Experts have urged people to add chickpeas to their diets, claiming it could help slash cholesterol levels, controls diabetes and improve digestion among other benefits. It is believed that chickpeas originally come from the regions surrounding what is now Turkey, but its consumption expanded to such an extent that it is produced in more than 50 countries. Currently, most of it is grown in India and Mexico. The importance of chickpeas consumption is such that they have a high content of vegetabl

GUWAHATI, India, Nov 18 (Reuters) At least one person died in the past 24 hours during a third straight day of ethnic unrest in the troubled eastern Indian border state of Manipur, a government official said on Monday. The state of 3.2 million people, which borders Myanmar, has been hit by a fresh spate of violence over the last week, part of long-standing strife between its ethnic Kuki and Meitei communities. The bloodshed has killed at least 250 people and displaced 60,000 people in the regio

New Delhi, Nov 18 (PTI) Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Monday said that the Centres online public grievance redressal system will be further modernised using next-generation technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI). Addressing a National Workshop on Effective Redressal of Public Grievances through a virtual platform, Singh highlighted that the average time for grievance resolution has dropped from 30 days to just 13 days and it will soon be reduced further. The Minister of State fo

A humble food item egg has been linked to lower cholesterol levels and improved brain health, according to a study. The research, conducted at UC San Diego, analysed the health effects of eggs on 890 participants. It was found that consuming between two and four eggs per week was associated with reduced blood cholesterol levels. The study, which began in 1988, tested three aspects of cognitive function in middle-aged or older adults over a four-year period, as reported by Science Alert. Among th

Ranchi, Nov 18 (PTI) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday mocked BJPs slogan ek rahenge toh safe rahenge (if we remain united, we will be safe) by saying that it translated into unity between Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and billionaires like Ambani. The Congress leader also attacked Modi for not visiting Manipur which has been burning for the last one-and-a-half years, and alleged that Shah was not taking interest in containing violence in the northeastern state

Heres the guide to finding the best test for your heart heath test, and how to get its accurate result. Around 30% of adults in India have high blood pressure (hypertension), increasing their risk of heart attack or stroke. A significant portion of the Indian population suffers from undiagnosed high blood pressure. This is because there are usually no symptoms. If your doctor think you may be at risk, If your blood pressure is suspected of having a heart issue, your doctor may order a test. But

New Delhi, Nov 17 (PTI) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday responded to an X user seeking tax relief for the middle class, saying the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government attends to peoples concerns. PM @narendramodis government is a responsive government. Listens and attends to peoples voices. Thanks once again for your understanding. Your input is valuable, Sitharaman replied to the user on X. The user had posted: I humbly request you to consider providing some relief for the

DHAKA, Nov 17 (Reuters) Bangladesh is battling its worst outbreak of dengue in years, with more than 400 deaths as rising temperatures and a longer monsoon season drive a surge in infections, leaving hospitals struggling to cope, particularly in urban areas. At least 407 people have died from related complications in 2024, with 78,595 patients admitted to hospital nationwide, the latest official figures show. By mid-November, 4,173 patients were being treated, with 1,835 of them in Dhaka, the c

What is heart disease? Heart disease refers to several types of heart conditions that affect the heart itself, the blood vessels supplying it and the rhythm of its contractions. Common examples include coronary artery disease, heart valve problems, cardiomyopathy (disease of the heart muscle), arrhythmia (abnormal heartbeat) and congenital (from birth) heart defects. Heart disease is a major cause of death worldwide. the main symptoms are chest pain, shortness of breath, pain in your neck, shoul

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], November 16 (ANI): Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and Congress leader DK Shivakumar on Saturday predicted that Maha Vikas Aghadi in Maharashtra would win more than 165 to 170 seats. He said, We are going to win more than 165 to 170 seats. The Maha Vikas Aghadi will form the government. They (BJP) have confused people that we have not implemented our guarantees, but we assured people, we have held a press conference. Now people know that we have implemented all the

Lucknow/Jhansi, Nov 16 (PTI) Hours after a fire claimed the lives of at least 10 newborn children in Jhansi district, the Uttar Pradesh government on Saturday announced a financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh each to the parents of the deceased, an official said. A statement issued by the Uttar Pradesh government said Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has expressed deep grief over the incident that took place in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of Jhansi Medical College. On the instructions of t

