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‘India surpasses WHO guidelines with 1:900 doctor-to-population ratio’ | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India is undertaking a journey that looks at illness to wellness from a completely new prism, said Bhubaneswar Kalita, chairperson, Parliamentary Standing Committee on Health and Family Welfare, underlining "investing in health and hygiene is not just a moral imperative, it is an economic necessity".As we delve into the significance of health and hygiene, let us acknowledge India's remarkable evolution in this realm, Kalita said at ASSOCHAM's second Awareness Summit on Illness to Wellness.The WHO recommends a doctor to population ratio of 1:1000, Kalita said, adding we have achieved a ratio of 1:900 which is an improvement over the guidelines."Beyond being just buzzwords, health and hygiene are the pillars upon which prosperous societies are built. The journey has been arduou...
Sports

Citing worsening women’s rights, Cricket Australia scraps Afghanistan T20Is | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Australia cancelled a T20 men's cricket series scheduled for later this year against Afghanistan on Tuesday, citing a worsening state of affairs for women in the Taliban-ruled nation.Cricket Australia said that the three-match series set for August at a neutral venue has been postponed after receiving advice "that conditions for women and girls in Afghanistan are getting worse".Afghanistan's love of cricket has grown dramatically in the last few years because to victories over more powerful countries in international competitions.However, women are essentially forbidden from playing the game under the Taliban's form of Islamic governance."Strong commitment to supporting participation by women and girls in cricket around the world" is the position maintained by Australia's cri...
Politics

Jharkhand Mukti Morcha MLA Sita Soren resigns from party

Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) MLA from Jama Sita Soren, in Ranchi. File | Photo Credit: PTI In a blow to the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), Sita Soren, who is party MLA from the Jama Assembly seat from Dumka, tendered her resignation from the party on March 19, citing allegations of being sidelined along with her family.She is also sister-in-law of former chief minister Hemant Soren who is currently in jail in connection with a money laundering case. Ms. Soren has sent her resignation letter to party chief Shibu Soren.In the letter addressed to the party's supremo and her father-in-law, Ms. Sita expressed her grievances, stating that following the demise of her husband, Durga Soren, the party failed to provide adequate support to her and her family.Ms. Sita lamented and said she was feel...
Business

Iceland Volcano Spews Lava In Fourth Eruption Since December. IN PICS

The Icelandic Meteorological Office (IMO) stated that the eruption began at 8:30 PM (GMT), with the fissure estimated to be about 3 kilometres long. (Photo: Getty)Magma had been accumulating underground on the Reykjanes peninsula near Iceland's capital Reykjavik since the last eruption in February, prompting authorities to warn of an imminent eruption. (Photo: Getty)The lava flows from a volcano in southwest Iceland that had lit up the night sky a bright orange on Saturday and smoke was seen billowing. (Photo: Getty)The eruption marked the seventh occurrence on the Reykjanes peninsula since 2021, before which geological systems had been dormant for approximately 800 years. (Photo: Getty)Volcanic outbreaks in the Re...
Politics

CJI Raps SCBA Prez For Petition Seeking Suo Motu Review Of Electoral Bonds Case Judgement­­— WATCH

The Supreme Court's hearing on the electoral bonds case, held on Monday, took a dramatic turn after the Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud rebuked the President of the Supreme Court Bar Association Advocate Adish Aggarwala for his petition seeking suo motu review in the Electoral Bonds case judgement. In the video, Aggarwala can be seen making multiple mentions of his petition in front of the bench to which CJI Chandrachud replies: "Mr Aggarwala, apart from being a senior counsel, you are the President of the SCBA...you have already written to me. This is all publicity-oriented and we will not permit it. Please keep it at that, otherwise I will have to say something more which might be distasteful". "This is publicity, anything more said w...
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Begusarai of Bihar most polluted metropolitan city globally in 2023 – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The 6th Annual World Air Quality Report has unveiled critical insights, ranking India among the world’s top three most polluted countries in 2023. This comprehensive analysis, based on data from over 30,000 air quality monitoring stations worldwide, highlights a grim reality for India's environment and public health.According to the report, India's average PM2.5 concentration was recorded at 54.4 µg/m3, surpassing the World Health Organization’s (WHO) annual guideline by more than tenfold.This places India in a precarious position, trailing only behind Bangladesh and Pakistan in the list of the most polluted countries.As per the report, 83 of the 100 worst polluted cities in the world are in India.Significantly, the report underscores that Begusarai, a city in Bihar, has emer...
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Only 10 countries had healthy air quality in 2023, report finds – Times of India

The average person can go up to two months without food, three days without water, but only a few minutes without air. Breathable air is essential to life. Yet a new analysis found that last year, only 10 countries and 9% of global cities had air quality that met World Health Organization guidelines for harmful fine-particle, or PM2.5, pollution. Some of the places most affected were in the Middle East, Africa and Central and South Asia. Bangladesh, Pakistan, India, Tajikistan and Burkina Faso ranked as the five countries with the most polluted air in 2023, weighted by population, according to the report by IQAir, a Swiss air quality technology company that collects air-sensor data around the world. (The report cautions that the picture in sub-Saharan Africa is incomplete, however, sinc...
Travel

