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Centre asks AIIMS-Delhi to limit duration of Ph.D. scholars, scientists working on research projects to six years

The Union Health Ministry has asked AIIMS-Delhi to cap the duration of Ph.D. scholars or scientists working on research projects to six years. The AIIMS administration is yet to implement the order.

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Manipur sexual assault survivors object to case being transferred to CBI

The two women who were on video sexually assaulted and paraded by a mob in Manipur has approached the Supreme Court.

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Explained | States’ lax response to lynching

The Supreme Court has asked the Ministry of Home Affairs and the governments of Maharashtra, Odisha, Rajasthan, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Haryana to respond to a petition by the National Federation of Indian Women (NFIW). The petition questions their inaction against mob violence and lynching of Muslims by cow vigilantes…

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Scientists, Opposition slam Centre over IIPS Director’s suspension

Members of Opposition parties and of the scientific community have expressed their anger and dismay at the Central Government’s move of Friday in suspending Professor K.S. James, Director and senior Professor at the International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS), which conducts crucial data collection for the National Family Health Survey…

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Social Justice Ministry doubts app’s numbers on cases of manual scavenging

National Safai Karamchari Finance and Development Corporation (NSKFDC) data shows that so far 58,098 manual scavengers have been identified in the country.

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Government suspends International Institute for Population Sciences Director James for ‘hiring irregularity’

The IIPS works under the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

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Parliamentary panel pulls up Centre for ‘inordinate delay’ in construction of rural roads

Parliamentary panel expresses concern over pending completion of 24,000 km road length under PMGSY. Panel directs Union Rural Development Ministry to complete two phases on “war footing”.

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Ministry of Culture and Youth launches initiative to promote UAE’s modern architectural heritage

The Ministry of Culture and Youth has launched the Modern Architectural Heritage of UAE initiative which aims to recognise and preserve the UAE’s architectural heritage post-1960s and raise awareness about its significance in shaping the country. Read further on Dynamite News

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Government clears football teams for Asian Games

Sports Ministry grants relaxation to Indian football teams for Asian Games; Men's and Women's teams to participate despite not meeting existing criterion; AIFF president Kalyan Choubey holds meetings with Home Minister and Sports Minister to find solution; Indian football on rise, participation in Asian Games to boost morale.

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Transgender persons can avail of any of quota benefits available to the marginalised, government tells SC

The government said transgender persons could also benefit from the 10% quota granted to the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) of the society.

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530 districts reported as free of manual scavenging: Centre

The Social Justice Ministry said that a total of 530 districts across the country had so far reported themselves to be free of manual scavenging. Jammu and Kashmir, Manipur, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, and Jharkhand are yet to declare themselves as manual scavenging free.

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Parliament proceedings | Names of 5 crore MGNREGS workers deleted in 2022-23, Minister informs Lok Sabha

Names of over five crore workers have been deleted under the MGNREGS last financial year, the Lok Sabha was informed by the Rural Development Ministry, calling it a “regular exercise” conducted by State governments

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COVID-19: India records 21 fresh cases

India recorded 21 fresh COVID-19 cases while the number of active cases of the infection stands at 1,449, the health Ministry said on July 24.

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Railways’ post-Balasore plan to speed up signalling revamp may take long years

The timeline to convert the Indian Railways system from conventional relay interlocking to electronic interlocking technology may be challenging, given the capacity constraints of the companies manufacturing and setting up the new systems.

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Redeveloped ITPO complex for G-20 leaders meet to be inaugurated on July 26

The redeveloped complex of India Trade Promotion Organisation’s (ITPO) Pragati Maidan, which will host India’s G-20 leaders meetings in September, will be inaugurated on July 26, likely by PM Modi

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Sadness, sleeplessness, stress, and anxiety top mental health concerns shared on Tele MANAS

Tele MANAS, a government-run national tele-mental health programme, has received over 2 lakh calls since launch in Oct 2022. 42 operational cells in 31 states/UTs cater to 1,300 calls/day in 20 languages. 59.6% male, 40% female callers; 28.8% sadness, 27.6% sleep, 20.4% anxiety.

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Sudden deaths of youth have been reported after COVID-19: Health Ministry in Lok Sabha

Health Ministry says sudden deaths of youth after COVID-19 unconfirmed and ICMR conducting 3 studies. Health Department is providing support to States/UTs

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Online portal launched to report violation of ban on e-cigarettes

The Ministry had earlier cautioned all States and Union Territories about the weak implementation of PECA

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I&B Ministry asks OTT platforms to ensure display of age-based rating in ads

The code lays down details of the classification.

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Centre bans export of non-basmati white rice to check price rise

Centre bans export of non-basmati white rice to ensure availability in domestic market & curb price rise.

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Health Ministry notice to 15 websites for selling e-cigarettes; social media sites under scanner

Health Ministry sends notices to 15 websites selling e-cigarettes, which are banned in India, to stop advertisement & sale. 6 more websites on radar. 4 of 15 have responded & shut down operations. Health Ministry warns of legal action & penalties if directive not complied with.

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India logs 34 new COVID-19 infections in a day

India registered 34 new COVID-19 infections in a day while active cases increased to 1,453 from 1,441 a day ago, according to Union Health Ministry data updated on July 18.

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India to host global food regulators summit this week

India is all set to launch its ‘food-o-copoeia’, a collection of safety and quality regulations for each food category. Along with the ‘food-o-copoeia’, a common digital dashboard, which will act as a unified portal on food-related regulations and norms, would also be launched at the Global Food Regulators Summit, 2023,…

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Government forms new panel to review all NSO data

The Statistics Ministry’s Standing Committee on Economic Statistics, which was tasked with examining economic indicators only, will now be replaced by a Standing Committee on Statistics, which will review the framework and results of surveys conducted for the National Statistical Office

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Panel wants Kuno National Park cheetahs to undergo medical review

Of the 20 cheetahs translocated from Africa, five have died since they were first introduced in September 2022 in two batches. Eleven of the animals have since been released into the wild, while four are in one square-km enclosures called bomas, where they are in conditions similar to captivity.

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