WASHINGTON, Nov 16 (Reuters) U.S. Muslim leaders who supported Republican Donald Trump to protest against the Biden administrations support for Israels war on Gaza and attacks on Lebanon have been deeply disappointed by his cabinet picks, they tell Reuters. Trump won because of us and were not happy with his secretary of state pick and others, said Rabiul Chowdhury, a Philadelphia investor who chaired the Abandon Harris campaign in Pennsylvania and co-founded Muslims for Trump. Muslim support f

A greengrocer has claimed ginger can make a real difference to womens health. Raul Cardaba says ginger is natures answer to reducing bleeding and easing menstrual cramps. Hes become the trusted fruit vendor for numerous Spanish families, not simply due to the convenience of his Madrid shop, Frutera Vitaminas. His reach extends far beyond his storefront, with his impactful advice on social media. He went on to claim that ginger can serve like ibuprofen, but natural, thats the interesting part, re

Nov 15 (Reuters) Protesters stormed the parliament of the Russian-backed breakaway Georgian region of Abkhazia on Friday and demanded the resignation of its leader over an unpopular investment agreement with Moscow. Russia said it was following the crisis situation in Abkhazia with concern and urged its citizens to avoid travel there. Russia recognised Abkhazia and another breakaway region, South Ossetia, as independent states in 2008 after it defeated Georgia in a five-day war. It maintains tr

Mumbai, Nov 15 (PTI) A man who suffered suspected heart attack onboard a Delhi-Mumbai flight on Friday was saved due to the timely intervention of a doctor, sources said. The incident took place when IndiGo flight 6E 6814 was in the air and about 45 minutes short of landing in Mumbai. An IndiGo airline spokesperson said the passenger experienced breathlessness, and that the flight had a normal landing. Dr Prashant Bharadwaj, a doctor with Tata Motors, was travelling to Mumbai for some work when

Prayagraj (UP), Nov 15 (PTI) Students called off their five-day stir on Friday, a day after the UPPSC agreed to their demand that the Provincial Civil Services Preliminary (PSC) examination should be held on a single day. The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) also announced on Thursday that it will form a committee on Review Officer (RO) and Assistant RO (ARO) exams to ensure transparency and fairness. The students had been agitating since November 11 to demand that the PSC and, RO

New Delhi, Nov 15 (PTI) The government will soon come up with a new policy for senior citizens, said Amit Yadav, Secretary, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment. He was addressing an event organised by The Association of Senior Living India (ASLI). The association will hold The 5th ASLI Ageing Fest, scheduled for December 6, 2024, in Bengaluru. Yadav said the ministry will come up with a new policy on senior citizens. He said it has already hold consultations with all stakeholders. The secre

Whats your most frequent nightmare? Is it dreaming that youre dying, or that one of your loved ones is suffering but you cant do anything about it? Or maybe youre waking up with confusion and a racing heart, simply glad that the dream ended. Nightmares are a core symptom of Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), probably because the difficulty with traumatic events lies in peoples inability to process them, says Neil Greenberg, professor of defense mental health at Kings College London. So what

New Delhi, Nov 14 (PTI) The Aam Aadmi Partys (AAP) Mahesh Khichi was elected as the next mayor of Delhi on Thursday, marking a significant victory for the ruling party in the national capital ahead of the Assembly polls due early next year. As Khichi took his seat, the jubilant AAP councillors filled the air with the Jai Bhim slogan, celebrating the victory of the Dalit candidate in a tough contest. Khichi defeated the Bharatiya Janata Partys (BJP) Kishan Lal by a wafer-thin margin of three vote

New Delhi [India], November 14 (ANI): Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday slammed the Uttar Pradesh government and the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC), saying that their attitude towards the competitive students in Prayagraj is extremely insensitive and unfortunate. The attitude of the UP government and Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission towards the competitive students in Prayagraj is extremely insensitive and unfortunate. Non-t

