As many as 269 infants died at a government hospital in Rajkot in the last three months of 2019 with the highest number of deaths being recorded in December. 
 
While 87 and 71 children died at Rajkot Civil Hospital in October and November respectively, the infant deaths in December stood at 111, according to Manish Mehta, the hospital's head. 
 
The official attributed the deaths to the shortage of facilities for properly treating children at the hospital. 
 
"We do not have ample facilities to treat the number of patients we receive. Keeping this in mind, the government has started the construction of a new hospital with 500 beds," said Mehta. 
 
In Vadodara, Chief Minister Vijay Rupani denied answering reporters' question on the deaths of infants in the government hospital.

As many as 269 infants died at a government hospital in Rajkot in the last three months of 2019 with the highest number of deaths being recorded in December. While 87 and 71 children died at Rajkot Civil Hospital in October and November respectively, the infant deaths in December stood at 111, according to Manish Mehta, the hospital's head.

As many as 269 infants died at a government hospital in Rajkot in the last three months of 2019 with the highest number of deaths being recorded in December. While 87 and 71 children died at Rajkot Civil Hospital in October and November respectively, the infant deaths in December stood at 111, according to Manish Mehta, the hospital's head. The official attributed the deaths to the shortage of facilities for properly treating children at the hospital. "We do not have ample facilities to treat the number of patients we receive. Keeping this in mind, the government has started the construction of a new hospital with 500 beds," said Mehta. In Vadodara, Chief Minister Vijay Rupani denied answering reporters' question on the deaths of infants in the government hospital.

269 infants died at Rajkot government hospital in last 3 months of 2019

A California-based aviation and aerospace company is in the process of creating an army of autonomous robots that could be sent to the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/chandrayaan-2-nasa-satellite-finds-indias-vikram-moon-lander-releases-images-of-impact-site-265811">moon</a> and mine its surface.&nbsp;

Pasadena, California situated OffWorld is a company which fans the idea of a future of robots in space. Before NASA carries out its <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/new-lunar-mission-chandrayaan-3-to-launch-in-november-2020-isro-271367">manned mission to the moon</a>, the idea is to have these robots up on the lunar surface to do the prep.

What's special about these robots is their ability to take autonomous decisions and carry out tasks on their own without needing any commands or timely supervision.&nbsp;

The robots are based on the existing technologies like mining on the earth surface and would be able to carry out tasks that have never been entrusted on machines before.&nbsp;

The company's vision is to create colonies of smart robots that would "under human supervision" aim to turn "the inner solar system into a better, gentler, greener place for life and civilization," as stated on OffWorld official website.&nbsp;

The company sees its many smart robots as the enabler of human expansion beyond planet earth. It has previously built rocket engines, spacecraft and launched several satellites. 
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A California-based aviation and aerospace company is in the process of creating an army of autonomous robots that could be sent to the moon and mine its surface.

A California-based aviation and aerospace company is in the process of creating an army of autonomous robots that could be sent to the moon and mine its surface. Pasadena, California situated OffWorld is a company which fans the idea of a future of robots in space. Before NASA carries out its manned mission to the moon, the idea is to have these robots up on the lunar surface to do the prep. What's special about these robots is their ability to take autonomous decisions and carry out tasks on their own without needing any commands or timely supervision. The robots are based on the existing technologies like mining on the earth surface and would be able to carry out tasks that have never been entrusted on machines before. The company's vision is to create colonies of smart robots that would "under human supervision" aim to turn "the inner solar system into a better, gentler, greener place for life and civilization," as stated on OffWorld official website. The company sees its many smart robots as the enabler of human expansion beyond planet earth. It has previously built rocket engines, spacecraft and launched several satellites.

Smart robots in the offing to help mine the moon

As Maharashtra governor gave his nod to the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/maharashtra-portfolio-distribution-ajit-pawar-gets-finance-aaditya-thackeray-to-look-after-environment-272217">allocation of portfolios on Sunday</a>, Minister of State (MoS) Abdul Sattar has been assigned with the responsibility of Revenue, Rural Development, Port Land Development and Special Assistance.

