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Assam’s maternal mortality ratio falls below India’s average, CM Sarma credits health workers

Assam recorded an MMR of 84 against India’s 87 in the latest SRS bulletin, with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma praising doctors, ASHA workers and officials for the 'historic feat'.

Mumbai builds, Thane gasps: A think tank explores solutions as pollution spikes amid MMR development

Despite being at the centre of MMR's development boom, Thane is struggling with the dusty fallout. Experts suggest better environmental planning, focus on public transport, stricter monitoring. 

United for BMC polls, Mahayuti allies BJP & Shiv Sena keep options open in MMR amid turf wars

With BJP & Shiv Sena having their own strongholds in Mumbai Metropolitan Region's civic bodies, it is speculated there might be a separate contest between the Mahayuti partners here.

India saw 52 maternal deaths each day in 2023, second highest after Nigeria—UN report

The report, titled ‘Trends in maternal mortality 2000-2023’, was published Monday. Maternal deaths include those related to complications during childbirth or pregnancy.

How many Covid cases in Maharashtra? State govt and civic bodies can’t make up their minds

Stark differences stalk the Covid case tallies issued by state govt and civic agencies of Mumbai & six satellite towns. In Kalyan-Dombivli, the difference was 4,744 on 2 July. 

Now, Thane, Navi Mumbai wrestle with Covid surge, find ‘a Mumbai contact’ in most cases

The surge in satellite towns like Navi Mumbai and Thane comes even as Mumbai, spurred by Dharavi success, appears to be flattening the curve.

Maternal mortality drops 22%, India meets UN millennium development goal

According to data released by the registrar general of India, Kerala registered the lowest maternal mortality ratio in 2014-16, at 46, emerging as one of the few states with a double-digit figure.

On Camera

After Bengal, BJP must secure the Siliguri Corridor, rebuild ties with Tarique Rahman

It is in India’s interests to seek to improve ties and prevent outside powers from being able to build anti-India constituencies inside Bangladesh.

Mythos risk prompts India to test for financial software flaws

India’s risk assessments are latest sign of unease among govts & corporate boardrooms over Mythos, amid concerns over its own extraordinary ability to power potential cyberattacks.

800 displays, 72 cities: IAF’s legendary Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team completes 30 years

Operating under the motto ‘Sadaiva Sarvottama’ (Always the Best), the team functions as part of the IAF’s No. 52 Squadron, affectionately nicknamed ‘The Sharks’.

2026 is like 1973 Indira-era oil shock plus youth anger. Modi has space, but not immunity

An oil shock, monsoon fears, rampant unemployment, and the seeming inevitability of inflation are common to both eras. Indira Gandhi’s self-destructive responses are instructive today.