Prayagraj/Bareilly, Nov 14 (PTI) A day after the Supreme Court verdict on bulldozer action, the victims of demolition drives across Uttar Pradesh have breathed a sigh of relief and said they would take legal recourse to seek compensation for their losses. The Uttar Pradesh government, which has been receiving flak from various quarters over its bulldozer action, has also hailed the apex courts verdict while clarifying that the demolitions were carried out after following due process and on prope

People living with high cholesterol could lower their levels by eating porridge and baked beans for breakfast. Having high cholesterol means you have too much of a fatty substance known as cholesterol in your blood. While a certain amount of it is needed, too much can cause build-ups of fatty deposits. Over time this can narrow and even harden artery walls making it hard for blood to pass through. For this reason, having high cholesterol is a major risk factor for a number of serious health cond

NEW DELHI, November 14, 2024 (AP) Donald Trumps return to the White House has made many countries anxious and recalculating where they stand with the U.S., but India appears to be welcoming the change that may embolden nationalist leaders like Prime Minister Narendra Modi. I know today a lot of countries are nervous about the U.S., lets be honest about that, Indias External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said over the weekend. India was not one of them. A call from Modi was among the

LONDON, Nov 13 (Reuters) More than 800 million adults have diabetes worldwide almost twice as many as previous estimates have suggested and more than half of those aged over 30 who have the condition are not receiving treatment, according to a new study. In 2022, there were around 828 million people aged 18 years and older with type 1 and type 2 diabetes worldwide, the study published in The Lancet found. Among adults aged 30 years and older, 445 million, or 59% of them, were not receiving tr

Patna, Nov 13 (PTI) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday drew a taunt from Tejashwi Yadav, his former deputy, for touching the feet of Prime Minister Narendra Modi who was in the state for a function. The RJD leader responded to queries from journalists about the behaviour of the JD(U) boss, who is in his 70s and had, after finishing his speech at the function in Darbhanga, bent to touch the feet of Modi, who is less than a year his senior. In a video clip that has gone viral on social

New Delhi, Nov 13 (PTI) The rule of law is an umbrella concept to protect citizens against the power of the State and it is necessary for democracy and good governance, the Supreme Court said on Wednesday. Laying down pan-India guidelines on demolition of properties, the apex court said the rule of law ensures that actions of the government and its authorities are governed by established legal principles, rather than arbitrary discretion. Ensuring the preservation of the principle of rule of law

NEW DELHI, Nov 13 (Reuters) Indian political parties are increasingly targeting women voters with fiscally draining handouts of cash around the time of elections to counter wider worries about inflation and the lack of jobs, analysts say. A greater turnout of women voters in the past decade has reversed a trend of men easily outnumbering women. Political parties have competed to attract them, even as inflation hit a 14-month peak in October and unemployment stays high, at 8.9%. Regional governm

New Delhi, Nov 13 (PTI) Coming down hard on instant bulldozer justice, the Supreme Court on Wednesday laid down pan-India guidelines on demolition of properties and said the Executive cannot become a judge, declare an accused as guilty and demolish his house. A bench of Justices B R Gavai and K V Viswanathan said it will be totally unconstitutional if houses of people are demolished merely because they are accused or even convicts. Pronouncing the verdict, Justice Gavai said it is not a happy si

Wayanad/Thrissur(Kerala), Nov 13 (PTI) During the first hour of voting, Wayanad Lok Sabha and the Chelakkara assembly seats in Kerala witnessed a turnout of 6.96 and 7.2 per cent, respectively on Wednesday. People started arriving early in the morning at the 1,354 polling booths in the hill constituency of Wayanad where there are over 14 lakh registered voters, according to the Election Commission figures. Some arrived early, while others wanted to get it over with quickly before more people sta

Ranchi, Nov 13 (PTI) Nearly 13.04 per cent voter turnout was recorded till 9 AM on Wednesday in 43 assembly constituencies in Jharkhand where voting is underway in the first phase, officials said. Polling began around 7 AM in these constituencies across 15 districts and will continue till 5 PM. A total of 683 candidates are trying their luck, including former CM Champai Soren and ex-MP Geeta Kora. Voting in 950 booths will end at 4 PM, though people standing in the queue at that time will be abl