Yesterday, amid reports doing the rounds of him offering to step down as a minister of state in the Maharashtra government, Sattar had clarified that he has not tendered his resignation.

"I have not resigned. I am going to talk to Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray at Matoshree. After that, whatever decision will be taken by the Chief Minister, we will accept it," Sattar had said.

Sattar was among the 36 leaders from Congress, NCP and Shiv Sena, who were sworn-in as ministers on December 30 last year.

In the portfolio distribution key Ministries like Finance, Home and Revenue were allocated to lawmakers from Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and Congress in the Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress alliance government led by Uddhav Thackeray.

Thackeray had on Saturday sent Governor the final list of ministers with the portfolios to be allocated to them for approval following which portfolio distribution in Maharashtra government was announced.&nbsp;

As Maharashtra governor gave his nod to the allocation of portfolios on Sunday, Minister of State (MoS) Abdul Sattar has been assigned with the responsibility of Revenue, Rural Development, Port Land Development and Special Assistance.

As Maharashtra governor gave his nod to the allocation of portfolios on Sunday, Minister of State (MoS) Abdul Sattar has been assigned with the responsibility of Revenue, Rural Development, Port Land Development and Special Assistance. Yesterday, amid reports doing the rounds of him offering to step down as a minister of state in the Maharashtra government, Sattar had clarified that he has not tendered his resignation. "I have not resigned. I am going to talk to Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray at Matoshree. After that, whatever decision will be taken by the Chief Minister, we will accept it," Sattar had said. Sattar was among the 36 leaders from Congress, NCP and Shiv Sena, who were sworn-in as ministers on December 30 last year. In the portfolio distribution key Ministries like Finance, Home and Revenue were allocated to lawmakers from Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and Congress in the Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress alliance government led by Uddhav Thackeray. Thackeray had on Saturday sent Governor the final list of ministers with the portfolios to be allocated to them for approval following which portfolio distribution in Maharashtra government was announced.

MoS Abdul Sattar gets Revenue, Rural Development in Maharashtra portfolio distribution

Thirty-six people were killed and 23 more injured when a tourist guesthouse under construction in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/death-toll-rises-to-24-in-cambodia-building-collapse-some-still-trapped-272171">Cambodia</a>&nbsp;collapsed, trapping workers under rubble, officials said on Sunday (January 5).

Officials said rescue operations ended two days after the seven-storey concrete&nbsp;building&nbsp;collapsed on Friday (January 3) in the coastal town of Kep, about 160 km (100 miles) southwest of the capital <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-imposes-sanctions-on-cambodian-pms-associates-over-alleged-corruption-267431">Phnom Penh</a>.

The&nbsp;36&nbsp;dead included six children and 14 women, officials said in a statement that did not detail why children were at the construction site. Kep Governor Ken Satha said that the owners of the&nbsp;building, a&nbsp;Cambodian couple, had been detained for questioning.

The Kep&nbsp;building&nbsp;collapse&nbsp;came six months after 28 people were killed when a Chinese-owned construction site&nbsp;collapsed in Preah Sihanouk province. Seven people were charged with involuntary manslaughter and Hun Sen fired a disaster management official over that accident

Cambodia&nbsp;is undergoing a construction boom to serve growing crowds of Chinese tourists and investors.

Thirty-six people were killed and 23 more injured when a tourist guesthouse under construction in Cambodia collapsed, trapping workers under rubble, officials said on Sunday (January 5).

Thirty-six people were killed and 23 more injured when a tourist guesthouse under construction in Cambodia collapsed, trapping workers under rubble, officials said on Sunday (January 5). Officials said rescue operations ended two days after the seven-storey concrete building collapsed on Friday (January 3) in the coastal town of Kep, about 160 km (100 miles) southwest of the capital Phnom Penh. The 36 dead included six children and 14 women, officials said in a statement that did not detail why children were at the construction site. Kep Governor Ken Satha said that the owners of the building, a Cambodian couple, had been detained for questioning. The Kep building collapse came six months after 28 people were killed when a Chinese-owned construction site collapsed in Preah Sihanouk province. Seven people were charged with involuntary manslaughter and Hun Sen fired a disaster management official over that accident Cambodia is undergoing a construction boom to serve growing crowds of Chinese tourists and investors.

