Beyond bloodline: How donated milk is saving India’s most vulnerable newborns

Human milk banks in India serve a critical purpose by delivering much-needed nourishment to at-risk infants. Generous lactating mothers donate their surplus milk, helping those newborns who can’t receive it from their biological mothers. Every donation undergoes thorough screening and pasteurisation to ensure safety, highlighting the significant impact these banks have on the health of premature and sick children.

Speaking at the Commonwealth Secretariat in London, CJI Kant said, “Countries that are finally industrialising are being asked to move rapidly towards renewable power, and are often made to bear the brunt of criticism when they cannot move fast enough.” “The challenge, therefore, is to reconcile the urgency of the clean energy transition with the principles of fairness and shared responsibility that must underpin it,” the CJI said.

A Darjeeling couple had planned a 15-day trip to Mansarovar via Kerung in Sept. The Rs 4.4-lakh tour package included permits for entering Tibet. They cancelled the trip after watching videos of Kerung being swept away. Kolkata travel agents Anil Punjabi and Anjani Dhanuka had furrowed brows over rising cancellations even as many sought updates on the safety of other Nepal destinations like Kathmandu, Pokhara, Patan and Lumbini.

The recently concluded UNCCD conference in Mongolia set the stage for enhanced global drought resilience with innovative initiatives. Highlighted was a significant $1.3 billion commitment for land restoration and drought resilience projects. The newly introduced Drought Resilience Index will aid nations in evaluating their strategies, while the Drought Resilience Investment Facility seeks to attract public and private funding for impactful projects, aiming to scale solutions worldwide.

In an effort to enhance patient care, beneficiaries of the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana in Punjab are receiving follow-up communications from the 104 Health Helpline. The objective is to collect valuable feedback concerning their treatment journeys and medications. Such insights enable officials to identify potential post-treatment challenges and gauge satisfaction with healthcare services. Furthermore, the helpline facilitates free medical consultations and information regarding the scheme.

Home Minister Amit Shah marked Raksha Bandhan by spending time with young girls battling Type 1 diabetes, revealing that the government will provide them with free insulin for their lifetimes. This initiative is designed to alleviate the financial stresses of ongoing treatment, showcasing the government's dedication to the health and protection of daughters while building on current measures to manage diabetes among youth nationally.

Nepal's devastating floods have left 320 Indian nationals missing and claimed 547 lives. ICIMOD had previously warned of rising Himalayan glacier disaster risks months before the floods. Penguin Random House India denied dropping Sonia Gandhi's memoir over editorial changes. Jio Platforms received Sebi approval for its substantial $3.8 billion IPO. Annamalai questioned the CBFC's clearance for Yash's film Toxic due to its content.

Protests led by students seeking better school environments have expanded beyond national dialogues into local communities. The 'School Thik Karo' movement exposed various deficiencies in government schools nationwide. In reaction, state authorities have introduced new laws and hastened development initiatives. This campaign has sparked a wave of youth activism and is impacting political strategies for upcoming elections, with a noticeable shift toward addressing educational reform and youth con

New research reveals 61 percent of Indian children face extra heat stress annually. Climate change has doubled young children's exposure to dangerous heat levels. This exposure outpaces all other age groups, affecting millions of youngsters. Future warming scenarios project even greater heat stress for Indian children. Developing nations and younger populations bear a disproportionate burden of this threat.

Jairam Ramesh criticized the Centre's new digital education initiatives. He alleged the government announced free online coaching after Rahul Gandhi's remarks. Ramesh questioned the scheme's implementation, citing a report on past enrollment shortfalls. The government's focus should be on public education, not online coaching. Rahul Gandhi's campaign highlights student concerns and women's strength in India.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked Rakshabandhan by celebrating the occasion with schoolgirls at his residence. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh joined the festivities alongside students and cadets. Notably, Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi sent heartfelt greetings to the nation, emphasizing the festival's essence of mutual respect and social harmony, while wishing for strengthened bonds of affection and trust among everyone.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked Rakshabandhan by celebrating the occasion with schoolgirls at his residence. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh joined the festivities alongside students and cadets. Notably, Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi sent heartfelt greetings to the nation, emphasizing the festival's essence of mutual respect and social harmony, while wishing for strengthened bonds of affection and trust among everyone.

A comprehensive audit of nearly five thousand kilometers of highway projects will be carried out by a third-party inspection agency. Engineers India Ltd has been chosen for these essential quality checks, aiming to rectify issues related to project shortcomings and untimely road failures. The focus will be on expressways along with six-lane and four-lane national highways, ensuring elevated quality standards in infrastructure development.

A significant collapse in the Himalayan region caused a seismic disturbance, leading to a violent flood surge that reached Rasuwagadhi at the Nepal-Tibet border within a mere seven minutes. Recovery efforts extended across multiple districts in both Nepal and India. Alarmingly, Nepal’s flood authorities were only informed after the surge had already impacted Bhote Koshi. In response, SMS warnings were promptly issued to those residing along the riverbanks.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Uzbekistan and the Kyrgyz Republic from August 29 to September 1. He will hold talks in Tashkent to strengthen bilateral ties and explore new economic opportunities. Discussions will cover trade, critical minerals, and healthcare cooperation between the nations. In Bishkek, he will attend the SCO Summit and highlight India's priorities. The visit also includes the opening ceremony of the World Nomad Games.

The bench also directed states/Union territories and high courts to conduct periodic training and sensitisation programmes for judicial officers, police officials, prosecutors, protection officers, counsellors through judicial academies, police training institutions and other appropriate bodies. A bench of Justices Sanjay Karol and Augustine George Masih said there was a need for time-bound completion of trial in dowry cases and directed the high courts to periodically review pending criminal ap