CIDSCON 2026 to bring 950-plus infectious disease experts to Gujarat, with AI and AMR in focus
Gandhinagar, Aug 19 (IANS) More than 950 delegates from India and abroad will gather in Gandhinagar from August 20 to 23 for the 16th annual conference of the Clinical Infectious Diseases Society (CIDSCON 2026), with antimicrobial resistance, infection…
MP: Scindia ensures Bina-Ruthiyai MEMU departs after Indore-Kota Express
Guna, Aug 19 (IANS) The Bina‑Ruthiyai MEMU train will depart from Ruthiyai at 8:30 pm from August 20, providing an onward rail connection to passengers arriving by the Indore‑Kota Express, according to a railway notification issued on Wednesday. The…
Rajasthan Police to hold weekly anti‑narcotics reviews every Wednesday
Jaipur, Aug 19 (IANS) The Rajasthan Police has stepped up its fight against drug abuse with a new weekly review mechanism, with anti‑narcotics operations now set to be reviewed every Wednesday. Director General of Police (DGP) Rajiv Kumar Sharma has…
Cybercrime could outpace traditional crime in next 10 years: Gujarat Dy CM
Ahmedabad, Aug 19 (IANS) Cybercrime could become a bigger challenge than traditional offences such as theft and robbery over the next 10 years, Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi said on Wednesday as he called for sustained collaboration…
Jharkhand: Candidates move HC against exams cancellation
Ranchi, Aug 19 (IANS) Following the Jharkhand government’s decision to cancel 22 recruitment examinations amid alleged irregularities, affected candidates have approached the Jharkhand High Court seeking relief. Selected candidates filed three separate…
Subhash Ghai remembers PM Modi’s encouraging words even after 17 years
Mumbai, Aug 19 (IANS) Filmmaker Subhash Ghai remembered the encouraging words of PM Narendra Modi even after 17 years. As Ghai had come to PM Modi with the idea of Whistling Woods, he had expected bureaucracy; however, to his surprise, he was welcomed…
Assam CM announces Rs 100 crore grant for Cotton University hub
Guwahati, Aug 19 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday announced a special grant of Rs 100 crore for Cotton University, saying the investment will help transform the historic institution into a world‑class academic and modern…
Senior citizens an invaluable asset for new generation: Tripura CM
Agartala, Aug 19 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Wednesday said senior citizens are the living bearers of experience, traditions and values, and their lifelong contributions and wisdom are an invaluable asset for the younger generation.…
Gujarat records sharp decline in malaria, dengue and chikungunya cases in 2026
Gandhinagar, Aug 19 (IANS) Gujarat has recorded a substantial decline in malaria, dengue and chikungunya cases this year, with the state reporting a 45 per cent fall in malaria, 39.1 per cent in dengue and 48.1 per cent in chikungunya infections up to…
Bengaluru FC sign Montenegrin striker Mihailo Perović ahead of ISL 2026-27 campaign
Bengaluru, Aug 19 (IANS) Bengaluru FC, one of India’s top football clubs, has signed Montenegrin striker Mihailo Perovic, who joins the Blues ahead of the upcoming 2026–27 Indian Super League (ISL) season. The 29-year-old will arrive in India…