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Officials pointed out that industrially produced trans fats, commonly found in partially hydrogenated oils used in some processed and fried foods, are among the most harmful dietary risk factors

For salt pan workers, the weather forms the basis of their livelihood: long, hot days take a toll on their body but allow them to earn, while spells of rain offer relief but mean wages are lost. Climate change is making their occupation increasingly precarious but help from the government remains limited

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi returns to Harare for his senior India debut after U-19 World Cup triumph. He hopes to create new memories at the venue where he achieved past success. Sooryavanshi aims to bounce back after a challenging maiden outing in senior colours. He believes his knowledge of the Harare conditions will be beneficial. India faces Zimbabwe after recent T20I series losses in Ireland and England.

In Himachal Pradesh, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu led the sit-in protest

MSME Minister Kondapalli Srinivas seeks a dedicated retail outlet at Bhogapuram airport for SWAYAM brand products prepared by SHG women

They were last known to have been used during the 2024 farmers protest at Khanuari and Shambhu barrier along the Punjab-Haryana border. Though the police denied the use of pellet guns, farmer leaders had alleged then that several people were injured

Katrina Kaif faces backlash from fans over her silence on CJP protests, with fan page 'katholic_fans' shutting down, calling her out for lacking "the spine to speak for Indians." While some fans defended her right to choose, celebs like Shabana Azmi, Preity Zinta, and Sonu Sood have voiced support.

The BJP launched a sharp political counteroffensive against Rahul Gandhi's protest. Senior BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad criticized Gandhi's actions as irresponsible and condemnable. The BJP announced nationwide protests outside Congress offices in response to the demonstration. Prasad defended police action and highlighted government efforts on exam integrity. He assured that those involved in exam irregularities would face trial and punishment.

The BCCI Centre of Excellence is set for a hectic week as nearly a dozen contracted and targeted India players undergo fitness assessments and rehabilitation ahead of the Sri Lanka Tests. With injuries mounting and a packed international calendar looming, the team management is keen to ensure a fit and ready player pool.

Residents association seeks President’s intervention in Wangchuk case; defending patients’ rights, doctors say hospitals must not be seen as places of detention or used to facilitate non-medical objective

Doctors say sleep is not merely a period of rest but a critical biological process during which the brain repairs itself, consolidates memories and clears metabolic waste accumulated during waking hours

The accused had contended that the mere touch or catch on the chest of a child would not stand as an offence under the POCSO Act. It was argued that only touching the breast of a child with sexual intent would constitute the offence. 

Answers to some the frequently asked questions on the issue of the usage of pellet guns and violence in the Valley

The situation worsened on July 21 after a brief let-up, affecting 5.65 lakh people across 16 districts

Chhattisgarh high court upheld a family court's divorce order for a husband. The wife's refusal to live with him and her financial demand caused mental cruelty. She had demanded two crore rupees to agree to the divorce proceedings. The court dismissed her appeal and upheld ten lakh rupees alimony. This decision reinforces the irretrievable breakdown of the marriage.

The Indian rupee opened lower on Wednesday, facing pressure from rising crude oil prices. Geopolitical tensions and demand for safe-haven assets also weighed on the domestic currency. The Reserve Bank of India's measures are helping to cushion the rupee's decline. Meanwhile, Indian stock markets experienced a downturn in early trade. Foreign institutional investors remained net buyers of equities on Tuesday.