Cambodia building collapse death toll rises to 36

A bluefin&nbsp;tuna&nbsp;sold for 193.2&nbsp;million&nbsp;yen ($1.8&nbsp;million) in the&nbsp;first&nbsp;auction&nbsp;of the new year at&nbsp;Tokyo's Toyosu fish market, the&nbsp;second-highest&nbsp;price on record, NHK broadcaster reported.

The&nbsp;tuna&nbsp;was caught off northern <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/chinese-airlines-turn-to-asia-as-long-haul-losses-pile-up-263544">Aomori Prefecture</a> and weighed 276 kilograms (608 lbs), according to NHK, which translates into a price of about 700,000 yen per kilogram.

The successful bidder was Kiyoshi Kimura, the head of the company that runs a sushi restaurant chain "Sushizanmai," NHK said.

Last year Kimura paid a record 333.6&nbsp;million&nbsp;yen for a&nbsp;tuna&nbsp;at the&nbsp;auction, exceeding his previous record price in 2013.

A bluefin tuna sold for 193.2 million yen ($1.8 million) in the first auction of the new year at Tokyo's Toyosu fish market, the second-highest price on record, NHK broadcaster reported.

A bluefin tuna sold for 193.2 million yen ($1.8 million) in the first auction of the new year at Tokyo's Toyosu fish market, the second-highest price on record, NHK broadcaster reported. The tuna was caught off northern Aomori Prefecture and weighed 276 kilograms (608 lbs), according to NHK, which translates into a price of about 700,000 yen per kilogram. The successful bidder was Kiyoshi Kimura, the head of the company that runs a sushi restaurant chain "Sushizanmai," NHK said. Last year Kimura paid a record 333.6 million yen for a tuna at the auction, exceeding his previous record price in 2013.

Tuna sells for $1.8 million in first Tokyo auction of 2020, second highest ever

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/royal-jordanian-gulf-air-suspend-flights-to-baghdad-after-us-strikes-kill-top-iran-commander-qasem-soleimani-272050">Gulf</a>&nbsp;stocks fell sharply in early trade on Sunday, led by&nbsp;Kuwaiti shares, on escalating&nbsp;tensions&nbsp;between the United States and&nbsp;Iran.

Iranian military commander <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-will-respond-to-soleimani-killing-any-time-in-any-manner-foreign-minister-zarif-272013">Qassem Soleimani</a>, the architect of Tehran's overseas clandestine and military operations was killed on Friday in a&nbsp;US&nbsp;drone strike on his convoy at Baghdad airport.

The killing is seen by Tehran as an act of war that risks regional conflagration.

The&nbsp;Kuwaiti index, the best performer in the region in 2019, was down nearly 3.8 per cent&nbsp;in early trade, Dubai stocks were down 1.8 per cent&nbsp;and the Abu Dhabi index fell 1.1 per cent.

The Saudi market&nbsp;plunged 2 per cent&nbsp;at the market open, with shares of in oil giant <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/global-markets-oil-gold-safe-haven-assets-gains-as-us-strike-kills-iranian-commander-271901">Saudi Aramco</a> down 0.7 per cent.

"A <a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions/us-iran-tensions-and-why-india-should-care-271967">US-Iran</a>&nbsp;war could shave 0.5 percentage points or more off global GDP, mainly due to a collapse in&nbsp;Iran’s economy but also due to the impact from a surge in oil prices," Jason Tuvey, senior emerging&nbsp;markets&nbsp;economist at Capital Economics, said in a note last week.

