Denial of a service member's request to carry privately owned firearms must be explained in writing, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said.
Good Friday is the day on which Jesus Christ was crucified by order of the Roman governor, Pontius Pilate.
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Women agents often inspire greater trust, particularly among female customers who may be more comfortable interacting with women service providers.
A three-member Appellate Committee rejected the appeal filed by Lahore Qalandars opener Fakhar Zaman against the two-match ban for ball tampering.
From shopping malls in North and Old Delhi and from hospitals to schools and District Management offices, the mock drills underscored the government's efforts to strengthen civil defence mechanisms.
Jaipur, April 2 (IANS) Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot addressed a press conference at the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee, highlighting the achievements of Rajasthan’s healthcare system and presenting the “Rajasthan Model” as a benchm
During his visit, Bhagwant Mann also interacted with patients and their families at the hospital, inquiring about their well-being and reviewing the facilities on the ground.
Australia has introduced a new bill mandating financial services licences for cryptocurrency exchanges operating in the country. The move aims to align digital asset platforms with traditional financial regulations, improve investor protection, and enhance market transparency. Exchanges will be required to meet compliance and disclosure standards as regulators strengt...
From early risers to late-night room service lovers, hotels bring together all kinds of travellers. Here are six types you are most likely to come across during your stay.
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) Tuberculosis is one of the world’s deadliest infectious diseases and now, a team of scientists has discovered a fundamental flaw in a long-standing model of how bacteria control gene expression that can form the base for inn
The backlash stemmed from an old video of the actor's interview, where he spoke candidly about his views on religion
Nearly 60% of India’s internet traffic to Europe passes through the Mumbai route across the Red Sea.
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) A team of researchers has shown that people with long COVID are likely to be at an increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease.
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani on Thursday visited the magnificent Ram Temple in Ayodhya, along with his family. The prominent industrialist, delighted to visit the birthplace of Lord Ram after the temple's inauguration i
Sony has revaled the PS Plus monthly games lineup for April. Action-RPG Lords of the Fallen, Tomb Raider I-III Remastered and co-op title Sword Art Online Fractured Daydream will join PS Plus on April 7. All three games will be available on the service till May 4.
While Oracle has not officially disclosed the details of its severance policy for India, employees have begun sharing their experiences online, particularly on Reddit forums.
In Kerala, you can now call a coconut harvester home like you would book a cab. Anand Mahindra appreciated the digitisation of hyper-local jobs.
Autism is a complex mental health disorder that needs to be understood through its signs and how it affects children and adults. Dr Pallvi Sharma explains autism in great detail and urges the parents to become more understanding.
"We are going to finish the job. and we're going to finish it very fast, we're getting very close." Trump said in his speech on Wednesday.
Mumbai, April 2 (IANS) On the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti on Thursday, the makers of the upcoming epic “Ramayana” unveiled the look of Lord Rama, played by Ranbir Kapoor. Calling it a “humbling experience,” the Bollywood star said that there is a purity about him that is very rare.
A Delhi court on Wednesday dismissed a criminal defamation complaint filed by Lipika Mitra, wife of former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Somnath Bharti, against Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
China has been watching with quiet unease, if not outright discomfort, as Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir extended Islamabad's outreach to the United States.
From a single port-led vision in 1998 to a network spanning 19 ports and terminals across India and beyond, Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd has grown into a critical enabler of India's trade, industrial growth and global competitiveness..
1. Support the most vulnerable families with Food Items/Unconditional Cash Transfer to ensure their survival during the days of maintaining ‘Physical Distance'.
2. Distribution of the ‘Safety Kit for Service Providers’ with Protective Gears/Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) among the frontline health workers and caregivers to protect them from infection. (N- 95 Masks, Hand Sanitisers, Gloves, Medical Aprons, Disposable Goggles, Handwashing Liquid).
3. Distribution of ‘Safety Kit for Community’ among the community members to help them protect from spread of the infection and installation of ‘Portable Hand Wash Stations’ at important places like Hospital, Panchayat, Health Centres, and at important places at community level also. (Hand Washing soaps, Liquid soaps, N- 95 Mask).
4. Help prevent the spread of COVID-19 among the vulnerable communities by creating awareness and sharing verified information about adopting prescribed protection measures through awareness vans, local media and digital messages.
5. Engage with the government and raise the issue of providing immediate economic assistance to the informal sector workforce and strengthening the public healthcare system by allocating more funds to it.

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