IMA president Dr RV Asokan has called for the legalisation of prenatal gender determination tests, citing ineffective results from a decades-old ban. He argues that legalisation, paired with protective measures, can help address India’s skewed sex ratio. Asokan questions the current policy’s impact and suggests leveraging available technology for better outcomes.
Read MoreEven as RJD and Left parties continued to demand “respectable” share despite winning only one seat out of the seven it fought in 2019, both JMM and Congress downplayed the development and said they plan to go ahead with their decision to share 70 among themselves and leave 10 seats for RJD and Left.
Read MoreIsraeli brigade commander Colonel Ahsan Daksa was killed in a blast in Jabalia, northern Gaza, while fighting Hamas. Daksa, a Druze community member, was appointed four months ago and was leading the offensive. His death marks one of the highest-ranking Israeli officer fatalities in the year-long conflict.
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Read MoreA mystery illness in Udaipur’s Kotra area has led to the deaths of 17 children over 30 days. The affected children showed symptoms of fever, cold, and cough. The Rajasthan health department is investigating the cause, suspecting seasonal diseases and improper treatment as potential factors.
Read MoreThe US government is investigating the leak of classified documents detailing Israel’s military actions against Iran. Originating from GEOINT and NSA, these Top Secret documents were shared online, prompting a probe into the breach and concerns over further sensitive information exposure.
Read MoreThe scheduled meetings of AICC’s central election and screening committees were cancelled due to disagreements on MVA’s seat-sharing formula. Although discussions resumed, no resolution was reached. Congress is prepared for any outcome. Sharad Pawar’s involvement is expected to help resolve the dispute soon.
Read MoreDonald Trump, in a campaign move, visited a McDonald’s in Pennsylvania, where he donned an apron to make and distribute french fries to his supporters. This stunt targeted Kamala Harris’s claim of working at a McDonald’s, which Trump disputes, calling her ‘Lyin’ Kamala.’ Critics mocked Trump for the act on social media.
Read MoreSix large Indian states—Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan—accounted for nearly 55% of road deaths in 2023, highlighting an increase in fatalities and underscoring the need for better driver education and more stringent enforcement of traffic laws.
Read MoreSecurity forces, in collaboration with Jammu Kashmir Police, neutralized a heavily armed terrorist in Baramulla district, J&K. Recovered items included an AK Rifle, magazines, rounds, pistols and other war-like stores. This operation followed intelligence on a potential infiltration attempt in the Uri area.
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