He said while a&nbsp;US-Iran&nbsp;conflict would probably pressure equity and bond&nbsp;markets&nbsp;in the Middle East,&nbsp;Gulf&nbsp;countries' currency pegs to the&nbsp;US <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/safe-haven-yen-lifted-us-dollar-hits-in-grim-data-after-qassem-soleimani-strike-272054">dollar</a> would likely remain intact.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/us-oil-workers-leave-iraq-air-strike-on-iranian-leader-qassem-soleimani-272049">Oil prices</a> jumped to $63.05 a barrel on Friday, their highest level in more than three months, after Soleimani's killing sparked fears that conflict in the region could disrupt global oil supplies.&nbsp;

Gulf stocks fell sharply in early trade on Sunday, led by Kuwaiti shares, on escalating tensions between the United States and Iran. Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani, the architect of Tehran's overseas clandestine and military operations was killed on Friday in a US drone strike on his convoy at Baghdad airport.

Gulf stocks fell sharply in early trade on Sunday, led by Kuwaiti shares, on escalating tensions between the United States and Iran. Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani, the architect of Tehran's overseas clandestine and military operations was killed on Friday in a US drone strike on his convoy at Baghdad airport. The killing is seen by Tehran as an act of war that risks regional conflagration. The Kuwaiti index, the best performer in the region in 2019, was down nearly 3.8 per cent in early trade, Dubai stocks were down 1.8 per cent and the Abu Dhabi index fell 1.1 per cent. The Saudi market plunged 2 per cent at the market open, with shares of in oil giant Saudi Aramco down 0.7 per cent. "A US-Iran war could shave 0.5 percentage points or more off global GDP, mainly due to a collapse in Iran’s economy but also due to the impact from a surge in oil prices," Jason Tuvey, senior emerging markets economist at Capital Economics, said in a note last week. He said while a US-Iran conflict would probably pressure equity and bond markets in the Middle East, Gulf countries' currency pegs to the US dollar would likely remain intact. Oil prices jumped to $63.05 a barrel on Friday, their highest level in more than three months, after Soleimani's killing sparked fears that conflict in the region could disrupt global oil supplies.

Gulf markets plunge on US-Iran tensions, Kuwait lead fall

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/equation-in-air-battle-would-have-been-different-if-abhinandan-was-flying-rafale-dhanoa-272211">Pakistan</a> has extended tacit support to the United States over its action against Iran earlier this week in exchange for the resumption of military cooperation with Washington, in a move that led to the latter authorising the reinstatement of a military training and educational program which had remained suspended for two years. 
 
Citing Intelligence sources, Asian Lite reported that Islamabad, which blamed Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps commander Major Gen <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/white-house-gives-lawmakers-formal-notice-of-iraq-strike-amid-complaints-from-democrats-272196">Qassem Soleimani</a> for Baloch militant attacks against its forces, found an opportunity to "kill two birds with one stone" when Washington sought its support after the airstrikes near the Baghdad international airport. 
 
It may be noted that the Washington's announcement to authorise the resumption of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-to-resume-military-training-program-for-pakistan-state-department-269269">International Military Education and Training</a> (IMET) for strengthening "military to military cooperation on shared priorities and advance US national security" came hours after US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo spoke to Pakistan Chief of Army Staff (COAS) <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/imran-khan-seeks-power-to-extend-tenure-of-bajwa-271791">Qamar Javed Bajwa</a> in the aftermath of the airstrike. 
 
"Pakistan's Chief of Staff General Bajwa and I spoke today about US defensive action to kill Qassem Soleimani. The Iran regime's actions in the region are destabilising and our resolve in protecting American interests, personnel, facilities, and partners will not waver," Pompeo had tweeted. 
 
Pakistan has remained conspicuous by its silence over the US airstrikes and subsequent escalation of tensions between Washington and Tehran. 
 
Citing a leaked letter of Pakistan Foreign Ministry, The Asian Lite report further asserted that as many as 14 members of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/terror-camps-continues-to-exist-in-pakistan-army-chief-mm-naravane-to-wion-271729">Pakistan</a> Armed Forces were killed recently by "Baloch militants" based in Iran. It was one of the several attacks sponsored by Iranian intelligence chief Soleimani against Pakistan. 
 
