India

Most people unaware obesity can raise 20pc lifetime risk of pancreatic cancer: Study

Even as pancreatic cancer rates are rising among people under age 50, a new study on Wednesday showed that most people are unaware that obesity can increase the lifetime risk of pancreatic cancer by 20 per cent.

Oct 30, 2024

Health activists seek legal action against PG doctors 'absconding' from govt duty

Health activists and social workers have demanded that the Tamil Nadu Health Department recover the bond amount from postgraduate doctors who were reportedly absconding from 21 public health institutions across the state.

Oct 30, 2024

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

Indian youth among best in innovation & technology: PM Modi

Indian youth are among the best in innovation and technology, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday.

Oct 30, 2024

Indian Railways to run 7000 special trains for Diwali, Chhath Puja travellers

Indian Railways to run special trains to meet Diwali, Chhath Puja rush

Indian Railways will operate 7,000 additional special train trips to facilitate passengers travelling during the festive season of Diwali and Chhath Puja. The number of special trains operating on Wednesday was 164, according to Railway officials.

Oct 30, 2024

E-commerce platform Meesho clocks Rs 53 crore loss in FY24

E-commerce platform Meesho on Wednesday reported a Rs 53 crore loss for FY 2023-24, while narrowing down the figure by 97 per cent from Rs 1,569 crore in FY 2022-23.

Oct 30, 2024

Celebrations planned to mark 10 years of OROP; PM Modi likely to attend

Grand celebrations have been planned to mark a decade of the One Rank, One Pension (OROP) next month in the capital, which will see the participation of scores of ex-servicemen and the veterans from three wings of Armed Forces.

Oct 30, 2024

UN Human Rights Council to open office in Bangladesh

The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has decided to set up an office in Bangladesh's capital Dhaka to strengthen its activities in the South Asian country.

Oct 30, 2024

Sensex closes 151 points down, Reliance and Tata Motors top losers

Sensex closes down by 426 points, banking stocks top losers

Indian equity indices snapped a two-day gaining streak and ended in the red on Wednesday as selling was seen in the large-cap stocks like Infosys, ICICI Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, M&M, SBI, and HCL Tech.

Oct 30, 2024

Facing anxiety, hot flushes due to menopause? Cold water swim may help

Late menopause may raise risk of asthma in women: Study

While earlier age menopause is known to be detrimental to a woman's health, a new study on Tuesday showed that a later age at natural menopause can pose a greater risk for asthma.

Oct 30, 2024

MUDA case: Will talk later, says K'taka CM Siddaramaiah as petitioners celebrate

'MUDA scam is deeper', BJP MP demands CM Siddaramaiah's resignation

BJP Rajya Sabha member from Karnataka Lahar Singh Siroya has demanded the resignation of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the interest of the people of the state, alleging that the scam is deeper.

Oct 30, 2024

Sumathi Dharmawardena appointed new ICC Anti-Corruption Unit Chair

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday announced the appointment of Sumathi Dharmawardena P.C as the new Independent Chair of its Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU).

Oct 30, 2024

Maroon 5 to debut in India with Mumbai concert on December 3

Maroon 5 is coming to India for the first time; Mumbai concert confirmed for December 3

The American pop-rock band Maroon 5 is set to make its debut in India with a live concert in Mumbai in December this year.

Oct 30, 2024

AAP labels Ayushman Bharat 'scam', claims Delhi govt model is superior

Delhi govt health care model is superior to Ayushman Bharat: AAP

AAP's Chief National Spokesperson, Priyanka Kakkar, on Wednesday criticised the Centre's Ayushman Bharat scheme, calling it marred by "scams" and claiming that the Delhi government's health care model is superior to the Union government's scheme.

Oct 30, 2024

Harris parts with Biden in closing remarks, promises a protective presidency

Democratic Party's presidential candidate Kamala Harris has said that although she was proud of being President Joe Biden's Vice President, her presidency will be different because the challenges are different.

Oct 30, 2024

Tokyo High Court says same-sex marriage ban is unconstitutional

Japan's Tokyo High Court ruled on Wednesday that the absence of legal recognition for same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, though it denied the plaintiffs' request for damages

Oct 30, 2024

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India

Most people unaware obesity can raise 20pc lifetime risk of pancreatic cancer: Study

Health activists seek legal action against PG doctors 'absconding' from govt duty

Indian youth among best in innovation & technology: PM Modi

Indian Railways to run special trains to meet Diwali, Chhath Puja rush

E-commerce platform Meesho clocks Rs 53 crore loss in FY24

Celebrations planned to mark 10 years of OROP; PM Modi likely to attend

UN Human Rights Council to open office in Bangladesh

Sensex closes down by 426 points, banking stocks top losers

Late menopause may raise risk of asthma in women: Study

'MUDA scam is deeper', BJP MP demands CM Siddaramaiah's resignation

Sumathi Dharmawardena appointed new ICC Anti-Corruption Unit Chair

Maroon 5 is coming to India for the first time; Mumbai concert confirmed for December 3

Delhi govt health care model is superior to Ayushman Bharat: AAP

Harris parts with Biden in closing remarks, promises a protective presidency

Tokyo High Court says same-sex marriage ban is unconstitutional

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh