New Delhi, Mar 27 (PTI) The country has reported a worrying drop in school enrollments in 2023-24, especially at the elementary level where numbers declined by around eight percentage points compared to 2021-22, according to government data presented in Parliament on Thursday. Replying to a question on the living standards of tribal people, Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs Durgadas Uikey told Lok Sabha that the gross enrollment ratio of tribal students at the elementary level declined

New Delhi, Mar 27 (PTI) SP, Congress, and several other opposition parties staged a walkout from the Rajya Sabha during the morning session on Thursday protesting Chairs decision to not allow discussion on the alleged threat and attempt to attack the residence of a sitting MP at Agra. Samajwadi Party (SP) was seeking suspension of the listed business of the day and taking up discussion on the issue. During the Zero Hour, Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar informed that he has received seven n

NEW DELHI, March 27 (Reuters) Indias central bank is set to double to 10% a cap on investment by individual foreign investors in listed companies, as it aims to boost capital inflows, according to two senior government officials and documents reviewed by Reuters. Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs), pressured by poor earnings, high valuations and prospects of U.S. tariffs, have pulled more than $28 billion out of Indian stocks since Septembers record high in the benchmark NSE Nifty 50. To boost

New Delhi, Mar 27 (PTI) Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Thursday rejected a privilege notice against Union Home Minister Amit Shah after he cited a 1948 government press release to authenticate his statement that a Congress leader was part of the management of Prime Ministers National Relief Fund. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh had moved the notice against Shah for casting aspersions on Congress Parliamentary Party head Sonia Gandhi. Dhankhar said Shah had, after making certai

Cases of gonorrhoea infections that are resistant to antibiotics are on the rise in England, scientists have warned. Increased resistance could one day make the sexually transmitted infection (STI) untreatable if the problem is not tackled. Gonorrhoea is usually treated with the antibiotic ceftriaxone, readily available as an injection or tablets from your GP or a sexual health clinic. In some cases, this isnt effective, as the bacteria has developed the ability to survive and multiply even when

Patna, Mar 27 (PTI) The ED (Enforcement Directorate) on Thursday carried out fresh searches against some Bihar government officials and engineers as part of an ongoing money laundering investigation against IAS officer Sanjeev Hans, official sources said. About six-seven locations in Patna are being raided. Some cash and documents have been seized, the sources said. The searches are being conducted on government officers and engineers who are facing allegations of bribery, they said. The money l

Mumbai, Mar 27 (PTI) Stock market benchmark indices rebounded in early trade on Thursday after falling sharply in the previous session as continuous foreign fund inflows and buying in blue-chip Reliance Industries supported the recovery in equities. The 30-share BSE benchmark Sensex climbed 202.83 points to 77,491.33 in early trade despite a weak opening. The NSE Nifty went up by 48.65 points to 23,535.50, recovering all the opening lost ground. From the Sensex pack, Larsen & Toubro, Zomato, ICI

New Delhi, Mar 26 (PTI) Cutting short the four-day losing streak, gold prices rebounded by Rs 235 to Rs 90,685 per 10 grams on Wednesday amid firm global trends, according to the All India Sarafa Association. On Tuesday, the yellow metal of 99.9 per cent purity had ended at Rs 90,450 per 10 grams. Gold of 99.5 per cent purity rose by Rs 235 to Rs 90,235 per 10 grams against the previous close of Rs 90,000 per 10 grams. Traders said fresh buying by retailers after recent losses led to the recover

New Delhi, Mar 26 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed a plea for a CBI probe into an alleged honey-trap attempt involving a minister and other politicians in Karnataka. A three-judge bench of Justices Vikram Nath, Sanjay Karol and Sandeep Mehta dismissed the PIL filed by social activist Binay Kumar Singh. The plea had also sought the probe to be either monitored by the top court or by a committee headed by a retired Supreme Court judge. Advocate Barun Kumar Sinha, appearing for the pe

New Delhi, Mar 26 (PTI) Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Wednesday asked Rahul Gandhi to conduct himself in line with the rules of procedure that members are expected to observe to uphold the dignity of the House, prompting the Leader of Opposition to claim that the remarks against him were unsubstantiated. In this House, father and daughter, mother and daughter, husband and wife have been members. In this context, I expect the Leader of the Opposition to conduct himself in accordance with Rule 349

