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Alka Yagnik’s video in a wheelchair after Padma Awards 2026 raises concerns

Alka Yagnik’s video in a wheelchair after Padma Awards 2026 raises concerns

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Veteran singer Alka Yagnik’s health became a topic of concern among fans once again after the legendary singer made her first appearance at the Padma Awards 2026 after revealing she was diagnosed with a hearing issue in 2024. The singer was seen unable to walk without support as she went to receive her Padma Bhushan award from President Droupadi Murmu. Now, a video of her being assisted in a wheelchair surfaced online, garnering several reactions on social media, as fans are sending prayers and wishing her a speedy recovery. Alka Yagnik’s video on a wheelchair raises concerns The 60-year-old singer has been suffering from sensorineural hearing loss since 2024. She arrived at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Tuesday, June 23, to receive the Padma Bhushan from President Droupadi Murmu. The next day, Alka took to Instagram to address her health challenges, saying she had largely stayed away from the spotlight over the past two years and had avoided public appearances, but decided to attend the event as she is slowly “finding her way …

Partially collapsed water tank sparks safety concerns

Partially collapsed water tank sparks safety concerns

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With the monsoon expected to gain strength, concerns are being raised over the possibility of further structural deterioration of the partially collapsed water tank at Thammanam, as no reinforcement work has been carried out on the damaged chamber. “Leaving the collapsed tank as it is is dangerous. It requires close supervision and careful intervention. The collapsed and damaged portions need to be removed, and the soil needs to be stabilised. This is necessary to ensure structural integrity and turn the structure into a single integral monolithic unit,” a KWA source said. The collapse of Chamber 1 of the twin-chamber 1.35-crore-litre tank at Thammanam on November 10 last year had disrupted water supply in several parts of Kochi. Seven months after the incident, no progress has been made on the proposals put forward by the KWA to address the structural damage sustained by the tank or to construct a new one. One of the proposals was to construct a new 35-lakh-litre tank on land owned by the KWA at Thammanam. The other envisaged redesigning Chamber 1 …

Centre bans 16 fixed-dose drug combinations citing public health concerns

Centre bans 16 fixed-dose drug combinations citing public health concerns

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The Centre has prohibited the manufacture, sale and distribution of 16 fixed-dose combination (FDC) drugs, saying they lack “therapeutic justification” and their continued use was not considered beneficial in relation to the potential risks involved. The Ministry banned the FDC in the notifications issued under Section 26A of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940. (Representational Photo/Unsplash) The move, the Union Health Ministry said, was to safeguard public health and promote rational use of medicines while ensuring only effective and scientifically validated medicines are available to the public. Also Read| Spl campaign against drugs to be launched across 441 panchayats in Shimla: Kashyap FDC drugs are those which contain a combination of two or more active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) in a fixed ratio. The decision follows a review of FDCs undertaken in compliance with the Supreme Court’s directions. The Drugs Technical Advisory Board (DTAB) had constituted an expert committee to examine various drug combinations and identify those that were irrational, therapeutically unjustified or potentially harmful. “The manufacture for sale, sale, distribution and supply of the identified …

Fans defend Barun Sobti after his appearance on Farah Khan’s vlog sparks concerns: ‘Why find flaws in everything’

Fans defend Barun Sobti after his appearance on Farah Khan’s vlog sparks concerns: ‘Why find flaws in everything’

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Fans were excited when Barun Sobti recently appeared on Farah Khan‘s cooking vlog. Barun is usually a very private person and avoids sharing much about his personal life online, which is why fans were thrilled to get a glimpse of his home and see how he is behind the camera. While many thanked Farah for letting them see the unfiltered side of their childhood crush, some felt Barun seemed different from his usual self in the vlog. Barun Sobti appeared on Farah Khan’s vlog. ‘Something is not okay with Barun’ Many viewers commented that Barun seemed a bit different. Some viewers noted that Barun appeared to be speaking slowly and seemed unusually laid-back in the vlog. One comment read, “Something is wrong with him🧐 He is speaking weirdly.” Another comment added, “Something is not okay with Barun…He is out of zone 🥺” However, some others took this as a sign of the actor being genuine and not putting on a show. A viewer wrote, “I love whatever is wrong with him. He is so genuine. …

Mamata Banerjee's longtime PSO removed, TMC raises security concerns

Mamata Banerjee's longtime PSO removed, TMC raises security concerns

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The TMC on Thursday claimed that long-serving security personnel guarding Z-category protectee and former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee have been removed. There is, however, no official confirmation regarding the removal or replacement of any personnel in the security apparatus.  In a post on X, the TMC alleged, “Removing the long-serving security personnel is not administrative action, it is a calculated move to isolate and endanger her.” This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Civic concerns, blame game after Faridabad biker falls into ditch; dies after waiting for help | Delhi News

Civic concerns, blame game after Faridabad biker falls into ditch; dies after waiting for help | Delhi News

