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Evening briefing: Nadda's action plan on heatwave situation; Kharge wants statues in Parliament restored; more news
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Union health minister Jagat Prakash Nadda on Wednesday directed the officials to ensure that all hospitals are prepared to provide the best healthcare to those affected from heatwave. While reviewing the heatwave situation and preparedness of central government hospitals, Nadda directed for special heatwave units to be started in those hospitals. Dig Deeper
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has written to the Lok Sabha Speaker and Rajya Sabha Chairman opposing the relocation of statues of prominent leaders from designated spaces in the Parliament complex to the newly inaugurated Prerna Sthal and demanded that they should be restored to their original places. The Prerna Sthal, inaugurated recently by Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, now hosts sculptures of prominent leaders that were earlier placed at various locations within the complex. Dig Deeper
Hamare Baarah: Bombay HC allows release, makers agree to delete objectionable portions
Global Matters
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Sports Goings
A video of veteran Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf went viral on social media on Tuesday. In it, he is seen having an altercation with a group of Pakistan fans whom he mistook as Indians. Haris later clarified what caused him to lose his temper during that exchange with that group of people in the USA. However, on Wednesday, he accepted his mistake over aggressively shouting, "Ye tera India nahi hai (This is not your India)." Dig Deeper
Entertainment Focus
The trailer for Tahira Kashyap's feature directorial debut Sharmajee Ki Beti introduces its three parallel leads – three women of varying ages and backgrounds, facing different conflicts in the hustle-bustle of a big city. The film stars Sakshi Tanwar, Divya Dutta, and Saiyami Kher. Dig Deeper
Lifestyle and Health
In the digital age, the sight of a child engrossed in a gadget is all too familiar. Surrounded by screens, smartphones, tablets, and video games, they are captivated by the allure of technology. Whether it's a toddler fascinated by colourful apps or a teenager glued to social media, the presence of screens is ubiquitous. While technology can enrich our lives, excessive use can have detrimental effects, especially on young minds. Children addicted to gadgets often exhibit symptoms like irritability, poor academic performance, and social withdrawal. As parents, it's natural to feel concerned and overwhelmed by this phenomenon. However, there are practical steps we can take to address and manage our child's gadget addiction. Dig Deeper
