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In 2022, Delhi saw four daily road fatalities, predominantly affecting pedestrians, with alarming hit-and-run incidents highlighting urgent safety concerns.

In 2022, Delhi saw four daily road fatalities, predominantly affecting pedestrians, with alarming hit-and-run incidents highlighting urgent safety concerns.

In 2022, Delhi witnessed a troubling rise in road fatalities, with four people dying each day in avoidable crashes, according to a recent report. A striking 97 percent of the victims were vulnerable road users, including pedestrians and motorcyclists. The report highlighted that heavy vehicles and light motor vehicles were responsible for 81 percent of ...

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Mothers unite to demand urgent action against India’s air pollution crisis, linking it to children’s health and life expectancy.

Mothers unite to demand urgent action against India’s air pollution crisis, linking it to children’s health and life expectancy.

A group of mothers in India, known as the “Warrior Moms,” is urging the Union Health Ministry to implement “Low Emission Zones” around hospitals and update the Air Quality Index standards that have been delayed for over two years. In a letter to Health Minister J P Nadda, they proposed creating a “Health Action Plan” ...

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Assam’s CM Sarma promises urgent implementation of 52 recommendations to protect indigenous rights, amid tensions over the Assam Accord’s legacy.

Assam’s CM Sarma promises urgent implementation of 52 recommendations to protect indigenous rights, amid tensions over the Assam Accord’s legacy.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced plans to implement 52 recommendations from the Justice Biplab Sarma committee regarding Clause 6 of the Assam Accord, aimed at protecting the interests of indigenous people. The government aims to complete this implementation by April 15, 2024. These recommendations focus on safeguarding the cultural and linguistic identity ...

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Amidst relentless Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, a 13-year-old girl is killed, highlighting escalating violence and urgent humanitarian crises.

Amidst relentless Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, a 13-year-old girl is killed, highlighting escalating violence and urgent humanitarian crises.

Israeli airstrikes in Gaza have resulted in over a dozen deaths as the region continues to face violence and instability. Recent attacks in areas like Nuseirat and Jabaliya have killed multiple civilians, including a tragic incident where a 13-year-old girl was reported among the casualties. The ongoing conflict has also prompted a major vaccination campaign ...

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Urgent Polio Vaccination Campaign Launched Amid High Risk in Gaza

Urgent Polio Vaccination Campaign Launched Amid High Risk in Gaza

The World Health Organization (WHO) has successfully vaccinated over 161,000 Palestinian children in Gaza against polio within just two days, surpassing its target. This urgent campaign was prompted by the high risk of poliovirus type 2 infections in the region. Dr. Rick Peppercorn, WHO representative in the Palestinian Territories, reported that vaccination efforts were particularly ...

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Urgent Polio Vaccination Campaign Launched Amid High Risk in Gaza

Gaza’s First Polio Case in 25 Years Sparks Urgent Vaccination Campaign

Gaza has reported its first polio case in 25 years, affecting a 10-month-old boy who is now paralyzed in one leg. In response, Palestinian health authorities, alongside United Nations agencies, have launched a large vaccination campaign aimed at immunizing around 640,000 children. Despite ongoing violence and logistical challenges, efforts will focus on central Gaza before ...

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FAIMA Alleges Corruption in IMA Elections, Demands Urgent Investigation

FAIMA Alleges Corruption in IMA Elections, Demands Urgent Investigation

The Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA) has raised serious concerns about alleged irregularities in the Indian Medical Association’s (IMA) recent electoral process. In a letter to the IMA’s chief election commissioner, FAIMA claims that significant funds were collected for nominations while key positions were filled without elections, risking the organization’s integrity. They also ...

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Urgent Response to Mpox Crisis: UNICEF’s Race for Life-Saving Vaccines

Urgent Response to Mpox Crisis: UNICEF’s Race for Life-Saving Vaccines

UNICEF has launched an emergency tender to secure monkeypox (mpox) vaccines as the outbreak escalates in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which has reported over 18,000 suspected cases and 629 deaths, primarily among children. This effort, in collaboration with organizations like the Africa CDC and WHO, aims to ensure vaccine availability in the hardest-hit ...

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"Pakistan Faces Power Crisis: Urgent Review of Overcapacity and IPP Contracts"

"Pakistan Faces Power Crisis: Urgent Review of Overcapacity and IPP Contracts"

Pakistan is currently reviewing its energy projects, including hydropower and nuclear plants, due to concerns about excess power generation and pricing issues. This examination aims to assess the efficiency of existing projects and better align energy production with current demand. The government has reportedly spent around Rs1 trillion in capacity payments to independent power producers ...

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