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Common Environmental Toxins, Like Nicotine, Linked To Depressive Symptoms: Study

Press Trust of India | Friday July 05, 2024, New Delhi

Toxins commonly present in the environment, such as nicotine and metals, have been linked with depressive symptoms like feeling hopeless or taking little interest in daily activities, according to a study conducted on US adults.

Bhole Baba's Lawyer Explains Mad Rush At 'Satsang' Where 121 Were Killed

Reported by Mukesh Singh Sengar, Edited by Shatabdi Chowdhury | Friday July 05, 2024, New Delhi

Former constable-turned-self-styled godman Bhole Baba whose 'satsang' (religious gathering) ended in a deadly stampede will show up "very soon", said his lawyer.

"Help Accident Victims": Lessons In Essay From Porsche Teen Who Killed 2

Reported by Paras Harendra Dama | Friday July 05, 2024, Pune

The fact that the teenager who rammed his father's Porsche into two techies in Pune in May, killing them on the spot, was given bail and asked to write a 300-word essay on road safety had sparked national outrage.

High Court Grants Bail To Conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar In 2015 Cheating Case

Press Trust of India | Friday July 05, 2024, Mumbai

The Bombay High Court has granted bail to alleged conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar in a 2015 cheating case lodged by the city police's Economic Offences Wing.

Kananda Director Milana Prakash Questioned By Cops In Actor Darshan Case

Press Trust of India | Friday July 05, 2024, Bengaluru

Kannada film director Milana Prakash was on Friday questioned by the police in the Renukaswamy murder case.

Undetonated World War II Bomb Found In Bengal, Successfully Defused

Press Trust of India | Friday July 05, 2024, Kolkata

An unexploded World War II bomb was discovered in an open field in Jhargram district and successfully defused, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Friday.

Cop Who Killed A Man Dubbing Him "Terrorist" 18 Years Ago Gets Bail

Press Trust of India | Friday July 05, 2024, Jammu

The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has granted bail to a policeman arrested for allegedly killing an "innocent" man and dubbing him a "terrorist" 18 years ago.

Government Makes ISI Mark Mandatory For Stainless Steel, Aluminium Utensils

Press Trust of India | Friday July 05, 2024, New Delhi

The government has made it mandatory for stainless steel and aluminium kitchen utensils to conform to national quality standards, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) said on Friday, in a move aimed at enhancing consumer safety and product quality.

Case Against Trinamool MP Mahua Moitra For Remarks Against Women's Panel Chief

Press Trust of India | Friday July 05, 2024, New Delhi

The National Commission for Women (NCW) on Friday said it has initiated legal action against Lok Sabha MP Mahua Moitra for her remarks against its chairperson Rekha Sharma.

1 In 3 Indians Suffer From Fatty liver, Predates Diabetes: Union Minister

Indo-Asian News Service | Friday July 05, 2024, New Delhi

Every third person in India has a fatty liver, which predates Type-2 diabetes and other metabolic disorders, said Dr Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, on Friday.

"Weak" Central Government Might Collapse Next Month, Claims Lalu Yadav

Indo-Asian News Service | Friday July 05, 2024, Patna

The 'weak' central government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi might collapse next month, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) president Lalu Prasad Yadav claimed.

Retail Prices Of Tomates In Delhi Surge To Rs 70-80 Per Kg Due To Heatwave

Press Trust of India | Friday July 05, 2024, New Delhi

Retail prices of tomatoes in Delhi have surged to around Rs 70-80 per kg on lower supply due to recent heatwave conditions.

Punjab Shiv Sena Leader Attacked With Swords On Busy Road, Critical

NDTV News Desk | Friday July 05, 2024

Even a policeman accompanying him for security did not deter a group of men from attacking a Punjab Shiv Sena leader with swords in the middle of a busy street in Ludhiana on Friday, allegedly over his controversial remarks against Sikhs.

Woman Gives Birth On Medical Team's Boat Amid Raging Floods In Assam

Press Trust of India | Friday July 05, 2024, Morigaon (Assam)

A woman has given birth to a girl while being ferried to the nearest health centre on a boat amid raging floods in Assam, an official said on Friday.

Newborn Dies As Doctor "Cuts" Genitals During Delivery, Family Seeks Action

Indo-Asian News Service | Friday July 05, 2024, Davanagere

A baby, whose genitals were allegedly cut during a Caesarean delivery in Karnataka's Davanagre district, died of his injuries today, after which the family protested demanding action against the erring doctor.