Essential chemotherapy medications utilized globally have not passed quality assessments, putting cancer patients in over 100 nations at risk of ineffective therapies and potentially life-threatening side effects, as revealed by the Bureau of Investigative Journalism (TBIJ, www.tbij.com). These medications are fundamental to treatment regimens for various prevalent cancers, such as breast, ovarian, and leukemia. Certain drugs had such minimal amounts...
Congress seeks voter data, poll footage from EC before meeting on Rahul Gandhi’s Maharashtra poll claims
After the Election Commission invited Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi for talks over his allegations regarding the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly polls, the Congress party on Thursday responded through a letter. The Congress party has urged the Election Commission to share a digital, machine-readable copy of the Maharashtra voter list and polling day video footage from both Maharashtra and Haryana within a week, saying they will meet the EC and present their analysis once the...
Harshit Rana Released Ahead of 2nd India-England Test
Fast bowler Harshit Rana has been removed from India’s Test squad in England, just one day after head coach Gautam Gambhir provided an explanation for his late addition. As reported by the Press Trust of India, Harshit—who was included as a replacement for an injured player—did not make the trip to Birmingham, where the second Test of the five-match Anderson-Tendulkar...
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif expresses readiness for ‘meaningful dialogue’ with India
In a significant diplomatic statement, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed his willingness to engage in a “meaningful dialogue” with India to resolve all outstanding issues, including Jammu and Kashmir, water, trade, and terrorism. His remarks were made during a phone conversation with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Tuesday. According to Radio Pakistan, Sharif reiterated that Pakistan is...
A stern warning to India’s Enemies in new Operation Sindoor video shared by Indian Army
The Indian Army shared an official video on Operation Sindoor, warning the “enemies” of India of a fiercer attack if a line is crossed the next time. The 7-minute video titled “Taiyaari Abhi Jaari Hai” (Preparations are still underway) – shared on YouTube by the Western Command – began with the painful visuals of the Pahalgam terror attack that took...
Indian Railways Announces First Fare Increase In Five Years Starting July 2025
Indian Railways is set to implement a small fare increase starting 1 July 2025, marking the first comprehensive hike in five years. This adjustment aims to raise revenue while keeping the impact on passengers minimal. Notably, suburban commuters and monthly pass holders will not see any changes in their fares. Fare Adjustments The fare hike will apply solely to non-suburban...
‘God Knows Who Is Still Languishing In Jails’: Supreme Court Raps UP Police
The Supreme Court on Wednesday reprimanded Uttar Pradesh Police for failing to ensure that persons granted bail by a court of law, including itself, were not promptly released. The top court directed PC Meena, the Director-General (Personnel) of UP Police to conduct a statewide video conference with officers to ensure the court’s orders on bail are not countered by ‘vested interest’ masquerading as ‘nit-picking’...
‘Anupamaa’ producer Rajan Shahi issues official statement after fire breaks out on the show’s set
Producer Rajan Shahi has issued an official statement following a fire incident on the sets of his popular television show ‘Anupamaa.’ The fire, which broke out during the shoot, was swiftly brought under control, and Shahi confirmed that all cast and crew members are safe. In his statement, he stated, “This is to inform everyone about an unfortunate incident that...
Asaram seeks extension of interim bail ahead of June 30 deadline, Gujarat HC issues notice
Asaram, currently serving a life sentence in the 2013 Surat rape case, has approached the Gujarat High Court seeking an extension of his interim bail, which is due to expire on June 30. The plea was heard by a division bench comprising Justices Elisha Vora and P M Raval. The bench has issued a notice to the state government and...
Israel confirms killing 14 Iranian nuclear scientists in targeted strikes
Israel killed at least 14 Iranian scientists in a series of targeted operations aimed at crippling Iran’s nuclear weapons programme, Israel’s ambassador to France Joshua Zarka reportedly confirmed this week. According to Zarka, the individuals killed were not targeted for merely being physicists or academics, but because of their alleged direct involvement in developing nuclear weapons. In his remarks to...