The IMET programme was frozen for Pakistan by the Trump Administration two years ago due to Islamabad's lack of action against terror groups. 
 
It may be noted that the State Department administers IMET, a programme which offers spaces to foreign military officers at US military education institutions, such as the US Army War College and the US Naval War College. 
 
Pakistan-based The News International has reported a State Department spokeswoman as saying that the programme "provides an opportunity to increase bilateral cooperation between our countries on shared priorities. We want to continue to build on this foundation through concrete actions that advance regional security and stability."

Pakistan has extended tacit support to the United States over its action against Iran earlier this week in exchange for the resumption of military cooperation with Washington, in a move that led to the latter authorising the reinstatement of a military training and educational program which had remained suspended for two years.

Pakistan has extended tacit support to the United States over its action against Iran earlier this week in exchange for the resumption of military cooperation with Washington, in a move that led to the latter authorising the reinstatement of a military training and educational program which had remained suspended for two years. Citing Intelligence sources, Asian Lite reported that Islamabad, which blamed Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps commander Major Gen Qassem Soleimani for Baloch militant attacks against its forces, found an opportunity to "kill two birds with one stone" when Washington sought its support after the airstrikes near the Baghdad international airport. It may be noted that the Washington's announcement to authorise the resumption of International Military Education and Training (IMET) for strengthening "military to military cooperation on shared priorities and advance US national security" came hours after US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo spoke to Pakistan Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Qamar Javed Bajwa in the aftermath of the airstrike. "Pakistan's Chief of Staff General Bajwa and I spoke today about US defensive action to kill Qassem Soleimani. The Iran regime's actions in the region are destabilising and our resolve in protecting American interests, personnel, facilities, and partners will not waver," Pompeo had tweeted. Pakistan has remained conspicuous by its silence over the US airstrikes and subsequent escalation of tensions between Washington and Tehran. Citing a leaked letter of Pakistan Foreign Ministry, The Asian Lite report further asserted that as many as 14 members of Pakistan Armed Forces were killed recently by "Baloch militants" based in Iran. It was one of the several attacks sponsored by Iranian intelligence chief Soleimani against Pakistan. The IMET programme was frozen for Pakistan by the Trump Administration two years ago due to Islamabad's lack of action against terror groups. It may be noted that the State Department administers IMET, a programme which offers spaces to foreign military officers at US military education institutions, such as the US Army War College and the US Naval War College. Pakistan-based The News International has reported a State Department spokeswoman as saying that the programme "provides an opportunity to increase bilateral cooperation between our countries on shared priorities. We want to continue to build on this foundation through concrete actions that advance regional security and stability."

Pakistan ditches Iran, extends tacit support to US over airstrikes for resumption in military cooperation

In a bid to dispel rumors against the newly enacted Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) 2019, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will launch a campaign on Sunday to generate awareness among the people regarding the citizenship law.

Starting from today, the campaign will conclude on January 15.

The party's top leadership will reach out to masses to end the confusion over the CAA spread by the Opposition.

In Uttar Pradesh, BJP working president JP Nadda will inaugurate a public relations campaign in Vaishali sector of Ghaziabad and also at Hindi Bhawan situated in Lohia Nagar.

While sharing more details of the same, State General Minister Vidyasagar Sonkar and State Minister Prakash Pal said that the Defense Minister Rajnath Singh will be in Lucknow and will begin the campaign in LDA Colony.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will also participate in the campaign and will visit Samvad Bhavan Gorakhpur later in the day.

As part of its programme, the BJP has launched a toll-free number 8866288662 for people to give missed calls to register their endorsement of the law.

The Act grants Indian citizenship to refugees from Hindu, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist and Parsi communities fleeing religious persecution from Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh who entered India on or before December 31, 2014.

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In a bid to dispel rumors against the newly enacted Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) 2019, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will launch a campaign on Sunday to generate awareness among the people regarding the citizenship law.