The expert claims that drinking a glass of water infused with cloves before bed can bring a lot of benefits to your body, including detoxifying your liver, aiding digestion, reducing bloating, and providing relief from bronchitis, lung mucus, colds, coughs, and even Asthma. This concoction is also known for its antiviral and antibacterial prowess. Dr. Eric Berg DC, the bestselling author of The Healthy Keto Plan and an expert in healthy ketosis and intermittent fasting, extolled the virtues of d

Yevla (Maharashtra), Nov 12 (PTI) Sharad Pawar addressed his first rally after the NCP was hit by internecine rebellion last year in the Yevla constituency of his former confidant Chhagan Bhujbal and apologised for giving a wrong candidate in 2019 polls. With campaigning for the November 20 assembly polls entering the home stretch, Pawar on Tuesday made an emotional appeal to voters to defeat the betrayer, reflecting the deep hurt caused by Bhujbal siding with Ajit Pawar last July. Addressing a

MUMBAI, Nov 12 (Reuters) Wheat prices have jumped to a record high due to strong demand, limited supplies, and a delay in the government releasing stocks from its warehouses to augment supplies, industry officials said on Tuesday. The record prices are likely to lift retail inflation that surged to a 14-month high in October, driven by a jump in vegetable prices and dashing hopes of an interest rate cut by the central bank next month. Supplies are limited in the market, and stockists are unwill

DHAKA, Bangladesh, November 12, 2024 (AP) A special tribunal in Bangladesh on Tuesday asked the international police organization Interpol to issue a red notice for the arrest of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in connection with the deaths of hundreds of protesters during a mass uprising against her. Hasina fled to India on Aug. 5 with her close aides and former ministers, ending a 15-year rule. Nobel Peace laurate Muhammad Yunus took over as the interim leader of the South Asian nation on

New Delhi, Nov 12 (PTI) The Delhi High Court on Tuesday sought response of the Enforcement Directorate on a plea by AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal challenging summons issued to him on the agencys complaint in a money laundering case related to the alleged excise scam. Justice Manoj Kumar Ohri refused to stay the trial in the criminal case and said the trial courts order, which has been challenged by Kejriwal, is two months old and not a fresh order. The high court issued notice to the Enforcement Di

MUMBAI, Nov 12 (Reuters) The RBI (Reserve Bank of India) was likely selling dollars to support the rupee after the local currency hit its all-time low on Tuesday, pressured by a Chinese yuan-led decline in Asian currencies, four traders told Reuters. The rupee weakened to a low of 84.40 per dollar in early trading, eclipsing its previous record low of 84.3925 hit in the previous session. The currency was last flat at 84.3925. State-run banks were spotted offering dollars near 84.40 levels, most

Yavatmal, Nov 11 (PTI) Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Monday claimed his bag was inspected by government authorities when he arrived in Maharashtras Yavatmal to campaign for the November 20 assembly elections. The former chief minister asked if the election authorities would also inspect the bags of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other senior leaders. Thackeray shared this experience while addressing a public meeting at Wani in Yavatmal for Shiv Sena (UBT) candidate Sanjay Derkar. T

KOLKATA, Nov 11 (Reuters) A court in the eastern state of West Bengal began the trial on Monday of a police volunteer accused of raping and murdering a doctor at a government hospital in August, a case that has sparked outrage over the lack of safety for women in India. The womans body was found in a classroom at the R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital in the state capital Kolkata on Aug. 9, federal police said. They also said they had arrested a police volunteer, Sanjay Roy, for the crime. C

NEW DELHI, Nov 11 (Reuters) Indias financial crime agency will summon Flipkart and Amazon, opens new tab executives as it steps up an investigation into alleged foreign investment law violations, days after raiding some of the e-commerce firms sellers, a senior government source said. The planned action signals growing regulatory scrutiny of Walmart-owned, opens new tab Flipkart and Amazon when their sales are rapidly growing in Indias $70 billion e-commerce market. An Indian antitrust investig

