Measles outbreak in Bangladesh claims eight more lives, 2026 death toll reaches 1155
Dhaka, October 10 (IANS) As Bangladesh grapples with an unprecedented measles outbreak, eight more children died from symptoms of the disease on Saturday, pushing the death toll in 2026 to 1155, local media reported.
According to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), the deaths were reported in the 24 hours leading up to Saturday…
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Ebola outbreak slowing in parts of DRC but still growing in others: WHO chief
Geneva, Oct 10 (IANS) World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Saturday said there was a strong progress in the Ebola response in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), with 25 survivors discharged…
Gujarat: Rajkot civic body identifies 10,333 potential mosquito breeding sites through drone surveys
Rajkot, Oct 10 (IANS) Rajkot Municipal Corporation (RMC) has identified 10,333 potential mosquito breeding sites through drone-based surveys and artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted surveillance across 95.27 square kilometres of the city,…
Brazil’s Embraer to acquire 51 pc stake in Mahindra’s aerospace arm
New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) Leading automobile firm Mahindra and Mahindra has said that Brazilian aerospace major Embraer S.A. will acquire a 51 per cent equity stake in its step-down arm, Novavayu Aerospace Ltd.According to the company’s…
SEBI to issue CAS guidelines in a week, says Chairman Pandey
Mumbai, Oct 10 (IANS) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) hopes to issue guidelines on changes to the Closing Auction Session (CAS) in about a week, Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said on Saturday.Speaking at an event organised…
FM Sitharaman discusses India’s growth trajectory, investment opportunities with top CEOs
Singapore, Oct 10 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday met several top CEOs and business leaders here, and discussed India’s growth trajectory, investment opportunities and the expanding avenues for long-term institutional…
Claim of new GST on delivery services wrong: CBIC
New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) on Saturday said that social media claims of a fresh GST imposition on delivery services are wrong and factually incorrect.Replying to a post by the X handle…
Economic growth must reflect in stronger communities: Minister
New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) Minister of State for Coal and Mines Satish Chandra Dubey has said that economic progress acquires its fullest meaning when benefits are reflected in stronger communities, wider opportunity and more resilient…
Indian industry must accelerate innovation to achieve 2047 objectives: Dr Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) Union Minister of State Dr Jitendra Singh on Saturday urged India's industry to come forward to accelerate innovation, translate scientific research into commercial ventures and scale up India's technological…
Juhi Chawla wishes ‘true style icon & diva’ Rekha on her birthday
Mumbai, Oct 10 (IANS) Actress Juhi Chawla wished 'true style icon & diva' Rekha on Saturday as she turned a year older.
The 'Darr' actress posted two rare pictures with Rekha on her official Instagram handle.In the primary photo, the…