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Mumbai, Nov 14 (PTI) Diabetes is increasingly emerging as a health concern among younger individuals, with a growing number being diagnosed with the condition even before showing any noticeable symptoms, a study said on Saturday. Underscoring the importance of routine health check-ups, it said early detection must be complemented by lifestyle changes, with a focus on long working hours, physical inactivity, stress and poor eating habits. The study by Mumbai-based Zandra Healthcare compared patie

Antalya (Turkey), Nov 14 (AFP) Iran and the United States should immediately allow fertiliser shipments through the Strait of Hormuz to ease the crisis in some of the most vulnerable countries, a senior UN official said Saturday. Jorge Moreira da Silva, head of the UN Office for Project Services, told the COP31 climate talks in the Turkish resort city of Antalya that the lack of fertilisers could push millions into poverty. The Iranian blockade of the vital waterway, which started after the joi

WASHINGTON, November 13, 2026 (AP) Rep. Richard Hudson wanted a triumphant return to Capitol Hill this week after steering Republicans to another majority. Instead, the North Carolina Republican is facing the reality that he and dozens of colleagues will soon clear out their offices. It was really people coming out to send a message, Hudson, the chair of the House GOPs campaign arm, said in a brief interview. They, rightly so, felt gas was too high, things were too expensive. The mistake Repub

NEW DELHI, Nov 13 (Reuters) Indias finance ministry has engaged with stakeholders on the issue of bulk Scotch whiskey imports from Britain, and New Delhi will honour duty concessions offered as part of its trade deal with London, Indian trade secretary Rajesh Agrawal said on Friday. The comments come amid a dispute over dozens of containers of bulk Scotch held at Indian ports, with customs investigators seeking a 150% import duty despite the trade pact providing for a reduced 75% rate. The disp

HONG KONG, November 13, 2026 (AP) From Asia to the U.S., Microsofts outage involving services like Outlook and Teams has dragged on for hours and impacted many users, companies and some government operations as the technology giant struggled to fix the issue. Microsoft said in an update Friday that the outage was affecting a wide range of Microsoft 365 offerings that interact with its Exchange Online and email services. Services including Outlook, Teams and AI assistant Copilot were reported by

Wayanad (Keralam), Nov 13 (PTI) Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Friday said Opposition parties had not been informed about any move by the Union government to convene a special session of Parliament to pass the proposed Delimitation Bill. Priyanka was attending various events in her constituency as part of the four-day visit which started on Wednesday. She was responding to reporters queries about reports suggesting that the government was planning a special session of Parliament to discuss

New Delhi, Nov 13 (PTI) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday repeated his debate dare to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and claimed that Modi will not remain in office after a one-on-one exchange with him. Responding to a question during an Ask Me session on Instagram about why he was insisting on a public debate when the BJP has said that the exchange can take place in Parliament, Gandhi said he was not allowed to speak in the House, and his microphone was even switched off. View this post on I

Auburn (US), Nov 13 (Conversation) Extramarital activities have led to the resignation of one of Americas most influential tech bosses, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang. The saga has also raised the specter of an age-old spying tactic: the honey trap. Huang stepped down following media reports of an extramarital relationship with Alice Huang, a Singapore-based executive suspected of having ties to Chinese intelligence agencies. She previously worked for Megaspeed, a cloud computing company under U.S. scr

Fri, 13 November 2026 (AFP) Microsoft Outlook suffered a major outage across the world Thursday, with tens of thousands of users struggling to access their email as the company said it was working aggressively to reduce the impact. The disruption, which Microsoft attributed to elevated load on its infrastructure, dragged on for much of the US workday and also affected other company products such as Teams and the AI assistant Copilot. The disruption went global within a span of an hour, knocking

TOPEKA, Kan., November 13, 2026 (AP) Democrat Cindy Holscher has been elected Kansas next governor, fending off Republican Ty Masterson to keep the office in her partys hands and extend a massive wave of Democratic victories across the country. Democrats had already secured a majority of governorships in the U.S. for the first time in two decades, even prior to the narrow win in Kansas, where Holscher had already declared victory following Tuesdays midterm elections. The Associated Press did no

