Scorching heatwave grips Mumbai, Thane; IMD sounds yellow alert till March 11

Weather updates 2026: Mumbai, Thane and neighbouring districts have fallen prey to a severe spell of early summer heat, as the mercury shot up to 40°C. Owing to the same, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday issued a yellow alert for both the cities and the neighbouring districts till March 11, 2026.  Limited cloud cover drives rise in mercury As per IMD officials, isolated pockets of the…

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Rajasthan sees first AI-based Cochlear Implant surgery at govt hospital; procedure performed on 3-year-old girl

Health news: Rajasthan marked a significant milestone in terms of public healthcare on Sunday, as the doctors at the Rajasthan University of Health Sciences (RUHS) implanted the state’s first Artificial Intelligence-powered Cochlear Implant in a three-year-old girl. Notably, the procedure is the first of its kind in the state, where advanced hearing technology has been utilised at a government hospital.  Surgery lasted for 3 hours The surgery lasted…

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Delhi’s urban transport gets a leap as PM Modi inaugurates country’s 1st ‘Ring Metro’

Ring Metro Delhi: The national capital’s urban transport took a significant leap on Sunday after Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi inaugurated two new corridors of the Delhi Metro, which includes the country’s first fully functional ‘Ring Metro.’ According to officials, the development is being seen as a move to strengthen connectivity across Delhi and neighbouring cities in NCR, as well as ease daily travels for thousands of commuters.…

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Rapper Badshah issues public apology after Haryanvi track ‘Tateeree’ sparks row; says song removed from all platforms

Badshah song controversy: Popular Indian singer and rapper Badshah issued a public apology on Saturday, days after his newly-released Haryanvi track Tateeree drew flak and invited legal action. The singer informed that the song has been removed from all digital platforms after stirring controversy. Notably, the controversy picked pace after the Haryana Police registered a First Information Report (FIR) against the artist, over allegations that the music video…

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LPG cylinders see a surge in prices in India amid West Asia conflict

LPG price hike: Household budgets across India have received another blow on Saturday, after LPG cylinder prices were increased, following a spike in global energy costs triggered by the ongoing conflict in West Asia. Oil marketing companies raised the price of domestic LPG cylinders by Rs 60, while commercial cylinders’ prices surged steeply by Rs 114.5. Industry officials, in an interaction with news agency PTI, attributed the soared…

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Badshah’s latest Haryanvi song Tateeree kicks up row; State Women’s Commission cites indecency, issues summons

Badshah controversy: Popular singer-rapper Badshah has invited fresh troubles for himself, days after the release of his Haryanvi track Tateeree. The Haryana State Commission for Women (SCW) received complaints about the song allegedly containing indecent language regarding women, and references that could be offensive and culturally inappropriate. Taking suo motu cognisance of the complaints, the SCW has issued a summon to the singer.  Notably, the track was released…

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91% Indian doctors unwilling to let children pursue a career in medicine: Survey

Medical news 2026: A nationwide survey conducted recently has revealed that close to 91% of the Indian doctors are not willing to make their children pursue a career in medicine. The findings of the survey have raised concerns about the future of the healthcare system in the coming times. The study spanning six months was carried out by the Debabrata Mitalee Auro Foundation. It conducted the survey on…

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SIM Binding rule to be enforced from March 1, 2026; WhatsApp, other apps to require active SIM

SIM Binding rule 2026: The Central government has confirmed that the ‘SIM Binding’ rule will come into effect across the nation from March 1, 2026, onwards. The move, as per officials, is aimed at curtailing surging cases of cyber fraud, and the rule mandates the functioning of WhatsApp, as well as Telegram, only when the registered SIM card is physically present in the phone. SIM Binding rule explained…

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