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WHO refutes Trump's claim on link between autism and paracetamol use during pregnancy

The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday refuted claims made by US President Donald Trump on the link between autism and the use of paracetamol during pregnancy. Speaking at a White House event on Monday, Trump called on mothers-to-be to "tough it out" rather than take acetaminophen (also known as paracetamol) -- the main ingredient in Tylenol.

Sep 24, 2025

PM Modi to throw open World Food India 2025 today, over 90 countries participating in event

Building on the success of its previous editions, the event is set to be the largest WFI edition yet, with participation expected from over 90 countries, more than 2,000 exhibitors, and tens of thousands of stakeholders spanning the entire food value chain from farm to fork, according to an official statement issued on Wednesday.

Sep 24, 2025

K'taka CID files plea in HC seeking removal of BJP MLA's immunity from arrest

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Wednesday filed an application before the Karnataka High Court seeking to remove the immunity granted to BJP MLA Byrathi Basavaraju from arrest in connection with a rowdy sheeter murder case.

Sep 24, 2025

Trump spells out displeasures against allies, but NATO treaty to continue

France and the United Kingdom joining the growing list of countries granting recognition to the state of Palestine, Germany and other European nations opening their doors to refugees, or such states embracing green energy, all have added to his annoyance.

Sep 24, 2025

Trump shifts tone on Ukraine, says Kyiv can 'fight and win' back territory

"Russia has been fighting aimlessly for three and a half years a War that should have taken a Real Military Power less than a week to win. This is not distinguishing Russia. In fact, it is very much making them look like "a paper tiger," Trump said.

Sep 24, 2025

PM Modi to inaugurate projects worth Rs 1.08 lakh crore in Rajasthan's Banswara tomorrow

Alongside, the Prime Minister will virtually flag off two new Vande Bharat trains - Bikaner and Jodhpur to Delhi - and the Udaipur-Chandigarh Express. He will also inaugurate and lay the foundations for projects in other states during the programme.

Sep 24, 2025

Liquor prices in TN may rise as GST hike pushes up costs on packaging, service

Although alcohol itself remains outside the GST framework, the changes under GST 2.0 have affected related inputs. Packaging materials such as bottles, caps, labels, and cartons are now taxed at 18 per cent, compared to the earlier 12 to 15 per cent. Similarly, transportation and logistics services have also been brought under the 18 per cent tax bracket.

Sep 24, 2025

Five Army soldiers injured in road accident in J&K's Poonch

"The vehicle was going to Jammu from Dhara Dullian in Poonch when it skidded off the road around 7.30 a.m. The injured soldiers were posted at Balnoi Nangi Takeri. They were proceeding on leave when the accident occurred," the official said.

Sep 24, 2025

EAM Jaishankar proposes multi-pronged Global South strategy to tackle challenges

Eighteen countries from across the globe with a variety of political and economic systems and levels of development participated in the meeting. They included Singapore, Indonesia, Nigeria, Cuba, Chad, Jamaica, Vietnam, Mauritius, and Morocco.

Sep 24, 2025

Trump meets Arab leaders, including Pakistan, in bid to end war in Gaza

The talks explored potential diplomatic, political, and humanitarian options aimed at bringing an end to the ongoing war in Gaza, with participants deliberating on pathways toward de-escalation, ceasefire arrangements, and long-term stability in the region.

Sep 24, 2025

Tricked and trapped in war zone, two Jammu youth plead for help amid Russia-Ukraine conflict

A humanitarian crisis has shaken Akhnoor in Jammu and Kashmir, where two young men, Sachin Khajuria and Sumit Sharma, remain trapped in the Russia-Ukraine war zone after being duped by fraudulent agents.

Sep 23, 2025

NC defiant amid resignation row; alleges PDP-BJP 'secret setting' in J&K

Amid mounting political tensions, the National Conference has rejected calls for resignation, with Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary accusing the PDP and BJP of maintaining an undeclared alliance to weaken the Omar Abdullah-led government.

Sep 23, 2025

Bank to return Rs 16.38 crore illegally withdrawn from Agartala civic body's account: CM Saha

After the issue was raised by Congress MLA Gopal Roy, Chief Minister Saha, who also holds the Home Department portfolio, told the House that an inquiry was going on to unearth the actual wrongdoing and to nab the fraudsters. Through the six cloned cheques (counterfeit cheques), the fraudsters, said to be the outsiders of the state, recently illegally withdrew more than Rs 16.38 crore from the AMC's bank account," the Chief Minister said.

Sep 23, 2025

'I ended India-Pakistan war': Trump reiterates claim; slams UN for 'empty words' in UNGA speech

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has told Trump in a June phone call that it was mutually settled between India and Pakistan without his claimed involvement. India says that Pakistan's Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) Major General Kashif Abdullah called his Indian counterpart, Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai, offering a truce.

Sep 23, 2025

"Everything blocked for you": Macron's hilarious call to Trump from NYC streets goes viral

French President Emmanuel Macron was unexpectedly held up by U.S. police after his speech at the United Nations headquarters, as President Donald Trump's motorcade passed through New York on Monday.

Sep 23, 2025