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‘What is he doing outside?’ Acting LS Speaker questions Rahul Gandhi’s Sambhal visit attempt; opposition walks out | India News – Times of India
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‘What is he doing outside?’ Acting LS Speaker questions Rahul Gandhi’s Sambhal visit attempt; opposition walks out | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The leader of opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi had a major showdown with police on Wednesday for two hours as the cops blocked his attempt to visit violence-hit Sambhal in Uttar Pradesh. Back in Parliament, the acting Lok Sabha speaker questioned Congress leader's wherabouts asking why was he not in Parliament.As Rahul Gandhi, along with Priyanka Gandhi and other party leaders were stopped at Delhi-UP border, the Congress' Mohammad Jawed raised the issue in Lok Sabha. Stopping his sentence mid-way, BJP's Jagdambika Pal, who was on the Chair at that time in place of Om Birla, asked, "The House is in session, what is the leader of opposition doing outside? He should have been present in the House," Pal said.This comes as Rahul's convoy was stopped at the Ghazipur border to go...
‘Economy class is no longer economical’: Raghav Chadha highlights air travel woes in Rajya Sabha | India News – Times of India
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‘Economy class is no longer economical’: Raghav Chadha highlights air travel woes in Rajya Sabha | India News – Times of India

'Economy class is no longer economical': Raghav Chadha highlights air travel woes in Rajya SabhaNEW DELHI: Aam Aadmi Party Raghav Chadha on Wednesday raised issues regarding air travel in the country and said that the government has failed its promise to make domestic plane tickets affordable for common people.During a discussion on Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak in Rajya Sabha, Chadha raised 8-fold problems passengers face while travelling which included costly flight rates, overcrowded airports, and frequent flight cancellation among others."Economy class is no longer economical. Before coming to the debate in this house today, I was checking flight rates on my phone. If I have to travel from Delhi to Mumbai tomorrow, the ticket costs 14,000 rupees. The cheapest one-way ticket from Delhi to ...
Chia seeds benefits: Soaking chia seeds in saffron water: 5 added benefits of this morning drink | – Times of India
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Chia seeds benefits: Soaking chia seeds in saffron water: 5 added benefits of this morning drink | – Times of India

Mornings set the tone for the entire day, so why not start with something wholesome? Here enter chia seeds soaked in saffron water—a drink that can do wonders for your body. Chia seeds are already very well known as a superfood, packed with nutrients and fibre, while saffron, the golden spice, is loaded with antioxidants and mood-boosting properties. Combine them, and you’ve got an exotic and health-boosting morning drink. Here are some benefits of soaking chia seeds in saffron water and why this might be the best morning ritual. Gives a surprising boost to digestion and gut health Chia seeds are soluble fibre. When soaked, they form a gel-like coating that helps in digestion by softening stools and promoting regular bowel movements. Adding saffron to the mix enhances this benefit, as saff...
After crowd chaos, no fans allowed at Team India’s practice during remainder of BGT
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After crowd chaos, no fans allowed at Team India’s practice during remainder of BGT

Indian squad celebrate the victory during Day 4 of the first Test match against Australia, at Perth Stadium, in Perth on Monday. | Photo Credit: ANI Fans will no longer be allowed at India's practice sessions in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test series against Australia after fans passed "rude" comments during the team's training here ahead of the second Test starting on Friday.The practice session was thrown open to fans on Tuesday.While a handful of them gathered to watch Australia, thousands converged to catch the Indian team live in action from close quarters as the practice facility stands in Adelaide are very close to the nets."It was complete chaos. During the Australian training session, not more...
Covid-19 Is Still Around, British Granny In ICU After Contracting It On ‘Dream’ US Holiday
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Covid-19 Is Still Around, British Granny In ICU After Contracting It On ‘Dream’ US Holiday

Covid-19 News: For all of us who survived the Covid-19 pandemic, even the memory of the horrific period can bring on a deluge of anger, anxiety, and grief. According to WHO data, a little under 8 million people died in the pandemic. The lockdowns, the masks, sanitisation protocols, the isolations, the social distancing, the vaccines, and the PPE kits had flooded our world then but thankfully are a thing of the past now. Or are they, really? Take this case of an elderly British woman who has been left fighting for her life in the USA after she caught Covid on a dream holiday she had spent more than two years planning and saving up for. UK daily The Metro reports that Patricia Bunting, 76, is currently bedridden and unresponsive in a critical care unit in Orlando, Florida, after contracting...
Leading contenders who might replace South Korean President Yoon – Times of India
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Leading contenders who might replace South Korean President Yoon – Times of India

South Korean lawmakers submit a impeachment motion of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol at the National Assembly in Seoul. A dramatic move by South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to impose martial law and his reversal hours later has immediately raised questions about the future of the deeply unpopular leader. Yoon has already faced calls from opposition politicians to stand down and he could be impeached by parliament if he doesn’t do so. The president’s term runs through 2027 but if he leaves office sooner, it would trigger an election to decide his successor.Here’s a look at three leading figures who may replace Yoon if he is forced out or opts to quit.Lee Jae-myungLee, the 60-year-old leader of the main opposition Democratic Party, narrowly lost to Yoon in the 2022 presidential elec...
Fadnavis Reiterates ‘Ek Hain To Safe Hain’ After Being Elected As BJP’s Legislative Leader
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Fadnavis Reiterates ‘Ek Hain To Safe Hain’ After Being Elected As BJP’s Legislative Leader

After being unanimously elected as the Leader of Maharashtra BJP Legislative Party, Devendra Fadnavis said the state mandate has established that it is a mandate to "Ek hain to safe hain and Modi hai to mumkin hain". "We are proud that not a single MLA left us after 2019 and all stayed together and we formed govt in 2022. Today also Mahayuti has got historic mandate. Modi ji has become the Prime Minister for three consecutive terms. I started as a ward-level leader and now I have also become Chief Minister for the third term. PM Modi and HM Amit Shah both have given huge support and boost to Maharashtra BJP," Fadnavis said amid slogans of 'Deva bhau tum aage bado' by his supportes. Mumbai: After being unanimously elected as the Leader of Maharashtra BJP Legislative Party, Devendra Fa...
Video | Yellow Taxi बन जाएगी इतिहास… जानें वजह | Kolkata | Shorts
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Video | Yellow Taxi बन जाएगी इतिहास… जानें वजह | Kolkata | Shorts

Kolkata Yellow Taxi: पीले रंग की एंबेसडर टैक्सियां कभी 'सिटी ऑफ जॉय' के नाम से मशहूर पश्चिम बंगाल के कोलकाता शहर की पहचान हुआ करती थीं. लेकिन समय के साथ अब ये धीरे-धीरे सड़कों से गायब होती जा रही हैं. इस हिंदुस्तानी एंबेसडर टैक्सी को कभी कोलकाता की लाइफलाइन कहा जाता था. लोग इसे "यलो कैब' के नाम से जानते हैं. लेकिन हाल के सालों में ये धीरे-धीरे कम होती जा रही हैं. कहा जा रहा है कि शहर की 50 फीसदी से ज्यादा पीली टैक्सियां चलना बंद हो जाएंगी. इसकी अहम वजह बढ़ती रखरखाव लागत और सख्त प्रदूषण नियम हैं. इनमें से ज्यादातर गाड़ियां ऐसी हैं जो करीब 15 साल पुरानी हैं.Source link...
Devendra Fadnavis set to take oath as Maharashtra’s 21st CM, elected BJP’s Legislative party leader
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Devendra Fadnavis set to take oath as Maharashtra’s 21st CM, elected BJP’s Legislative party leader

Mumbai: Devendra Fadnavis is set to become Maharashtra’s 21st chief minister. The development was confirmed after a series of high-level meetings of the core committee and legislative party of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) at Vidhan Bhavan in Mumbai Wednesday. He was unanimously picked as the leader of the BJP legislative party. “This was a historic election. Through this election, one thing is clear—Ek hain toh safe hain (together we are safe) and Modi hai toh mumkin hai (Modi makes possible). I want to thank Maharashtra for giving us this mandate. I also want to thank Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, and all our allies,” Fadnavis said, addressing the party MLAs.“I am proud that despite being harassed for two and a half years between 2019 and 2022, none of our MLAs left us, and struggle...
India votes in favor of UNGA resolution on Palestine calling for an end to Israeli occupation
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India votes in favor of UNGA resolution on Palestine calling for an end to Israeli occupation

