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Nadda sounds alarm on rising organ failures, calls for increased donation awareness

New Delhi, Aug 2 (UNI) Union Health Minister JP Nadda today expressed concern over the increasing cases of organ failures, calling it a serious public health challenge that is putting immense pressure on the healthcare system.

“Every year, thousands of patients await life-saving organ transplants. Despite this urgent need, a significant gap persists between those waiting for transplants and the number of available donors,” he said here at an event held to mark the 15th Indian Organ Donation Day. The event was organized by the National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization (NOTTO) under the aegis of Directorate General of Health Services, Union Health Ministry.
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Congress claims rising inflation and weak farm activity reflect economic mismanagement

15 Jul 2026 | 12:21 PM

New Delhi, Jul 15 (UNI) Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday launched a fresh attack on the Narendra Modi government, alleging that its "anti-people policies" were pushing India towards an economic crisis and accusing the Centre of failing to address mounting inflation, slowing agricultural activity and rising unemployment.

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Rahul remembers K Kamaraj as champion of social justice on birth anniversary

15 Jul 2026 | 12:21 PM

New Delhi, Jul 15 (UNI) Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday paid tribute to Bharat Ratna K. Kamaraj on his birth anniversary, describing the veteran Congress leader as a visionary statesman whose life was devoted to the welfare of the marginalised and the pursuit of social justice.

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Old Clothes Donation Project' launched to create livelihood opportunities for women

15 Jul 2026 | 12:50 AM

New Delhi, Jul 14 (UNI) The Delhi government and textile recycling organisations Clothes Box Foundation and Respun in partnership with the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) and the DMRC Ladies Welfare Organisation (DLWO) launched the Old Clothes Donation Project here today.

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Kejriwal, Sisodia, & Sanjay Singh must explain why they shielded those behind riots: Delhi CM

15 Jul 2026 | 12:14 AM

Agraj Pratap New Delhi, July 14 (UNI) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has welcomed the conviction of Tahir Hussain in the 2020 Delhi riots case, and has said that the verdict marks an important step towards justice for the families who lost their loved ones and endured immense suffering during the violence.
Gupta asked that the Aam Aadmi Party leadership must explain its political association, and patronage of a person who has been found guilty of instigating the Delhi riots, murder and widespread violence that had disturbed the peace of the city.

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Standing committees strengthen legislative oversight, accountability & good governance: Vijender Gupta

15 Jul 2026 | 12:04 AM

New Delhi, July 14 UNI) Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Tuesday emphasized the importance of house committees, saying that the committee system represents one of the finest traditions of legislative functioning.

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