- Health
Diabetes almost doubles risk of death from Covid: Study
London: People with diabetes were almost twice as likely to die with Covid and almost three times as likely to be critically or severely ill compared to those without diabetes, finds a…
- World
China could see 1.6 mn Covid deaths if curbs are lifted
Taipei: The lifting of zero-Covid policies in China would see a “tsunami” of infections and almost 1.6 million deaths, a study claims, citing in part China’s low vaccination rate among elderly residents,…
- Automobile
Toyota cuts production due to Covid lockdown in Shanghai
Tokyo: Toyota says it will suspend operations at more production lines at its factories in Japan this month due to the coronavirus lockdown in Shanghai, media reports said. The firm says the…
- World
Putin could use nuclear weapon if he feels Ukraine war being lost
Washington: Russian President Vladimir Putin could view the prospect of defeat in Ukraine as an existential threat to his regime, potentially triggering his resort to using a nuclear weapon, a top US…
- Science
NASA’s InSight Mars lander records largest-ever monster quake on Red Planet
Washington: NASA’s InSight Mars lander has detected the largest ever monster quake on the Red Planet. The quake estimated to be of magnitude 5 occurred on May 4, the 1,222nd Martian day,…
- India
Congress demands ballot paper system in next Nagaland Assembly polls
Kohima: The opposition Congress in Nagaland on Wednesday demanded ballot paper voting system in the Assembly polls, slated for early next year, replacing the use of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), as, according…
- Delhi
President’s letterhead forged to promote university, FIR lodged
New Delhi: While monitoring social media, the Special Cell of Delhi Police has found out that a man allegedly forged the letterhead of the President of India in a bid to promote…
- Health
High-fibre rich diet can help fight antibiotic resistance
New Delhi: Healthy adults who eat a diverse diet, with at least 8-10 grams of soluble fibre such as grains, beans, lentils, nuts and some fruits and vegetables daily, have fewer antibiotic-resistant…
- Sports
IPL 2022: Delhi Capitals win toss, elect to bowl first against Rajasthan Royals
Navi Mumbai: Delhi Capitals skipper Rishabh Pant has won the toss and elected to bat first against Rajasthan Royals in match 58 of IPL 2022 at the DY Patil Stadium on Wednesday.…
- India
Raj Thackeray gets threats, MNS warns ‘state will burn’
Mumbai: Claiming that Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray has received death threats, a party leader on Wednesday warned that even if his hair is touched, “entire Maharashtra will burn”. MNS…
- Bangalore
Karnataka contractor suicide: Won’t interfere in probe, clarifies BJP
Bengaluru: Karnataka’s ruling BJP on Wednesday said that there will be no interference regarding the investigation of the sensational contractor suicide case in which former minister and BJP strongman K.S. Eshwarappa is…
- Entertainment
Kiara Advani reveals her superstition on ‘The Kapil Sharma Show’
Mumbai: Bollywood actress Kiara Advani, who is appearing on ‘The Kapil Sharma Show to promote her new film, reveals how she is just superstitious about one thing in life. She is coming…
- Business
Rasna partners Paytm to offer upto 100% cashback on new campaign
New Delhi: Rasna, one of the world’s largest-selling soft drink concentrates, on Wednesday launched a new ad campaign offering up to 100 per cent cashback to its customers in partnership with Paytm.…
- Entertainment
Pooja Hegde set to represent India at Cannes Film Festival
Mumbai: Actress Pooja Hegde will be making her debut at the annual Cannes Film Festival while also representing the country. The ‘Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo’ actor will be flying to France on May 16.…
- World
Acute hepatitis among children spreads to 21 countries: WHO
New Delhi: The mysterious acute hepatitis condition among children has spread to 21 countries with 348 probable cases, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said. The liver disease that was first reported…