Israeli soldiers look at a destroyed part of Gaza City from their position at the Israel-Gaza border, as seen from southern Israel on December 1, 2024. | Photo Credit: AP India voted in favor of a United Nations General Assembly [UNGA] resolution that called for the withdrawal of Israel from the Palestinian territory occupied since 1967, including East Jerusalem, and reiterated the call for achieving a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in West Asia.Also read: From solidarity to pseud, India’s shift on PalestineThe draft resolution ‘Peaceful settlement of the question of Palestine’ tabled by Senegal was overwhelmingly adopted in the 193-member General Assembly on Tuesday (December 3, 2024).India was among t...
Watch: SAD leader Sukhbir Singh Badal washes utensils at Golden Temple after assassination attempt | India News – Times of India
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Watch: SAD leader Sukhbir Singh Badal washes utensils at Golden Temple after assassination attempt | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal was seen washing utensils at the Golden Temple shortly after his assassination attempt. This came after SAD leader Balwinder Singh Bhunder informed that Badal would continue performing 'seva' after the attack. "This is the place of Wahe Guru, He protects us. 'Seva' will continue. We trust the Almighty," Bhunder said.On Wednesday, an assailant fired at Badal while he was performing his 'sewadar' duties outside the Golden Temple, missing his target as he was overpowered by some bystanders. The attempt was recorded by media persons' cameras to document the second day of Badal's atonement for "mistakes" during SAD's governance in Punjab from 2007 to 2017.Video footage revealed the assailant approaching Badal, who was seated in a wheelch...
BCCI objects to Pakistan’s demand, Champions Trophy deadlock continues: Report | Cricket News – Times of India
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BCCI objects to Pakistan’s demand, Champions Trophy deadlock continues: Report | Cricket News – Times of India

Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan and India skipper Rohit Sharma In a fresh impasse related to the hosting of the Champions Trophy, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has strongly opposed the Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) conditional agreement to a hybrid model for the tournament in February-March next year, according to a report in 'The Telegraph'. After months of deadlock, PCB agreed to conduct the tournament in hybrid mode, which will allow India to play their matches at a neutral venue after their refusal to travel to Pakistan for the tournament no security reasons. However, Pakistan demanded from the International Cricket Council (ICC) that in return they too won't play in India in the future tournaments hosted by the BCCI.ALSO WATCHThe ideal batting positions for Rohit ...
‘Agar India, Pakistan land kar jaati toh…’ says Shoaib Akhtar on ICC Champions Trophy | Cricket News – Times of India
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‘Agar India, Pakistan land kar jaati toh…’ says Shoaib Akhtar on ICC Champions Trophy | Cricket News – Times of India

Shoaib Akhtar (Photo Credits: @shoaib100mph on X) Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar believes India desires to play cricket in Pakistan more than Pakistan does. He suggests Virat Kohli likely shares this eagerness.India has opted not to participate in the ICC Champions Trophy in Pakistan, scheduled for February. Consequently, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has accepted a hybrid model. Under this arrangement, India’s matches will be relocated to Dubai.Akhtar said, "India is dying more than Pakistan to play in Pakistan. Virat Kohli is probably dying to play in Pakistan. Agar India, Pakistan land karjate toh, (If India lands in Pakistan then) TV rights and sponshorship would go off the roofs."Akhtar notes that the Indian team's absence is due to governmental restrictions, not the te...
‘Players heckled… ‘: Why India nets will no longer be accessible to public in Australia | Cricket News – Times of India
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‘Players heckled… ‘: Why India nets will no longer be accessible to public in Australia | Cricket News – Times of India

Indian cricket team in nets session ahead of second Test against Australia. (Image: X/BCCI) Indian cricket team's practice sessions will no longer be accessible to the general public for the remainder of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy as the visitors have raised an objection to the arrangement.Thousands had assembled for the side's training in Adelaide on Tuesday (December 3) and the players were disturbed by the regular chants and comments during the session.KL Rahul Press Conference ahead of 2nd TestIt is understood that the public, who were assembled in close proximity to the Indian cricket team, heckled the players who were preparing for the pink-ball fixture in Adelaide from Friday (December 6).There were regular loud chants and comments from the thousands and it didn't create an ideal at...
6 Miraculous Vastu Tips You Should Apply In Your Life | – Times of India
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6 Miraculous Vastu Tips You Should Apply In Your Life | – Times of India

Vatsu is something which is important in our daily life and one should always keep checking whether they are living in the area where there is no Vastu Dosha as Vastu Dosha can never bring good energies which are required to live a good life. Here are 6 miraculous Vastu tips you can apply to bring positivity, balance, and harmony into your life:1. Declutter your homeClutter causes stagnation and obstructs the flow of good energy. Maintaining a clean home facilitates mental clarity and easy energy flow. Throw away broken objects, outdated newspapers, and anything else that is no longer needed. Proceed from the main entrance to each room in turn.2. Point a Mirror in the Correct WayProper placement of mirrors can increase prosperity and positivity since they have the ability to magnify energy...
Video | How Shooter Approaches Sukhbir Badal, How He Reacts To Gunshot
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Video | How Shooter Approaches Sukhbir Badal, How He Reacts To Gunshot

