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Beyond emergency response: Building cooler and healthier Indian cities

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Pallavi Joshi Lahari
New Delhi, Jun 10 (UNI) India has made significant progress in recognising extreme heat as a public health challenge. Heat Action Plans, early warning systems, public advisories, and coordinated action by local administrations have become important components of heat adaptation across many states and cities.

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Union Minister Jadhav writes to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on expanding Ayush treatment services in Military, Field Hospitals

22 Jul 2026 | 1:16 PM

New Delhi, July 22 (UNI) union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ayush and Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Prataprao Jadhav, has written to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, proposing the establishment of Ayush OPDs and the provision of Ayush-based treatment services across Military and Field Hospitals.

Delhi shuts 16 metro stations as security tightened in Central Delhi

22 Jul 2026 | 1:05 PM

New Delhi, July 22 (UNI) The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on Wednesday shut 16 Metro stations across central Delhi until further orders as authorities ramped up security amid the continuing Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protests and a day after Opposition leaders staged a sit-in near the Prime Minister's residence.

Black attire, slogans and adjournments: INDIA Bloc escalates NEET protest in Parliament

22 Jul 2026 | 1:02 PM

New Delhi, Jul 22 (UNI) The Monsoon Session of Parliament plunged into fresh turmoil on Wednesday as Opposition MPs belonging to the INDIA bloc turned up in black attire to observe a "Black Day", stepping up their offensive against the alleged NEET-UG paper leak, irregularities in competitive examinations and the recent police action against protesting students.

TMC seeks RS debate on alleged Delhi police action against student protesters

22 Jul 2026 | 12:59 PM

New Delhi, Jul 22 (UNI) The Trinamool Congress on Wednesday sought an immediate discussion in the Rajya Sabha on the alleged use of force by the Delhi Police against students protesting in the national capital on July 20, submitting a notice under Rule 267 to suspend the scheduled business of the House.

Beyond emergency response: Building cooler and healthier Indian cities

UNI NEWS DIGEST AT 1400HRS ON JULY 22

Union Minister Jadhav writes to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on expanding Ayush treatment services in Military, Field Hospitals

Delhi shuts 16 metro stations as security tightened in Central Delhi

Black attire, slogans and adjournments: INDIA Bloc escalates NEET protest in Parliament

TMC seeks RS debate on alleged Delhi police action against student protesters

MANILA,JULY 22 (UNI):-External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Wednesday held talks with New Zealand Minister of Foreign Affairs Winston Peters on the sidelines of meetings in the Philippines, with the two leaders discussing ways to strengthen bilateral ties and cooperation. UNI PHOTO-D51U

MANILA,JULY 22 (UNI):-External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Wednesday held talks with New Zealand Minister of Foreign Affairs Winston Peters on the sidelines of meetings in the Philippines, with the two leaders discussing ways to strengthen bilateral ties and cooperation. UNI PHOTO-D50U

GUWAHATI, JULY 22 (UNI):-Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday assured families affected by the recent crisis that they were not alone and said the state government would stand by them throughout the rehabilitation and livelihood restoration process. UNI PHOTO-D49U

GUWAHATI, JULY 22 (UNI):-Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday assured families affected by the recent crisis that they were not alone and said the state government would stand by them throughout the rehabilitation and livelihood restoration process. UNI PHOTO-D48U

GUWAHATI, JULY 22 (UNI):-Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday assured families affected by the recent crisis that they were not alone and said the state government would stand by them throughout the rehabilitation and livelihood restoration process. UNI PHOTO-D47U

GUWAHATI, JULY 22 (UNI):-Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday assured families affected by the recent crisis that they were not alone and said the state government would stand by them throughout the rehabilitation and livelihood restoration process. UNI PHOTO-D46U

GUWAHATI, JULY 22 (UNI):-Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday assured families affected by the recent crisis that they were not alone and said the state government would stand by them throughout the rehabilitation and livelihood restoration process. UNI PHOTO-D45U

GUWAHATI, JULY 22 (UNI):-Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday assured families affected by the recent crisis that they were not alone and said the state government would stand by them throughout the rehabilitation and livelihood restoration process. UNI PHOTO-D44U

GUWAHATI, JULY 22 (UNI):-Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday assured families affected by the recent crisis that they were not alone and said the state government would stand by them throughout the rehabilitation and livelihood restoration process. UNI PHOTO-D43U

GUWAHATI, JULY 22 (UNI):-Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday assured families affected by the recent crisis that they were not alone and said the state government would stand by them throughout the rehabilitation and livelihood restoration process. UNI PHOTO-D36U

HYDERABAD, JULY 22 (UNI):- Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Wednesday staged a protest in support of students affected by the alleged NEET paper leak, demanding accountability from the Union government over the examination controversy. UNI PHOTO-D41U

HYDERABAD, JULY 22 (UNI):- Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Wednesday staged a protest in support of students affected by the alleged NEET paper leak, demanding accountability from the Union government over the examination controversy. UNI PHOTO-D40U

HYDERABAD, JULY 22 (UNI):- Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Wednesday staged a protest in support of students affected by the alleged NEET paper leak, demanding accountability from the Union government over the examination controversy. UNI PHOTO-D39U

HYDERABAD, JULY 22 (UNI):- Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Wednesday staged a protest in support of students affected by the alleged NEET paper leak, demanding accountability from the Union government over the examination controversy. UNI PHOTO-D38U

MANILA,JULY 22 (UNI):-External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Wednesday held talks with US Secretary Marco Rubio on the sidelines of meetings in the Philippines, with the two leaders discussing ways to strengthen bilateral ties and cooperation. UNI PHOTO-D36U

MANILA,JULY 22 (UNI):-External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Wednesday held talks with Russia FM Sergey Lavrov on the sidelines of meetings in the Philippines, with the two leaders discussing ways to strengthen bilateral ties and cooperation. UNI PHOTO-D35U

MANILA,JULY 22 (UNI):-External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Wednesday held talks with Russia FM Sergey Lavrov on the sidelines of meetings in the Philippines, with the two leaders discussing ways to strengthen bilateral ties and cooperation. UNI PHOTO-D34U

MANILA,JULY 22 (UNI):-External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Wednesday held talks with Singapore Minister for Foreign Affairs Vivian Balakrishnan on the sidelines of meetings in the Philippines, with the two leaders discussing ways to strengthen bilateral ties and cooperation. UNI PHOTO-D33U

MANILA,JULY 22 (UNI):-External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Wednesday held talks with Singapore Minister for Foreign Affairs Vivian Balakrishnan on the sidelines of meetings in the Philippines, with the two leaders discussing ways to strengthen bilateral ties and cooperation. UNI PHOTO-D32U