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Madhya Pradesh: 6-Yr-Old Boy Takes Father To Hospital On Pushcart In Singrauli

A 6-year-old boy in Madhya Pradesh’s Singrauli district was seen pushing his sick father on a cart as he tried to take him to a nearby hospital. While he pushed it from one end, his mother helped by trying to pull it from the other side.

According to NDTV, the family had dialed the government hospital for an ambulance. Still, when it didn’t arrive despite waiting for 20 minutes, the family decided to take the man to the hospital in a pushcart.

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Turkey: Malatya Hospital Implements Base Isolation System To Protect Structures During Earthquakes

Malatya Hospital has taken a proactive approach to protecting its structure during earthquakes by implementing a base isolation system. The recently experienced M7.8 earthquake in Turkey showcased this technology’s effectiveness as it absorbed the seismic energy.

A base isolation system is a method of seismic protection where the structure (superstructure) is separated from the base (foundation or substructure). By separating the structure from its base, the amount of energy transferred to the superstructure during an earthquake is significantly reduced.

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GNIDA Developed New Industrial Sector Ecotech-10 Reaches Advanced Stage Of Completion

The Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA) is developing a New Industrial Sector, Ecotech-10, at a project cost of approx ₹106 crores. Under the second industrial plot scheme, about 74.5 acres of land will be allotted through six plots of different square meters. Slated to be accomplished soon, various development works like internal road construction, drainage, sewer line works, etc., are at an advanced completion stage.

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‘Teachers Come To School Intoxicated’: Tehsildar Makes Surprise Visit At Govt School, Students Share Their Ordeals

SDM and Tehsildar reached for a surprise inspection of a government school in Madhya Pradesh’s Bhitarwar district.

The officers proceeded to the classroom and questioned the students about their teachers. While sharing their ordeals, students stated that teachers come to school and teach while intoxicated and carry bottles of alcohol in bags. The children said that there are four teachers in the school, but only one of them teaches. Following the children’s accusation, a departmental investigation was launched against the teachers.

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‘Runway To A Billion Opportunities’: PM Inaugurates 14th Edition Of Aero India In Bengaluru

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on February 13, inaugurated the 14th edition of Aero India, Asia’s largest aero show, in Bengaluru. The theme of the 5-day Aero India 2023 show is “The Runway To A Billion Opportunities,” focusing on displaying indigenous equipment and technologies and forging partnerships with foreign companies, thus taking forward the motive of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat.’

With the Aero India 2023- “The Runway to a Billion Opportunities,” India’s defense sector and defense capabilities will get a boost as US, Russia, and Israel companies are expected to sign multiple MoUs on defense deals with India.

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Maharashtra: Forest Department Reunites Two Leopard Cubs With Mother In Satara

A young male Hyena who was rescued from a deadly foot trap has recovered at Pune-based RESQ Charitable Trust’s Wildlife Unit and was released to its natural habitat. This Indian Striped Hyena recovered post-intensive care @resqct. This is him bolting out at his release, GPS-collared to ensure he’s thriving well after.

While many lose their lives to road accidents and persecution, several make it back to the wild due to the joint efforts of the FD & NGOs. Every single one matters so every release is worth the joy!

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AIIMS Rishikesh Successfully Conducts Drone-Based Trial To Transport TB Drugs

All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Rishikesh, conducted a successful trial for transporting tuberculosis medicines with the help of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) to the district hospital in Tehri Garhwal in Uttarakhand.

Gurugram-based drone start-up TechEagle on February 16 delivered 3 kg of tuberculosis medicines with the help of unmanned aerial vehicles. AIIMS Rishikesh has taken this initiative to supply ATT drugs to prevent TB with the incorporation of innovative interventions, which would likely reach the World Health Organization’s objective to eliminate TB.

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Local Fishermen, Community Members Clean Takmu Pat As G20 Event Commences In Manipur

Manipur, on February 17, hosted the first of four B20 sessions — the official G20 dialogue forum for the global business community — scheduled in the Northeast.

Given the upcoming G20 events in Manipur, local fishermen and community members cleaned Takmu Pat in a significant effort to conserve the pristine environment of the unique Loktak Lake. Residences built on Phumdi have endangered the lake and negatively impacted the surrounding ecosystem. The inhabitants of this lake have been utilizing natural resources to establish a vibrant local economy for generations.

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Authorities across India have launched a large-scale enforcement drive against illegal mosquito-repellent incense sticks containing unapproved toxic chemicals, resulting in major seizures and thousands of prosecutions.
UPI's growing presence in France aims to simplify payments for Indian travellers abroad.
Starting June 15, Kerala's Priyadarshini scheme offers free bus travel for women and transgender persons, aiming to improve mobility, financial independence and workforce participation.
Delhi's civic agencies are racing to complete drain desilting before the monsoon, hoping to reduce recurring flooding, traffic disruption and public inconvenience across the capital.
The Odisha government has announced free education from Kindergarten to Post-Graduation in government institutions, aiming to remove financial barriers.
India's first distilled AI video model Varya generates videos at 48 paise per second, making it 20 times cheaper than global alternatives.
Following a series of fatal fires, the Delhi government is reviewing stricter residential fire safety rules.
In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court recognized homemakers’ unpaid labour as economically valuable, mandating ₹30,000 monthly compensation in motor accident claims after a decades-long legal battle.
Marking a historic consecutive milestone in office, the PM Modi administration's transition to a digital-first welfare system has redefined grassroots aid for 800 million citizens, sparking critical debate over long-term economic self-reliance.
Calcutta HC Recognises Homemakers' Invisible Labour, Enhances Compensation In Road Accident Case.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay has launched 'Singappen', a heavily funded all-women special police unit equipped with advanced drone surveillance to proactively tackle gender-based crimes and state-wide narcotics networks.
Schools will conduct sustainability activities nationwide while promoting experiential environmental learning among students.
State targets smokeless tobacco products to reduce addiction and protect young consumers.
West Bengal government plans to install cloth-bag vending machines in Kolkata.
The Telangana-Thuringia agreement aims to advance technology collaboration, AI-focused skill training, startups and life sciences.
West Bengal introduces a large-scale direct benefit transfer scheme to empower women financially while tightening verification and expanding welfare coverage.
Starting October 1, vehicles without valid pollution certificates will be denied fuel as Uttar Pradesh intensifies.
Karnataka’s new government has launched sweeping youth welfare, employment, property, and infrastructure reforms across the state.
Punjab government proposes strict fee regulation law capping annual private school fee.
UP electricity consumers receive temporary relief as regulators pause a controversial surcharge pending financial audit over alleged inflated fuel cost calculations.
West Bengal has introduced free travel for women on all state-run buses to improve mobility.
West Bengal has launched a large-scale HPV vaccination campaign offering free cervical cancer protection to adolescent girls through coordinated central-state healthcare efforts across hundreds of centres.
Bengal launches ₹3,000 monthly assistance for women under Annapurna Yojana, but long application forms and verification concerns.
The Centre has reduced export duties on petrol, diesel and ATF from June 1, offering relief to refiners.