Napping has long been praised as a tool for boosting alertness, enhancing mood, strengthening memory and improving productivity. However, for some, the practice can sabotage nighttime sleep. Theref…
Male infertility now accounts for 30-40% of conception challenges in India, emerging as a major yet under-discussed public health issue. Driven by modern lifestyle factors, environmental exposures …
Bipolar disorder, a leading cause of global disability, disrupts relationships, careers and daily life while shortening lifespans by over a decade. Dr. Sneha Sharma, a consultant psychiatrist and d…
The Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said that 97 per cent of the measles cases have been reported in unvaccinated or those people whose vaccination status was unknownread moreThe U…
If you regularly have your breakfast, lunch or dinner in less than 20-30 minutes, you are eating too fast. According to experts, when people eat rapidly, they can miss signals from the body that in…
From AI-led disruption and India’s economic resilience to sustainability, geopolitical shifts, and cultural diplomacy, the summit will explore the defining factors propelling Bharat towards the v…
Roshni Nadar, the Chairperson of HCL Technologies, has made history as the first Indian woman to feature on the top 10 list of the world’s richest women released by Hurun. Nadar has a staggering …
Three Jammu and Kashmir policemen and three Pakistani terrorists were killed in a fierce gunfight in Kathua district on Thursday, Times of India reported. The clash erupted when security forces con…
Kathua has become a key infiltration route for Pakistan-based terrorists trying to reach Udhampur, Doda, and Kishtwar, and further into Kashmir. A series of terror incidents over the past year high…
Retreating glaciers pose an existential threat to nearly two billion people worldwide, the United Nations has warned, highlighting that the current rate of ice loss is unprecedented.The World Water…
Items including geysers and food mixers worth around Rs 7 million (approximately $81,500) were confiscated from a warehouse operated by an Amazon subsidiary, BIS said. The products either lacked th…
The topic of the voting rights of overseas voters is once again in the spotlight. While India has allowed non-resident Indians (NRIs) to exercise their franchise, they can only cast their votes in …
Not long ago, Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Lightning II was the crown jewel of the global arms bazaar. Stealthy, supersonic and versatile, the fighter jet was hailed as the most advanced combat aircraf…
An Indian prisoner has died by suspected suicide in Karachi’s Malir jail, according to prison officials. The incident occurred between the night of 24 and 25 March, as confirmed by Malir Jail Sup…
“NPCI had faced intermittent technical issues owing to which UPI had partial decline. The same has been addressed now and the system has stabilised. Regret the inconvenience,” the payment regul…
Interacting with Asia Society President and CEO Kyung-wha Kang, Jaishankar said that India is trying to undo some of the damage which happened as a result of China’s actions in 2020read moreExter…
India’s luxury market is growing fast and furious all thanks to the growing tribe of young, rich Indians who wish to splurge money on fast cars, driving their sales to record highs. In fact, such…
American defence major GE Aerospace on Wednesday said it delivered the first of 99 F-404 aircraft engines to the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the Tejas light combat jet programme.read mo…
A day after USCIRF report claimed that attacks against India’s minorities rose in 2024, the MEA on Wednesday dismissed the report calling it “biased and politically motivated” and said that U…
The sudden passing of Katie Donnell, a Florida fitness enthusiast, has reignited concerns about the potential dangers of energy drinks.The 28-year-old “workout queen”, who was dedicated to main…
The 30-share BSE Sensex tanked 0.93 per cent or 728.69 points to 77,288.50. The broader Nifty 50 index fell 181.80 points or 0.77 per cent to 23,486.85read moreThe Indian financial markets snapped…
In a shocking case from Haryana’s Rohtak district, a man allegedly buried his tenant, a yoga teacher, alive in a seven-foot deep pit after suspecting him of having an affair with his wife. Follow…
The Supreme Court on Wednesday paused a controversial order of the Allahabad High Court that held “grabbing breasts” and “breaking the strings of a girl’s pyjamas” don’t constitute rape…
Between 2014-15 and 2023-24, India’s defence production rose from Rs 46.2 thousand crore to Rs 1.27 lakh crore and exports rose from Rs 686 crore in 2013-14 to Rs 21,083 crore in 2023-24, accordi…
India and China held diplomatic talks in Beijing on Tuesday, focusing on border management and resuming cross-border cooperation. Both sides reviewed the situation along the Line of Actual Control …
A ground-breaking cancer therapy being tested in China is offering new hope for patients with advanced malignancies, particularly those who have exhausted conventional treatment options. The experi…
Based on 3,156 complaints registered at the National Anti-Ragging Helpline from 1,946 colleges, the report identified key trends, high-risk institutions, and the severity of ragging-related cases.r…
The IMF report said that since the last FSAP in 2017, India’s financial system has become more resilient and diverse, driven by rapid economic growthread moreThe Indian financial system has becom…
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed a DIY jab that could soon offer women long-term protection from pregnancy, without the need for daily pills or invasive…
The equalisation levy, introduced in 2016 and expanded in 2020, was aimed at taxing large foreign digital companies– such as Google and Meta– that generate substantial revenue from Indian users…