MUMBAI, March 26 (Reuters) Indian stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra faces police scrutiny for a performance seen to have criticised a key politician and ally of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, fanning concerns about the limits of free speech in the worlds largest democracy. The ensuing violence triggered comment on social media and prime time shows, even as Kamra refused to apologise over an accusation that his use of the term traitor referenced Eknath Shinde, the deputy chief minister of Indias rich

Patients are taking part in a trial that scientists hope could ultimately lead to a cure for rheumatoid arthritis. It could be possible to switch off deliberating pain caused by arthritis following a groundbreaking new study, which could help patients who struggle across the world. It comes as scientists launched the UK trial of a treatment which could lead to a cure for rheumatoid arthritis. Professor John Isaacs, who is leading the research, labelled the study as pioneering and shared the nume

Mumbai, Mar 26 (PTI) NCP legislator Anna Bansode was formally elected as deputy speaker of the Maharashtra legislative assembly on Wednesday. Three-term MLA Bansode is a close aide of Deputy Chief Minister and NCP head Ajit Pawar. The motion for electing Bansode as the deputy speaker was moved by Pawar and seconded by BJP minister Chandrakant Patil. The motion was passed by a voice vote, and speaker Rahul Narwekar announced that Bansode was elected unopposed. Members from various political parti

March 25 (Reuters) Gold edged up on Tuesday as uncertainty surrounding U.S. President Donald Trumps tariffs expected to take effect next week drove safe-haven demand amid fears of economic slowdown, trade tensions, and inflation concerns. Spot gold was up 0.1% at $3,015.42 an ounce, as of 0425 GMT. U.S. gold futures firmed 0.1% to $3,019.40. Get a look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets with the Morning Bid U.S. newsletter. Sign up here. Uncertainty remains over the extent and scope of

Mumbai, Mar 25 (PTI) Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty continued their winning run on Tuesday early trade as investors sentiment remained firm amid foreign fund inflows and a sharp rally in the US markets. The 30-share BSE benchmark Sensex jumped 418.54 points to 78,402.92 in early trade. The NSE Nifty climbed 107.85 points to 23,766.20. From the Sensex pack, UltraTech Cement, Infosys, HCL Tech, Tata Consultancy Services, Power Grid, Bajaj Finserv, Kotak Mahindra Bank and Maruti were the bigges

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 25 (ANI): Maharashtras Khar Police has sent a summon to standup artist Kunal Kamra, asking him to appear before the investigating officer at 11 am today. As per Mumbai police, Kunal is not in Mumbai right now. MIDC police had registered an FIR against Kunal Kamra for his remarks during a stand-up comedy show, which was transferred to Khar police for further investigation. This comes after Kunal Kamra allegedly made disparaging remarks against Maharashtra Deput

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Sleep medications help many adults get a full nights sleep, but new research suggests they potentially may increase the risk of dementia or Alzheimers disease. Zolpidem, the sedative in Ambien and other sleep drugs, may adversely effect a brain function believed to be key in preventing dementia, according to an animal study conducted by scientists at the University of Rochester Medical Center in New York and the University of Copenhagen in Denmark. When the body falls asleep, the brain transitio

March 24 (Reuters) Indian shares opened higher on Monday, led by energy stocks and as foreign capital inflows and bargain-buying opportunities cheered investors. The NSE Nifty 50 was up 0.65% at 23,498.2, while the BSE Sensex gained 0.67% to 77,420.78, as of 9:21 a.m. IST. Get the latest news from India and how it matters to the world with the Reuters India File newsletter. Sign up here. All the 13 major sectors gained, with the high-weightage financials rising 0.7%. The energy index jumped 2%,

Kolkata, Mar 22 (PTI) The womens wing of the BJP on Saturday held a rally here protesting the passage of a bill in the West Bengal Assembly allowing women to work in bars. Claiming that the Trinamool Congress government was unable to provide job opportunities to women in the state, BJP womens cell leader Falguni Patra maintained that this is the reason that such steps are being taken by the ruling dispensation. The rally was held from College Square in north Kolkata to the Excise department head

