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Ayush becomes backbone of preventive healthcare, rural prosperity: Prataprao Jadhav

New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) Ayush is not only a system of medicine but also a movement for social transformation, rural empowerment and global leadership in holistic healthcare, Ayush Minister Prataprao Jadhav said on Friday.Speaking at the ‘National Arogya Fair 2026’ at Shegaon in Buldhana district, Maharashtra, Jadhav emphasised the growing relevance of Ayush in addressing lifestyle disorders.He urged citizens to adopt disciplined daily routines such as early sleep and early rising to combat conditions like diabetes and hypertension. The Minister highlighted the importance of preventive healthcare and encouraged the adoption of simple Ayurvedic home remedies rooted in traditional wisdom, referring to the popular concept of “Aaji Bai ka Batua” as an affordable and practical model for village...

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Silambarasan-starrer Arasan’s next schedule to begin in March

ENTERTAINMENT

Chennai, Jan 5 (IANS) The next schedule of director Vetrimaaran's eagerly awaited action entertainer 'Arasan', featuring actor Silambarasan aka Simbu in the lead, will begin in March. Well known producer Kalaipuli S Thanu, whose production house V Creations is producing this film, confirmed this news recently. Thanu disclosed that Silambarasan, who is fondly referred to as Simbu by his fans, had only recently returned to India after his brief holiday in a foreign country and that the next schedule of the film would begin in March.Thanu has also confirmed that Vijay Sethupathi was very much a part of the project and that reports claiming he was not there in the film were baseless. The producer also confirmed that scenes featuring Vijay Sethupathi along with Simbu would be shot in the upcomi...

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Taken another step towards strengthening maternal and child healthcare in Assam: CM Sarma

INDIA, TOP STORIES

Guwahati, Feb 27 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said that the state government has taken another major step towards strengthening maternal and child healthcare with the inauguration of a dedicated Mother and Child Hospital at the Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH). In a post on social media platform X, the Chief Minister said the newly inaugurated facility will provide better and affordable healthcare services to women and newborns, and is part of the government's sustained efforts to reduce the Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) and Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) in the state."Another promise delivered. The recently inaugurated Mother and Child Hospital will offer better and affordable treatment to my sisters and newborn Bhagins and is part of our larger effort...

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Oppn leaders hail relief for Kejriwal, Sisodia in Delhi excise policy case

INDIA, TOP STORIES

New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) Opposition leaders on Friday rallied behind former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and former Deputy CM Manish Sisodia after a Delhi court granted them relief in the excise policy case, with AAP leader Sanjay Singh calling the verdict proof that the allegations were part of a larger political conspiracy.Posting on X, Singh wrote: “The court has acquitted our leaders. It has been proven that a dangerous conspirator is ruling over the country's power. Who hatched a conspiracy to defame the country's most popular honest Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, the most capable honest Education Minister Manish Sisodia, and the finest honest party, AamAadmiParty.Singh further mentioned, “Our leaders were tortured in jail. Apologize to the country @narendramodi."Several opposition...

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T20 WC: Abhishek getting his runs by playing in ‘V’is a welcome change in approach, says Pathan

SPORTS

Chennai, Feb 27 (IANS) Abhishek Sharma's disciplined batting through the 'V' to top-score with 55, his first fifty in the Men’s T20 World Cup, was a welcome shift in approach from a batter who likes to play square, former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan said after the side defeated Zimbabwe by 72 runs in their Super Eights clash at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. "What I liked about Abhishek Sharma’s batting was the way he played in the V (mid-on to mid-off section of the field). 68 per cent of his runs came in front, which was a welcome change in approach, especially from a player who likes to play square. The pitch also helped. There was some poor bowling from Zimbabwe as well,” said Pathan on JioStar.Pathan also backed India’s decision to field a left-right combination at the top of the orde...

