Venezuela hit by another earthquake amid ongoing humanitarian crisisVenezuela was hit by a new 4.9 magnitude earthquake offshore, compounding the crisis from devastating twin tremors days earlier. The death ...
27 Jun, 2026, 07.34 AM IST
India dispatches medical contingent to Venezuela amid earthquake crisisIndia has sent a specialized medical team and vital supplies to earthquake-stricken Venezuela. A 41-member contingent from the 60 Para Fiel...
27 Jun, 2026, 12.35 AM IST
Operation Amistad: India dispatches 41 member medical team, relief supplies to earthquake-hit VenezuelaIndia has launched 'Operation Amistad', dispatching two Indian Air Force C-17 Globemaster aircraft to earthquake-ravaged Venezuela. A 41-me...
26 Jun, 2026, 02.32 PM IST
Swiss healthcare united against immigration cap planAt a Swiss nursing home, Marcelle Mivelaz celebrated her 80th birthday surrounded by friends, as a team of mostly foreign nurses and caregi...
08 Jun, 2026, 10.59 AM IST
90.6% hospital births, 96% plus vaccinations: NFHS-6 reflects India's "accelerated progress" in family health parametersIndia's National Family Health Survey-6 shows significant improvements in maternal and child health. Vaccinations and antenatal care have i...
29 May, 2026, 11.13 PM IST
The $138 bn buffer: India’s most visible export can rescue the rupeeIndia is considering a policy push to accelerate overseas deployment of skilled workers as part of a broader strategy to support the rupee ...
19 May, 2026, 02.27 PM IST
Vijay sworn in as Tamil Nadu CM: Here's what TVK promised ahead of Assembly pollsTamil actor Vijay's party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, has taken charge as Tamil Nadu's new government. Vijay is now the Chief Minister. The ...
10 May, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
Watch: PM Narendra Modi plays football with kids in GangtokPrime Minister Modi enjoyed a football game with children in Gangtok, Sikkim, during his visit marking the state's 50th anniversary. The da...
28 Apr, 2026, 10.10 AM IST
PM to attend closing ceremony of Sikkim's 50 years of statehood celebrationsPrime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Sikkim from April 27 to attend the closing ceremony of its 50th statehood anniversary. He will inau...
26 Apr, 2026, 05.43 PM IST
States told to take stern action against health staff attacksThe amended Act states that “whoever commits or abets the commission of an act of violence against healthcare service personnel, or causes ...
19 Jun, 2021, 07.43 AM IST
Ensure safety of healthcare workers, strictly implement Epidemic Disease Act, says CentreRecently, there have been reports of physical violence against doctors, healthcare workers and other professionals particularly from Assam,...
18 Jun, 2021, 06.55 PM IST
Rajya Sabha passes bill to punish those attacking healthcare workersThe Rajya Sabha on Saturday passed a legislation that provides for up to five years in jail for those attacking doctors and healthcare work...
19 Sep, 2020, 02.30 PM IST
Ordinance to punish those attacking healthcare personnel comes into forceThe President had given his assent for promulgation of the ordinance on Wednesday hours after the Union Cabinet approved it. The ordinance ...
23 Apr, 2020, 01.27 PM IST
COVID-19: Prez Ram Nath Kovind gives nod for promulgating ordinance to punish those attacking healthcare workersPresident Ram Nath Kovind on Wednesday gave his assent for promulgating an ordinance making acts of violence against healthcare personnel f...
23 Apr, 2020, 09.17 AM IST
Bill on up to 10-yr jail for assault on doctors may be tabled in ParliamentThe need for legislation was felt after a retired 73-year-old doctor was lynched by a mob at a tea estate in Assam because he was not prese...
21 Nov, 2019, 08.24 AM IST
Up to 10 years jail, Rs 10 lakh fine for violence against doctors: Draft billThis comes within days after a retired 73-year-old doctor was lynched by a mob at a tea estate in Assam.
03 Sep, 2019, 11.47 AM IST
Draft bill proposes 10 years jail, fine upto Rs 5 lakh for assaulting doctorsThe Healthcare Service Personnel and Clinical Establishments Bill 2019 which aims at prohibiting violence against doctors and other healthc...
02 Sep, 2019, 11.13 PM IST