Refrain from self-medication and antibiotic overuse, experts warn of serious complications

New Delhi, 29 Dec (UNI): Issuing strict warnings against the growing antibiotic abuse in our nation, medical experts on Monday said that people should not take antibiotics indiscriminately unless prescribed and supervised by a doctor, cautioning about the dangers of self-medication and overuse. Speaking to media persons, AIIMS Director Dr M Srinivas, on Tuesday, underlined…

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Pinaka rockets, Astra missiles, Naval RPAS cleared in Rs 79,000 cr defence boost

New Delhi, Dec 29 (UNI) In a major boost to India’s defence preparedness and indigenous military capabilities, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), has accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) to capital acquisition proposals worth about Rs 79,000 crore. The approvals, include key procurements for the Indian Army such as loiter munition systems for artillery regiments, low-level…

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Supreme Court puts Aravalli Hills judgment in abeyance amid ongoing review

New Delhi, Dec 29(UNI) The Supreme Court on Monday stayed the implementation of its earlier directions and an expert committee report concerning the revised “definition” of the Aravalli Hills, citing concerns that the changes were being misconstrued and could potentially allow unregulated mining in ecologically sensitive areas. A vacation bench led by Chief Justice of…

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