77 per cent of Indian children aged between 6-23 months  do not meet WHO dietary diversity recommendations: Study

77 per cent of Indian children aged between 6-23 months do not meet WHO dietary diversity recommendations: Study

Thursday, 24 October 2024 | Pioneer News Service | New Delhi

A recent study has pointed out that about 77 per cent of children in India aged 6-23 months do not meet the World Health Organization's (WHO) dietary diversity recommendations. This disturbing trend is particularly pronounced in central states like Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh, where over 80...

After BJP, its allies Shinde Sena, Ajit NCP release list of candidates

Thursday, 24 October 2024 | T N RAGHUNATHA | Mumbai

Three days after the BJP released its first list of 99 candidates, its allies in the ruling MahaYuti --- Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde) and  NCP (Ajit Pawar) – on Wednesday released their release lists of 45 and  38 candidates respectively for the Maharashtra Assembly polls. Not to be outdone, the Opposition...

VP Dhankhar emphasises on need of supportive framework for artists

Wednesday, 23 October 2024 | Pioneer News Service | New Delhi

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar on Tuesday emphasised the urgent need for a supportive framework that allows artists to flourish free from financial insecurity. He highlighted the importance of recognizing and uplifting those dedicated to dance and music who are currently facing hardships. “We must handhold them and reignite their passion,” he...

Cylinder explosion in Bulandshahr leads to house collapse; six dead

Wednesday, 23 October 2024 | Biswajeet Banerjee | Lucknow

A tragic incident unfolded in the Ashapuri Colony of Bulandshahr, where a two-storey house collapsed following a massive oxygen cylinder explosion, resulting in the death of six family members and leaving three others critically injured. Emergency personnel, along with local residents, carried out relief and rescue operations throughout the night, working...

After offered two seats; Congress wary to contest UP by-polls

Wednesday, 23 October 2024 | Biswajeet Banerjee | Lucknow

The Congress party has shown reluctance in contesting the upcoming Uttar Pradesh by-elections after being offered just two seats by its INDIA bloc ally, the Samajwadi Party (SP). This hesitation stems from internal divisions and concerns that a poor performance could undermine the party's bargaining power in the 2027 assembly...

Amit Shah stresses on need for clarity in laws

Wednesday, 23 October 2024 | Pioneer News Service | Gandhinagar

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday stressed the need for clarity in laws, stating that judiciary can intervene only when people responsible for drafting legislations leave "grey areas". He was addressing the Gujarat Legislative Assembly here as part of a day-long 'Legislative Drafting Training Workshop' organised for the officials...

SC permits Setalvad to travel to Amsterdam

Wednesday, 23 October 2024 | Pioneer News Service | New Delhi

The Supreme Court on Tuesday permitted activist Teesta Setalvad to travel between November 14 and November 24 to attend the International Documentary Film Festival in Amsterdam. Setalvad had received an invitation from the organisers to attend the festival in her capacity as producer of the documentary film Cycle Mahesh. A...

India, Singapore agree to further step up defence cooperation

Wednesday, 23 October 2024 | Pioneer News Service | New Delhi

India and Singapore on Tuesday agreed to further step up defence cooperation including industry collaboration in niche domains during the sixth India-Singapore Defence Ministerial Dialogue here.  Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Minister of Defence of Singapore Ng Eng Hen co-chaired the Dialogue. Both Ministers acknowledged the deep and long-standing bilateral defence relations...

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