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A new study published in The Lancet has revealed that India has the highest number of people with untreated diabetes. According to a study by the NCD Risk Factor Collaboration (NCD-RisC), a global network of health experts working with the WHO, an estimated 828 million adults (aged 18 and older) had diabetes in 2022. According […]
On Wednesday, The Supreme Court of India issued strict directives mandating that no demolition should proceed without a prior 15-day notice to the property owner, in accordance with statutory guidelines. The notice must be sent by registered post and affixed prominently on the property, detailing the unauthorised construction, specific violations, and grounds for the demolition. […]
The Supreme Court of India, in a landmark ruling on Wednesday, declared that the demolition of citizens’ properties without due process, solely based on suspected involvement in a crime, contravenes the rule of law. The Court also directed that officials responsible for such “high-handed actions” should be held accountable, issuing specific guidelines to be followed […]
In the past decade (2014-2023), India has seen approximately 1.53 Lakh people lose their lives in road crashes, a toll greater than the population of the Union Territory of Chandigarh and nearly matching that of Bhubaneswar. This staggering figure comes despite the Central government’s commitments to reduce road fatalities and several interventions from the Supreme […]
Sri Lankan Airlines’ latest advertisement has captured the attention of Indian audiences, with many praising the national carrier’s creative approach in showcasing Sri Lanka’s cultural heritage through the lens of the Hindu epic, the Ramayana. The five-minute video takes viewers on a “Ramayana Trail,” highlighting renowned locations in Sri Lanka believed to be associated with […]
External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar has stated that while many countries are nervous following Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential elections, India is not among them. Speaking at the Aditya Birla 25th Silver Jubilee Scholarship Programme in Mumbai, he said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had established strong relations with several US presidents. […]
Bengaluru: More than 3,200 people dead. As much as 3.2 million hectares of crops damaged, around 2.3 lakh houses and buildings destroyed, and more than 9,400 livestock dead: all due to extreme weather events that occurred on 255 of the 274 days of the first nine months of this year across India. These are some […]
Canada has unexpectedly ended its popular Student Direct Stream (SDS) programme, effective Friday, 8 November 2024, bringing a close to the fast-track study permit process that has helped thousands of international students quickly obtain visas. Launched in 2018 by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), the SDS programme aimed to simplify the visa application process […]
Marking a month since the passing of India’s beloved industrialist Ratan Tata, Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a heartfelt tribute reflecting on Tata’s unparalleled contributions to Indian industry, philanthropy and society. The absence of Tata, a revered figure across generations, is “deeply felt across every segment of society,” Prime Minister Modi said. He noted that […]
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has formally declined to send its cricket team to Pakistan for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, citing security concerns. The Indian board has proposed that all their matches be relocated to Dubai instead. A source from the BCCI told a section of media: “This has been […]
Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud received a ceremonial farewell in the Supreme Court on Friday as he retired from judicial service. The event, live-streamed from the Ceremonial Bench, saw a gathering of notable lawyers, including Abhishek Manu Singhvi and Kapil Sibal, who paid tribute to Justice Chandrachud’s contributions to the judiciary. In his […]
India has accused Canada that it had blocked an Australian media outlet hours after it aired the press conference of External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr S Jaishankar and his Australian counterpart Penny Wong. Addressing a press conference on Thursday, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said Canada’s action of blocking the social media accounts and […]
The state of Telangana has implemented a one-year ban on the production, storage and sale of raw egg mayonnaise following a string of food poisoning cases, one of which proved fatal. The Telangana Food Safety Commissioner announced the ban in response to recent cases of severe illness linked to contaminated mayonnaise in street food. The […]
The Indian rupee declined by 6 paise, reaching a new record low of 84.37 against the US dollar, driven by weak domestic equity markets and continued foreign institutional investor (FII) outflows. Forex traders noted that investor sentiment was cautious ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s policy decision. Additionally, a rise in global crude oil prices […]
India is likely to host the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Ahmedabad, with the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) submitting a Letter of Intent to the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) Future Host Commission on October 1, as per the reports. This move reflects Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s repeated interest in bringing the Games to India, […]
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju announced on Tuesday that Parliament’s winter session will commence on November 25 and end on December 20. “On the recommendation of the Government of India, the Hon’ble President has approved the proposal to summon both Houses of Parliament for the Winter Session 2024 from November 25 to December 20, subject to […]
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed financial penalties on several cooperative banks in Gujarat due to non-compliance with regulatory directives. The penalised banks include The Mehmadabad Urban People’s Co-operative Bank Ltd. in Mehmadabad, The Jambusar People’s Co-operative Bank Ltd. in Bharuch, and The Rander People’s Co-operative Bank Ltd. in Surat. The RBI issued […]
The Chief Justice of India, D.Y. Chandrachud, who is set to leave office on November 10, emphasised that judicial independence does not solely mean ruling against the government. Speaking at an event in Delhi, the Chief Justice encouraged the public to trust judges to make fair and balanced decisions. Reflecting on his recent ruling striking […]
Following the targeting of a consular camp outside a Hindu temple in Brampton by pro-Khalistan supporters, the Indian Mission in Ottawa expressed disappointment on Monday and accused “anti-India elements” for the violence. In response to the demands of Indian nationals, the Indian Mission also expressed dismay at the disruptions to regular consular activities, which it […]
A 24-year-old woman was arrested by the Mumbai police on Sunday for allegedly sending a death threat to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The woman, identified as Fatima Khan, resides with her family in Ulhasnagar, a locality in Maharashtra’s Thane district, an official reported. Earlier in the day, the Mumbai traffic police reported receiving […]
