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Watch: HPV vaccination roll out, climate change, metabolic diseases and more | Health Wrap

In this episode of Health Wrap, senior health journalists Ramya Kannan and Zubeda Hamid discuss the week’s important developments in public health. This episode looks at the rollout of Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination across States in India to prevent cervical cancer, which continues to claim thousands of lives each year.

Digital driving licences, vehicle registration certificates to be launched in Tamil Nadu on September 15: CM Vijay

The facility to download the certificates would come into force across the State from September 15, 2026. ‘Anywhere Registration/Licensing’ of vehicles to be introduced in the State in a phased manner

Stray dogs kill deer and fawn on Chittoor forest road; walkers blame litter from eateries

Walkers said the two-kilometre stretch between the railway gate and Vellore Road had become a litter zone after eateries multiplied there, and that discarded food was drawing stray dogs and turning the forest road into a dangerous corridor for deer

EAM Jaishankar to visit Ukraine, Poland from September 4

Jaishankar's trip to Ukraine assumes significance as it comes amid escalation of hostilities between Kyiv and Moscow

Anna Hazare’s health improving, to remain in Mumbai hospital for two days, says aide

According to the latest information received from doctors, the 89-year-old activist will remain admitted at Bombay Hospital for another two days under observation, he said

Tamil Nadu government to withdraw cases filed against farmers, teachers during DMK regime: CM Vijay

Making a suo motu statement in the Assembly, he said the TVK government would respect the democratic rights of farmers and teachers who had protested peacefully

Makaibari to tie up with small tea growers in Darjeeling

The group set a goal to purchase 25% of its requirement from the small growers and blend them with its own production. These small growers are supposed to get the equal proportion from the total profit while the Luxmi Group is confident to achieve a 20% boost annually with this new intiative

Smuggled liquor, bullets seized from rented house in Kozhikode district

The man who took the house on rent has been taken into custody

Air Vice Marshal Shakti Sharma scripts history with AVM-rank appointment

She became the assistant Chief of the Air Staff (education) on September 1, marking a significant milestone for women officers in the Indian defence forces

Drug given to prevent malaria sends 52 Andhra villagers to hospital; girl, 7, dead, 23 more children moved to Telangana

Fifty-two of the 71 villagers given the anti-malaria tablets at Gollaguppa fell ill with vomiting and breathing difficulty; the Collector said all those in hospital were out of danger

ED raids payment companies, CAs in online betting case

Raids were made at five locations in Maharashtra, four in Delhi-NCR, two in Rajasthan, and one in Gujarat

JSP to unveil youth wing name, logo in Pithapuram on September 2, marking Pawan Kalyan’s birthday

Party will guarantee an active role for youth at every level and groom them into committed leaders, says PAC chairman Nadendla Manohar

ICMR study identifies well water as major risk factor for amoebic meningoencephalitis in Keralam

The case-control study is first scientific proof of questionable quality of well water in Keralam, on which a significant section of the population depends for bathing and other domestic use

The south’s muted voice as political power shifts north

The south’s ‘political retreat’ from its once-influential national role comes amid growing anxieties over representation and federalism

Andhra University plans Centres of Excellence in quantum technology, AI and semiconductors

Vijay should continue to be CM; Rahul Gandhi is PM candidate: TNCC president

“Some media houses are conspiring and trying to spoil the relationship between TVK and Congress,” says Manickam Tagore

Congress MLA’s letter to CM exposes high level of corruption in Karnataka: BJP MLA

BJP MLA claimed that earlier Upa Lokayukta B. Veerappa went on record that 63 % of people in Karnataka had to pay bribe to get their works done in government offices

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres to participate in BRICS Summit in India

As the chair this year, India will be hosting the 18th BRICS Summit on September 12-13 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The summit will bring together leaders of BRICS member and partner countries as well as outreach invitees

ED raids multiple States in fraud NHAI toll plaza collection case

They said about 14 premises in Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Jammu and Kashmir, Madhya Pradesh, Delhi-NCR and West Bengal were brought under the searches

Noida International Airport takes off, but the journey to Jewar remains a work in progress

Two-and-a-half months after flights began, the new airport offers a smooth terminal experience, but patchy public transport, high travel costs and a still-developing ecosystem are shaping how passengers and staff use it

Advocate General for one more police officer on grievances redressal panels

Proposed committees will look into issues of conflict between lawyers and police personnel. AG urges the State Government to issue an office memorandum in tune with the Supreme Court orders

Three candidates shortlisted for Ram Janmabhoomi Trust’s first CEO

The Trust is expected to choose one of the three at a meeting on September 2; names of the shortlisted candidates have not been disclosed, but sources said the panel includes candidates from government and private sectors

Kiren Rijiju meets Serbian President Vucic, reaffirms strong India-Serbia ties

Rijiju highlighted India's founding role in the movement and reiterated New Delhi's commitment to peace, sovereignty, dialogue and cooperation among nations