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Fact Check: Are Teflon-Coated Aluminum Utensils Harmful To Health?

First Check | Friday November 22, 2024

An Instagram reel flagged by a First Check reader claims that the teflon-coated aluminium utensils are harmful to health and urges viewers to discard them.

Over 10,000 More Soldiers To Be Sent To Manipur Amid Fresh Violence

Edited by Debanish Achom | Friday November 22, 2024, Imphal/New Delhi

The Centre will send over 10,000 more soldiers to ethnic violence-hit Manipur, taking the total number of companies of the central forces to 288 in the state neighbouring Myanmar, the state's Chief Security Adviser told reporters today.

Omar Abdullah Chairs First Cabinet Meet In Jammu, Discusses Reservation, Employment

Press Trust of India | Friday November 22, 2024, Jammu

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah chaired a cabinet meeting of his government here on Friday during which various issues, including employment, reservation and recruitment processes, were discussed and directions were passed.

Opinion | Dear ICC, Wake Up: Hybrid Model Is Must For India If Pak Has Hosting Rights

Akaash Dasgupta | Friday November 22, 2024

It would just be prudent for the ICC and the PCB to discuss a hybrid model for the India matches, just like it was organised for the Asia Cup last year.

Has There Been A Major Undercount Of Punjab Farm Fires? What Satellite Pics Show

Reported by Vishnu Som, Edited by Divyam Sharma | Friday November 22, 2024, New Delhi

Delhi and its adjoining areas are covered in smog and air quality is still in the 'very poor' category. The fourth stage of anti-pollution measures will remain in effect for three days as no sign of relief is expected soon.

Bodies Of Meitei Infant, 5 Hostages Of Same Family Killed By Kuki Militants In Manipur Brought Home

Written by Debanish Achom,Ratnadip Choudhury | Friday November 22, 2024, Imphal/Guwahati/New Delhi

The bodies of six people from the same family and two senior citizens from the Meitei community who were killed in a terror attack by Kuki militants were brought home today in Manipur's Jiribam from a hospital in neighbouring Assam's Silchar.

"Truth Is...": BJP Leader Slaps Case Against Rahul Gandhi In Cash-For-Vote Row

NDTV News Desk | Friday November 22, 2024, New Delhi

BJP National General Secretary Vinod Tawde - the ex-Maharashtra minister accused of a cash-for-votes scam before Wednesday's election - on Friday sent defamation notices to three senior Congress leaders, including Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi.

'Can't Say Everything Parliament Did During Emergency Is Void': Supreme Court In Preamble Case

Press Trust of India | Friday November 22, 2024, New Delhi

The Supreme Court observed the 1976 amendment to the Constitution adding terms "socialist", "secular" and "integrity" to the Preamble underwent judicial reviews and it cannot say whatever Parliament did during the emergency period was all nullity.

Suspects Who Looted, Vandalised Leaders' Houses Identified: Manipur Chief Minister

Press Trust of India | Friday November 22, 2024, Imphal

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Friday said that suspects involved in looting the properties of ministers and MLAs during protests on November 16 were identified and legal actions initiated.

'Congress Allowed Illegal Migration Of Foreign Militants': JP Nadda On Manipur

Press Trust of India | Friday November 22, 2024, New Delhi

BJP president JP Nadda on Friday accused the Congress of pushing an "incorrect, false and politically" motivated narrative on the issue of Manipur unrest, as he hit back at Mallikarjun Kharge for seeking President Droupadi Murmu's intervention.

3 Dead, 9 Injured After Gas Leak At Fertiliser Plant In Maharashtra

Press Trust of India | Friday November 22, 2024, Sangli/Mumbai

Police said a reactor at the fertiliser plant in Maharashtra's Sangli district exploded releasing chemical fumes.

Opinion | Delhi's Air Pollution Situation Is Like A Bad Marriage

Nishtha Gautam | Friday November 22, 2024

On a good day, such as today, the AQI reading in Delhi is 407. We are jubilant at the sickly sunshine trickling through the slightly dissipated smog. At least its not 1600.

Liver Transplant, Financial Aid: How Kerala Boy Was Saved In 24 Hours

Reported by SP Babu, Edited by Manjiri Chitre | Friday November 22, 2024, Kochi

A young boy from Kerala faced a life-threatening situation due to acute jaundice followed by acute liver failure. But, his mother who donated a part of her liver, and his entire village's help with finances helped him survive just within 24 hours.

AAP's 7 <i>'Revdis'</i> Ahead Of Delhi Polls: Electricity, Education, Water

AAP's 7 'Revdis' Ahead Of Delhi Polls: Electricity, Education, Water

Edited by Srishti Kapoor | Friday November 22, 2024, New Delhi

Kejriwal criticised the BJP for labelling these welfare schemes as "freebies" (revdi) and called for public participation in deciding their future.

Strict Anti-Pollution Measures In Delhi To Continue For At Least 3 More Days

Reported by Sunil Prabhu, Written by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Friday November 22, 2024, New Delhi

GRAP-IV, or the fourth stage of anti-pollution measures in effect for Delhi and the National Capital Region, will remain in force for the next 72 hours, the Supreme Court said Friday, with the AQI in the city and surrounding areas at 371