[ad_1] NEW DELHI: In the next two decades, Indians facing the threat of going blind due to diabetic retinopathy (DR) could well exceed the entire population of Sri Lanka. This may sound alarming, but data indicates that by 2045, more than 125 million Indians will be living with diabetes — and of these, 16.9%, or…
[ad_1] Forty-five Umrah pilgrims from Hyderabad and other parts of Telangana have been confirmed dead in a bus fire near Medina in Saudi Arabia, with only one survivor, Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar said on Monday. The incident is among the most tragic overseas accidents involving pilgrims from the state in recent years.“The fire spread…
[ad_1] From 2005 to 2025, Bihar’s electoral map has seen dramatic swings—reshaping party strengths and redefining alliances. At the centre of this political churn stands Nitish Kumar, whose nine terms as Chief Minister reflect one of India’s most remarkable journeys of political realignment. NDA Sweeps Bihar, Nitish Kumar Prepares for 10th CM Oath; A Look…
[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Nitish Kumar submitted his resignation as Bihar chief minister to governor Arif Mohammad Khan on Monday, marking the formal end of the outgoing NDA government. Before this, the government’s final cabinet meeting “authorised” Kumar to recommend dissolution of the assembly. The 10-minute meeting, chaired by him, unanimously passed the resolution, official sources…
[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The Indian government, following the tragic bus accident near Medina in Saudi Arabia that reportedly killed 42 passengers, has released emergency helpline numbers to assist families. The Consulate General of India in Jeddah has activated a 24×7 control room, with the following contact details: 8002440003 (toll free), 0122614093, 0126614276, 0556122301 (WhatsApp).The crash…
[ad_1] NEW DELHI: A tragic bus accident in Saudi Arabia has left 42 Indian Umrah pilgrims feared dead, with officials confirming that only one person survived. The passenger bus collided with a diesel tanker early Monday while traveling from Mecca to Medina.Most passengers were reportedly asleep when the crash occurred around 1.30 am IST. All…
[ad_1] NEW DELHI: RJD leader Rohini Acharya’s announcement that she is quitting politics, along with emotional allegations of humiliation and abuse by her own family, drew sympathy from Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan, who referenced his own experiences with personal crises while responding to the matter.On Saturday, Rohini declared that she was…
[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The smallest member of Mahagathbandhan in Bihar has made its presence felt in an otherwise trainwreck of an election for the opposition. In a state crowded with sub-regional satraps who are identified with their castes, I P Gupta of Indian Inclusive Party has come into the limelight by successfully mobilising members of…
[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The govt’s unified digital platform, e-Jagriti, which enables consumers to file and track grievances with all consumer commissions, has garnered over 2.7 lakh registered users, including 1,388 NRIs, since its launch on Jan 1.In a statement, the consumer affairs department said on Sunday that as of Nov 13, the unified portal has…
[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The NIA has arrested a Kashmiri resident who had conspired with suicide bomber Umar Un Nabi to carry out the suicide blast at Red Fort last Monday.Amir Rashid Ali, a resident of Samboora, Pampore, in whose name the car involved in the attack was registered, was arrested in Delhi.“Amir had come to…