NHS to Recruit 2,000 Indian Doctors for UK Healthcare System, Know Practice Requirements – Times of India

The National Health Service (NHS) of the United Kingdom is currently facing a critical shortage of medical professionals, prompting the introduction of a bold initiative. This new program seeks to address the shortfall by recruiting a substantial cohort of 2,000 doctors from India. The announcement has sparked considerable interest among Indian medical professionals eager to explore international career prospects. Nonetheless, before enthusiastically pursuing this avenue, it is imperative for doctors to gain a comprehensive understanding of the prerequisites and regulations governing medical practice in the UK.Addressing the Staffing ShortageIndustry sources report that the NHS will offer postgraduate training specifically designed for the first wave of recruited Indian doctors. This ta...
Sports

WATCH: Pakistan cricketer ​Imad Wasim caught smoking in dressing room | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Following his stellar performance in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) final against Multan Sultans at Karachi's National Bank Stadium, Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim found himself embroiled in controversy after being spotted smoking in the dressing room.Wasim played a pivotal role in Islamabad United's clinching of their third PSL title. The 35-year-old delivered a remarkable performance, securing a five-wicket haul to restrict Multan Sultans to 159/9. Additionally, he contributed with an unbeaten 19 runs to steer the successful run chase.Imad WasimHowever, despite his on-field heroics, Wasim's actions off the field raised eyebrows when he was captured smoking in the team's dressing room during the match. A widely circulated video on social media captured the moment, showing ...
Politics

After Kavitha’s Arrest, Jailed Conman Sukesh Says ‘Dearest Kejriwal’ Will Be Exposed Now

Conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar, currently incarcerated in Delhi's Mandoli prison in connection with a Rs 200-crore money laundering case, has released another sensational letter. In the letter, addressed to 'Akkaiah' K Kavitha, he welcomed her to the 'Tihar Club' and hinted at having more information regarding Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. Sukesh alleged that Kavitha's arrest would unveil a "Pandora's Box of corruption" and will lead to the exposure of "dearest Arvind Kejriwal" to a new level. BJP leader Ramesh Naidu Nagothu shared the letter on his official X handle, and stated: "Imagine the level of corruption they've done in the name of Public Service."  As per Sukesh Chandrashekhar, - MLC @RaoKavitha has looted crores of money and investe...
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Pashupati Paras resigns from Union cabinet after NDA-Chirag Paswan seal deal for Bihar | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Rashtriya Lok Janshakti Party president and Union minister Pashupati Kumar Paras on Tuesday resigned from the NDA-led cabinet a day after BJP sealed pact on seat sharing in BiharDissatisfied with getting no seat for the upcoming Lok Sabha Election, Pashupati Kumar Paras said, "Yesterday, the NDA alliance announced the list of 40 candidates for Bihar Lok Sabha...Our party had five MPs & I worked with utmost sincerity.Injustice has been done with us & our party. Therefore, I resign from the post of Union Minister."The development comes after NDA allotted five Lok Sabha seats to Paras's estranges nephew Chirag Paswan. The national democratic Alliance finalised its seat-sharing formula for Lok Sabha elections, announcing the BJP will contest 17 constituencies, JD(U) 16 an...
Culture

Video | Union Minister Resigns Over BJP’s Deal With Nephew Chirag Paswan’s Party

Union Minister Pashupati Paras announced his resignation Tuesday morning and withdrew his Rashtriya Lok Janshakti Party from the BJP-led national alliance. This comes a day after the BJP confirmed a seat-share deal with the Lok Janshakti Party of Mr Paras' nephew, Chirag Paswan. The BJP-LJP deal - part of a broader arrangement within Bihar for next month's Lok Sabha election - sees Mr Paras' party completely sidelined; the RLJP was given zero seats while Mr Paswan's LJP was allotted five, including the Hajipur constituency won by his uncle in the 2019 election. Source link
Business

Elon Musk Opens Up On Ketamine Use, Claims He Is ‘Almost Always’ Sober

Tesla CEO Elon Musk opened up about his use of medication and its potential impact on his companies, which include an impressive portfolio of Tesla, SpaceX, X (formerly Twitter), and more. In a recent interview with journalist Don Lemon, Musk, known for his eccentric style of addressing queries, spoke about concerns surrounding his alleged drug use, shedding light on his habits and their relation to his social media activity. During the conversation, Musk admitted to using ketamine, a medication primarily utilised as an anaesthetic in hospitals, to combat depressive episodes. He emphasised that he holds a legitimate prescription for the drug and consumes it sparingly, approximately “a small amount once every other week or something like that.” “There are...
Sports

Australia postpones Afghanistan tour for three T20Is due to human rights issues again

