Mitch McConnell gives health update, shares photo from hospital; ‘Was briefly unconscious, had mild pneumonia’

After weeks of questions about his health and absence from the Senate, Mitch McConnell has finally spoken publicly about the medical incident that led to his hospitalization. The 84-year-old Republican senator from Kentucky shared his first public photo since stepping away from Washington, appearing alongside his wife, former Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao. Mitch McConnell shares…

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Child welfare budget should focus on outcomes, not just allocations: Experts | Patna News

Patna: In a move to sharpen its public financial planning for children, the govt of Bihar has planned a strategic shift towards evidence-based budgeting, rigorous outcome tracking, and structural reforms for its upcoming Child Welfare Budget 2026-27.With children constituting nearly half of Bihar’s total population, state policymakers and international experts have prioritised moving beyond mere…

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Nishant tipped for bigger JD(U) role as Nitish gets fifth stint as party chief | Patna News

PATNA: The JD(U) on Sunday formally signalled a generational shift in the party with senior functionaries projecting Nishant Kumar as its future face even as the national council ratified Nitish Kumar’s re-election as national president for the fifth time.At the JD(U)’s state council and national council meetings held in Patna, the party functionaries endorsed Nishant…

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Odisha chief secretary asks districts to ensure public participation in statewide outreach programme | Bhubaneswar News

Bhubaneswar: Odisha chief secretary Anu Garg on Friday asked the district administrations to ensure active public participation in a statewide outreach programme to mark the second anniversary of the state govt, beginning June 12.Chairing a virtual meeting with all the collectors, Garg reviewed preparations for the multi-tier events to be held from state to gram…

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