In a bid to dispel rumors against the newly enacted Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) 2019, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will launch a campaign on Sunday to generate awareness among the people regarding the citizenship law. Starting from today, the campaign will conclude on January 15. The party's top leadership will reach out to masses to end the confusion over the CAA spread by the Opposition. In Uttar Pradesh, BJP working president JP Nadda will inaugurate a public relations campaign in Vaishali sector of Ghaziabad and also at Hindi Bhawan situated in Lohia Nagar. While sharing more details of the same, State General Minister Vidyasagar Sonkar and State Minister Prakash Pal said that the Defense Minister Rajnath Singh will be in Lucknow and will begin the campaign in LDA Colony. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will also participate in the campaign and will visit Samvad Bhavan Gorakhpur later in the day. As part of its programme, the BJP has launched a toll-free number 8866288662 for people to give missed calls to register their endorsement of the law. The Act grants Indian citizenship to refugees from Hindu, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist and Parsi communities fleeing religious persecution from Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh who entered India on or before December 31, 2014.

BJP's public campaign on Citizenship Amendment Act to begin from today

Ever wonder what would it be like to have a pain-free life? Scientists have now found a way to switch off a pain-related gene, a discovery that could help people who suffering from chronic pain or other severe pain-related ailments.&nbsp;

The technique involves altering a person's DNA in a way that pain signals are not transmitted to the spine.

The treatment, which is devised by a California-based startup, could get approval in the next five years.&nbsp;

People suffering from chronic pain are treated with a range of medications and therapies for better pain management and to alleviate the pain.&nbsp;

From anti-neuropathic, non-opioid medicines, opioid analgesics, coanalgesics to adjuvant medicines, among other modes of treatments, chronic pain management involve a host of medicinal mediums, surgical intervention, et cetera.&nbsp;

US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US CDC) states that some studies estimate the prevalence of chronic pain between 11 per cent to 40 per cent.

In 2016, it was estimated that around 20.4 per cent American adults suffered from chronic pain while about 8 per cent battled high-impact chronic pain.

The new technique therefore raises hopes for people with chronic pain. The technique was devised by conducting studies on mice which showed that quietening the pain gene - by altering a DNA - can cut off the transmission of pain signals to the spine.&nbsp;

 
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Ever wonder what would it be like to have a pain-free life? Scientists have now found a way to switch off a pain-related gene, a discovery that could help people who suffering from chronic pain or other severe pain-related ailments.

Ever wonder what would it be like to have a pain-free life? Scientists have now found a way to switch off a pain-related gene, a discovery that could help people who suffering from chronic pain or other severe pain-related ailments. The technique involves altering a person's DNA in a way that pain signals are not transmitted to the spine. The treatment, which is devised by a California-based startup, could get approval in the next five years. People suffering from chronic pain are treated with a range of medications and therapies for better pain management and to alleviate the pain. From anti-neuropathic, non-opioid medicines, opioid analgesics, coanalgesics to adjuvant medicines, among other modes of treatments, chronic pain management involve a host of medicinal mediums, surgical intervention, et cetera. US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US CDC) states that some studies estimate the prevalence of chronic pain between 11 per cent to 40 per cent. In 2016, it was estimated that around 20.4 per cent American adults suffered from chronic pain while about 8 per cent battled high-impact chronic pain. The new technique therefore raises hopes for people with chronic pain. The technique was devised by conducting studies on mice which showed that quietening the pain gene - by altering a DNA - can cut off the transmission of pain signals to the spine.

Hopes for many battling chronic pain as scientists discover technique to silence pain gene 

Congress leader Harish Rawat on Saturday said that the Rajasthan government is taking against those responsible that lead to the death of over 100 infants in a hospital in Kota district.

"The government is focussed and various steps are being taken by the Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot. Action is being taken against those who were at fault. They are also being punished," Rawat told ANI.

Health minister Dr. Raghu Sharma has been denying negligence on part of state machinery over the deaths of children in Kota.

