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Obesity cannot be simplified to ‘eat less, move more’. It has been officially declared by the American Medical Association as a chronic, relapsing, multifactorial biological disease, influenced by genetics, hormones and environment

ED chargesheets ex-Cong MP, 38 others in bank fraud case Accused used Andaman bank to launder Rs 500-cr

A joint operation by the BSF and Mizoram's Excise & Narcotics Department resulted in the seizure of Rs 26 crore worth of methamphetamine and heroin. Two Myanmar nationals were arrested near Aizawl after being caught transporting the drugs on scooters. The seized narcotics weighed approximately 15 kg and 707 grams.

Document labels Pahalgam assault as ‘insurgent attack’

Mohan Bhagwat, RSS chief, visited Manipur for three days, his first trip since the 2023 ethnic violence. He will meet with RSS members, entrepreneurs, tribal leaders, and others. The visit is part of the RSS centenary celebrations and will review the organization's work.

Indian IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated social media platforms must protect societal trust and address misinformation. They must respect India's constitution, laws, and diversity, and take responsibility for content to prevent harm. India uses a 'techno-legal' approach to digital governance.

A NCPEDP survey revealed that 80% of disabled Indians lack health insurance, and 53% of applicants are rejected. Discrimination, unaffordable premiums, and inaccessible platforms are major issues. The report calls for inclusion in the Ayushman Bharat scheme and better coverage for specific needs.

Discrimination against state: Stalin accuses Centre of bias

Kerala shows lowest rate; BJP-ruled UP, Gujarat, Chhattisgarh also lag behind

India launched its first indigenous CRISPR-based gene therapy, 'BIRSA 101,' to cure sickle cell anemia, especially prevalent in tribal populations. Developed at IGIB, the technology uses gene editing to correct blood cells, offering a permanent cure. Collaboration with the Serum Institute aims to make this therapy affordable.

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong met in New Delhi to strengthen the India-Australia strategic partnership. Discussions covered regional dynamics, defense, trade, technology, and people-to-people ties. Both nations are increasing cooperation in areas like agriculture, water sustainability, and scientific research.

Sonia Gandhi awarded Michelle Bachelet the Indira Gandhi Prize, recognizing her work for peace and human progress. Gandhi highlighted Indira's focus on fighting poverty and inequality. Bachelet, in her acceptance, emphasized the importance of global cooperation and equality, mirroring Indira's vision.

Says Parliament cannot override judicial rulings with minor tweaks

Releases 21st instalment of PM-KISAN, amounting to Rs 18,000 crore for nine crore farmers.

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People are increasingly taking supplements to fill dietary gaps or perceived deficiencies often without doctor’s advice. Their overuse carries risk of toxicity, and can cause long-term health complications

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Young adults and adolescents are increasingly developing osteopenia and osteoporosis, once called the bone disease of the elderly. This is mainly due to changing lifestyles, poor nutrition, lack of physical activity and indoor living

Every year, hospitals see a rise in gastrointestinal complaints soon after the festival season

Alipov's remarks came hours after US President Donald Trump claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured him that New Delhi will stop procuring Russian crude oil

Delegation participates in UN Responsible Business and Human Rights Forum 2025

Six children in Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, died from kidney failure after consuming contaminated cough syrups, Coldrif and Nextro-DS, now banned. Diethylene glycol was found in their kidney biopsies. Similar cases have occurred in Rajasthan. The NCDC is investigating, and previous issues with Indian cough syrup quality and international deaths exist.

Suicides due to illness, particularly prolonged illnesses, increased. Sudden deaths, including heart attacks, also rose. Abortion-related fatalities saw a sharp increase. Natural disasters and environmental offenses also contributed to the rise in overall fatalities.

Calls it moral cowardice

The Indian Cabinet approved widening NH-715 and building a 34.5 km elevated corridor near Kaziranga National Park to protect wildlife. The Rs 6,957 crore project aims to reduce animal deaths, improve traffic, and boost regional economic growth through employment and better connectivity.