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Health Ministry warns against misuse of painkillers, antibiotics over kidney disease riskNational
Sep 23, 2026 05:01 IST•General News

Health Ministry warns against misuse of painkillers, antibiotics over kidney disease risk

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has issued an advisory circular to healthcare professionals, pharmacists, retailers, distributors, hospitals and the general public regarding the indiscriminate use of painkillers, particularly Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs), and antibiotics, highlighting the associated risks of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD).

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Rajasthan civic polls: BJP wins Bikaner, Ajmer Deputy Mayor postsNational
Sep 23, 2026 04:07 IST•General News

Rajasthan civic polls: BJP wins Bikaner, Ajmer Deputy Mayor posts

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured the Deputy Mayor posts in Bikaner and Ajmer Municipal Corporations in closely contested elections, with its candidate Pankaj Gehlot winning in Bikaner despite the Congress having a clear majority, while in Ajmer, Hemant Sankhla was declared the winner after a 40-40 tie was decided through a lottery.

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Ayodhya Ram Temple theft case: Sohan Lal Arya calls for strict punishment as SIT reports 105 incidentsNational
Sep 23, 2026 01:13 IST•General News

Ayodhya Ram Temple theft case: Sohan Lal Arya calls for strict punishment as SIT reports 105 incidents

Sohan Lal Arya, a Karyasevak associated with the Ram Mandir movement, on Monday said the alleged theft of donations at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya had hurt devotees and called for strict punishment for those found responsible, following the Supreme Court's disclosure that the number of theft incidents under investigation had risen from 70 to 105.

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