have closed entertainment venues including bars, gyms, and cinemas to curb the transmission.

In order to stop transmission, at least five districts in Shanghai have shut down their theatres, pubs, and gyms.

With 25 million people confined to their houses, Shanghai might go into structural lockdown like it did previously.
Shanghai performances have been postponed in order to comply with the Covid control regulations, along with the closure of a few other sites.

The most recent shutdown in Shanghai lasted for two months as locals had trouble getting food and medical attention.

38 additional infections, all of which were discovered in Shanghai’s quarantine system, have been reported.

. Despite the policy’s rising social and economic costs, Xi Jinping has made it a pillar of his leadership.

China maintains that its measures are effective in controlling Covid and has not demonstrated any symptoms of resigning itself to living with the virus.