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Dr. Casey Means, President Trump’s nominee for surgeon general, told senators she plans to fight chronic disease. Dr. Casey Means, President Donald Trump’s nominee for surgeon general has faced senators at her confirmation hearing where she outlined her concerns about chronic illness in the United States and highlighted her experience as a wellness influencer, author and entrepreneur. Means had originally been scheduled to testify in October but the hearing was postponed after she went into labor with her first child. During the hearing, Means said she would use the role to promote efforts to end chronic disease by addressing its…

Bill Gates apologized to Gates Foundation employees for his connections with Jeffrey Epstein, asserting he did not partake in illicit activities, as per WSJ. Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has expressed regret to the employees of the Gates Foundation regarding his associations with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, while asserting that he engaged in no unlawful activities, a new media report claims. Gates acknowledged having had two relationships with Russian women and recognized that he made mistakes that have overshadowed the philanthropic organization, while he maintained that he did not take part in Epstein’s criminal activities, as per an exclusive report…

PM Modi received a red-carpet welcome and a guard of honour at the Ben Gurion International Airport in Israel. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who arrived in Israel for the second state visit, held an “excellent” meeting with his counterpart, Benjamin Netanyahu, even as the two sides discussed a wide range of issues to boost bilateral ties. PM Modi, who arrived in Tel Aviv on Tuesday evening, was received by Netanyahu and his wife Sara at the airport. The Indian prime minister received a red-carpet welcome and a guard of honour at the Ben Gurion International Airport. Upon his touchdown in…

The National Council of Educational Research and Training has already pulled the new social science textbook from its website. After the Supreme Court raised objection over portions regarding judicial corruption in Class 8 CBSE textbooks, the NCERT may remove the chapter, a report cited sources as saying on Wednesday. The National Council of Educational Research and Training has already pulled the new social science textbook from its website. This came after a three-judge bench of the Supreme Court took suo motu cognisance of the “objectionable” statements regarding the judiciary in the NCERT textbooks, the government has not taken kindly to…

PM Modi says ‘was born on the day India formally recognised Israel’. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday addressed the Knesset, underscoring the strength of India-Israel relations and noting a personal coincidence, saying he “was born on the day India formally recognised Israel.” Earlier, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu welcomed Modi ahead of the address, describing him as “a close friend of Israel, a strong advocate of the India-Israel partnership, and a prominent leader on the global stage.” During his visit to the Israeli Parliament, Modi also laid a wreath and paid floral tributes. Accompanied by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu,…

The deceased, identified as Bhagat Sharma, 65, was a resident of Bhopal and was on a holiday in Goa. An elderly person was killed in north Goa on Monday after a renter Thar SUV carrying a group of young tourists rammed into his vehicle at a crossroad junction at Assagao, police said. The deceased, identified as Bhagat Sharma, 65, was a resident of Bhopal and was on a holiday in Goa. The victim was driving a Hyundai i20 when the Thar, which was allegedly speeding, rammed into him, leaving him severely injured. According to eyewitnesses, while Sharma remained conscious in…

Deputy Municipal Commissioner Mahesh Jani said around 1,500 properties were issued notices, including bungalows and multi-storey buildings. Over 1,300 houses were razed as part of a mega demolition drive launched by civic authorities in Gujarat’s Rajkot on Tuesday to clear illegal settlements along the Aji River. The demolition drive, which is the largest-ever by the Rajkot Municipal Corporation, was carried out amid tight security, with the deployment of more than 2,500 police personnel. Deputy Municipal Commissioner Mahesh Jani said that around 1,500 properties were issued notices, which included around 681 houses along the riverbank. Of these, the RMC had demolished…

Deputy Commissioner of Police (Central) Vikrant Vir said Akshat allegedly shot dead his father around 4.30 am on February 20 following a dispute. Chilling details have surfaced in the Lucknow drum murder case, where a 21-year-old man allegedly shot dead his father in a fit of rage and dismembered the body to cover up the crime, police said on Monday. Investigators alleged that the accused disposed of the severed body parts at different locations while hiding the torso inside a drum at their residence. Akshat Singh, 21, is accused of killing his father, Manvendra Singh 50, a liquor businessman and…

US President Trump had announced the 15% hike on tariffs on Saturday, after formally announcing new 10% duties under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974. Hours after the US Customs and Border Protection agency notified new 10 per cent global tariffs, the President Donald Trump-led administration said it is working to increase the levy to 15 per cent. A White House official on Tuesday said that Trump has had “no change of heart” regarding his decision to impose a 15% tariff rate. The US President had announced the 15% hike on tariffs on Saturday, after formally announcing new…

The DGCA has also issued deficiency reporting forms to the operator, asking it to submit a root cause analysis of the lapses identified during the audit. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Tuesday grounded four aircraft operated by VSR Ventures Pvt Ltd due to multiple violations discovered in a special safety audit conducted after the fatal Learjet 45 crash in Baramati on January 28 in which NCP leader Ajit Pawar was killed, officials aware of the matter said. “The audit was ordered on February 2. It commenced on February 4 and was completed by February 16 after which the…