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Kerala ADM suicide case: CPI-M leader Divya gets bail

A court in Kannur on Friday granted bail to CPI-M leader P. P. Divya in connection with the suicide case of Kannur ADM Naveen Babu.

14 days ago

Two Village Defence Guards killed by terrorists in J&K's Kishtwar district

Two VDGs namely Nazir Ahmed and Kuldeep Kumar were first kidnapped by terrorists and later their bodies were found in the forest area of Kishtwar.

14 days ago

Centre completes auction of 8 critical mineral blocks in big step to bolster self-reliance

India's Ministry of Mines successfully auctions 8 critical mineral blocks, securing vital resources for electronics, EVs, defense, and renewable energy.

15 days ago

How air pollution is contributing to cancers in India

Increased exposure to carcinogens in the air is increasing the incidence of cancers of the lungs, bladder, breast, prostate, and blood, said health experts on National Cancer Awareness Day

15 days ago

PM Vidyalaxmi scheme will ease financial barriers to higher education: Students

The Union Cabinet has approved a new scheme - PM Vidyalaxmi, aimed at providing financial support to meritorious yet needy students in pursuing higher studies at top-ranking institutions across the country.

15 days ago

Air Pollution Fuels Digestive Disorders in Delhi

Delhi's air pollution has been linked to a rise in digestive disorders, with the city's air quality index (AQI) often surpassing 400. Long-term exposure to air pollution can lead to inflammatory disorders in the digestive systems, according to Dr. Harshal R Salve of AIIMS, New Delhi.

15 days ago

Big guns to boom in Jharkhand, Maharashtra today as polls near

Big guns to boom in Maharashtra, Jharkhand today as polls near

With Maharashtra and Jharkhand Assembly elections around the corner, campaigning is in full swing and all parties in the fray, particularly the BJP and the Congress are pulling out the big guns to woo voters in the two states.

17 days ago

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.

18 days ago

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.

18 days ago

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.

18 days ago

India's goods exports to top countries record double-digit surge

India's diversified export basket driving overall growth

India's export basket has diversified over the last five years into high-value electronics, engineering goods and petroleum products, with the total value of the country's exports surging by close to 40 per cent -- from $314 billion in 2019-20 to $437 billion in the financial year ended on March 31, 2024.

18 days ago