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NEW DELHI (Saturday, March 28, 2026) — A comprehensive global study published in The Lancet Obstetrics, Gynaecology, and Women’s Health has revealed that India’s Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) plummeted by nearly 80% over the last three decades. The analysis, conducted by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME), highlights a significant shift in maternal…
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NEW DELHI (Saturday, March 28, 2026) — The Union Health Ministry announced today that India has achieved a historic 86% reduction in its Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) since 1990. This rate of decline is nearly double the global average of 48%, marking India as a top performer in maternal health among developing nations. Data Discrepancy:…
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NEW DELHI (Saturday, March 28, 2026) — A landmark study published in BMJ Paediatrics Open has established a direct link between Vitamin B12 supplementation in pregnant vegetarian women and improved early brain development in their infants. The research, conducted across centers in India and Nepal, highlights a critical nutritional intervention for regions with high vegetarian…
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Key Data for 2023 The report clarifies that while India has made significant strides in maternal health, the absolute volume of deaths remains high due to the country’s large population and birth rate. Country Total Maternal Deaths (2023) Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) Nigeria 32,900 Highest global total India 24,700 116 per 1 lakh live births…
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JAIPUR (Sunday, March 29, 2026) — The Rajasthan High Court has issued a significant interim order prohibiting night safaris and the use of drones within the Jawai Leopard Reserve in Pali district. Citing grave concerns over “unregulated tourism” and its impact on the local ecosystem, the court has restricted all wildlife-spotting activities to a strict…
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MUMBAI (Sunday, March 29, 2026) — The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (Additional Thane) has issued a stern order against Ola Electric Technologies, citing “sheer deficiency” in service and “unfair trade practices.” The commission has directed the Bengaluru-based EV manufacturer to either replace a consumer’s defective electric scooter with a brand-new one or provide a…
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NEW DELHI (Sunday, March 29, 2026) — The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has taken serious note of alleged massive environmental degradation in the Kothal Gate area of Dehradun. Following a petition that claims illegal activities have persisted for over a decade, the tribunal has ordered the immediate formation of a joint committee to investigate tree…
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NEW DELHI (Saturday, March 28, 2026) — The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has taken serious cognisance of alleged large-scale environmental violations in the Kothal Gate area of Dehradun. The tribunal has ordered the formation of a high-level joint committee to investigate claims of illegal tree felling, forest land encroachment, and unauthorised mining linked to a…
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LATEHAR, JHARKHAND (Saturday, March 28, 2026) — A special court in Jharkhand’s Latehar district has sentenced six individuals to life imprisonment for the gang rape of a minor. The verdict, delivered by Additional District and Sessions Judge (Second) cum Special Judge (POCSO), Sanjay Kumar Dubey, also includes a heavy financial penalty on the convicts, marking…
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PANAJI (Sunday, March 29, 2026) — The investigation into the Curchorem sex scandal has taken a darker turn as the Goa Crime Branch revealed that the primary accused exploited multiple victims, including two sisters. One of the sisters is a minor, while the other is an adult. To date, four separate FIRs have been registered…