Multiple cameras were live this morning when a man approached Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal at the Golden Temple gate and tried to shoot him. The former Punjab Deputy Chief Minister escaped unhurt after alert security personnel with him managed to spot the shooter in time and held his hand up. The bullet was still fired but it missed everyone and hit a wall. The attacker, Narain Singh, has been arrested.Source link
Stopped On Sambhal Route, Rahul Gandhi Has A Proposal For UP Police
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Stopped On Sambhal Route, Rahul Gandhi Has A Proposal For UP Police

Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and Congress' Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi took the Uttar Pradesh Police head-on on the Delhi-Meerut Expressway at the Ghazipur border when they were stopped from going to violence-hit Sambhal. Congress supporters assembled at the Ghazipur border on NH-9, waving flags and raising slogans as the Gandhis waited in their vehicle. #WATCH | At the Ghazipur border, Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi says "We are trying to go to Sambhal, the police is refusing, they are not allowing us. As LoP, it is my right to go, but they are stopping me. I am ready to go alone, I am ready to go with the police, but they did not… pic.twitter.com/iFWMQRKmk3 — ANI (@ANI) December 4, 2024However, as senior Congress leaders, such as KC Venugopal and Imran Masood, nego...
Donald Trump’s Drug Enforcement Pick Chad Chronister Withdraws
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Donald Trump’s Drug Enforcement Pick Chad Chronister Withdraws

President-elect Donald Trump's pick for the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Chad Chronister, announced on Tuesday that he was withdrawing from consideration. Chronister, a Florida sheriff, is the second Trump nominee to step down shortly after being selected. “Over the past several days, as the gravity of this very important responsibility set in, I’ve concluded that I must respectfully withdraw from consideration,” Chronister, posted on X. “There is more work to be done for the citizens of Hillsborough County and a lot of initiatives I am committed to fulfilling. I sincerely appreciate the nomination, outpouring of support by the American people, and look forward to continuing my service as Sheriff of Hillsborough County,” he added. The Trump transition team did not immediately res...
Bihar School Holidays 2025: Official list of holidays announced, check summer vacation dates and more – Times of India
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Bihar School Holidays 2025: Official list of holidays announced, check summer vacation dates and more – Times of India

Bihar School Holidays 2025: The Bihar Education Department has announced the official school holiday calendar for 2025, which includes a total of 72 holidays spread throughout the year. The calendar is applicable to all government, government-aided, project, and upgraded primary, secondary, and higher secondary schools across the state.Bihar School Holidays 2025: Check complete list hereCheck the complete list of Bihar School Holidays 2025 hereHolidayDate and dayNo of daysGuru Gobind Singh Jayanti06 January, Monday1Makar Sankranti14 January, Saturday1Republic Day26 January, Thursday1Vasant Panchami03 February, Saturday1Sant Ravidas Jayanti12 February, Monday1Shab-e-Barat14 February, Wednesday1Maha Shivratri26 February, Monday1Holi14-15 March, Friday-Saturday2Bihar Diwas22 March, Wednesday1...
Allu Arjun’s Pushpa 2 poised for the third biggest opening for a South Film in Hindi | Hindi Movie News – Times of India
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Allu Arjun’s Pushpa 2 poised for the third biggest opening for a South Film in Hindi | Hindi Movie News – Times of India

Allu Arjun’s Pushpa 2: The Rule is the next big theatrical release, hitting cinema halls on December 5. Originally made in Telugu, the film has generated significant buzz in the Hindi market, with distributor Anil Thadani acquiring its North India rights for a whopping Rs 200 crore. The first installment of the franchise, Pushpa: The Rise, earned Rs 106 crore in Hindi back in 2021, setting the stage for its sequel's massive appeal.Janhvi Kapoor, Sara & Varun Dhawan's Fitness Formula: Namrata Purohit Spills All Things PilatesThe film is expected to make a grand opening, aiming to hit the Rs 100 crore mark across all languages on its first day. As of now, it has already earned Rs 79 crore in advance bookings. In the Hindi market, Pushpa 2 has collected Rs 24.84 crore as per Sacnilk’s ear...
Bangladesh beats West Indies by 101 runs in Jamaica to level two-match series 1-1 
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Bangladesh beats West Indies by 101 runs in Jamaica to level two-match series 1-1 