Wayanad (Keralam), Nov 12 (PTI) Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday visited the home of Padma Shri awardee Cheruvayal Raman, who died last month at the age of 74, and interacted with his family members. Raman, who belonged to the Kurichya tribal community, was widely known for preserving more than 45 indigenous rice varieties that were at risk of extinction through traditional organic farming practices over several decades. Vadra, who is on a three-day visit to Keralam to visit her con

NEW YORK, November 12, 2026 (AP) Canned rejection emails. Job interviews conducted by AI chatbots. Hundreds of employment applications submitted with no response. Online applications have made it easier to apply for jobs, but they dont always make it easy to get noticed. With employers increasingly using automated screening tools to evaluate large numbers of applicants, having inside connections from professional networking can help job seekers stand out, employment experts say. Networking is i

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], November 12 (ANI): Karnataka Congress President BK Hariprasad on Thursday criticised the BJP over its reaction to Sonia Gandhis memoir, Belonging: A Journey of Love, saying the party should step out of its Mussolini-like fascist mindset. Hariprasad said the book documents how the Congress was strengthened through a long period of struggle in Indian history and the challenges it faced during that time. The BJP and RSS should step out of Mussolinis fascist mindset. S

Mumbai, Nov 12 (PTI) Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty rallied in early trading session on Thursday amid sustained foreign fund inflows and lower crude oil prices. The 30-share BSE Sensex advanced 166.44 points to 82,013.58 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty was up 55.65 points at 25,316.55. In the 30 Sensex firms, Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Finserv, ITC, Eternal, State Bank of India and ICICI Bank were among the major winners. Mahindra & Mahindra, Sun Pharma, UltraTech Cement and Hindusta

Mumbai, Nov 12 (PTI) The rupee fell 6 paise to 93.77 against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday, weighed down by the strengthening of the American currency. Forex traders said the latest inflation and employment figures in the US have boosted Treasury yields and the greenback. However, falling crude oil prices, alongside strong domestic equity markets and foreign inflows, could help support the rupee. In the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at around 93.73, then touched

New Delhi, Nov 11 (PTI) Gold prices fell for the second straight session, declining Rs 800 to Rs 1.45 lakh per 10 grams in the national capital on Wednesday, as thin trading activity during the Diwali holiday weighed on the precious metal. The 99.9 per cent pure yellow metal depreciated Rs 800 to Rs 1,45,600 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes) from Tuesdays close of Rs 1,46,400 per 10 grams, according to local traders. Silver also joined the decline after holding steady for two sessions, with

BENGALURU, Nov 11 (Reuters) Indias government ordered internet providers to block 129 illegal betting websites this year based on two state high court orders that Reuters has found were fake, findings that have triggered at least one police investigation. The forgeries are the latest sign that fake orders are slipping past Indias official content removal mechanism, considered one of the worlds strictest, and could impact the online presence of any organisation operating in the country. Court pr

Mumbai, Nov 11 (PTI) Stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended higher for the second day on Wednesday, aided by foreign fund inflows, better-than-expected Q2 results and a sustained moderation in crude oil prices. The 30-share BSE Sensex rallied 772.75 points, or 0.95 per cent, to settle at 81,879.40. During the day, it jumped 1,413.75 points, or 1.74 per cent, to 82,520.40. The 50-share NSE Nifty closed 210.40 points, or 0.84 per cent, higher at 25,255.05. Among the 30 Sensex firms,

New Delhi, Nov 11 (PTI) Stress may have a stronger association with poorer health-related quality of life among adults living with two or more chronic conditions than among those without any such condition, according to a new study conducted in Finland. The findings, published in the journal Health Promotion International, also showed that adults who found it easier to access, understand and use health information tended to report lower levels of stress. The researchers said both the clarity of

Brisbane, Nov 11 (Conversation) Women whove had menopausal symptoms for years such as night sweats, mood changes, and new aches and pains might be wondering when they will ever end. But if you google how long does menopause last? you might not get the result youre hoping for. The answer is nuanced, and depends on how we think about menopause. One answer is a day. Another is it depends. A third is the rest of your life. How can menopause be just a day? Menopause technically refers to a single d

TEL AVIV, Israel, November 11, 2026 (AP) Gadi Eisenkot, the politician tasked with forming a new Israeli government, pledged on Tuesday to reverse many of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahus policies as the new parliament was sworn in. The pledge sets the stage for a consequential month of legislative action and coalition negotiations. Eisenkot, a former military chief, has up to six weeks to form a government that would end the tenure of Israels longest-serving prime minister.

