The importance of iron in nutrition
Iron deficiency in the population isa serious problem that can affect the growth and development of children andpeoplesgeneral health, with studies showing a significant reduction of the work output in populationsthatare iron deficient
BJP MLA seeks more Vande Bharat train services from Vizag
The proposed shifting of flight operations from Vizag airport to Bhogapuram will significantly increase travel time for the passengers, says Vishnu Kumar Raju
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Supreme Court reserves verdict on a plea to withdraw life-sustaining treatment for Harish Rana
The hearing highlighted the importance of the family taking a consistent and well-considered decision
CBI conducts searches in various parts of Kolkata in bank fraud case
The searches were being conducted at the residence of a businessman in the city's New Alipore area, and in New Town near the city, among other places, they said
Laikey Laikaa first look: Abhay Verma and Rasha Thadani exude intensity in new posters from the film
Written and directed by Saurabh Gupta, the film is set to be released in theatres in Summer 2026
Kara: Dhanush-Vignesh Raja movie gets a title
Tamil star Dhanushs next film has been titled Kara, and it will be directed by Vignesh Raja, who debuted with the hit thriller Por Thozhil
Sai Pallavi and Junaid Khans Ek Din gets release date
The film has been produced by Aamir Khan Productions
I-PAC raids row: Incident reflects very shocking pattern, ED tells Supreme Court
The States will feel they can barge in, commit theft, and then sit on a dharna. Let an example be set; officers who were explicitly present there should be suspended, says Solicitor General Tushar Mehta
Mehbooba Mufti wants Centre's intervention for safe return of students from Iran
According to estimates, a little over 10,000 Indians, including students, are currently living in Iran
The ink on the finger after voting can be removed with a sanitiser. Instead of ink, pens are being used after voting, says Maharashta Navnirman Sena (MNS) Chief Raj Thackeray
Singer Saindhavi on music, films and life | Margazhi | GV Prakash
Popular Chennai-based singer, Saindhavi, has just seen two radically different musical stages: Carnatic music performances at Chennais sabhas during the Margazhi season, and performing at actor Vijays Jana Nayagan musical event in Malaysia. In an interview with The Hindu for the This Changed My Life video podcast, this popular singer talks about adapting to the needs of modern audiences. She also talks about her relationship with popular music composer GV Prakash after their official divorce in 2025, and how they co-parent their young daughter, Anvi. Reporter: Srinivasa Ramanujam Video: Johan Sathyadas, S Shiva Raj
Two sports trainees found dead in hostel in Kerala
The reason for the deaths is yet to be ascertained; police will record statements from other sportspersons in the hostel, their trainers and relatives, an official said
Watch: Nitin Gadkari casts vote in Maharashtra civic polls, urges citizens to participate
Trump set to meet Venezuelan opposition leader after cozying up to Maduros successor
The meeting comes as Mr. Trump and his top advisers have signaled their willingness to work with acting President Delcy Rodrguez
Indian Army stands as steadfast shield of nation: Kharge
On Indian Army Day, we bow in reverence and gratitude to our brave soldiers, veterans, ex-servicemen and their families, says Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge
God of War: Ryan Hurst to play Kratos in series adaptation of the popular video game
Based on PlayStations massively popular ancient mythology-themed video game, the show has received a two-season order
Another crane collapses in Thailand killing 2 people, police say
A crane involved in the construction of an elevated highway fell onto the road beneath, in Samut Sakhon province near the capital, Bangkok.
Watch: CDS Gen Anil Chauhan, Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi lay wreath on Army Day
Although, overall coal dispatch decelerated in December primarily led by a lower offtake to the power sector.
T20 World Cup on back-burner for few more days: Ten Doeschate
Strategy (wise), I can't see anything that we've had to skirt around in terms of prepping for the (T20) World Cup. We are fully focused on this series. Every series is important, says India's assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate
Watch | Moving on: On Indias Consumer Price Index and a new base year
India is getting rid of an outdated dataset for measuring inflation.
