43 killed in monsoon-induced disasters in Nepal

Kathmandu, July 31, 43 people have lost their lives and 116 others sustained injuries across Nepal since the monsoon season started in late May, a government agency said. The 569 disasters sparked by monsoon rains have also left 16 people missing, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority said in a report on Wednesday… Continue reading 43 killed in monsoon-induced disasters in Nepal

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Philippines President Marcos to visit India on August 4-8

New Delhi, July 31 President of the Republic of the Philippines, Ferdinand R Marcos Jr., will pay a state visit to India from August 4 to 8, 2025, at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This will be President Marcos’s first official visit to India since assuming office. The visit coincides with the 75th… Continue reading Philippines President Marcos to visit India on August 4-8

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‘Mothers Against Vaping’ asks Health Ministry to curb nicotine pouches, flags teen addiction risk

NEW DELHI: An anti-vaping group has appealed to the Union Health Ministry to impose an immediate ban on nicotine pouches and gums, describing it as a fast-emerging trend and dangerous addiction among teenagers. In formal representations sent to both the Union Health Minister and the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), Mothers Against Vaping has… Continue reading ‘Mothers Against Vaping’ asks Health Ministry to curb nicotine pouches, flags teen addiction risk

Indian stock markets open flat amid global uncertainty, FPI outflows; Nifty at 24,850

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 30: Indian stock markets opened flat on Wednesday amid mixed global cues, continued FPI outflows, and uncertainty around the US trade deal. The BSE Sensex opened marginally up at 81,594.52 and the Nifty50 at National Stock Exchange (NSE) at 24,890.40. In the opening hour, at NSE, L&T, Asian Paints, Axis Bank,… Continue reading Indian stock markets open flat amid global uncertainty, FPI outflows; Nifty at 24,850

England to host Ireland for three-match ODI series next year after Women’s T20 World Cup

London [UK], July 30: England Women will be hosting Ireland Women next year in September as both teams will lock horns in a three-match ODI series, which will be part of the next cycle of the ICC Women’s Championship, as per the ICC. The series will take place shortly after the completion of the ICC… Continue reading England to host Ireland for three-match ODI series next year after Women’s T20 World Cup

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Indonesia warns of possible minor tsunami in coastal areas after Russia quake

Jakarta, July 30 Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) on Wednesday issued a warning of a possible tsunami of less than 0.5 meters following a powerful earthquake in Russia. The agency said the possible tsunami could affect several coastal areas across Indonesia, with varying arrival times starting from midday. “Coastal communities in the potentially… Continue reading Indonesia warns of possible minor tsunami in coastal areas after Russia quake

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Naseeruddin Shah to portray J.R.D. Tata in Amazon MX Player’s series ‘Made in India – A Titan Story’

MUMBAI: Veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah is playing J.R.D. Tata in Amazon MX Player’s new series “Made In India – A Titan Story”. The streamer unveiled the first look of the show on the 121st birth anniversary of J.R.D. Tata on Tuesday. Produced by Prabhleen Sandhu (Founder, Almighty Motion Picture), directed by Robby Grewal, and written… Continue reading Naseeruddin Shah to portray J.R.D. Tata in Amazon MX Player’s series ‘Made in India – A Titan Story’

NASA-ISRO collaborative satellite NISAR all set for launch

SRIHARIKOTA (ANDHRA PRADESH): (Jul 30) , Aimed at boosting ties between India and the United States on space exploration, India is geared up to launch an earth observation satellite jointly developed by ISRO and NASA on Wednesday. Eyeing to study the planet Earth as a whole from a Sun-synchronous Orbit, the NISAR satellite is a… Continue reading NASA-ISRO collaborative satellite NISAR all set for launch

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Many liver cancer cases can be prevented by addressing hepatitis, alcohol habits, says Lancet study

NEW DELHI: More than three of every five liver cancer cases in the world can be prevented by addressing risk factors, such as hepatitis, alcohol habits and non-alcoholic fatty liver conditions, according to an analysis report of The Lancet Commission on the fatal disease. Researchers from The Hong Kong Cancer Institute, Fudan University, and others… Continue reading Many liver cancer cases can be prevented by addressing hepatitis, alcohol habits, says Lancet study

Bridging advice gap for India’s 55 million mutual fund investors big opportunity: PowerUp Money CEO

BENGALURU: With India’s mutual fund investor base surging past 55 million, the time is ripe to reimagine wealth management, says Prateek Jindal, founder and CEO of fintech startup PowerUp Money, who is looking at demystifying the process to make investing effortless for all. PowerUp Money is nudging the wealth tech sector to shift focus from… Continue reading Bridging advice gap for India’s 55 million mutual fund investors big opportunity: PowerUp Money CEO