Mumbai, Nov 11 (PTI) The rupee appreciated 7 paise to 93.70 against the US dollar in early trade on Wednesday, backed by a steady return of foreign capital, softer crude oil prices and improving geopolitical sentiment. Forex traders said foreign investors are gradually finding their way back into the domestic market, after months of cautious participation and substantial outflows. The rupee has emerged as one of Asias best-performing currencies in FY27. If foreign fund inflows continue, it could

New Delhi, Nov 11 (PTI) Congress leader Sonia Gandhi questioned her husband and then prime minister Rajiv Gandhi on the Shah Bano case, pointing out that newspapers were accusing him of sacrificing Muslim womens interests and asking him why he was letting this happen. Rajiv Gandhi replied that he was trying to deal with a complicated situation fairly and asked wouldnt he defend womens rights. The conversation is part of Sonia Gandhis memoir, Belonging: A Journey Of Love, which hit the stands on

ANTALYA, Turkey, November 11, 2026 (AP) Five countries have backed a plan to double the number of homes with rooftop solar panels worldwide by 2030, as U.N. climate talks in Turkey focus on expanding access to electricity and transitioning away from fossil fuels. The new Global Rooftop Solar Declaration launched Tuesday on the second day of this years climate talks, known as COP31. The aim is to double the number of homes with rooftop solar panels from about 150 million today to at least 300 mi

RANCHI, India, Nov 11 (Reuters) At Orient Crafts factory in Ranchi, hundreds of women stitch dresses, shirts and childrens clothing for British retailers Next and Marks & Spencer. Not long ago, most of Orient Crafts output would have gone to the US. But founder Sudhir Dhingra, 77, has cut shipments there since the US hiked tariffs, which rose to as much as 50% last year, hitting orders from customers including American Eagle and Gap. Even with duties now lower and the possibility of a trade pac

New Delhi, Nov 10 (PTI) Rahul Gandhi, who was born rather thin but grew up to be a chubby child with a double chin, was a joy to the entire family, especially his grandmother who would break into a smile after a long and tiring day, recalls Sonia Gandhi in her memoir Belonging: A Journey of Love. The then prime minister would pick the infant Rahul up, play a game with him, and he would grab her or pull at her sari or at her hair, and she would laugh delightedly. Rahul was a source of joy to us a

New Delhi, Nov 10 (PTI) Gold prices eased by Rs 500 to Rs 1,46,400 per 10 grams in the national capital on Tuesday, tracking weak global trends and a steady US dollar. The 99.9 per cent pure yellow metal closed at Rs 1,46,900 per 10 grams on Monday. Silver, however, remained steady for the second straight session at Rs 1,92,500 per kilogram (inclusive of all taxes), according to local traders. Traders said gold prices retreated in the domestic market in line with weakness in international bullio

New Delhi, Nov 10 (PTI) The second UPA term brought with it personal challenges for Sonia Gandhi. Her medical needs went beyond the occasional bouts of asthma, allergies and stomach troubles as she was diagnosed with cancer twice. Gandhi, who has never spoken earlier about her medical conditions, shared in her just released memoir that a year after surgery for breast cancer in 2010, another growth was detected in her pancreas during a follow-up test. Our second UPA term brought me some personal

New Delhi, Nov 10 (PTI) A frantic Sonia Gandhi started calling everyone she could when her son Rahul Gandhis security disappeared for reasons best known to themselves during the Bharat Jodo Yatra as a massive crowd closed around him during the sensitive Kashmir leg of the movement, the former Congress president recounts in her memoir. Gandhi writes about moments of panic when her son Rahul Gandhis security mysteriously disappeared amidst a surging crowd during the Kashmir leg of the Bharat Jodo

New Delhi, Nov 10 (PTI) One fine morning in September 1968, the news of Sonia Gandhis pregnancy sent waves of happiness around the Gandhi household. The otherwise stern expressions of Indira Gandhi melted to kiss and hug the to-be mother and exclaim, One big baby having another baby! But it was not to be. Gandhi gave birth to a boy on January 18, 1969, through normal delivery, two months too soon from her due date. The family was overjoyed but their happiness lasted barely a day. The famously re

