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New Delhi: Insomnia and anxiety may significantly weaken the immune system by reducing the body’s natural defence cells, according to a new study conducted among young women. The research suggests that mental health conditions such as poor sleep and persistent anxiety could leave individuals more vulnerable to infections and diseases. Researchers from Taibah University in…
Bengaluru: Karnataka deputy chief minister D K Shivakumar on Wednesday unveiled a slate of major infrastructure and urban development initiatives planned for Bengaluru, asserting that the projects would leave a lasting imprint on the city’s history. Addressing reporters, Shivakumar said the state government is accelerating several long-pending proposals, including roads, tunnels, flyovers and township developments,…
Ahmedabad: Police in Ahmedabad registered 236 cases related to liquor consumption, possession and drunk driving during a special enforcement drive on New Year’s Eve, leading to the arrest of 246 people, officials said on Wednesday. According to a police release, the cases were booked under the Gujarat Prohibition Act and Section 185 of the Motor…
Bengaluru: Odisha registered a convincing 79-run victory over Delhi in their Vijay Hazare Trophy encounter at the Alur Cricket Stadium III, here on Wednesday, producing a solid all-round performance after being put in to bat. Asked to bat first after Delhi won the toss, Odisha posted a competitive 272/8 in 50 overs. Biplab Samantaray anchored…
Gandhinagar: Surat is poised to become India’s first major slum-free city with a population of over 70 lakh, a development the Gujarat government attributes to sustained urban reforms and long-term planning initiated during prime minister Narendra Modi’s tenure as chief minister of the state. Briefing reporters after a cabinet meeting chaired by chief minister Bhupendra…
Mumbai: At least four people, including three women, lost their lives and nine others were injured after a BEST bus moving in reverse rammed into pedestrians near a railway station in Mumbai on Monday night, police said. The incident occurred around 10 pm on Station Road in Bhandup (West), a busy stretch that sees heavy…
Bengaluru: Odisha produced a composed all-round performance to defeat Andhra by six wickets in their Vijay Hazare Trophy Group match at the Alur Cricket Stadium on Monday. After winning the toss, Odisha opted to field and their bowlers delivered an impressive performance to restrict Andhra to 221 all out in 49.2 overs. SDNV Prasad anchored…
Lucknow: The Allahabad High Court has sought responses from the Uttar Pradesh government and the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) on a petition challenging the results of the PCS (Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services) Preliminary Examination, 2025 and the Assistant Conservator of Forests Preliminary Examination. In an order dated December 19, a single bench of…
Bhubaneswar: More than 3,200 candidates, including several graduates and postgraduates, appeared for the written examination for just 102 home guard posts in Odisha’s Jharsuguda district on Sunday, officials said, highlighting the intense competition for government-linked jobs. Officials said a total of 4,040 applications were received for the recruitment, out of which over 3,200 aspirants turned…
New Delhi: Faced with a tepid public response to the recently introduced hot air balloon rides in the capital, the private operators are now considering the introduction of an online ticket booking system in an effort to attract more customers and improve visibility. The tethered balloon rides, which were opened to the public on November…