Guildford (UK), Mar 22 (The Conversation) What if a simple change in your morning light exposure could help you sleep better? Our sleep patterns change across our lifespan, and, as we get older, we tend to have difficulty getting a good nights sleep and feeling well rested the next day. Older adults 60 years old and over generally have less deep sleep and wake up more often at night. They also sleep for shorter periods, wake up earlier in the morning and feel sleepy during the day. Light, espe

Wales, Mar 22 (The Conversation) In the middle of winter, when lack of sunlight can lead to low energy and low mood, we are expected to make new year resolutions. But why not wait till March, for spring, when the returning sunlight gives us the energy and improved mood to tackle fundamentally difficult things like starting a new diet or exercise regime? We need spring resolutions, not new year resolutions. In winter, many animals hibernate by slowing their heart rate and metabolism to conserve e

New Delhi, Mar 21 (PTI) Equity investors have become richer by Rs 22.12 lakh crore in the five-day stock rally which saw the benchmark BSE Sensex jumping more than 4 per cent. On Friday, the 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 557.45 points or 0.73 per cent to settle at 76,905.51. During the day, it surged 693.88 points or 0.90 per cent to 77,041.94. In five days, the Sensex zoomed 3,076.6 points or 4.16 per cent. The market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies jumped Rs 22,12,191.12 crore to Rs 4,13,3

Patna, Mar 21 (PTI) War of words between the ruling and opposition MLAs over Bihar Chief Nitish Kumar allegedly insulting the national anthem rocked the assembly on Friday. As the proceedings began, opposition members trooped into the Well with placards and raised slogans, demanding an unconditional apology from Kumar. Some members also demanded the resignation of the CM, alleging that he insulted the national anthem at an event on Thursday. Despite repeated requests from Speaker Nand Kishore Ya

New Delhi, May 21 (PTI) Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Friday disposed of petitions seeking disqualification of three MPs belonging to the NCP and NCP-SP from the House after the two parties sought no further action in the matter. A petition under Rule 6(2) of the Members of Rajya Sabha (Disqualification on Ground of Defection) Rules, 1985, was presented on November 20, 2023 by Praful Patel as regards Vandana Chavan and Fauzia Khan, another member Rajya Sabha (3rd April, 2020 to 2nd Ap

New Delhi [India], March 21 (ANI) Congress MP Manish Tewari criticised the union government on Friday for trying to can gain favour with United States President Donald Trumps administration, after sources from the Ministry of Information and Technology said that they have not sent any notice to the company X (owned by Elon Musk) for their chatbot Grok using Hindi slang. Claiming that the Trump administration is being run by Elon Musk by proxy, the Congress leader asked if the union government wi

MUMBAI, March 21 (Reuters) The Indian rupee inched up on Friday, maintaining its weekly upward trend, with dollar inflows helping mitigate the impact of the decline in Asian peers. The rupee was up 0.25% at 86.1475 to the U.S. dollar at 12:16 p.m. IST, extending its weekly advance to 0.72%. The local currency is on course for its best weekly performance in two years on the back of inflows via foreign banks and amid traders unwinding speculative long-dollar positions. Large foreign banks were pr

March 21 (Reuters) Gold was headed for a third straight week of gains on Friday after three consecutive record highs this week, bolstered by the Federal Reserves rate cut cues for the year and safe-haven demand amid geopolitical and economic uncertainties. Spot gold eased 0.3% to $3,034.09 an ounce as of 0235 GMT. Bullion reached an all-time high of $3,057.21 per ounce on Thursday and has climbed about 2% so far this week. U.S. gold futures held steady at $3,042.60. I dont think we even need to

Mumbai, Mar 21 (PTI) The rupee appreciated 17 paise to 86.19 against the US dollar in early trade on Friday, tracking positive domestic equities and fresh foreign fund inflows. Forex traders said the rupee has been gaining as FPIs turned net buyers for the second time during the week with respect to equity and have been buying heavily into debt. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 86.26 against the greenback, then gained some ground and touched 86.19, up 17 paise from its prev

MUMBAI, March 20 (Reuters) The Indian rupee rose for the seventh straight session on Thursday, its longest winning streak since January 2024, as persistent dollar sales by foreign banks and paring of short bets on the currency helped it weather a stronger dollar. The rupee rose to a near two-month high of 86.2075 per U.S. dollar earlier in the day before closing at 86.3675, up 0.1% on the day. Banks selling dollars to lock in profits on arbitrage trades between the non-deliverable and outright

