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Karnataka High Court notice to Centre on petition challenging exclusion of disabilities from National Family Health Survey

Karnataka High Court orders notice to Centre on PIL questioning exclusion of disabilities from NFHS-6. Petition claims exclusion violates UNCRPD and RPwD Act. Ministry claims NFHS-5 contained disability questions on advise of Department of Empowerment and primary focus of NFHS is maternal and child health.

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As theatre commands take shape, Lok Sabha clears Inter-Services Organisation Bill

Introducing the Inter-Services Organisation (Command, Control and Discipline) Bill, 2023, in the Lok Sabha, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh termed it as part of a series of military reforms being undertaken by the government with the aim to empower the nation. He described the Bill as an important step taken towards…

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Health Ministry’s e-portal seeks to avoid delays in transporting human remains

The new venture is aimed at facilitating easy and timely transportation of human remains across international borders for the public/families. The portal will integrate all stakeholders across one interface. Additionally, the facility will have a designated Nodal Officer round-the-clock. Uniformity in the entire process will be ensured, and subjectivity by…

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Health Ministry sets deadline for pharma industry to implement revised Schedule M

GMP comprises mandatory standards that build and bring quality to products by way of control on materials, methods, machines, processes, personnel, and facility or environment, etc. The GMP system was first incorporated in 1988 in Schedule M of the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945, and the last amendment was done…

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SC stops CBI from recording statements of two Manipur women victims at noon

The Supreme Court on August 1 stopped the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) from “recording the statements” of the two women victims of the Thoubal sexual violence incident in Manipur at noon, just two hours before a scheduled Supreme Court hearing in the case.

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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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