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Raj Budget 2026–27 to be passed today; Appropriation Bill to be taken up for discussion

INDIA, TOP STORIES

Jaipur, Feb 27 (IANS) The Rajasthan Assembly is set to pass the state Budget for the financial year 2026–27 on Friday evening, with several fresh announcements expected during the concluding debate.The Appropriation Bill will be taken up for discussion after Zero Hour and debated throughout the day in the Assembly.Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma will reply to the Budget debate at 5 pm, following an address by Leader of the Opposition Tika Ram Jully.During his reply, Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma is expected to make multiple announcements, including regarding fresh government job openings and district-wise development projects.Sources indicate that sectors not covered in the main Budget speech may receive attention today.New roads, bridges, and rural infrastructure projects are likely t...

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President Murmu takes sortie in LCH ‘Prachand’ in Jaisalmer

INDIA, TOP STORIES

Jaipur, Feb 27 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Friday flew in the indigenously developed HAL Light Combat Helicopter Prachanda from the Jaisalmer Air Force Station, becoming the first President of India to co-pilot the advanced combat helicopter.The President undertook a 25-minute sortie, accompanied by Group Captain N.S. Bahua, during which she took an aerial view of the border areas and the Pokhran Field Firing Range. From the cockpit, she saluted and gave a thumbs-up, and also addressed the nation via radio during the flight. A HAL Chetak helicopter escorted the President’s aircraft throughout the sortie. The helicopter later landed safely back at the Air Force Station.President Murmu arrived at the air base around 9.15 a.m., where Army officials briefed her on the helicopter’s capab...

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Manish Malhotra says Kareena Kapoor’s ‘Poo’ costumes from K3G became a part of pop culture

ENTERTAINMENT

Mumbai Feb 27 (IANS) Ace Bollywood designer Manish Malhotra, in a post on his social media account stated that Kareena Kapoor Khan’s costumes from Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham went on to become pop culture even after 25 years of the film’s release.Sharing a post on social media, Manish wrote, “Bole Chudiyan Song that started the custom of Indian wedding sangeet and families dressing up and dancing together in @karanjohar ’s Iconic 2001 Releasesed Bollywood Blockbuster #kabhikhushikabhiegham to all the costumes of @kareenakapoorkhan being a part of PopCulture even today 25 years later .. and over the years making the outfits for our model @anitakumar_1 to customers across the Globe has been heartwarming ..(sic) “Sharing pictures of Kajol’s daughter Nysa Devgn dressed in his designed lehenga, ...

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K’taka orders vigilance on IVF centres after Maha illegal egg donation racket links B’luru

INDIA, TOP STORIES

Bengaluru, Feb 27 (IANS) Following the scam related to an illegal egg cell (ovum) donation racket surfacing in Maharashtra, the Karnataka government has stated that it has asked officers to remain vigilant and monitor the activities of IVF centres in Bengaluru and across the state. Authorities have also been directed to find out whether there is any link from Karnataka to the scam.Speaking to the media on Friday in Bengaluru, Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao said, “Regarding reports of a Bengaluru link in connection with the egg donation racket, I have spoken to my officers. We have not received information on which hospital or who is involved. There is no clear information available at present. To ascertain this, our officers are trying to gather more information from their Maharashtra co...

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T20 WC: Abhishek, Tilak bag ‘Impact Player of the Match’ titles, BCCI shares video of dressing room

SPORTS

Chennai, Feb 27 (IANS) India batters Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma have been jointly named the Impact Player of the Match after an impressive batting display in the second match of the T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8s against Zimbabwe, which helped the team register a 72-run win at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Thursday. After a poor start in the tournament, Abhishek made a great comeback against Zimbabwe and scored his first half-century of the tournament. He played an excellent knock of 55 runs off 30 balls. While Tilak, who was also struggling in the middle throughout the tournament, broke the barrier scored 44 runs off just 16 balls.Team India's doctor, Rizwan Khan, announced the names of the winners. He also explained the reason behind naming two players as the Impact Player of the Match...