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India bans high-dose oral pills of painkiller Nimesulide, citing safety risks

New Delhi, Dec. 31 -- A year after banning Nimesulide for use in animals, the Health Ministry on Monday prohibited the controversial drug for humans in doses above 100 mg, citing safety concerns. Nim... Read More


Two accidents, a year apart, shed light on BEST, BMC woes

India, Dec. 31 -- Kurla resident Rahimunisa Khan watched, almost compulsively, videos of Monday night's accident at Bhandup in which a BEST bus ploughed into a queue of passengers, killing 4. With eac... Read More


No third-party role: Sources on China's India-Pak truce claim

New Delhi, Dec. 31 -- New Delhi has firmly rejected claims by China that it played a mediating role in securing a ceasefire between India and Pakistan during the military confrontation in May, reitera... Read More


Can AI help you make investment decisions? A primer on potential benefits and risks

India, Dec. 31 -- Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly becoming an integral part of modern life, and the financial sector, both globally and in India, is undergoing a significant transformatio... Read More


One million people expected to take up exercise on New Year's Day

Thiruvananthapuram, Dec. 31 -- Nearly one million people are expected to begin regular physical exercise on New Year's Day as part of the State Health Department's popular campaign 'Arogyam Anandam - ... Read More


Govt freezes Voda Idea's dues, gives five-year payment moratorium

New Delhi, Dec. 31 -- The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a significant relief package for Vodafone Idea, freezing its outstanding adjusted gross revenue dues and granting a five-year moratorium o... Read More


Rajnath to hoist flag in Ayodhya Ram Temple complex today

Lucknow, Dec. 31 -- Defense minister Rajnath Singh will hoist a flag on the Maa Annapurna temple located in the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple complex in Ayodhya on Wednesday on the occasion of the Prana... Read More


World rings in 2026 with fireworks and mass celebrations

New Delhi, Dec. 31 -- Fireworks lit up skylines, city squares overflowed with crowds, and millions counted down together as countries across the world ushered in 2026 with colour, music and large publ... Read More


Ticket row erupts in Navi Mum as BJP MLA Mhatre alleges sabotage by Ganesh Naik camp

India, Dec. 31 -- The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Navi Mumbai plunged into turmoil on Tuesday after 13 candidates loyal to Belapur MLA Manda Mhatre failed to file nominations because their AB form... Read More


'Lost rRs.r1 lakh because of transit visa': Woman shares how Australia rejection derailed New Zealand trip

India, Dec. 31 -- An Indian woman has shared how she and her husband lost nearly Rs.1 lakh after her husband's Australian transit visa was rejected twice, despite their New Zealand vacation plans bein... Read More