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Forty-seven days after both Houses of Parliament were adjourned sine die on August 13, the Monsoon Session has still not been prorogued. Normally that formality is over within a week.The Opposition suspects the government is short of the two-thirds majority it needs to revive the...
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The common man's hero: Tukaram Mundhe
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has seized more than 50 tonnes of food products worth nearly Rs 1.20 crore during a statewide crackdown carried out between September 23 and 27 ahead of the festive season, officials said on Tuesday.According to the FDA, a total of 50,601.78 kg...
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The elixir of life. AI-generated image
The search for a way to slow ageing is hardly new. For centuries, people have dreamed of finding something that could keep the effects of time at bay. but today that ambition is firmly on the agenda of modern medicine. Yet the answer may not lie in an expensive new drug or cutting-edge...
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Two ancient runestones in Jelling offer a glimpse into the reign of the Viking king who helped shape Denmark - and whose nickname lives on in Bluetooth.The next time you connect your phone to a pair of headphones or link your laptop to another device, the name Bluetooth may seem like an...
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A potential listing of Tata Sons and a leadership transition at Tata group are unlikely to have an immediate impact on the credit ratings of group companies, but could reshape the assessment of group support and financial policy over the longer term, S&P Global Ratings said on Tuesday.S&P...
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Flash floods in Nepal last week
At least 27 people have been killed in incidents triggered by heavy rainfall across Nepal over the past few days, officials said on Monday.Four people remain missing, while eight people were injured in the monsoon-induced incidents from September 24 to 28, according to the Nepal Home Ministry.The...
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Here is an uncomfortable finding for the Office-going professional. A large pooled analysis of over a million adults, published in The Lancet in 2016, found that people who sat for around eight hours a day carried a higher risk of early death unless they were also doing roughly 60 to 75 minutes...
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Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf on Tuesday warned the US and other countries over the Strait of Hormuz, saying that if Iran's security is not ensured, no infrastructure will be safe.Ghalibaf made the remarks during a public video conference on Tuesday, referring to recent...
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Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday backed student-led protests demanding greater safety for women and urged young women, particularly those from Gen Z, to participate in larger numbers.In a post on X, the Congress leader said women should not be subjected to restrictions...
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Fat does far more than sit beneath the skin. It helps produce hormones, insulates the body and plays a role in regulating temperature. So what happens when we try to get rid of too much of it?For decades, fat has had a bad reputation. Diet culture has made burning fat a goal in itself, while food...
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The Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to hear next week a petition which raised doubts over the decisions taken by the Election Commission of India led by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.The matter was mentioned before a bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V...
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For Ritika Chopra, the revelations that would go on to trigger a much broader crisis of credibility for the Election Commission of India were the product of more than a decade spent covering the poll panel. The Indian Express's investigation into the Commission's Special Intensive Revision...
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Former IAS officer Divya Mittal
Former IAS officer Divya Mittal on Tuesday announced her entry into politics independently, saying she would begin her political journey from Uttar Pradesh and strive to become the voice of people whose grievances often fail to reach government offices.In a video statement on X, Mittal, who...
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Pakistan has described its refusal to allow airspace for the transportation of nuclear fuel meant for Bangladesh's Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant as a technical issue.Pakistan maintains an unwavering commitment to international diplomatic norms and processes all requests for diplomatic flight and...
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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has firmly underscored that Washington's insufficient appreciation of New Delhi's core security priorities presents a major hurdle in bilateral ties, pointing directly to persistent cross-border terrorism orchestrated by Pakistan.Speaking at an event...
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Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled in early trade on Tuesday as elevated crude oil prices due to uncertainty over the West Asia situation and foreign fund outflows weighed on investors' sentiment.The 30-share BSE Sensex dropped 503 points to 72,260.09 in early trade. The 50-share...
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A 12-member expedition team from Kolkata-based mountaineering and adventure club 'Himalaya's Beckon' were stranded amid heavy snowfall during an expedition to Mount Leo Pargil-2 in Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur district, and were returned safely to Nako village.The rescue operation was carried out...
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For several schoolchildren in Chengajan Gowala village under Jonai Assembly constituency in Assam's Dhemaji district, the journey to school begins with a risky boat ride across the Lali river and Buri Sauti, with villagers saying the absence of a permanent bridge continues to expose children and...
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A 35-year-old woman head constable died after she was allegedly pushed to the ground while attempting to stop a violent clash between two groups at the government general hospital here, police said on Tuesday.The deceased officer was identified as Kannaki (35), who was attached to the Parthibanur...
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J-K National Conference president Farooq Abdullah attended a musical program in Srinagar on Monday and praised the performance, calling it a sign of change in Kashmir.The musical evening consisted of a performance by a group of children. Farooq Abdullah expressed his happiness after attending the...
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A fresh spell of snowfall has transformed the higher reaches of Manali into a picturesque winter landscape, with snow-covered peaks gleaming under the morning sun as temperatures dipped across the hill town.The weather took a turn in the popular tourist destination as fresh snow settled over the...
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In a major development for international trade, Washington has announced that select specialty medications and related components originating from India and 19 other partner jurisdictions will be exempt from import duties.The decision comes as the United States moves forward with a sweeping 100...
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US President Donald Trump with Essar Group co-founder Ravi Ruia and his son Rewant. Photograph: Kevin Lamarque/Reuters
United States President Donald Trump on Monday unveiled Essar Group's plans to build a massive steel plant in Iowa, at an investment of $15 billion.Trump made the announcement in the Oval Office with Essar Group co-founder Ravi Ruia and his son Rewant by his side.Today, we're thrilled to announce...
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The Federal Bureau of Investigation on Monday added gangster Satinderjeet Singh alias Goldy Brar to its list of Ten Most Wanted Fugitives and announced a reward of $1 million for information leading to his arrest.Satinderjeet Singh is wanted for his alleged involvement in the Lawrence Bishnoi...
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Two persons allegedly part of an international syndicate have been arrested in Andheri East in Mumbai with 12.39 kilograms of ketamine worth Rs 37.17 crore, a police official said on Monday.Adnan Ahmed Niaz Ahmed Siddiqui (35), a resident of Mazagon, and Saud Mushtaq Maniar (29) of Girgaon...
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To strengthen surveillance and ensure the safety of railway infrastructure, the Jammu and Kashmir Police, in coordination with the Government Railway Police (GRP), conducted a joint foot patrol along the railway track in Samba district on Monday, an official said on Monday.Senior Superintendent...
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The Odisha government has shifted around 1.4 lakh people to safer locations over the past four days, as a fresh wave of flood affected several districts, officials said on Monday.Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari said the government has evacuated 1.4 lakh people from...
