Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge. File | Photo Credit: Nagara Gopal Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge on September 30 slammed the BJP over the new disability pension rules for armed forces personnel, alleging that its “fake nationalism” is yet again visible through the move. The Narendra Modi Government is a “habitual offender” in working against the welfare … Read more
A patient receives medicines at a clinic in New Delhi. File image used for representational purpose only. | Photo Credit: PTI Some clauses in the draft Patents (Amendment) Rules, 2023 have triggered fears that important public health safeguards against patent evergreening and unmerited monopolies will be diluted. Civil society organisations, academics, and intellectual property and … Read more
The man’s mother, who has mental health difficulties, did not accept the diagnosis either, the judge was told at a hearing at the Court of Protection in London, which considers issues relating to people who may not have the mental capacity to make decisions. Source link
The 31-year-old had an “endless cycle of episodes of acute psychosis”, the coroner said. Source link
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has sought yet another extension to frame the rules of the Citizenship Amendment Act, 2019 (CAA). File | Photo Credit: The Hindu The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has sought yet another extension to frame the rules of the Citizenship Amendment Act, 2019 (CAA). The legislation that fast-tracks citizenship … Read more
Relaxed licensing rules brought in during Covid in England and Wakes will soon come to an end. Source link
Local directors of public health had to watch TV for Covid news, the public inquiry has been told. Source link
Most adults in NI will now be considered potential organ donors but there are some exceptions. Source link
A Department of Health and Social Care spokeswoman said: “It’s already illegal to sell vapes to children and we are exploring further ways to tackle youth vaping through our newly launched call for evidence, which will look at the appearance and characteristics of vapes, the marketing and promotion of vapes, and the role of social … Read more
“These mitigations do not represent a return to standard staffing,” said Dame Ruth May, chief nursing officer for England. “The industrial action will still have a very significant impact on services during the strike period and patients can expect to see longer waits for care.” Source link