Mental disorders have become the leading cause of disability globally, surpassing cardiovascular diseases, cancer and musculoskeletal conditions, according to a new study published in The Lancet. The study, conducted by researchers from The University of Queensland, Queensland Centre for Mental Health Research and University of Washington, found that nearly 1.2 billion people worldwide were living Read More…
The X account of the satirical digital platform Cockroach Janata Party was withheld in India on Thursday, days after it gained widespread attention on social media. Soon after the account was blocked, founder Abhijeet Dipke launched a new X handle titled “Cockroach is Back” with the tagline “Cockroaches Don’t Die”. Reacting to the development, Dipke Read More…
Members of a parliamentary panel on Thursday questioned senior officials of the National Testing Agency over allegations surrounding the NEET-UG paper leak. During a meeting of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, NTA Director General Abhishek Singh said the question paper was not leaked through the agency’s system and that the Central Bureau of Investigation Read More…
As part of the countdown to the International Day of Yoga 2026, a special programme on “Yoga for Menopause – A Holistic Wellness Module” was organised in Kottayam by Young Women’s Christian Association Kalathipady in association with the Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga under the Ministry of Ayush. The programme focused on the role Read More…
Ahead of his first official visit to India, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the United States is prepared to expand energy exports to India and described the country as a “great partner.” Speaking to reporters in Miami before departing for Sweden and India, Rubio said the US was willing to sell as much Read More…
An Air India flight from Bengaluru to Delhi made an emergency landing at the Delhi airport on Thursday evening following a suspected engine fire, sources said. The aircraft, an Airbus A320 operating as flight AI2802, landed safely after the crew followed all standard emergency procedures. In a statement, Air India said all passengers and crew Read More…
Vice President of India C. P. Radhakrishnan on Thursday paid floral tributes to former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on his death anniversary at the Upprashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. In his message, the Vice President said Rajiv Gandhi’s contributions to public life and his sacrifice in service to the nation continue to be remembered with Read More…
A court in Thrissur has sentenced a 50-year-old man to life imprisonment for murdering his elderly parents after accusing them of being responsible for his wife leaving him. The convict, Pradeep, a native of Ezhukampani in Avinissery Village, was also fined ₹1 lakh by the Thrissur Second Additional Sessions Court. The judgment was delivered by Read More…
Gold prices increased in Kerala on Thursday, with the rate of 22-carat gold rising by ₹45 per gram, according to the latest market updates. The price of one gram of 916 purity gold reached ₹14,660, while the rate for eight grams stood at ₹1,17,280. Meanwhile, 18-carat gold was priced at ₹12,110 per gram and ₹96,880 Read More…
Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday took oath as a Member of the Legislative Assembly on the opening day of the 16th Assam Legislative Assembly. The oath was administered by Protem Speaker Chandra Mohan Patowary. Himanta Biswa Sarma took the oath in the Assamese language. Speaking on the occasion, Chandra Mohan Patowary said MLAs are free Read More…