Euphoria season 3 trailer: Zendaya and Sydney Sweeney return in HBOs high-voltage drama
The new season will take place five years after the events that unfolded last time
Watch: Iran briefly shuts Tehran Airspace amid U.S. tensions, protests; flights rerouted
President Murmu, PM Modi hail Indian armed forces personnel on Army Day
PM Modi said the country remembers with deep respect those who have laid down their lives in the line of duty
Iran further extends order closing its airspace to commercial aircraft as tensions remain high
The Iranian government offered no explanation of the decision to shut its airspace
Scooter Mishap on NH-10 at Lohapul Claims Life of Teesta Valley Panchayat Employee
Siliguri, 15 Jan : A tragic road accident on National Highway 10 near Lohapul resulted The post Scooter Mishap on NH-10 at Lohapul Claims Life of Teesta Valley Panchayat Employee appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .
Musk's Grok barred from undressing images after global backlash
X said it will geoblock the ability of all Grok and X users to create images of people in ikinis, underwear, and similar attire in those jurisdictions where such actions are deemed illegal
When a fan is spinning fast, why can it seem like its spinning backwards?
Pregnancy increases the risk of UTIs: why and what you can do
A quiet but clinically important condition is asymptomatic bacteriuria, where bacteria are present in the urine without the burning, urgency, or discomfort commonly associated with UTIs. During pregnancy it increases the risk of kidney infections, maternal sepsis, preterm labour, and low birth weight babies
Senate Republicans defeat Venezuela war powers resolution as Trump pressures GOP senators to flip
Democratic Senator Tim Kaine, who has brought a series of war powers resolutions this year, accused Republicans of burying a debate about the merits of an ongoing campaign of attacks and threats against Venezuela
FIFA says it has received more than 500 million ticket requests for 2026 World Cup
Outside the host United States, Mexico, and Canada, the most requests were made by fans residing in Germany, England, Brazil, Spain, Portugal, Argentina, and Colombia
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Maharashtra civic polls LIVE: Spotlight on Mumbai as 29 civic bodies go to polls today
More than 3.48 crore voters will cast their ballots in elections to 29 municipal corporations, choosing 2,869 corporators
The metaverse has always existed: Amitav Ghosh on his new novel, Ghost-Eye
The award-winning author discusses the existence of parallel worlds, climate denial and imagination
With the video going viral, the Opposition alleged that the health infrastructure in the State is in a shambles
Villagers in Odisha seek restoration of land as thermal power plant fails to take off
They alleged corporate went into liquidation and right to transfer land parcels was given to another company without taking them into confidence
League Cup semifinal: Advantage Arsenal after win at Chelsea
Arsenal is chasing its first silverware since 2020; Garnacho double gives Chelsea hope for second leg
Pongal: harvesting eternal joy
Global unemployment remains unchanged, ILO warns about decrease in jobs for youth, women
In 2015 and 2025, the share of workers living in extreme poverty declined by only 3.1 percentage points, to 7.9%, compared with a decline of 15 percentage points in the previous decade
Fifty years ago | Discipline necessary for progress
Iran protests: Trump claims killing has stopped even as Tehran signals executions ahead
The Iranian security force crackdown on the demonstrations has killed at least 2,586, the U.S.-based Human Rights Activists News Agency reported
A hundred years ago | Food crisis in Ceylon
Bihar Chief Secretary makes geo-spatial approval mandatory for DPRs of infra projects above 50 crore
Departments were instructed to incorporate geo-spatial inputs at the planning stage itself to avoid technical, administrative, and land-related obstacles at later stages.
Talks with Collector fail; protest against toll plaza to continue
Denmark, Greenland talks with Vance and Rubio fail to alter U.S. position
The Danish Minister said a U.S. takeover of Greenland, where Washington has long had a military base, was absolutely not necessary
No relief from pollution as very poor air quality persists
Primary health care gets a boost as govt. launches 81 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs
Total AAMs now stand at 319; CM says expansion reflects speed and scale of govt.s efforts,blames her predecessors for neglect; new centres strengthen affordable, quality care: Health Minister
MCD marks 16 of 735 identified feeding spots for stray dogs
BMC election: Thackerays hit out at SEC over move to use new counting units
The poll body issued a statement clarifying that the units would be used only in rare and exceptional cases of technical failure of EVMs
DMRC ties up with Bharat Taxi for stronger last-mile travel
Zoo workersunion accuses authorities of mismanagement
HIL seeks Government support for better turnout in its last leg in Bhubaneswar
India Open | Srikanth fights to stay alive, Sindhu crashes out
IND vs PAK: BookMyShow crashes as sale opens for T20 World Cup clash
The high-profile fixture triggered a surge in traffic that led to an unprecedented number of simultaneous login and purchase attempts, causing the platform's servers to go down
Lalbagh style parks in North and South Bluru: DKS
Indian hockey has thrived again and risen: Christopher Ruhr
The ace German player reflects his bond with the country where he has had career-defining moments; he is enjoying sharing space with young players atHILand is keen to see the game boom in Asian countries
Idukki turns a vantage for devotees to witness Makarajyoti
FBI searches journalists home over alleged Pentagon leak
The Post named the reporter as Hannah Natanson and said federal agents seized a work laptop, a personal laptop, her phone and a watch from her home in Virginia
Researchers develop AI tool to predict how shapeshifting proteins connect inside cells
Applications of the tool could span from disease biology to drug design, say scientists.