Rahool Kanal, a popular Shiv Sena youth leader and once a close aide of Aaditya Thackeray, has found himself in the middle of a major controversy. He led a group of party workers in vandalising Mum…
Over the last seven trading sessions, the rupee has appreciated by 154 paise, placing it at the top of the performance chart among Asian currencies for the month. Meanwhile, benchmark stock indices…
The Delhi CM targeted the previous AAP government for their inaction and claimed that the government income decreased because the government revenue was going into the ‘pockets’ of liquor mafia…
As India’s economy expands and climate change intensifies, the nation’s energy demand is soaring driven by rising electrification, record-breaking heatwaves and a shifting power mixread moreGlo…
In view of the ongoing operation, security forces are on high alert in Kathua. The Border Security Force (BSF) has also heightened vigilance along the Pakistan border, as intelligence reports warn …
The Indian Navy will carry out a mega wargame with several African nations next month to expand its overall defence cooperation with the continent, in line with PM Modi’s new vision for engagemen…
The H5N1 virus was detected in a single sheep in Yorkshire, England, during routine testing conducted on a site where avian influenza had previously been identified in birds. No other sheep in the …
With the gentle spring breeze fading away, summer is knocking at our doors. As the sun blazes higher in the sky, temperatures will soon soar, bringing with them the inevitable risk of dehydration.A…
India carries a significant share of the global TB burden. According to the WHO Global TB Report 2023, the country recorded 2.8 million new TB cases in 2022, a 13% increase from pre-pandemic levels…
Prasanna Sankar, the co-founder of the $10 billion tech firm Rippling, is caught in a bitter legal feud with his estranged wife, Dhivya Sashidhar. What began as a divorce dispute has spiralled into…
Varma is facing a judicial probe after a fire at the judge’s official residence in Delhi allegedly led to the recovery of a huge pile of cash by the firefighters, triggering a huge controversyrea…
The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 1078.87 points or 1.4 per cent to end the day just below the 78,000 mark (at 77,984.38 points). The broader Nifty 50 index rose 307.95 points or 1.32 per cent at 23,6…
All other flights have been cancelled with further decisions pending inspectionread moreAlliance Air’s ATR flight from Delhi to Shimla on Monday landed on just half the runway forcing emergency b…
Grossi emphasised that countries with large nuclear projects and a commitment to responsible nuclear trading should be invited into the NSGread moreRafael Mariano Grossi, Director General of the In…
The latest data reveals that India’s tuberculosis (TB) incidence has decreased from 237 to 195 cases per 100,000 population between 2015 and 2023—a 17.7% reduction, more than double the global …
A joke has turned out to be no laughing matter as Shiv Sena ransacked a hotel in India’s financial capital, Mumbai, where stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra shot his show in which he mocked Maharashtr…
A new study shows that rolling up your sleeve to give blood might do more than just help others — it could also improve the donor’s health in many ways, including reducing cancer risks and impr…
India has frequently used anti-dumping measures as a tool to address its ballooning trade deficit with China, which reached $85 billion in the 2023-24 financial yearread moreIndia has slapped anti-…
In the past year, several Indian and Indian-origin individuals have tragically lost their lives in the United States due to violent incidents such as shootingsread moreA father and daughter from Gu…
Justice Varma stated that no cash was ever placed in that storeroom either by him or any of his family members, and he said he strongly denounced the suggestion that the alleged cash belonged to th…
The three-judge panel will be led by Punjab and Haryana High Court Chief Justice Sheel Nagu, and it also features Himachal Pradesh High Court Chief Justice GS Sandhawalia and Karnataka High Court j…
HCoV-HKU1, which spreads through respiratory droplets, is less severe than SARS or COVID-19. Experts suggested preventive measures like hand hygiene, masking and vaccination can help reduce the ris…
Summer brings sunshine and outdoor fun, but it also introduces skin issues like sunburn, heat rash, acne and fungal infections due to heat and humidity. Experts recommend using SPF 30 sunscreen, we…
In an era where screen time has become an integral part of daily life, concerns about digital eye health, especially among children, are on the rise. Firstpost spoke to pediatric eye specialists Dr…
Chief Ministers and leaders from multiple states convened in Chennai for the first meeting of the Joint Action Committee, led by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin. The gathering aims to push for …
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar fiercely supported Brics in Parliament, stating that it represents its members’ common concerns and tries to make global discussions and leadership more rep…
An Indian official told Reuters that excessive bureaucracy and red tape were still hindering the scheme’s success. An undated analysis compiled by India’s commerce ministry revealed that by Oct…
Fire fighters found no cash during their operation to douse flames at the residence of Delhi High Court Justice Yashwant Varma, Delhi Fire Services Chief Atul Garg said on Fridayread moreNew Delhi:…
“The downturn in India-Canada relations was caused by the licence that was given to the extremist and secessionist elements in the country. Our hope is that we can rebuild our ties based on mutua…
Tukergram, a small hamlet situated on a hillock in Gram Panchayat (GP) Tarinipur, Katigora block of Cachar district, Assam, has only 32 households and a population of 152. The word ‘Tuker’ mean…