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Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra talked about Wayanad by-polls. She is contesting the polls after her brother, Rahul Gandhi resigned from the seat. She said that the people of Wayanad are like her family. Asked whether if she felt more at home in Wayanad than Delhi, she said, “I received a lot of love […]
A study reveals that sitting for over 8.5 hours daily can accelerate aging and increase health risks, with even young adults affected. Researchers found that 30 min of vigorous exercise, like running or cycling, is beneficial but insufficient alone. Professor Chandra Reynolds emphasized the importance of reducing sitting time through standing desks and walking meetings […]
Political turmoil is brewing in Maharashtra as rebels from major parties, including Mahayuti and Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), have filed nominations for the November 20 assembly elections despite being denied tickets. With nearly 36 candidates from Mahayuti and 26 from MVA turning rogue, party leaders are urging them to withdraw to avoid vote splitting.
Indian stock markets ended the week’s first trading session in the negative territory. Sensex shed as many as 941.88 points or 1.18% to settle at 78,782.24. Similarly, Nifty ended lower by 309 points or 1.27% to settle at 23,995.35. Broader market also ended in red. Midcap and Smallcap ended lower by 1.31%, and 1.98%, respectively.
Leaders from southern India have raised concerns over the imposition of Hindi in official communications, highlighted by CPM Rajya Sabha MP John Brittas’s recent protest. On Sunday, Brittas objected to Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu sending official responses in Hindi. In response, he wrote back to the minister in Malayalam, emphasizing the need for linguistic […]
Israel has officially severed ties with UNRWA, the agency aiding Palestinian refugees, following a parliamentary vote to ban its operations. Foreign Minister Israel Katz claimed UNRWA is part of the problem in Gaza, alleging connections to Hamas. The agency warned that this decision could lead to a collapse of humanitarian efforts in the region, which […]
Opposition MPs on the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Waqf Bill wrote to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, and alleged that panel chief Jagdambika Pal has been making unilateral decisions on key matters. The lawmakers claim Pal, a BJP MP, has been setting consecutive three-day sessions without consulting other committee members. They argue hat […]
As the US presidential election approaches, experts predict that ties with India will remain strong regardless of the outcome. Both candidates prioritize enhancing relations with India, although trade tensions may rise under Trump and human rights could gain focus under Harris. The election’s outcome will influence India’s balancing act between its partnerships with the US […]
Supreme Court on Monday sought an “immediate” response from the Delhi government and police regarding the firecracker ban during Diwali, which is often announced but largely ignored, leading to severe air pollution in the national capital. The court issued a notice to the Aam Aadmi Party-led government and police, demanding details on enforcement measures for […]
At least 28 passengers were dead, and many are feared trapped after a bus plunged into a gorge in Uttarakhand’s Almora on Monday. The bus was carrying around 35 people, when it met with the accident. Police, along with National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) teams, are at the scene […]