New Delhi, Mar 20 (PTI) Gold prices maintained a rising momentum for the third consecutive session to reach another all-time high of Rs 89,796 per 10 grams on Thursday, following a firm trend in global markets. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), the precious metal contracts for April delivery hit a record high of Rs 89,796 per 10 grams in the morning trade. Later, the yellow metal pared its gains and was trading Rs 268 or 0.3 per cent higher from the previous close at Rs 88,870 per 10 grams,

New Delhi [India], March 20 (ANI): Global pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly and Company (India) has introduced Mounjaro (tirzepatide) in India, a breakthrough drug for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes and obesity. Approved by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO), Mounjaro is available in single-dose vials, with pricing set at Rs3,500 for a 2.5 mg vial and Rs4,375 for a 5 mg vial, leading to a monthly cost of Rs14,000-Rs17,500, depending on dosage. Mounjaro, the company claimed

Bengaluru, Mar 20 (PTI) Social media giant X (formerly Twitter), owned by US billionaire Elon Musk, has filed a lawsuit in the Karnataka High Court against Government of India, challenging what it called unlawful content regulation and arbitrary censorship. It raised concerns over the Centres interpretation of the Information Technology (IT) Act, particularly its use of Section 79(3)(b), which X argues violates Supreme Court rulings and undermines free expression online. The lawsuit alleged the

March 20 (Reuters) Gold touched an all-time high on Thursday as the U.S. Federal Reserve signalled two possible interest rate cuts this year, adding to the bullions appeal amid ongoing geopolitical and economic tensions. Spot gold held steady at $3,047.1 an ounce as of 0700 GMT, after hitting a record high of $3,057.21 earlier in the session. U.S. gold futures gained 0.4% to $3,054.10. Gold is driven by a lot of uncertain market situations, geopolitical tensions, weaker U.S. dollar and expectat

As we all grow older, its understood that our boyish good looks fall waysideno amount of botox, hair retention, or anti-aging products can counter that fact. Sure, a good anti-aging regimen can ensure that you look 10 years younger at 50, but youre still going to visually age. Remember you must die. The good news is that you have far more control over this pace of aging than you may realize. But it means you have to do far more than adopt a good skin care regimen. Youve also got to minimize the

New Delhi, Mar 19 (PTI) Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi met a delegation of LIC agents on Wednesday during which they raised concerns regarding recent changes in rules which make insurance less affordable for the poorest and most marginalised communities and weaken the position of agents. Gandhi asserted that the LIC was formed in 1956 with the aim to provide affordable insurance to all Indians and said he will raise this issue in Parliament to ensure the inclusive vision of the LIC is protect

March 19 (Reuters) Gold prices rose to hit a record high on Wednesday, as tensions in the Middle East and trade uncertainties lifted the bullions safe-haven appeal, while traders awaited the Federal Reserves decision due later in the day. Spot gold was up 0.2% at $3,041.37 an ounce, as of 0540 GMT, after hitting an all-time peak of $3,042.95 earlier in the session. U.S. gold futures gained 0.3% to $3,048.70. Traders are viewing gold as an asset, which is well-equipped to handle tariff-related e

New Delhi, Mar 18 (PTI) Parliament belongs to the people of India and all parties must be allowed to have their say, Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi said on Tuesday and added a Parliament where only the prime minister and his ministers spoke was not a functioning Parliament. The Congress deputy leader in the Lok Sabha also said that if the opposition parties were allowed to speak on the Maha Kumbh, the Lower House would not have been adjourned. Gogoi made the remarks after the Lok Sabha was adjourn

New Delhi, Mar 18 (PTI) Rajya Sabha CPI member Sandosh Kumar P on Tuesday asked the finance minister to address the bank unions genuine demands, including filling up vacant posts in public sector banks, and five-day working. Raising the issue during Zero Hour in Rajya Sabha, Kumar said the United Forum of Bank Unions, an umbrella organisation of nine unions, has called for a 48-hour bank strike on March 24-25 to press for their demands. Stressing that bank employees, especially in public sector

New Delhi, Mar 18 (PTI) Gold prices on Tuesday touched an all-time high of Rs 88,499 per 10 grams in futures trade in line with firm global trends. On the Multi Commodity Exchange, yellow metal contracts for April delivery hit a record high of Rs 88,499 per 10 grams in early trade. Later, the contracts pared the gains to trade Rs 380 or 0.43 per cent higher at Rs 88,403 per 10 grams with an open interest of 13,898 lots. According to analysts, gold surged to a new all-time high amid escalating te

