No matter what your fitness goal is, most fitness instructors and doctors advise you to increase your protein intake. While protein does play an important role in maintaining muscles, we may have g…
While briefing the media, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw had said that the term of 7th Pay Commission will end in 2026. However, the decision to form 8th Pay Commission has been taken so that ther…
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…
While HPV prevention efforts have largely focussed on women, the virus poses significant health risks to men as well emphasising the need for gender-inclusive vaccination strategies to curb its ris…
Just days after the shocking gangrape of an Israeli tourist in Karnataka’s Hampi, another distressing case has emerged—this time in Delhi. A British tourist was allegedly raped by a man she had…
Glaucoma, one of the leading causes of irreversible blindness worldwide today, is a critical health issue that demands attention and awareness. Firstpost brings out an expert’s view on how to man…
Air pollution is one of the key issues, immensely raised by both the BJP and AAP during the Delhi assembly polls. While the BJP targeted the AAP over the toxic air blanketing the city, the latter l…
The IAF must balance self-reliance in fighter jet production with combat readiness as HAL’s delays raise concerns about India’s defence preparednessread moreThe Indian Air Force (IAF) is at an …
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to introduce a new Income Tax Bill in Parliament next week, aiming to simplify the six-decade-old Income Tax Act of 1961.
The proposed bill, which will be…
For business class travellers, the cost of luxury flying from Delhi Airport could soon with a heftier price tag.
As per a report by The Economic Times, Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL), which…
Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended flat in a special trading session on Saturday as investors saw little coming in from Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for retail investors and the overall…
The Economic Survey 2024-24 tabled by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Lok Sabha on Friday blamed overexposure to social media, poor workplace culture and longer working hours among other things…
The number of aspiring MBBS candidates has surged from 1.6 million in 2019 to approximately 2.4 million in 2024, driven by the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test – Under Graduate (NEET-UG), the…
One in every three Indians lost money to scamsters in the past year while high-value losses nearly doubled in 2024, a survey by America-based data analytics firm Fico has found.
The firm surveyed…
Pune has recently recorded over 111 cases of Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS), with one suspected fatality reported in Solapur. Of these, at least 17 patients are on ventilators, and seven have been…
The Sensex and Nifty extended its losses on January 27 due to global cues, weak corporate earnings, continuing uncertainties about US trade policy, and ongoing foreign outflows. The Indian market was…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings to the nation as India celebrates its 76th Republic Day. Shortly before the Republic Day Parade, PM Modi took to X, formally known as Twitter, to share…
India will celebrate its 76th Republic Day tomorrow. Tableaus are decked, flags are ready to be hoisted and the mood is set at New Delhi’s Kartavya Path which will witness the grandiose commemoration…
Speeding is a key risk factor in road crashes. In 2023, speeding alone was responsible for 68.1% (1,17,682) of road crash fatalities, outnumbering several other causes. While reaching a destination…
Indian roads are shared by both motorised and non-motorised vehicles, cyclists, pedestrians and often livestock too. This precarious scenario makes driving a difficult task.
In 2023, one life was lost…
The promise of artificial intelligence (AI) to revolutionize finance is particularly compelling in India, a nation striving for greater financial inclusion and security. AI offers powerful tools to…
Catherine, Princess of Wales, has announced that she is now in
remission from cancer, following a year of
health challenges for the royal family.
The princess’s
cancer journey began with a planned…
The work-life balance debate has gained fresh momentum after prominent business leaders voiced differing opinions on social media. Adar Poonawalla, CEO of the Serum Institute of India, backed Mahindra…
Artificial intelligence (AI) holds immense potential to transform India, offering solutions to challenges in governance, healthcare, agriculture, financial services, and much more. However, to reap…
An outbreak of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China has caused global concern.
In India, now has seven confirmed cases of HMPV — cases have been identified in two in Bengaluru, two in Nagpur, two in…
India’s mobile gaming industry is thriving, with an estimated market value projected to reach $8.6 billion by 2027, and mobile gaming contributing a dominant 80% of the share. Maneet Khaira, CEO of…
Two tragic air disasters last week-one in Kazakhstan and another in South Korea-have raised pressing questions about aviation safety. A crash involving an Azerbaijan Airlines flight on December 25…
It’s the season for Christmas parties and festive gatherings with family and friends.
You may find yourself drinking more than usual, thinking, “it’s the holidays” or “it’s that time of year.”
ALSO…
On Thursday evening, India lost its soft-spoken former prime minister who was known as the chief architect of the modern-day Indian economy. Veteran Congress leader Dr Manmohan Singh passed away in…
China’s decision to proceed with the construction of a massive hydropower project on the Yarlung Tsangpo river in Tibet is raising concerns in India. The project, planned in the Tibet Autonomous…
Do you find yourself with a stuffy nose or itchy skin while decorating your Christmas tree?
