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President Murmu Calls for United Efforts to Eliminate Tuberculosis Ahead of World TB Day

23-03-2026 / 0 comments

New Delhi | March 23, 2026 Droupadi Murmu on Monday called for renewed collective efforts to eliminate tuberculosis (TB), ahead of World TB Day observed on March 24. In her message, the President highlighted that TB continues to be a major public health concern, affecting millions of people worldwide. She acknowledged that India has made notable progress in addressing the disease through sustained initiatives such as the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan. According to her, efforts under the programme...

ED Restores ₹52,000 Crore to Victims, Highlights Asset Recovery as Key to Anti-Corruption Success

23-03-2026 / 0 comments

New Delhi | March 23, 2026 Rahul Navin on Monday stated that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has returned assets worth nearly $5.6 billion (around ₹52,329 crore) to victims of money laundering, underlining the agency’s focus on restitution. Speaking at the GlobE Network steering committee meeting in New Delhi, he emphasised that asset recovery is not just a procedural step but a critical measure of success in modern anti-corruption efforts. The three-day meeting of the Global Operational...

Raghav Chadha Raises Concern Over Data Expiry, Urges Telecom Reforms in Rajya Sabha

23-03-2026 / 0 comments

New Delhi | March 23, 2026 Raghav Chadha on Monday raised concerns in the Rajya Sabha over the current structure of prepaid mobile data plans, calling for reforms to protect consumer interests. He highlighted that telecom operators offer plans with fixed daily data limits such as 1.5GB, 2GB, or 3GB which reset every 24 hours, leading to the expiry of unused data despite users having already paid for it. Chadha criticised the system, stating that unused data is automatically wiped out at the...

No Fuel Shortage in India, Government Assures; LPG Supply Stable Amid Global Concerns

22-03-2026 / 0 comments

New Delhi | March 22, 2026 The Government of India has assured citizens that there is no shortage of essential fuels across the country, stating that oil refineries are operating at high capacity and sufficient stocks of petrol and diesel are available. According to the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, fuel supply at retail outlets remains stable, with no reports of shortages. In an official statement, the ministry confirmed that the supply of domestic LPG cylinders continues without...

Vice President Highlights Role of Yoga and Naturopathy in Combating Lifestyle Diseases

22-03-2026 / 0 comments

Pune | March 22, 2026 Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Sunday stressed the growing importance of yoga and naturopathy in addressing lifestyle-related diseases. Speaking at the 81st Foundation Day of Nisargopachar Ashram in Pune, he encouraged people to adopt a balanced and nature-aligned way of living for better health and well-being. Describing the ashram as more than just an institution, he said it represents a philosophy rooted in the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi, focusing on simple and...