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Photo: IANSMP Assembly Passes Uniform Civil Code Bill 2026 Amid Fierce Opposition Resistance
In a landmark yet highly contentious development, the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly passed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, 2026, on Tuesday amid massive uproar and repeated adjournments. The ruling BJP pushed the Bill through after heated debates, marking a significant step towards implementing ‘One Nation, One Law’ in the state. The proceedings were stormy…
Photo: AI imageFrom newborn to teenagers, diabetes emerging in younger age group
Once widely considered a disease affecting people above the age of 50, diabetes is now being detected among children, teenagers, and even newborns. Shift in Lifestyle and Genetics Leading to Early-Onset Diabetes in Youth Doctors say the trend reflects a growing shift in lifestyle patterns, dietary habits, and genetic factors that are affecting younger…
Japan’s Sleepless Society and the Business of Rest
Not getting enough sleep has become one of the defining ailments of modern urban life. Few countries illustrate this more vividly than Japan, where exhaustion has become so normalised that an entire industry has emerged to manage it. The Rise of Futuristic Sleep Pods In Tokyo, the capsule hotel Nine Hours Akasaka has…
Photo: IANSElderly pedestrian dies after falling into manhole left open for maintenance work
Mumbai: A 60-year-old pedestrian, identified as Aslam Isak Shaikh, accidentally fell into a water drainage channel through an open manhole on Khairani Road in Mumbai’s Sakinaka area on Thursday while repair work on a drainage grill was underway. The Mumbai Fire Brigade was immediately alerted, and after a search operation, his body was recovered. According…
Photo: IANS12 fall ill after suspected food poisoning in Bihar’s Gopalganj
Patna: A suspected case of food poisoning has occurred in Bihar’s Gopalganj district, where 12 members of the same family, including 10 children, fell ill after consuming a traditional dish known as ‘Fensa’. Doctors said all the patients are now out of danger and recovering. The incident occurred in Kritpura village under the Baikunthpur police…
Photo: IANS/Deepak KumarRain brings relief to Delhi-NCR; IMD issues weather alerts as monsoon gains momentum
New Delhi: Rain lashed several parts of Delhi-NCR on Thursday, bringing much-needed relief from the prevailing humid and warm conditions. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for the national capital and adjoining areas. The weather department has forecast cloudy skies, moderate spells of rain, and strong surface winds over the region,…
Photo: IANS7 Workers from Bihar Feared Dead After Boulder Collapse
Bengaluru: At least seven migrant labourers from Bihar were feared dead after a massive boulder collapsed at a stone quarry in Bengaluru South taluk early on Thursday morning. Several others were injured, while rescue teams fear that more workers remain trapped beneath the debris. The death toll is likely to rise. The incident occurred at…
Photo: PTIGen Dhiraj Seth takes charge as new Army Chief
New Delhi: Indian soldiers arrive to take part in a ceremony as Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth takes charge as the new Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), at the South Block, in New Delhi.
Photo: IANSThree charred to death as two trucks catch fire after collision in Andhra Pradesh
Amaravati: Three persons were charred to death when two trucks caught fire after a collision in the Palnadu district of Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday, police said. The accident occurred on the national highway near Boyapalem on the border between Palnadu and Guntur districts when a truck rammed into another truck while trying to avoid a…
Door-to-door verification under SIR begins; CEO calls process transparent and inclusive
Jharkhand chief electoral officer (CEO) K Ravi Kumar on Tuesday said the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls is a transparent and participatory exercise, with every stage subject to scrutiny and provisions for appeal to ensure the accuracy of the voter list. Election Commission Launches Enumeration Phase with Door-to-Door Verification Addressing…