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5 min readFaridabadJun 19, 2026 04:42 AM IST Days after the death of a 45-year-old hospital manager from Faridabad, which has been blamed on alleged civic apathy, broken bottles and empty packets of chips line the mounds of soil and ditches at the site of the incident near the Manjhawali Bridge that links Faridabad and Greater Noida (Dankaur). A resident of Faridabad,  Atul Joshi died on the intervening night of June 14 and 15 allegedly after his motorcycle plunged into a ditch on the unbarricaded, incomplete stretch of the approach road — where the construction is said to have been halted due to land acquisition delays — to the bridge over Yamuna at the border of the Haryana and Uttar Pradesh. Police said the victim survived the initial crash that took place around 11 pm on June 14. But he succumbed to his injuries after waiting for more than eight hours for help in the secluded area; he was spotted by locals around 7.30 am. The death was a reminder of a similar incident in …

‘Several Indians have also lost their lives’: PM Modi flags maritime concerns at G7 summit

‘Several Indians have also lost their lives’: PM Modi flags maritime concerns at G7 summit

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday called for secure maritime routes and the protection of seafarers, telling G7 leaders that conflicts in West Asia have disrupted global trade and caused loss of life, days after three Indian mariners were killed in a US military strike in the Gulf of Oman. Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with US President Donald Trump at the G7 Summit, in Evian on Tuesday. (@narendramodi X) Addressing an outreach session of the G7 summit, PM Modi said India firmly believes that lasting solutions to conflicts can only be achieved through dialogue, diplomacy and international cooperation. Follow here for live updates ‘Ensure safety of seafarers’: PM at G7 The prime minister noted that disruptions to maritime trade through the Strait of Hormuz had affected the global economy and said many Indian citizens had lost their lives in the conflict. Modi’s remarks on the need to protect seafarers came amid growing anger in India over the deaths of the three Indian crew members in a US military attack on a merchant vessel off …

Global South’s concerns, meeting with Trump: What’s on agenda for PM Modi at G7 Summit 2026

Global South’s concerns, meeting with Trump: What’s on agenda for PM Modi at G7 Summit 2026

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to return to France to attend the G7 Summit 2026 on June 16. The prime minister, who is currently on a visit to Slovakia, is set to raise the “aspirations of the Global South,” as well as hold a meeting with US President Donald Trump amid a stand-off between New Delhi and Washington. The prime minister, who is currently on a visit to Slovakia, is set to raise the “aspirations of the Global South,” as well as hold a meeting with US President Donald Trump amid a stand-off between New Delhi and Washington. (PMO via PTI) The Group of Seven (G7) Summit will be held on June 16 and 17 in Evian, France. This will be the eight G7 Summit to which India has been invited. What’s on agenda for PM Modi? Voice of the Global South Ahead of his departure for Europe, the Indian prime minister stated he will be using the platform at the G7 Summit to raise the “aspirations of the Global South.” “India’s presence at …

Trump’s age concerns: Tucker Carlson’s candid remarks on POTUS’ 80th birthday sparks row

Trump’s age concerns: Tucker Carlson’s candid remarks on POTUS’ 80th birthday sparks row

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President Donald Trump turned 80 on June 14 to much fanfare. But former Fox News host Tucker Carlson thinks age is one topic Trump prefers not to discuss. (FILES) US President Donald Trump speaks before signing a proclamation in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on June 11, 2026. (Photo by Kent NISHIMURA / AFP) (AFP) Speaking to The New York Times in an interview published on Trump’s birthday, Carlson said the president becomes uncomfortable when conversations turn to growing older. The comments came as Trump celebrated the milestone while continuing a packed public schedule and preparing for a UFC event at the White House. Tucker Carlson on Donald Trump’s age concerns Tucker Carlson, who spent years around Trump before their recent disagreement over the Iran conflict, told The New York Times that Trump often points to older people he admires when the subject of age comes up. According to Carlson, Trump regularly talks about people who remain active late in life. One example he mentioned was retired golfer Gary Player, …

Modi, Trump set for first meeting since February amid trade, Iran war concerns

Modi, Trump set for first meeting since February amid trade, Iran war concerns

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump will meet on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Evian, White House officials told HT on Saturday, hours after the PM departed for a nearly week-long visit to France and Slovakia. Prime Minister Narendra Modi being accorded a Guard of Honour as he is received by France’s Minister of Higher Education, Research and Space Philippe Baptiste upon his arrival at the Nice Cote d’Azur Airport, in Nice, France. (PTI) The trip, running June 13 to 18, involves bilateral talks with French President Emmanuel Macron in Nice, a first prime ministerial visit to Slovakia, G7 outreach sessions at Evian, and an appearance at VivaTech in Paris. Defence and security cooperation, trade, technology, the concerns of the Global South, and the fallout of the West Asia conflict on energy security are set to top the agenda. While the bilateral meeting on the margins of the G7 Summit was announced by White House officials, there was no official word from the Indian side. India-US ties were hit this …