Exposure to air pollution linked to increased stroke risk within 5 days: Study

New Delhi, Sep 28 (PTI) Short-term exposure to air pollution may be linked to an increased risk of stroke, according to a study. The meta analysis, published recently in the the journal Neurology, defined short-term exposure as occurring within five days of the stroke. A stroke can cause lasting brain damage, long-term disability, or even […]
PM Gati Shakti: 6 infra projects worth Rs 52,000 cr recommended for approval

New Delhi, Sep 28 (PTI) As many as six infrastructure projects of roads and railways worth Rs 52,000 crore have been recommended for approval under the PM Gati Shakti initiative, an official statement said on Thursday. This takes the total number of projects assessed by NPG to 112 with a total value of about Rs […]
PM Modi greets people on Milad-un-Nabi

New Delhi, Sep 28 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday greeted people on Milad-un-Nabi. “May the spirit of brotherhood and kindness be furthered in our society. May everyone be happy and healthy. Eid Mubarak,” he said. The day is celebrated by Muslims to commemorate the birth anniversary of Prophet Mohammad.
Srinagar Police Chief Rakesh Balwal repatriated to Manipur cadre

Srinagar, Sep 28: Government of India has ordered premature repatriation of IPS officer Rakesh Balwal to Manipur cadre. According to an order issued by Deputy Secretary to the Government of India, Balwal, IPS (MA- 2012) has been repatriated from AGMUT to Manipur cadre. The order has been passed following the proposal of the Ministry of […]
EAM Jaishankar to meet US Secretary Blinken amid India-Canada diplomatic row

Washington, Sep 28 (PTI) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is scheduled to meet US Secretary of State Antony Blinken here on Thursday, amid the diplomatic rumpus between India and Canada stirred over the killing of a Khalistani separatist. Although officials from both sides are tightlipped about the agenda of the meeting, the latest diplomatic crisis […]
India will soon emerge as global economic powerhouse: PM Modi

Ahmedabad: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said his aim is to make India a global growth engine and expressed confidence that the country will soon emerge as an economic powerhouse of the world. Speaking at an event to mark 20 years of success of the Vibrant Gujarat Summit, Modi said they sowed small seeds […]
Prophet Muhammad’s teachings inspiration to live with harmony, brotherhood: President Murmu
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday greeted citizens on the eve of Milad-un-Nabi, celebrated to commemorate the birthday of Prophet Muhammad, and said that his teachings inspire all to live with harmony and brotherhood. “Prophet Muhammad has given the message of peace and love to the world. His teachings inspire us to live with […]
More than 40% of elderly in India in poorest wealth quintile: UN Report
New Delhi: More than 40 per cent of the elderly in India are in the poorest wealth quintile or one-fifth of the total with about 18.7 per cent of them living without an income, according to a new UN report. This level of poverty among the elderly may affect their quality of life and healthcare […]
91 Indian universities figure in Times world rankings
New Delhi: A record 91 Indian universities have made it to the World University Rankings announced by the Times Higher Education (THE) magazine, with the top performing Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, returning to the global 250 for the first time since 2017. Ninety-one Indian universities making it to the list this year is […]
India-China relations in ‘abnormal state’ since Galwan Valley clash: Jaishankar
New York: India-China relations have been in an “abnormal state” since the 2020 Galwan Valley clash and it is a “possibly longer than medium-term issue”, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said, emphasising that none of the explanations given by Beijing for amassing its troops along the LAC are really tenable. India has been consistently […]