NEW DELHI, March 18, 2025 (AP) Authorities imposed an indefinite curfew in parts of a western Indian city on Tuesday, a day after sectarian clashes were sparked by Hindu nationalist groups who want to demolish the tomb of a 17th-century Muslim Mughal ruler. Clashes between Hindus and Muslims in Maharashtra states Nagpur city broke out on Monday during a protest led by Hindu nationalist groups demanding the demolition of the tomb of Aurangzeb, a Muslim Mughal ruler who has been dead for more tha

MUMBAI, March 17 (Reuters) The Indian rupee strengthened for the third consecutive session on Monday, helped by dollar sales by exporters and foreign banks, coupled with a broadly softer greenback that hovered near a five-month low against its major peers. The rupee closed at 86.80 against the U.S. dollar, up 0.2% on the day. The currency rose to a peak of 86.7625, its highest since February 24, before trimming gains. Get the latest news and expert analysis about the state of the global economy

A recent published in the British Medical Journal has projected to increase the parkinsons disease cases by 112 percent between 2021 and 2050, rising from nearly 12 million to an estimated 25.2 million cases. This dramatic surge highlights the growing public health challenge posed by this progressive neurological disorder. The researchers are calling on public health organisations to keep a close eye on Parkinsons diagnosis rates and adjust their strategies accordingly. Global impact intensifies

Kolkata, Mar 17 (PTI) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday congratulated Professor Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak on being selected for the 2025 Holberg Prize, considered one of the most prestigious international awards in humanities and social sciences. Acknowledging Spivaks significant contributions to literary theory and philosophy, Banerjee said in a social media post that she has also been charmed by her (Spivaks) long and sustained association with pro-poor voluntary services i

New Delhi, Mar 17 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Monday sought the Centres response on a PIL seeking that the current practice of appointment of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India solely by the executive and the prime minister be declared violative of the Constitution. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh issued notice on the PIL filed by an NGO, Centre for Public Interest Litigation, and tagged it with the pending matter on the same issue. Advocate Prashant Bhushan, appeari

New Delhi, Mar 17 (PTI) The Congress on Monday took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his interaction with American podcaster Lex Fridman, saying that at a time when the country is facing grave challenges and the neighbourhood is volatile, there should be minimum self-glorification and maximum governance. In an interaction lasting over three hours with Fridman, Modi opened up on a host of foreign affairs issues and also touched on various aspects of his life journey. Almost a year ago

MUMBAI, India, March 17, 2025 (PRNewswire) A recent survey of Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) in India, conducted by Dun & Bradstreet India, a leading global provider of business decisioning data and analytics, found that CFOs confidence for both industrial and services financial performance has reduced compared to Q4 2024. The Dun & Bradstreet India Composite CFO Optimism Index analyses the optimism level of CFOs on 12 parameters: operating margin, liquidity position, level of financial risk on

MUMBAI, March 17 (Reuters) State Bank of India, the countrys largest lender by assets, is shelving plans to raise funds this fiscal year, discouraged by elevated bond yields despite a policy rate cut and liquidity boost from the central bank, three sources aware of the matter said on Monday. The bank had planned to raise as much as 150 billion rupees (about $1.7 billion) through sale of bonds before the end of March, but will now tap the market in the next financial year that starts in April, t

Mumbai, Mar 17 (PTI) The rupee appreciated 25 paise to 86.80 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday, as domestic equities opened on a higher note and Asian currencies continued to remain on the stronger side. Forex traders said the rupee could extend its gains in the near-term, as the dovish Fed expectation has pressured the greenback, further aiding the rupees recovery. However, global risk sentiment and oil price movements will play a crucial role in determining the next leg of the rup

Chances are, if youre reading this, you got some sleep last night. But are you feeling rested? Experts say its an important question to consider. Most of us spend a third of our lives sleeping, but you may need more or less than eight hours a night. The number of hours needed changes throughout your life, with babies and kids needing more sleep and people 65 and older able to function on slightly less than seven to nine hours. Heres what sleep scientists and doctors say about how much you really