Government hospitals perform nearly all knee and hip replacement surgeries after 2024 reforms in Karnataka | Bengaluru News

BENGALURU: The share of total knee replacement (TKR) and total hip replacement (THR) surgeries conducted in govt hospitals has risen sharply to nearly 99% following a series of reforms introduced in 2024 to strengthen public healthcare facilities.Until recently, a majority of these surgeries were being referred to private hospitals. In 2022-23, govt hospitals performed 645…

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PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi confirms spectators for PSL 2026 final in Lahore | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi has confirmed that fans will be allowed to attend the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 final.Naqvi, who also serves as the country’s interior minister, stated on social media that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has “graciously approved” spectator attendance for the May 3 final, which will be…

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Sergei Lavrov: ‘Doctrine of dominance’: Russia accuses US of energy grab, says Iran, Venezuela actions ‘about oil’

Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov has accused the United States of openly prioritising oil and energy dominance in its foreign policy, alleging that Washington’s military actions in countries such as Iran and Venezuela are driven by resource interests.In an interview with Russian state television, Lavrov said the US “cares only about its own well-being” and…

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‘Critical circumstances’: US imposes 123% preliminary anti-dumping duty on Indian solar imports; industry flags concerns

The United States has imposed a preliminary anti-dumping duty of 123.04% on solar cells and modules imported from India, a move that could further restrict shipments to a key export market, though its immediate impact may be limited as companies have diversified.The US department of commerce said it had found “critical circumstances” in its investigation…

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Telangana: K Kavitha set to launch new regional party today, pays tribute to Telangana martyrs | India News

NEW DELHI: K Kavitha on Saturday paid floral tributes to those who died during the 1969 Telangana statehood agitation at Amaraveerula Stupam in Gun Park, Hyderabad, ahead of the launch of her new political party.Nearly seven months after leaving the Bharat Rashtra Samithi, Kavitha, daughter of former Telangana chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao, is set…

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India is secular, but dharmic-cultural events not banned, says Karnataka high court | Bengaluru News

BENGALURU: India is a secular country, but it does not mean Dharmic and cultural activities can’t be entertained, Karnataka high court has observed. The court made the observation, setting aside a city corporation’s order denying permission to Malleshwaram Brahmana Sabha for holding Shankaracharya Jayanti at one of its auditoriums. Bengaluru West City Corporation had said…

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