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Pranab Mukherjee’s health shows slight improvement, but still on ventilator

1 month ago

The 84-year-old Mukherjee was admitted to the hospital on August 10 and underwent a critical brain surgery to remove a clot in his brain after he suffered a fall at his Rajaji Marg residence a day before. He has also tested positive for the coronavirus disease (Covid-19).

Politics and Government

TikTok to stop app operations, leave Hong Kong as security law raises worries

3 months ago

The new law criminalizes some pro-democracy slogans like the widely used “Liberate Hong Kong, revolution of our time,” which the Hong Kong government says has separatist connotations.

Politics and Government

China helping Nepal PM Oli?

3 months ago

A Chinese embassy spokesperson was quoted as saying by Kathmandu Post that “China did not wish to see the Nepal Communist Party in trouble and wished that leaders would resolve their differences and stay united”.

7-yr jail term for attacking doctors as India’s Covid-19 tally crosses 20,000

5 months ago

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved an ordinance making acts of violence and harassment against healthcare personnel deployed in combating Covid-19 a non-bailable offence with a maximum punishment of seven years imprisonment and Rs 5 lakh fine. This was a key demand of health professionals in the wake of recent attacks on them.

Punjab cop’s hand successfully reattached after being chopped with sword in attack by Nihang Sikhs

6 months ago

“The reimplantation was started around 10 am after initial preparation of the amputated part. Both radial and ulnar artery, the vena commitantes and an extra dorsal vein were anastomosed. All the flexors and extensor tendons were repaired” Dr Jagat Ram, PGI Director, said.