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The announcements came as the U.S. and Israels war against Iran marked nine weeks since its start and more than three weeks since a fragile ceasefire came into effect
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As drugs like Ozempic, Mounjaro and Wegovy gain traction in India, they are reframing obesity as a chronic medical condition while raising questions about misuse, access, and whether the body positivity movement can withstand a renewed push towards thinness
Almost every child has purchased books, uniforms and other stationery by April 15, Mr. Bharadwaj said, questioning why the Chief Minister is now releasing a well-made reel on April 30 to state she would inspect private schools
The move is aimed at strengthening surveillance, ensuring early detection, and improving treatment compliance across the national capital
Efforts are under way to also provide free annual health insurance coverage of 5 lakh to workers in industrial regions, says Adityanath; reaffirms commitment to ensuring stability in workers lives
Ambrish, who is a right-arm medium pacer and a left-handed batter, will join SRH for 30 lakh
FPIs have pulled out 1.9 lakh crore from Indian equities over the past four months, and the outflows continue
In a matchup of two teams hoping to revive former European glory, the win at the City Ground puts Forest a step closer to what would be its first continental competition final in 46 years
India, who clinched their maiden ODI World Cup title with a win over South Africa last year, have since played three ODIs, suffering a 0-3 series sweep against Australia
For a top-heavy Titans outfit with an airy middle-order, the 34-year-old has given balance, security and a progressive option. So much so that GTs director of cricket Vikram Solanki called him the perfect storm
Lakshya, who kept on trailing for the better part of the contest, showed remarkable resilience to script an 18-21, 22-20, 21-17 victory in a marathon clash lasting one hour and 28 minutes
Very few companies have more than two women on the Boards
According to the Army, the Chinar Corps Commander reaffirmed his commitment to work in close synergy with the civil administration and the people to advance lasting stability and inclusive growth in the region
The Bharatiya Janata Partys collusion with the global right hurts India
The 31-year-old Kenyan became the first man to take less than two hours to run a marathon in race conditions. What went into the shattering of a once-unapproachable barrier? And just how much faster can Sawe go?
The UAEs exit marks a potential turning point for global oil governance
As soon as hes got the confidence in his calf, Im sure hell give it the tick to be ready to go, Hussey said
The 31-year-old has long been considered an elite talent, but it has taken him a while to show just how exceptional he can be. Things looked bleak for him at the end of January before circumstances conspired to give him another shot at the international level. He won India the T20 World Cup and then got his new IPL team, CSK, going with two unbeaten hundreds
It increased from 12 in 2021 to 77 in 2026; IIT-M took stricter measures such as reducing speed limits on campus after wildlife casualties were reported in 2024; targeted measures, including removal of fences, control of stray dog populations, and closure of wells helped stabilise population
India must strengthen public sector hospital capacity
The KKNPP units incorporate many advanced safety features as per the requirements specified by AERB in its Safety Code on Design of Light Water Reactor-based NPPs
In Kerala, the UDF is engaged in ugly manoeuvres for the CMs post
In its outlook, theIMDhas also outlined the likely impact of increased temperature, including on agriculture, and issued anagrometadvisory
The idea is to drive advanced research and innovation in space technologies, industry-aligned training and talent development, startup incubation and ecosystem building and cross-sector applications of

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