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Narendra Modi on Sunday attacked BJP's sole competitor Congress in poll-bound Rajasthan, alleging that the fuel prices under the Ashok Gehlot government in the state are above par in comparison to other BJP-run states. «The Congress government is not leaving any opportunity to loot you. Petrol is cheaper by Rs 12-13 in Haryana, Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh,» PM Modi said addressing a rally in Jhunjhunu. Modi said as soon as the BJP government comes back to power in Rajasthan, there will be a review of petrol prices and any possible corruption on fuel prices will also be investigated. «After review, new decisions will be taken in the public interest,» PM Modi said.

Nitin Gadkari, who visited the Uttarkashi tunnel collapse site on Sunday morning, said he expects the rescuers will be able to reach the victims who are trapped inside it in another two to two-and-a-half days. «If the auger machine works properly, we will be able to reach them (victims) in the next 2 to 2.5 days,» Gadkari told the reporters from the tunnel site. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami also accompanied the Union minister. Minister Gadkari apprised that those private tunnel experts working for various organisations in the region have also been roped in for the rescue efforts. Food, medicine, and oxygen were being provided to those trapped inside through pipes.

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Indian Air Force (IAF) C17 aircraft, carrying 32 tonnes of aid for civilians in Gaza caught up in the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, on Sunday departed for the El-Arish Airport in Egypt. Taking to his official handle on X, External Affairs Minister S Jaishanker reaffirmed New Delhi's commitment to extend humanitarian assistance to Gazans, posting, «We continue to deliver humanitarian assistance to the people of Palestine. Second @IAF_MCC C17 aircraft carrying 32 tonnes of aid departs for the El-Arish Airport in Egypt.» Earlier, India sent 38 tonnes of humanitarian relief for civilians caught up in the ongoing ground offensive by the Israeli forces in the Strip. The aid package comprised fluids and painkillers.

United States are gearing up for a feast that's as much about tradition as it is about gratitude. Among the big lineup of dishes gracing tables from coast to coast, one small yet vibrant fruit often steals the spotlight — the cranberry. But why has this tart berry become synonymous with Thanksgiving, and what makes it an essential part of the day's culinary landscape? Cranberries, native to North America, have a rich history intertwined with the Thanksgiving narrative. Indigenous peoples used these ruby-red gems for both food and medicinal purposes long before the Pilgrims arrived. Fast forward to the 17th century when the Pilgrims and Native Americans shared a feast that would later be recognized as the precursor to the modern Thanksgiving celebration. It's likely that cranberries made an appearance at this historic meal, setting the stage for their enduring role in Thanksgiving traditions.

In 2022, after the war between Russia and Ukraine broke out, there were supply chain disruptions. The combination led to inordinately high inflation. Central banks all over the world used the medicine they know: hike interest rates and take back part of the excess liquidity. At the juncture where we stand now, it seems rate hikes are over.

Myanmar army in the bordering areas of Myanmar, the situation is still tense, but there has been no report of any fresh violent incidents along the Indo-Myanmar border. According to the locals of the Zokhawthar area in Mizoram's Champhai district, which is the last border village from the Indian side, the overall situation is now peaceful. Following the airstrike by the Myanmar army, as many as 5000 Myanmar nationals crossed over the international border and entered the Zokhawthar area to take shelter and many of them have now returned to their country. Speaking about the current situation along the Indo-Myanmar border area, Rama, who is a local resident of the Zokhawthar area, told that the current situation along the border area is peaceful. «It's unpredictable; sometimes it's peaceful and within a minute you don't know what will happen. Right now the situation is peaceful, but it was not good till the day before yesterday,» Rama said. Indian security personnel are vigilantly overseeing the movements of citizens from both countries on the Tiau River bridge, a vital link connecting Zokhawthar in Mizoram's Champhai district to the Chin State of Myanmar. On the other hand, Zothangliana, a local youth of the Zokhawthar area who also witnessed the recent airstrike by the Myanmar army, said that, on that day, the entire situation was horrible and along with other people of the Zokhawthar area, he also saw the bombing by the Myanmar army in the bordering areas of Myanmar. «On November 13, not only during the morning but also at night, they were continuously bombing.

collapsed highway tunnel in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi district on Friday temporarily suspended the rescue operation after hearing a sudden "cracking sound" and the drilling machine developed a snag. The state-run National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation (NHIDCL) stated that a "large-scale cracking sound" was heard during efforts to restart the drilling machine. The sound "created a panic situation in the tunnel and the team working.