Mahindra XEV 9S and XUV 7XO record 93,689 bookings worth 20,500 crore
Enhanced tax sops for R&D, easier access to export credit high on pharma sector Budget wish list
BWSSB implements AI-based smart pump monitoring tech
Youth hacked to death in Tiruchi
In Focus podcast | Iran protests explained: Whats driving the unrest?
Stanly Johny speaks to us about Irans latest protests, the deepening economic crisis, and the political risks ahead.
Watch: Indian Navys INSV Kaundinya reaches Oman port after historic 18-day voyage
All-new Kia Seltos launched in Hubballi
Watch: Firefighters rescue dog from frozen lake in Hungary
Cong leader booked for threatening and abusing Municipal Commissioner
The Congress leader threatened the Municipal Commissioner over a flex and banner to promote Kannada film Cult that was removed for violating norms
Watch: Mehbooba Mufti slams move to profile mosques in J&K
Trump envoy says Gaza is entering second phase of ceasefire plan
Steve Witkoff said that the ceasefire deal was entering a phase focused on demilitarizing Gaza, establishing a technocratic government and reconstruction
Nipah-hit Bengal nurses critical; two contacts hospitalised
One nurse is in coma and the other is on ventilator support; 120 people who came into contact with them have been directed to isolate themselves; State govt. launches helpline to guide public
Watch: India urges nationals to leave Iran immediately
The base, which hosts thousands of U.S. service members, was targeted by Iran in June in retaliation for U.S. strikes on its nuclear facilities
Sri Lanka's conflict related sexual violence against Tamils remains unaddressed: UN report
The report said that during the civil war, sexual violence was widely used, primarily by State security forces actors, as a method of intimidation, punishment, and control over conflict-affected populations
Minister assures support to indigent family
Watch: U.S. versus Denmark: The Greenland Crisis | Explained
Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen has firmly rejected U.S. ownership as Donald Trump escalates his push to acquire Greenland, calling it critical for American national security.
Steel wire fence installation progressing along forest boundaries in Coimbatore
Dhawale slams attempts to show regressive practices as Indian culture
Kyiv orders evacuation of children from five frontline villages
In a departure from previous evacuation announcements, he did not name the villages, but said that around 40 children impacted would be relocated to the central Cherkasy region
Rahul only told us to continue good work: DKS
Icons and ideas set to animate The Hindu Lit for Life
The festival is scheduled on January 17and18 at the Lady Andal premises in Chennai
GCC to handle domestic hazardous waste under 6.47-crore project
Waste will be collected from designated storage points at decentralised locations across the city, according to GCC
Delhi High Court pulls up NGO for repeated PILs on alleged mosque encroachments
Bench terms filings a misuse of PIL jurisdiction, flags selective focus
Chinese manjha sold openly in Vizag, 650 rolls seized
Kerala Kalolsavam 2026 / Guitar heroes shine, but where are the girls?
T.N. govt. has provided relief to monsoon, cyclone-affected farmers: Minister
Former PWD engineer bats for memorial for John Pennycuick in Madurai
Model of Mullaperiyar dam set up in a park will remind younger generations of his mammoth achievement, says Suthanthira Amalraj
New Zealand delegation explores deeper innovation and skills collaboration with Karnataka
During the meeting, Mr. Kharge suggested that the delegation engage closely with the Department of IT & BT through Karnatakas Global Innovation Alliance (GIA) platform to enable sustained engagement with startups, academia, industry, and government stakeholders.
