Nearly 50% adults in India insufficiently physically active in 2022: Lancet Study
New Delhi: Almost 50 per cent of adults in India engaged in insufficient levels of physical activity in 2022, according to a study published in The Lancet Global Health journal. Far more women in India (57 per cent) were found to be insufficiently physically active, compared to men (42 per cent), in line with trends […]
80% of marginal farmers in India affected by adverse climatic events: Report
New Delhi: A staggering 80 per cent of marginal farmers in India have suffered crop losses due to adverse climatic events over the past five years, according to a report released on Tuesday. The survey, conducted by the Forum of Enterprises for Equitable Development (FEED) in collaboration with the Development Intelligence Unit (DIU), included 6,615 […]
Preventing cheating, unfair means: Amid NEET, NET exam mess, UPSC moots AI-based CCTV surveillance
New Delhi: Amid the raging controversies involving alleged irregularities in NEET, NET exams, the country’s premier recruitment body UPSC has decided to use facial recognition and Artificial Intelligence-based CCTV surveillance system to prevent cheating and impersonation in its various tests. It has recently floated a tender to invite bids from experienced public sector undertakings to […]
Less than 2% assessees under CGST get notice: FM
Says working to make taxpayers life easier New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said less than two per cent of the total 58.62 lakh taxpayers under Central GST administration has been sent tax notices and the intention of the government is to make GST assessees life easier by reducing compliance requirements. “I want […]
Managing gestational diabetes in early stages could prevent complications: Study
New Delhi: Managing gestational diabetes in the earlier stages of pregnancy could help prevent complications and improve delivery outcomes, according to researchers. Among the most common pregnancy complication around the world, gestational diabetes cases are on the rise and becoming more complex because of increasing obesity, said the authors of a new series published in […]
Nighlife in Lal Chowk fills every Indian’s heart with joy: PM Modi
Srinagar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that the bustling markets of Kashmir and nightlife in the iconic Lal Chowk area fill every Indian’s heart with joy. Talking about the developments that have taken place in Kashmir in the last 10 years, the prime minister said the world is witness to the recent changes […]
All stakeholders were consulted before deciding to put new laws into practice: Minister
Implementation of new criminal laws Kolkata: Union Minister of State for Law and Justice (Independent Charge) Arjun Ram Meghwal on Sunday said the new criminal laws will be introduced from July 1, dismissing opposition allegations of not being consulted before the decision was made. Meghwal said the Indian Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, and […]
Muslim pilgrims converge at Mount Arafat for daylong worship
Mount Arafat (Saudi Arabia): Following the footsteps of prophets beneath a burning sun, Muslims from around the world congregated Saturday at a sacred hill in Saudi Arabia for intense, daylong worship and reflection. The ritual at Mount Arafat, known as the hill of mercy, is considered the peak of the Hajj pilgrimage. It is often […]
Only 29% elderly have access to social security schemes like pension, PF: Study
New Delhi: Only 29 per cent elderly people reported to have access to social security schemes, such as old-age pensions or provident funds, according to a study by the NGO HelpAge. A similar proportion receives financial support from family members, with elderly women slightly more likely to receive support than their male counterparts, the study […]
Girls allowed to take necessary restroom breaks, free sanitary pads at board exam centres: MoE
New Delhi: Girl students should be allowed to take necessary restroom breaks during board exams for classes 10 and 12 and free sanitary napkins must be made available at all examination centres, the Union Ministry of Education said in an advisory to schools on Thursday. Noting that menstrual hygiene management is a significant aspect of […]