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Srinagar, Sept 1: A significant step towards strengthening tobacco prevention and cessation through dental care was taken on Monday with the conduct of the DHS–ECHO–NIMHANS Tobacco Cessation Training Programme for Dental Professionals in Srinagar.The programme brought together more than 100 dental professionals along with leading experts and stakeholders working in the field of tobacco control and cessation.Dr Sandeep Bhalla, Vice President, ECHO India, and Ms Paromita Das, General Manager, ECHO India, shared insights into the ECHO model and its role in strengthening healthcare capacity and expanding access to evidence-based care.The training featured expert perspectives from NIMHANS, the Directorate of Health…

The Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA) ruled that a real estate developer cannot shift the burden of stamp duty and registration charges to a homebuyer after initially promising to bear those costs at the time of booking. Stating this, the authority directed the developer of a plotted development project near Mumbai to pay interest to a plot buyer for alleged delayed possession, even though the agreement for sale remained unregistered.MahaRERA ruled that a real estate developer cannot shift the burden of stamp duty and registration charges to a homebuyer after initially promising to bear those costs at the time…

Bollywood actor Swara Bhasker recently faced backlash for her remarks about the Jauhar scene in Deepika Padukone’s 2018 film Padmaavat. While speaking at the Woman, Life, Freedom talk at the India International Centre in Delhi on August 31, Swara spoke against the Jauhar scene in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s film, calling it problematic. Now, the actor has shared a video clarifying her remarks, explaining that she did not call Padmaavati a “coward” and urging everyone not to spread false narratives about her speech.Swara Bhasker clarifies her remarks over Padmaavat’s Jauhar scene.Swara Bhasker says he remarks about Jauhar scene in Padmaavat have…

The strike came as the US military launched a fresh wave of attacks against targets in Iran A US strike hit a home hosting a wedding ceremony in southern Iran, killing at least four people, including a child, and injuring around 50 others, Iranian officials said as hostilities between Washington and Tehran resumed.The strike targeted a wedding gathering in the coastal village of Kohstak, in Sirik County of Hormozgan province, according to Iranian state media and local officials. Images from the scene showed damage at the wedding venue following the attack.Ahmad Nafisi, Hormozgan province’s deputy governor, earlier told Iranian state…

Pakistan cricket team (ANI Photo) Former Pakistan batter and PCB chairman Ramiz Raja has criticised the current board for what he described as a panic-driven response to the team’s disastrous Test tour of England.The PCB made sweeping changes after Pakistan lost the first two Tests of the three-match series, sending seven players home before the final match in Birmingham. Mohammad Rizwan, Imam-ul-Haq and Salman Ali Agha are among those dropped from the tour, while seven replacements have been brought into the squad.The changes have also extended to the coaching staff. Head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and assistant coach Umar Gul have…

New Delhi: Fortis Healthcare is reviewing the Delhi High Court decision on the Daiichi Sankyo arbitration case and may approach the Supreme Court, people in the know told ET. The high court on Monday delivered a judgment that creates a massive contingent liability for the company.In the 213-page judgment, Justice Subramonium Prasad ordered a forensic audit into Fortis’ transactions from the time the Singh brothers were in control to the period when IHH took over.Based on a full reading of the judgment, it is clear that the court can grant appropriate remedies against any person found to have violated court…

India Post has started the registration process for GDS posts. The direct link to apply for Gramin Dak Sevak posts is available to eligible candidates on the official website of India Post website at indiapost.gov.in.India Post GDS Recruitment 2026: Registration begins for 23757 vacancies at indiapost.gov.in, direct link hereThe online application submission and fee payment will begin tomorrow, September 2 and will end on September 21, 2026. The correction window will open on September 23 and will close on September 24, 2026.This recruitment drive will fill 23757 Gramin Dak Sevak vacancies across the organisation.Candidates who have Secondary School Examination (SSE)…

Quote of the day by Richard Gere on the meaning of true happiness(Image Credit: Instagram) Richard Gere is one of the Hollywood stars whose passion and dedication towards his craft cannot be defined in words. The 77-year-old Hollywood icon started his journey as a musician in high school and played several instruments. After completing high school, he went to college but left it after two years to pursue acting. His journey from Broadway to Hollywood today is treated as a blueprint by several aspiring stars. Over the years, he has portrayed some of Hollywood’s most memorable characters. He has been…

PM Modi hailed India’s 7.8% GDP growth, says youth dreams need sustained effort NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday urged Indians to embrace the ‘vocal for local’ mantra, asking people to avoid foreign holidays, hosting weddings abroad and buying gold unless necessary, while hailing the country’s robust GDP growth. He linked the appeal to his broader push for Swadeshi and self-reliance, saying these efforts would help sustain India’s growth and create opportunities for its youth.In a video message posted on social media, PM Modi congratulated the people of India on the country’s 7.8% GDP growth in the April-June…

Nigeria’s anti-corruption agency has dismissed more than 40 employees for alleged corruption and financial misconduct over the past three years.The disclosure was made by Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) chairman Ola Olukoyede at an event assessing the agency’s achievements since he took the helm in October 2023.He said more than five of the dismissed officials were already facing prosecution, while case files are being prepared against others.The EFCC investigates financial crimes, including fraud, money laundering and corruption – regularly pursuing cases against politicians, public officials, business figures and others accused of misusing public funds.”In the past two-and-a-half years or…