India dispatches second tranche of medical aid to Africa CDC to strengthen Ebola response

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New Delhi: India Tuesday dispatched the second tranche of medical assistance to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), comprising protective gear, diagnostic and monitoring equipment, medicines, and nutritional supplements to strengthen the continent’s response to the ongoing Ebola outbreak. India is also confident that this 43-tonne consignment will further strengthen public health preparedness and bolster Ebola response capacities across Africa External Affairs Minister (EAM), S Jaishankar, took...

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Russian attack on Ukraine kills at least 11, traps others in damaged buildings

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Kyiv: Russia attacked Ukraine with a barrage of missiles and drones overnight Tuesday, killing at least 11 people, injuring dozens and trapping others, authorities said. At least four people were killed in Kyiv and 58 people were injured, including three children, Ukraine's state emergency service said in a statement on Telegram. Residential buildings and other civilian infrastructure were damaged in eight of Kyiv's districts. Attacks were also reported elsewhere across Ukraine....

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CJI Kant to administer oath to five new SC judges today

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New Delhi: Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant is set to administer the oath of office to five new judges of the Supreme Court Tuesday, following the Centre's approval of their elevation to the apex court. According to a circular issued by the Supreme Court Registry, the swearing-in ceremony of Justices Sheel Nagu, Shree Chandrashekhar, Sanjeev Sachdeva, and Arun Palli, along with senior advocate V. Mohana, will be held at...

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CBSE opens Class XII marks verification, re-evaluation window for students

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New Delhi: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Tuesday has opened the online facility for Class XII students seeking verification of marks and re-evaluation of their board examination results. The board announced the launch of the process through its official social media channels, informing students that applications can now be submitted online through the designated portal. Students who wish to have their marks reviewed can access the portal and complete...

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Congress raises tribal concerns over Koraput mining project

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India dispatches second tranche of medical aid to Africa CDC to strengthen Ebola response

New Delhi: India Tuesday dispatched the second tranche of medical assistance to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), comprising protective gear, diagnostic and monitoring equipment, medicines, and nutritional supplements to strengthen the continent’s response to the ongoing Ebola outbreak. India is also confident that this 43-tonne consignment will further strengthen public health preparedness...

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Russian attack on Ukraine kills at least 11, traps others in damaged buildings

Kyiv: Russia attacked Ukraine with a barrage of missiles and drones overnight Tuesday, killing at least 11 people, injuring dozens and trapping others, authorities said. At least four people were killed in Kyiv and 58 people were injured, including three children, Ukraine's state emergency service said in a statement on Telegram. Residential buildings and other civilian infrastructure...

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Koraput boy ends life after losing IPL bet

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CJI Kant to administer oath to five new SC judges today

New Delhi: Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant is set to administer the oath of office to five new judges of the Supreme Court Tuesday, following the Centre's approval of their elevation to the apex court. According to a circular issued by the Supreme Court Registry, the swearing-in ceremony of Justices Sheel Nagu, Shree Chandrashekhar, Sanjeev...

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CBSE opens Class XII marks verification, re-evaluation window for students

New Delhi: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Tuesday has opened the online facility for Class XII students seeking verification of marks and re-evaluation of their board examination results. The board announced the launch of the process through its official social media channels, informing students that applications can now be submitted online through the designated portal....

 

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