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Health activists seek suspension of Israeli Medical Association from world body

Indian healthcare professionals are urging the Indian Medical Association to back a call for the Israeli Medical Association’s suspension from the World Medical Association. Over 1,150 signatories cite the IMA’s silence on attacks against Gaza’s healthcare infrastructure and medical personnel. This move aligns with international calls for medical ethics and humanitarian law, contrasting with the British Medical Association’s condemnations and South Africa’s previous suspension of ties.

Indian healthcare professionals are urging the Indian Medical Association to back a call for the Israeli Medical Association’s suspension from the World Medical Association. Over 1,150 signatories cite the IMA’s silence on attacks against Gaza’s healthcare infrastructure and medical personnel. This move aligns with international calls for medical ethics and humanitarian law, contrasting with the British Medical Association’s condemnations and South Africa’s previous suspension of ties.

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20% ethanol blending still an experiment, results by next year: Centre tells Supreme Court

Appearing for the Centre, Attorney General R Venkataramani argued that any judicial intervention in the allocation process at this stage could unsettle the government’s national ethanol blending policy. He submitted that the 20 per cent ethanol blending programme remained an ongoing experiment and that its impact would become clearer by next year, reported news agency PTI.

Appearing for the Centre, Attorney General R Venkataramani argued that any judicial intervention in the allocation process at this stage could unsettle the government’s national ethanol blending policy. He submitted that the 20 per cent ethanol blending programme remained an ongoing experiment and that its impact would become clearer by next year, reported news agency PTI.

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‘Polio Free Pakistan’ on government-linked pamphlet triggers probe in Jammu and Kashmir

Health officials in Jammu and Kashmir have urgently called for clarification from a Block Medical Officer in Rajouri regarding an unauthorized pamphlet promoting ‘Polio Free Pakistan.’ This misleading publication, which resembles official polio vaccination materials, poses a risk to public confidence. Authorities are conducting an investigation to track down the individuals responsible for its production and distribution, and have issued firm directives to prevent similar unauthorized content from circulating.

Health officials in Jammu and Kashmir have urgently called for clarification from a Block Medical Officer in Rajouri regarding an unauthorized pamphlet promoting ‘Polio Free Pakistan.’ This misleading publication, which resembles official polio vaccination materials, poses a risk to public confidence. Authorities are conducting an investigation to track down the individuals responsible for its production and distribution, and have issued firm directives to prevent similar unauthorized content from circulating.

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Bengal braces for UCC battle as BJP government prepares to table Bill in assembly

West Bengal’s BJP government is set to introduce a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, following similar moves in other BJP-ruled states. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari confirmed the legislation will be presented Monday, aiming to replace religion-based personal laws with a common framework. The BJP asserts tribal communities will be exempt, while the Trinamool Congress criticizes the move as political polarization, demanding extensive consultation.

West Bengal’s BJP government is set to introduce a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, following similar moves in other BJP-ruled states. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari confirmed the legislation will be presented Monday, aiming to replace religion-based personal laws with a common framework. The BJP asserts tribal communities will be exempt, while the Trinamool Congress criticizes the move as political polarization, demanding extensive consultation.

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