Does the sight of twinkling lights have you reaching for tissues instead of feeling festive?
Then, you might…
Shillong Teer is a traditional and unique lottery game played in Shillong, the capital of Meghalaya, India. It combines archery and number-based betting, making it both a cultural activity and a form…
Assembly elections in Maharashtra and Jharkhand concluded on November 20.
Maharashtra recorded a voter turnout of 66.05 per cent, the highest since 1995. The voter turnout in Jharkhand was 67.74 per…
China’s measured step back in eastern Ladakh marks a departure from its typically assertive military approach as observed in the South China Sea. This shift signals that India’s firm stance coupled…
The Election Commission of India (ECI) is poised to unveil the schedule for the highly anticipated Maharashtra and Jharkhand Assembly elections today at 3:30 PM. This is quite timely given that…
Every one in seven Indians has suffered a mental health disorder, according to a study published by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) in 2019.
By all accounts, the mental health crisis has…
Delhi Police on Wednesday made one of its biggest drug busts in the city, seizing 565 kg of cocaine estimated to be worth around Rs 2,000 crore.
A Special Cell team had been tracking the accused for…
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) remain the leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for 32 per cent of global fatalities. According to statistics from the World Health Organisation, CVDs claimed…
“India’s growth prospects remain robust,” said the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Wednesday as it retained the country’s GDP growth forecast for the current fiscal (2024-25) at 7 per cent and 7.2 per…
Sidharth Shukla. Shreyas Talpade. Vikas Sethi. What do these three men have in common? All three suffered heart-related conditions — while Sidharth and Shreyas had a heart attack, Vikas suffered a…
A joint circular from China’s Ministry of Commerce, National Health Commission, and National Medical Products Administration announced that foreign investors will now be permitted to operate hospitals…
Insurgents in Manipur state have carried out a deadly attack on security forces, using drones to drop explosives in what police called a “significant escalation” of violence in the restive…
At a time when the Ukraine War appears to be at a turning point, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on his first visit to Ukraine.
Since the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine,…
The night of August 14, 1947, was a cauldron of emotions. While the nation was on the cusp of history, a palpable tension underlay the festivities. Even as the clock ticked towards midnight, the…
With a significant surge in cases among women and younger age groups in recent years, India has witnessed a disturbing trend in the incidence of lung cancer. The growing incidence of lung cancer…
The path taken by IAS Abhilasha Sharma is a motivational example of how determination is the essential component of fulfilment. Although this adage is frequently used, it always holds great truth….
iPhone maker Apple is believed to be the biggest beneficiary of a 5 per cent reduction in import duty on mobile phones and the move could lead to savings of as much as USD 35 to 50 million for the…
A fire onboard Indian Navy’s INS Brahmputra has severely damaged the ship.
The INS Brahmputra has been damaged by the fire such that it has tilted so much that it is nearly resting on one side. While…
Over the span of six Union Budgets, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has dealt with a complex economic landscape, announcing pivotal decisions that have shaped India’s fiscal policy and economic…
Anuradha Rani, a SpiceJet security staff member, was arrested after allegedly slapping CISF Assistant Sub-Inspector Giriraj Prasad during a security dispute at Jaipur airport. The incident, captured…
A wheel of a Lufthansa A380 flight from Munich caught fire during the landing process at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA), news agency PTI reported, adding that the plane was…
NASA has issued an alert about a major celestial event occurring today. A massive asteroid, comparable in size to a massive skyscraper, is racing towards Earth at a massive speed. This event…
The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) has issued a directive requiring all employees, including senior officers, to arrive at the office no later than 9:15 am and mark their attendance using…
In yet another ‘Melodi’ moment, Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Indian PM Modi were seen smiling as both leaders clicked a selfie together after the G7 summit in Apulia, Italy, on Friday….
The Lok Sabha will elect its new Speaker on June 26 for which notices for motions supporting candidates can be submitted by members by 12 noon a day prior, the Lok Sabha secretariat said on Thursday….
The Lok Sabha election results 2024 were announced on Tuesday (June 4). While the BJP-led NDA is set to form a government with a 292-seat victory, there were some candidates who fought the elections…
Aam Aadmi Party will contest the Delhi assembly elections on its own without alliance with Congress, party leader Gopal Rai said on Thursday, noting that the two parties had come together in the…
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The assembly and Lok Sabha elections in Odisha took place simultaneously, in four phases, from May 13 to June 1 and results for both will be declared today.
1. The numbers: The Odisha assembly has 147…
Lok Sabha polls in Maharashtra were held in five phases on April 19, April 26, May 7, May 13 and May 20. The results of the Mumbai South Central Lok Sabha Constituency Election of 2024 will be…