At least 19 dead in Mississippi tornado, storms

Mississippi, 25/4: At least 19 people were killed when a tornado and severe storms swept through the US state of Mississippi late Friday, authorities told ABC News. Search and rescue operations were underway in Sharkey and Humphreys counties, about 70 miles (110 kilometers) north of state capital Jackson, the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency said, according…

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SC on Rs 1,000 cr spent as ‘freebies’ for doctors to prescribe Dolo-650

New Delhi, 18/8:The Supreme Court was on Thursday told that the Central Board for Direct Taxes (CBDT) has accused makers of the Dolo-650 tablet of distributing freebies worth around Rs 1,000 crore to doctors as consideration for prescribing the tablet.   The drug has been used liberally during the Covid-19 pandemic.   Senior advocate Sanjay…

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Mumbai police tightens security for festival season amid terror threat warnings

Mumbai: Festival season is coming and Central agencies have warned of potential terror threats in Mumbai during festive season. Mumbai has been put on high alert to be prepared for carrying out any possible terror attacks.Mumbai is gearing up for upcoming Durga puja, Diwali with law enforcement conducting mock drills at various locations including Bhaucha Dhakka, Barkat…

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