The Congress leader said that BJP had over the last five years destroyed the medical facilities in the state and his party is improving it now.

The death toll of infants in the J K Lone hospital in Rajasthan's Kota district has mounted to 105.

According to officials, the children have died at the hospital in over a month's time.

The Congress-led government has been facing the ire over the deaths due to alleged unhygienic conditions of the district hospital.

A three-member state government committee of doctors, which was sent to investigate the matter on December 23 and 24, had found that the hospital is short of beds and requires improvements.&nbsp; 
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Congress leader Harish Rawat on Saturday said that the Rajasthan government is taking against those responsible that lead to the death of over 100 infants in a hospital in Kota district.

Congress leader Harish Rawat on Saturday said that the Rajasthan government is taking against those responsible that lead to the death of over 100 infants in a hospital in Kota district. "The government is focussed and various steps are being taken by the Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot. Action is being taken against those who were at fault. They are also being punished," Rawat told ANI. Health minister Dr. Raghu Sharma has been denying negligence on part of state machinery over the deaths of children in Kota. The Congress leader said that BJP had over the last five years destroyed the medical facilities in the state and his party is improving it now. The death toll of infants in the J K Lone hospital in Rajasthan's Kota district has mounted to 105. According to officials, the children have died at the hospital in over a month's time. The Congress-led government has been facing the ire over the deaths due to alleged unhygienic conditions of the district hospital. A three-member state government committee of doctors, which was sent to investigate the matter on December 23 and 24, had found that the hospital is short of beds and requires improvements.

Kota infant deaths: 'Action being taken against those at fault,' says Harish Rawat

Some commercial airlines have suspended flights to Baghdad following the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/soleimani-contributed-to-plotting-terror-attacks-in-new-delhi-london-trump-272027">US airstrikes at the Baghdad International Airport</a>.

According to reports, Gulf Air and Royal Jordanian were the two such airlines that halted services to Baghdad citing security concerns.&nbsp;

In a statement, Gulf Air said that flight services to and from Baghdad and Iraq's Najaf have been suspended until further notice due to safety and security issues.

The airlines said that it will continue "to monitor the security situation in Iraq, where the safety and security of passengers and crew is its top priority".

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Royal Jordanian continues its operation to other Iraqi regions except to Baghdad.&nbsp;

Domestic operators like Iraqi Airways, UR Airline and Fly Baghdad are operating air services as usual.&nbsp;

The development comes after US-led airstrikes at Baghdad International Airport on January 3 killed Iran's top military commander Qasem Soleimani.&nbsp;

Soleimani headed Iran's elite military force, the Quds, for over two decades and was one of the top influential people in Iran Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.&nbsp;

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Some commercial airlines have suspended flights to Baghdad following the US airstrikes at the Baghdad International Airport. According to reports, Gulf Air and Royal Jordanian were the two such airlines that halted services to Baghdad citing security concerns.

Some commercial airlines have suspended flights to Baghdad following the US airstrikes at the Baghdad International Airport. According to reports, Gulf Air and Royal Jordanian were the two such airlines that halted services to Baghdad citing security concerns. In a statement, Gulf Air said that flight services to and from Baghdad and Iraq's Najaf have been suspended until further notice due to safety and security issues. The airlines said that it will continue "to monitor the security situation in Iraq, where the safety and security of passengers and crew is its top priority". TRAVEL ALERT: Flights to and from Baghdad and Najaf in the Republic of Iraq have suspended until further notice due to safety and security issues. — Gulf Air (@GulfAir) January 3, 2020 × Royal Jordanian continues its operation to other Iraqi regions except to Baghdad. Domestic operators like Iraqi Airways, UR Airline and Fly Baghdad are operating air services as usual. The development comes after US-led airstrikes at Baghdad International Airport on January 3 killed Iran's top military commander Qasem Soleimani. Soleimani headed Iran's elite military force, the Quds, for over two decades and was one of the top influential people in Iran Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Royal Jordanian, Gulf Air suspend flights to Baghdad after US strikes kill top Iran commander Soleimani 

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