Union Minister Bittu ‘packs bag’ to home State Punjab ahead of 2027 Assembly polls
Now, I want to serve Punjab and will be contesting the Vidhan Sabha elections to be held early next year, says Union Minister of State for Railways Ravneet Singh Bittu
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‘Complete probe in 6 weeks’: SC raps Gujarat Police for 20-year delay
The Supreme Court has strongly criticized Gujarat police for a 20-year-old investigation delay, ordering its completion within six weeks. Justices Karol and Masih emphasized constitutional courts cannot ignore such prolonged probes, especially when a complainant faces immense difficulty. The court highlighted the seriousness of lost case records, impacting the justice system and demanding swift action.
Chemotherapy drug supply crisis hits cancer care
Cancer patients in India are facing a critical shortage of life-saving chemotherapy drugs, Cisplatin and Carboplatin, disrupting treatment schedules. Hospitals report dwindling stocks, forcing patients to scramble for supplies. Doctors warn that prolonged unavailability of these essential medicines, with limited alternatives, could negatively impact patient outcomes and survival rates.
500 ethanol pumps by year-end: Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri
India is set to significantly expand its ethanol dispensing stations, with 500 planned by December and 5,000 by 2027, to boost flex-fuel vehicle adoption. This initiative, marked by the launch of Maruti Suzuki's WagonR flex-fuel car, aims to reduce fuel imports. The government is implementing supportive measures including pricing incentives and infrastructure development.
Government mulls cement roads amid bitumen price spike
Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari is exploring cement concrete roads over bituminous ones due to a surge in bitumen prices and supply disruptions from the West Asia conflict. He also highlighted the potential of domestically produced bio-bitumen from rice straw and other biowaste to reduce imports and save foreign exchange.