New Delhi, Nov 10 (PTI) Towards the end of 1973, Sanjay Gandhi was introduced to Maneka Gandhi, a pretty and vivacious girl, ten years younger than him and still a minor. Within a year, they were married and Maneka, now 18, became part of the Gandhi family, recalls Sonia Gandhi in her memoir Belonging: A Journey of Love. She narrates the oft discussed story of the high-spirited and talkative girl who became the Choti Bahu and the domestic and political fallout that would be termed a reality show

New Delhi, Nov 10 (PTI) The Monica Lewinsky scandal had subsided when Bill Clinton came to India in 2000 but old habits die hard, says Sonia Gandhi in her memoir, recalling the then US president every now and then surreptitiously sizing up the more striking women at a reception. The Clinton anecdote is among the many interactions with world leaders, including Princess Diana and Nicolas Sarkozy, Gandhi has recounted in her just released book Belonging: A Journey Of Love. She talks at length about

New Delhi, Nov 10 (AFP) Sonia Gandhi went from a small Italian village to the heart of power in the worlds most populous nation, becoming the matriarch of a political dynasty which has shaped much of independent Indias history. Now, the famously private 79-year-old is to publish her memoir, Belonging: A Journey of Love, offering an account of a life shaped by what she has called love, duty, loss and finding a place to belong. The book, out Tuesday, arrives as the Congress party she once led seek

NEW DELHI, Nov 10 (Reuters) Three contract workers died in Indias southern Tamil Nadu state after inhaling gas at a Tata Electronics factory that makes parts for Apple iPhones, a district official said, triggering investigations by the companies and the state government of Tamil Nadu. The deaths are the latest incident to affect Apples iPhone supply chain in India, where Tata accounts for roughly 40% of iPhone assembly and Foxconn makes up the rest. The three died on Monday, during maintenance

Jaipur, Nov 10 (PTI) Renowned social activist and Barefoot College founder Sanjit Bunker Roy, who spent more than five decades working for rural development and womens empowerment, died at his home in Tilonia in Rajasthans Ajmer district on Tuesday morning. He was 81. Roy breathed his last in the presence of his wife, noted social activist Aruna Roy, and others close to him, people associated with him said in a statement here. Bunker Roy passed away peacefully at 6.15 am this morning with Aruna

LONDON, November 10, 2026 (AP) British writer M. John Harrison won the Booker Prize for fiction on Monday for The End of Everything, a satirical dystopian novel whose themes of catastrophe and apocalypse chime with our uneasy times. Its the first work of science fiction to take the prestigious 50,000 pound ($67,000) literary award, but 81-year-old Harrison said he doesnt want to be hemmed in by the sci-fi label. He said Booker recognition after six decades as an author shows that the era of gen

New Delhi, Nov 10 (PTI) Domestic equity, currency and debt markets will remain closed on Tuesday on account of Diwali Balipratipada.

New Delhi, Nov 9 (PTI) In the crowded political landscape of Uttar Pradesh, a new entrant has emerged former CBI chief M Nageshwar Rao, whose party, Sarvajan Sanatan Party, has sought applications from prospective candidates for upcoming assembly elections. Rao, a Hyderabad-based retired IPS officer, joined the party as National President on the banks of the Ganga in Kashi nearly a month ago. He said the outfit is launching the first phase of its process to select prospective candidates for all

New Delhi, Nov 9 (PTI) Gold staged a modest recovery on Monday, with prices rising by Rs 600 to Rs 1,46,900 per 10 grams in the national capital as weak crude rates and a firm global trend lifted investor sentiment. The 99.9 per cent pure yellow metal closed at Rs 1,46,300 per 10 grams on Friday. Silver, however, failed to join the recovery and remained unchanged at Rs 1,92,500 per kilogram (inclusive of all taxes), according to local traders. The domestic bullion market drew support from easing

NEW DELHI, November 9, 2026 (AP) A thick blanket of smog shrouded Indias capital Monday after firecrackers lit up the skies over New Delhi during Diwali celebrations, compounding dangerously high pollution levels and intensifying the seasonal air pollution crisis that grips the city every year. Despite restrictions on fireworks, residents in New Delhi celebrated the Hindu festival of lights with firecrackers on Sunday evening, releasing smoke and fine particulate matter into the atmosphere. The