The Australia men’s cricket team has postponed the three-match T20 International series against Afghanistan scheduled for August due to human rights issues, Cricket Australia (CA) announced on Monday. “Following consultation with the Australian Government, CA previously postponed the ODI series against Afghanistan scheduled for March 2023 after a marked deterioration in human rights for women and girls in Afghanistan, stating we would: ‘Continue to engage with the Afghanistan Cricket Board in anticipation of improved conditions for women and girls in the country,’ CA said in its statement. “Over the past twelve months, CA has continued to consult with the Australian Government on the situation in Afghanistan. The government’s advice is that conditions for women and girls in Afghanistan...
Sports

The nucleus of this RCB side was fantastic: Luke Williams | Cricket News – Times of India

BENGALURU: After avoiding the wooden spoon in the inaugural WPL, RCB skipper Smriti Mandhana was given a free hand to ring in changes. An overhaul of the coaching staff followed. At the Hundred in August, the 27-year-old worked with Luke Williams, an Australian with proven credentials in women's franchise cricket. Williams had coached the Adelaide Strikers to victory in the 2022 Women's Big Bash League and was the assistant coach of the 2023 Southern Brave team, winners of the Women's Hundred. By September, Williams had been roped in as head coach. The results are there for all to see.In an exclusive interview with TOI, the Australian spoke of the team's incredible journey. Excerpts...On winning the title:I'm extremely proud. I'm pleased for the people at RCB and their supporters. So mu...
Politics

Congress to fight against Modi’s divide and rule policy: K.C. Venugopal

AICC general secretary (Organisation) K.C. Venugopal (file) | Photo Credit: SHIV KUMAR PUSHPAKAR Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been implementing the divide and rule policy of the British government in the country, All India Congress Committee general secretary K.C. Venugopal, MP has said.Speaking after inaugurating the UDF Kalpetta legislative constituency convention here ahead of the Lok Sabha polls on Monday Mr.Venugopal said the BJP was trying to divide the people in the country on behalf of religion and cast, for which they would even amend the Indian constitution.They had special intention to enact the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) just ahead of the poll. However, the Congress party would fight against the Act until the government withdrew it , Mr . Venugopal said. All the ...
Sports

IPL 2024: Mumbai Indians sweat over Suryakumar Yadav’s fitness | Cricket News – Times of India

MUMBAI: The Mumbai Indians are clearly worried about Suryakumar Yadav's availability for the initial matches of the IPL. Suffering from a sports hernia injury which required surgery, Surya has been out of action since the T20I series against South Africa in December. The world's No 1 T20I batsman is currently recuperating at the NCA in Bengaluru."He has been batting in the nets. Tomorrow (Tuesday), he will have his first 'open net' session. He will go through some fielding drills too. Depending on how his body reacts to it, the BCCI's medical team will then assess whether he's fit to return to action," a source told TOI. MI will play their first match against Gujarat Titans on March 24 in Ahmedabad.'Match made in heaven'Meanwhile, MI coach Mark Boucher felt that the equation between Sri...
Entertainment

Jennie of BLACKPINK turns down new variety show, puts future appearances on hold! – Times of India

In an unexpected twist, BLACKPINK's Jennie has decided not to participate in the upcoming variety show, "My Name Is Gabriel." Reports from Ilgan Sports indicate that despite being offered a role, Jennie has opted out of the project.Produced by the acclaimed Kim Tae Ho, known for his work on renowned programs like Infinite Challenge and How Do You Play, "My Name Is Gabriel" offers a fresh concept where cast members delve into the lives of individuals residing abroad.With a lineup featuring names such as Park Bo Gum, Ji Chang Wook, Park Myung Soo, Hong Jin Kyung, and Yeom Hye Ran, the show holds promise for delivering captivating content.Meanwhile, Jennie enthusiasts can still catch her captivating performances on the tvN variety show "Apartment 404," where she continues to charm viewers ...
Politics

SC Raps Patanljali Ayurved, Asks Baba Ramdev To Appear In Court Over Misleading Advertisements

The Supreme Court on Tuesday came down heavily on Patanjali Ayurved MD Acharya Balakrishna and Baba Ramdev for not filing a show cause notice as to why contempt of court proceeding should not be initiated against them. The court also asked Baba Ramdev to be personally present in court for not filing reply to show cause notice in contempt proceedings against him over misleading advertisements of Patanjali Ayurved. Earlier, in Februrary, the Supreme Court issued a show cause notice to Baba Ramdev's Patanjali Ayurved and its Managing Director Acharya Balakrishna for causing contempt over running misleading advertisements despite an undertaking to the top court. The court took a prima facie view and said that the company has violated the November 2023 order ...
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Ind vs Aus: Cricket Australia announces venues for 5-match Test series against India

Cricket Australia announced the venues for the upcoming five-match Test series against India with Perth's Optus Stadium to host the first Test likely to take place in November despite having a low attendance in a recently concluded match against Pakistan.Cricket Australia along with Western Australia will work together and try their best to improve the attendance in Perth's stadium.Sources close to the board, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because the schedule has yet to be officially revealed, said that improving Test cricket in Perth was a top goal for the governing body. The new 60,000-seat Perth Stadium has been barely occupied for Tests in previous seasons, although it is much busier during Perth Scorchers BBL matches.The highest attendance at the stadium was during the P...