More than five decades after the fall of Dhaka, history appears to be knocking again — this time in Balochistan. In a divisive speech delivered in Islamabad, Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir issued a stark warning to Baloch insurgents and separatist groups, invoking national unity and the two-nation theory. But his remarks have sparked … Read more
People who have already had norovirus, the winter vomiting bug, could be at risk of catching it again this season, experts from the the UK’s Health Security Agency say. Data shows a different strain of the virus is on the rise and having had one strain doesn’t necessarily protect you from catching another, they advise. … Read more
Congress leaders Bhupesh Baghel (left) and Pawan Khera address a press conference, in New Delhi, January 16, 2025. | Photo Credit: PTI Countering the criticism levelled by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) against Rahul Gandhi’s comments about the Congress being in a fight with the “Indian state”, the Congress fielded former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh … Read more
Former CM and TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu was arrested in connection with an alleged Skill Development scam. | Photo Credit: PTI Tension gripped different parts of south coastal Andhra Pradesh in the wake of the arrest of Telugu Desam Party (TDP) national president and former Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu at Nandyal on Saturday. Scores of TDP … Read more
Academy of Medical Royal Colleges raises concerns over future impact on patients and NHS in England. Source link
“This package of reforms focuses on recognising care with the status it deserves, while also focusing on the better use of technology, the power of data and digital care records, and extra funding for councils – aiming to make a care system we can be proud of,” she said. Source link
Image for representational purpose only. | Photo Credit: PTI The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the J&K Police has told the Jammu and Kashmir High Court that a police verification report regarding the passport of PDP president Mehbooba Mufti’s daughter, Iltija, was forwarded to the passport office in February. The CID sought dismissal of the writ … Read more
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman | Photo Credit: ANI Finance minister Niramala Sitharaman will meet managing directors of public sector banks (PSBs) on Saturday to review performance against the backdrop of the failure of a few banks in the U.S. and the liquidity crisis faced by Credit Suisse. The meeting is going to take stock … Read more
Hospitals are facing soaring demands and experts say there is “no doubt” it causes harm to patients. Source link
The idea of some paying for care as part of a “two-tier” system appears in minutes of a meeting of NHS Scotland bosses. Source link