Thursday, October 8, 2026

ECHOPRESS

Voices of the Region, Echoes to the World

ECHOPRESS

Voices of the Region, Echoes to the World

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From X-ray machines to medicines: How tender irregularities created an Rs 640-crore hole in Delhi’s health budget | Delhi News

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Dr Vatsala Aggarwal, former director general of health services (DGHS) (Image-Social Media) NEW DELHI: Delhi govt’s Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) has arrested Dr Vatsala Aggarwal, former director general of health services (DGHS), and Neeraj Chopra, former deputy controller of accounts, in connection with a Rs 640-crore procurement scam involving medicines, surgical items, and medical equipment.The duo…

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‘Elections could be anytime. So be prepared’: MK Stalin asks DMK cadres to stay poll-ready | Chennai News

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Tamil Nadu faces a “deep mess” within a month of regime change, warns former CM M.K. Stalin, citing industrial reluctance, rising crime, and farmer distress (File photo: M K Stalin) CHENNAI/TRICHY: Former chief minister M K Stalin on Sunday said Tamil Nadu was facing the danger of “descending into a state of deep mess” within…

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PU teachers oppose unified Act, govt says reform will modernise higher education | Patna News

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Patna University was established on Oct 1, 1917 under the Patna University Act, 1917 passed by the Imperial Legislative Council Patna: The state govt’s proposal to replace separate laws governing state universities with a single unified legislation has triggered strong opposition from academics at the 108-year-old Patna University (PU), who fear the move will erode…

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4 जुलाई को दिल्ली पहुंचेगा मानसून, गर्मी से मिलेगी राहत

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मौसम विभाग के अनुसार 4 जुलाई को मॉनसून के दिल्ली पहुंचने की संभावना है. इससे दिल्ली में जारी तेज गर्मी से राहत मिलने की उम्मीद है. कई दिनों से दिल्ली और आसपास के क्षेत्रों में असहनीय गर्मी ने लोगों को प्रभावित किया है. मॉनसून के आने से मौसम में ठंडक आएगी और गर्मी का प्रकोप…

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EXPLAINED: Why two-time T20 World Cup champions West Indies may miss out on playing LA Olympics | Cricket News

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West Indies are two-time Men’s T20 World Cup champions with their last triumph in 2016. New Delhi: Two-time Men’s T20 World Cup champions West Indies could miss cricket’s return to the Olympics in 2028 after the qualification process was revealed on Monday (June 29). Six teams each will play in the men’s and women’s T20…

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India distances itself from reports of Track 2 dialogue with Pakistan, says no official involvement | India News

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NEW DELHI: India on Monday distanced itself from reports of a Track 2 dialogue involving India and Pakistan, with foreign secretary Vikram Misri clarifying that the meetings are private initiatives with no official participation or backing from the Government of India.Responding to questions on reports of the dialogue, Misri said such interactions are neither new…

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Mamata loyalists accuse rebels of running ‘parallel organisation’, fire 4 complaints | Kolkata News

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Kunal Ghosh was outside Victoria House on Sunday with decorators to take measurements for July 21 observance Kolkata: The Trinamool bloc loyal to Mamata Banerjee filed four fresh police complaints on Sunday against the rebel faction led by Ritabrata Banerjee, accusing the breakaway group of illegally using the party’s name, symbol and designations to mislead…

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‘Strict action upon violation’: Maharashtra govt makes Marathi compulsory from Classes 1 to 10 in all schools | Mumbai News

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Dada Bhuse said, “The Maharashtra government is fully committed to the preservation, promotion, and propagation of the Marathi language.” MUMBAI: Maharashtra education minister Dada Bhuse on Monday announced that Marathi will be a compulsory language from Classes 1 to 10 across all schools in the state.According to news agency ANI, he warned of strict action…

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IMD says monsoon may advance across north India in 5–6 days; heatwave alert for UP, rain warning for Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan | Delhi News

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Weather forecasting agency Skymet said Delhi could witness the onset of the monsoon around July 4 if conditions remain favourable. (File Photo) NEW DELHI: Conditions are favourable for the further advance of the southwest monsoon into several northern states over the next five to six days, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Sunday. The…

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Huge potential to use AI effectively in public healthcare; need to create digital database of patients: Soumya Swaminathan | Chennai News

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Dr Soumya Swaminathan, chairperson, MS Swaminathan Research Foundation at an event organised by Super Chennai — a social impact initiative launched by CREDAI Chennai. Chennai: There is a huge potential and opportunity to use artificial intelligence in the public health system and deliver proper care to the target population, said Dr Soumya Swaminathan, chairperson, MS…

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