Bangladesh’s Taijul Islam collected his 15th five-wicket haul in Tests on fourth day at Sabina Park as the West Indies were bowled out for just 185 in their second innings to allow Bangladesh to record their first Test triumph in the Caribbean since July 2009. | Photo Credit: AFP Bangladesh won a test in the Caribbean for the first time in 15 years by beating the West Indies by 101 runs inside four days at Sabina Park.Bangladesh set West Indies 287 to win in five and a bit sessions and the West Indies managed to bat less than two sessions, all out for 185.The Bangladeshis had lost their last seven tests in the Caribbean, including the first one of this series in Antigua last week. They have tied the short serie...
‘Bhagwant Mann, Arvind Kejriwal directly responsible’: Opposition on Sukhbir Singh Badal shooting incident | India News – Times of India
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‘Bhagwant Mann, Arvind Kejriwal directly responsible’: Opposition on Sukhbir Singh Badal shooting incident | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Opposition leaders blamed the Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab over security breach at Golden Temple premises after a man opened fire at Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Sukhbir Singh Badal on Wednesday. Bhartiya Janata Party leader Shehzad Poonawalla said that state chief minister Bhagwant Mann and Arvind Kejriwal were "directly responsible" for the incident."The attack on SAD leader Sukhbir Singh Badal within the premises of Golden Temple is worrying, we condemn it. It says that law and order has crumbled in Punjab. Bhagwant Mann, Arvind Kejriwal, who is the super CM of Punjab, are directly responsible. Is there any conspiracy? Or it is only their failure and incompetence, it will only be clear after impartial investigation. But a criminal, radicalised element reached ther...
Why is it important to light a lamp beside ones bed; Sadhguru explains – Times of India
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Why is it important to light a lamp beside ones bed; Sadhguru explains – Times of India

(Image: Sadhguru/Instagram) In the Universe there are 5 main elements - Fire, Water, Earth, Air, and Space. And out of these five, fire is considered to be one of the most important one. It symbolises life, it guides people away from darkness, it helps them overcome their fears, and much more. And even in ancient thoughts and beliefs, fire, or light, was what indicated life. Be it the photosynthesis of plants that only happens in the Sun, to the circadian rhythms of human beings that work according to day and night, light and fire basically have all the essence of being alive.What did Sadhguru say? In a video doing rounds on the Internet, Sadhguru is urging people to light and keep a lamp near to their bed, at a safe distance, before going to sleep. He explains to people that it will benef...
‘This needs to stop now’: Bill Ackman slams Joe Biden’s ‘deep state’ labour deals before Donald Trump takes office – Times of India
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‘This needs to stop now’: Bill Ackman slams Joe Biden’s ‘deep state’ labour deals before Donald Trump takes office – Times of India

American billionaire Bill Ackman has raised concerns about the Biden administration's efforts to secure long-term union agreements with federal workers ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration. In a post on X, Ackman claimed that President Joe Biden is attempting to “make permanent the Deep State” before leaving office. He argued that these efforts were designed to burden the government with unsustainable contracts, making it harder for Trump and the department of government efficiency (DOGE) to succeed. “This needs to stop now,” Ackman concluded.Ackman’s remarks come as the Biden administration pushes forward with a deal that could affect tens of thousands of social security administration (SSA) employees. Last week, the American federation of government employees (AFGE) secur...
Fact Check: Bangladesh Shrine Being Demolished In Viral Video Is Not Hindu Temple But A Mazar
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Fact Check: Bangladesh Shrine Being Demolished In Viral Video Is Not Hindu Temple But A Mazar

The Verdict [False]A video of a Muslim shrine’s vandalism in Bangladesh was falsely shared as depicting the demolition of a Hindu temple amid communal tensions.What is the claim?A video circulating online claims that a Hindu temple was demolished in Bangladesh. The video surfaced amid ongoing tensions following the arrest of a Hindu religious leader in the country. The footage shows a mob vandalizing the walls and tin roof of a structure with sticks. Numerous social media users shared the video, alleging it depicts Bangladeshis attacking a Hindu temple. One user on X wrote, "See how Hindu temples were vandalized and Hindu devotees were beaten up in different cities of Bangladesh yesterday. But the whole world is silent on the massacre of Hindus in Bangladesh. #SaveBangladeshiHindus...
Kalaburagi branch of Jayadeva Hospital to be opened by December-end
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Kalaburagi branch of Jayadeva Hospital to be opened by December-end

Minister for Medical Education Sharan Prakash Patil inspecting medical equipment at the Jayadeva Hospital in Kalaburagi on December 3, 2024. | Photo Credit: ARUN KULKARNI The 371-bed new building for the Kalaburagi branch of the Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research (SJICSR) will be opened to the public by December-end, Medical Education Minister Sharan Prakash Patil, said on December 3.He was addressing mediapersons after inspecting the installation of medical equipment and infrastructure facilities in the hospital building in Kalaburagi, along with Kalyana Karnataka Region Development Board (KKRDB) Chairman Ajay Singh on December 3. Dr Patil said that the inauguration date will be fin...