Wayanad (Kerala) [India], November 9 (ANI): Claiming historic victory for Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in Wayanad, Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Saturday said she alongwith Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi in the Parliament will be tough days for the BJP and the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). Pilot, who arrived in Wayanad on Friday to campaign for Priyanka Gandhi said that there is a lot of positivity among the people. From the feedback I received, the Congress and UDF cadre are united and ther

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], November 9 (ANI): Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav slammed Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath saying that this was the first time in the country that the Supreme Court has imposed a hefty fine of Rs 25 lakhs on the Uttar Pradesh government against the bulldozer action. Akhilesh Yadav said, Fights are being instigated among the saint community. Those who do not consider anyone greater than themselves, people in the government are creating a rift with

Heart health is a major issue, with around a quarter of deaths in India caused by cardiovascular disease. 188.3 million people are thought to have high blood pressure in India, while 31% of Indians have high cholesterol both conditions that can raise your risk of heart and circulatory problems. While circulatory issues can be caused by things outside of your control such as genetics, age and illness, they can also be linked to lifestyle choices. This includes your diet and how often you exercis

Milk increases the risk of a heart attack for around half of the worlds population, research shows. All cows milk, even the low-fat skimmed, is said to be a danger because its sugar, lactose, triggers harmful inflammation and cell damage. This ages the heart faster, according to scientists brand new findings. But the issue was found to apparently only affect women, as the researchers from Uppsala University in Sweden have discovered men digest the sugar more effectively. The team carried out a s

New Delhi [India], November 8 (ANI): Shortly after the Supreme Court of India of India overruled its 1967 verdict on the minority status of Aligarh Muslim University, AIMIM chief and Lok Sabha MP Assaduddin Owaisi hailed the decision on Friday, saying that the right of minorities to educate themselves has been upheld. It is an important day for Muslims of India. The 1967 judgement had rejected minority status of #AMU when in fact it was. Article 30 states that minorities have the right to establ

New Delhi, Nov 8 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Friday deferred the question of Aligarh Muslim Unversitys minority status to a fresh bench and overruled the 1967 judgement that said the university cannot be considered a minority institution since it was created by a central law. Pronouncing the majority verdict, Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud laid down tests for considering the issue of minority status of AMU. The apex court by a 4:3 majority said the judicial records of the case should be placed bef

NEW DELHI, November 8, 2024 (AP) Tens of thousands of Hindu devotees flocked to rivers and bodies of water across India to pray to the sun god as part of the Chhath festival this week. In Noida, on the outskirts of the capital New Delhi, families gathered at the Yamuna river, which is covered with white toxic foam as a result of pollutants discharged from nearby industries. Women in brightly colored saris waded into the knee-deep water flecked with blobs of white foam. Some carried a coconut or

One in three adults are at risk of not getting enough vitamin D, which is vital for good health, according to a new UK Study. Vitamin D helps keep the body running smoothly affecting nerve and muscle function, inflammation and influences many genes that regulate the growth of cells. It is also important for regulating the concentration of calcium and phosphate in the bloodstream and in promoting the healthy growth of bone. Vitamin D prevents rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults, and to

Dhaka, Nov 8 (PTI): All members of Bangladeshs National Human Rights Commission resigned on Thursday, three months after the interim government took charge. National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) chairman Kamal Uddin Ahmed and five other members submitted their resignation letters to the president on Thursday, news portal BDNews24.com said. The resignations come days after the Commissions report highlighted a rise in mob violence in the country. The commissions full-time membersMd Salim Reza, A

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, Nov 8 (Reuters) President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday announced that Susie Wiles, one of his two campaign managers, will be his White House chief of staff, entrusting a top position to a political operative who helped the Republican win election. The appointment was the first of what is expected to be a flurry of staffing announcements as Trump girds for a return to the White House on Jan. 20. As gatekeeper to the president, the chief of staff typically wields great

SAN DIEGO, November 7, 2024 (AP) Build the Wall was Donald Trumps rally cry in 2016, and he acted on his promise by tapping military budgets for hundreds of miles of border wall with Mexico. Mass Deportation was the buzzword that energized supporters for his White House bid in 2024. Trumps victory sets the stage for a swift crackdown after an AP VoteCast survey showed the president-elects supporters were largely focused on immigration and inflation issues the Republican has been hammering thro