India

Prolonged sitting as bad as smoking a daily cigarette pack

Sitting over 8 hours daily can raise health risks even after exercise: Study

A new study showed that being sedentary for over 8.5 hours daily or 60 hours a week while commuting, in office, or at home can make you age faster and raise significant health risks.

Nov 4, 2024

India re-elected President of 120-nation International Solar Alliance

India was re-elected as President of the 120-nation International Solar Alliance (ISA) from 2024 to 2026 on Monday, while France has been elected as Co-President, at the General Assembly held at the iconic Bharat Mandapam here.

Nov 4, 2024

Power demand in India declines for 1st time in 15 months, hydro gains steam

Power demand grows marginally in India as generation reaches 152 billion units in Oct

Power demand is estimated to have marginally risen to 0.4 per cent (year-on-year) to 140 billion units (BUs) in October after two consecutive months of decline.

Nov 4, 2024

PDS slips in Bengal will now give details of Centre-state share in food subsidy

The Public Distribution System (PDS) beneficiaries in West Bengal will get to know of the Centre's and the state's share in food subsidy every time they visit the ration shops to purchase their quotas of food items.

Nov 4, 2024

'IPL 2025 auction likely to be held in Riyadh at November end': Sources

Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction is likely to be held in Riyadh at the end of this month.

Nov 4, 2024

RG Kar protest: 80 bodies together form 'Abhaya Manch' to continue movement

As many as 80 different associations have united to create a platform christened 'Abhaya Manch' to continue the protests after the rape and murder of a junior doctor of R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital here in August.

Nov 4, 2024

Delhi pollution: Air quality continues to be in 'poor' category

Hardly implemented firecrackers ban: SC pulls up Delhi govt, police

Remarking that the ban on firecrackers was hardly implemented in the national capital, the Supreme Court on Monday called for an affidavit from the Delhi government and Police Commissioner detailing the steps taken to enforce the same.

Nov 4, 2024

ASI to begin excavation at Amoor in Chengalpattu district of TN soon

TN: ASI to begin excavation at Amoor in Chengalpattu

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Chennai Circle, will commence excavation work soon at Amoor, a protected site near Thiruporur in Tamil Nadu's Chengalpattu district.

Nov 4, 2024

Study links air pollution with infertility in men

Can air pollution lead to obesity?

Poor air quality may not only spike respiratory, cardiac, and mental health issues but can also lead to weight gain and obesity -- a precursor to several diseases, said doctors on Monday, even as the national capital saw worse pollution levels.

Nov 4, 2024

K'taka has become safer for religious fanatics: BJP

Karnataka BJP staged a state-wide protest condemning the state government's move to issue notices to farmers across the state claiming the ownership of their land to the Waqf board and demanded the resignation of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.

Nov 4, 2024

Stopping horse trading becomes impossible if Centre supports it: Kamal Nath

Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath on Monday accused the BJP of indulging in 'horse trading' and 'toppling' of elected governments in the states, saying that stopping horse trading becomes impossible if the Centre supports it.

Nov 4, 2024

Ahead of Diwali, PM Modi gifts three new medical colleges to MP

PM Modi condoles loss of lives in Almora bus mishap; Centre, state govts announce ex-gratia

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences to the families and loved ones of the bus accident victims, who lost their lives in a tragic road mishap in Almora.

Nov 4, 2024

Congress leaders condemn the attack at a Hindu temple in Canada, question foreign policy

Cong leaders condemn attack on Hindus at temple in Canada

Congress leaders Pramod Tiwari, Tariq Anwar and Ajay Rai condemned the attack at Hindu Sabha Mandir in Canada was targeted by alleged Khalistani supporters in Brampton and questioned the foreign policy of the Centre.

Nov 4, 2024

Unraveling the Complex Link Between CKD and Stroke

Kidney problems, particularly Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), increase the risk of strokes and heart attacks. Patients with metabolic syndrome (MetS) and CKD are more prone to strokes, especially those on dialysis.

Nov 4, 2024