₹1,206 crore. Out of this an investment of ₹714 crore has been achieved. Fourteen projects producing 37 products have been commissioned, and domestic manufacturing of high-end medical devices has started.

Flipkart Health+, the digital healthcare marketplace platform of India’s homegrown Flipkart Group, has come up with a groundbreaking initiative, "Diabetes Free Days," aimed at raising awareness about diabetes management and medication. This World Diabetes Day, Flipkart Health+ is celebrating the resilience and self-discipline of individuals managing diabetes.

HIV, hepatitis B, or hepatitis C as a result of incorrect IV medication administration, said a hospital spokesperson on Thursday. In an official statement, the hospital said that it was made aware of the possible exposures earlier this year, and the practice was immediately corrected. This included the patients who came here for endoscopy, according to a report published by NBC News. Following this, the hospital issued an apology statement to those who have been impacted by the incorrect medication and assured its commitment to delivering high-quality healthcare to its patients.

collapsed tunnel on the Char Dham route in Uttarakhand has entered sixth today on Friday. A heavy-duty drilling machine began the process of digging through the debris of the collapsed tunnel and rescuing the trapped workers. Officials said that a six-meter section of a steel pipe had been inserted into the bored passage.

Chakrasiddh, a holistic healing centre, specialises in addressing chronic pain without surgical procedures or medications. Though India has been at the centre of developing holistic healing, with most of these techniques rooted in centuries-old traditions, many people aren’t aware of these techniques and often turn to Western medicine. Chakrasiddh harnesses ancient Siddha healing methods, primarily the techniques of Nadi Vaidyam and Marma Chikitsa. Nadis are energy channels that facilitate the flow of pranic energy throughout the entire body.

thalassemia. The Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Agency on Thursday said that it approved Casgevy for patients with sickle cell disease and thalassemia who are 12 years old and over. Casgevy is made by Vertex Pharmaceuticals (Europe) Ltd.

Lubna Nazir Shaboo, an Indian national from Jammu & Kashmir living in Gaza, and her daughter Karima, crossed the Rafah border (between Gaza and Egypt) on Monday evening, with the help of Indian diplomatic missions in the region and reached the Egyptian capital the next day, the report said. “I safely crossed over from Gaza at the Rafah border and am now awaiting my return to Kashmir," PTI quoted Shabooas saying from Cairo. The return journey plan was in the works, she added.

If you have a family health history of diabetes, your chances of developing prediabetes and diabetes are higher.

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Ozempic.Novo Nordisk, the pharmaceutical company that makes Ozempic for Type 2 diabetes and Wegovy for obesity, has been warning for months now the products — which are both the drug semaglutide but at different dosages — will be difficult to get as the new year looms.Already pharmacies in Edmonton are having to limit how much it dispenses and shortages means it’s very difficult for people to get their medications quickly, if at all.“The patient usually comes and we have the prescription (filled) in like 15-30 minutes. Right now I would say maybe the day after, tomorrow when I get back from the doctor,” Haggag said.A lot of the patients who head to her pharmacy tend to call around looking for their medications, but almost every pharmacy in Edmonton is facing the same issue.She said in her 23 years as a pharmacist, she has never seen it this bad and that the backlog can mainly be attributed to manufacturing shortages.“Usually, I have one account with one wholesaler.

Shami created history on Wednesday. The 33-year-old cricketer became the Indian bowler to deliver the best bowling figures during a tournament. Shami’s spectacular seven-wicket haul played a key role in helping India score a victory over New Zealand in the World Cup semi-final.

Uttarkashi. Since Sunday morning, the debris is being removed from the site to create an escape tunnel for the workers. Officials have “contacted the Thai company which rescued the children trapped in the cave," the Uttarakhand government's department of public relations said in a statement.

Workers chanted slogans at the mouth of the tunnel on the Brahmakhal-Yamunotri National Highway, protesting over the «slow» pace of the operation to rescue their colleagues trapped inside for over 72 hours now. The plan was to use an 'auger machine' to drill through the rubble of the tunnel's collapsed portion and insert 800-mm and 900-mm diameter sections of mild steel pipes — one after the other. Once this happens, the workers trapped on the other side of the rubble can crawl out to safety.