Mumbai, Nov 9 (PTI) The rupee settled higher by 5 paise at 93.93 (provisional) against the US dollar on Monday, boosted by easing crude oil prices, stronger foreign fund inflows, and optimism regarding de-escalation in West Asia. Forex traders said continued foreign inflows, stable crude, and a mild dollar offer tailwinds for the rupee. However, gains were capped by renewed greenback demand, geopolitical risks, and a rebound in energy prices. In the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee o

Mumbai, Nov 9 (PTI) Market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended higher on Monday amid a correction in crude oil prices and buying in blue-chip bank and financial stocks. The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 107.25 points, or 0.13 per cent, to settle at 81,106.65. During the day, it climbed 340.01 points, or 0.41 per cent, to 81,339.41. The 50-share NSE Nifty rose 58.25 points, or 0.23 per cent, to close at 25,044.65. In the 30 Sensex firms, State Bank of India, Trent, Larsen & Toubro, NTPC, HDFC

London, Nov 9 (Conversation) Natural, herbal and organic toothpastes are becoming familiar sights on shop shelves, often promoted as healthier alternatives to conventional products. Some contain ingredients such as aloe vera, neem or green tea. But before changing toothpaste, there is one important question to consider: does it contain fluoride? Fluoride is a mineral that helps protect teeth against decay. Some toothpastes marketed as natural contain it, while others do not. The words on the fro

PARIS, November 9, 2026 (AP) U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet his counterparts from the Group of 7 industrialized democracies on Monday, with unresolved world crises on the agenda and questions about how President Donald Trump will approach foreign policy after his Republican Partys massive losses in the midterm elections. Two days of talks among the U.S., Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy and Japan in Paris coincide with major protests across Europe, including in the French

ANTALYA, Turkey, November 9, 2026 (AP) World leaders, delegates and climate activists on Monday will begin negotiations on curbing climate change, which in the last year has led to rising temperatures, deadly heat waves in Europe and beyond, and has played a role in disasters like the devastating floods in Nepal. This U.N. climate summit, called the Conference of the Parties, or COP31, also comes as the war in Iran has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, pushing up global prices of gasolin

Mumbai, Nov 9 (PTI) The rupee appreciated 24 paise to 93.74 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday, supported by lower crude prices, improving foreign flows and hopes of de-escalation in the Middle East. Forex traders said the overall outlook for the rupee remains positive as any progress towards peace in the Middle East reduces the risk premium in crude oil and provides further support to the rupee. Over the weekend, encouraging news came from the Middle East, as President Donald Trump

Alappuzha (Keralam), Nov 8 (PTI) AICC general secretary K C Venugopal on Sunday said the Congress-led agitation against CEC Gyanesh Kumar would continue until he was removed from the post and the countrys electoral system was made impartial and transparent. Speaking to reporters here, Venugopal said protests were continuing across states and districts, with only a brief pause expected during the Diwali festival. He described the November 1 rally organised by the Congress in New Delhi as one of t

Prayagraj, Nov 8 (PTI) Hearing a habeas corpus petition, the Allahabad High Court has observed that the civil liberties situation in UP is shameful and police have little regard for citizens fundamental rights. Taking serious note of the excuse of malfunctioning CCTVs whenever a court demands it, the bench, hearing a habeas corpus plea, said it would be sufficient to accept the petitioners contention that he had been unlawfully detained and that the CCTV footage was deliberately withheld to obfu

New Delhi, Nov 8 (PTI) Bullion prices are likely to remain under pressure next week as investors track developments in the US-Iran conflict, movements in crude oil prices and inflation data for cues on the outlook for interest rates, analysts said. The focus will be on inflation prints from China, the US, Germany, Japan and India. Investors will also closely track speeches by Federal Reserve officials and US employment data. Chinese economic indicators will be important for industrial metals, th

Atlanta, Nov 8 (he Conversation) People who have lived most of their lives blind often have extraordinary hearing abilities. In new research published in the Journal of Neuroscience, my colleagues and I discovered that this ability arises from how their auditory systems are able to more consistently and reliably process sounds compared with people who arent blind. And interestingly, sighted musicians seem to enhance their hearing through a similar mechanism. Hearing is a complicated process. It