BENGALURU: Karnataka’s homegrown brand Nandini, under the Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF), has launched a ready-to-cook idli-dosa batter blended with 5 per cent whey protein, aiming to make the traditional South Indian breakfast more nutritionally balanced. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah launched the product on Wednesday. In a statement, KMF said that due to work pressures, many… Continue reading Nandini launches protein-infused idli-dosa batter for urban consumers in Karnataka
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Delhi HC directs hospitals to provide medical treatment to sexual violence & acid attack survivors
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has ordered all government and private hospitals, as well as nursing homes, to provide free medical treatment to survivors of sexual violence and acid attacks, emphasizing strict adherence to legal provisions. A bench comprising Justices Prathiba M Singh and Amit Sharma, in its December 10 order, mandated that medical… Continue reading Delhi HC directs hospitals to provide medical treatment to sexual violence & acid attack survivors
ATS arrests 17 Bangladeshi nationals in four Maharashtra cities for illegal stay
MUMBAI: The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested 17 Bangladeshi nationals from four different cities in the state, including capital Mumbai, for illegal entry into India and staying without permission, officials said on Wednesday. The arrests were made as part of a special drive, an official said. “The ATS carried out the operation in Mumbai,… Continue reading ATS arrests 17 Bangladeshi nationals in four Maharashtra cities for illegal stay
Arkavathy river pollution: NGT issues notice to CPCB, others
NEW DELHI: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has sought a response from the Central Pollution Control Board and others in a matter regarding alarming levels of heavy metals and toxic substances found in Karnataka’s Arkavathy river. The river is an important tributary of Kaveri and originates near Nandi hills. The green body was hearing the… Continue reading Arkavathy river pollution: NGT issues notice to CPCB, others
Azerbaijan Airlines plane with 67 people onboard crashes near Kazakhstan Aktau
Aktau: A passenger plane from Azerbaijan Airlines with 67 people onboard crashed in Kazakhstan’s Aktau on Wednesday after collision with a flock of birds, authorities said. The plane was enroute from Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, to Grozny in Russia’s Chechnya region but was diverted to the Russian city of Makhachkala, about 100 miles east… Continue reading Azerbaijan Airlines plane with 67 people onboard crashes near Kazakhstan Aktau
Maha Kumbh: Security increased at temples, key locations ahead of New Year celebrations
MAHAKUMBH NAGAR: Security measures have been strengthened at temples and key sites here to ensure safety during New Year celebrations, officials said on Wednesday. The intelligence system has been activated across the Mahakumbh Mela area, Prayagraj and neighboring districts, they said. Under the directives of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, comprehensive preparations have been made for… Continue reading Maha Kumbh: Security increased at temples, key locations ahead of New Year celebrations
Health of blood vessels can reveal health of brain, study finds
NEW DELHI: Brain imaging of 70-year-olds has shown that factors risking the health of blood vessels, such as inflammation and high glucose levels, are related to an older-looking brain, whereas healthy lifestyles to a younger one. As population around the world ages, dementia cases are projected to rise. However, researchers from Karolinska Institutet, Sweden, said… Continue reading Health of blood vessels can reveal health of brain, study finds
An AI system has reached human level on a test for ‘general intelligence’. Here’s what that means
CANBERRA: A new artificial intelligence (AI) model has just achieved human-level results on a test designed to measure “general intelligence”. On December 20, OpenAI’s o3 system scored 85 per cent on the ARC-AGI benchmark, well above the previous AI best score of 55 per cent and on par with the average human score. It also… Continue reading An AI system has reached human level on a test for ‘general intelligence’. Here’s what that means
Scientists say India’s ‘Deep Sea Mission’ on track; hydrothermal vent discovery just the beginning
NEW DELHI: India’s Deep Sea Mission is on the right track, and the discovery of an active hydrothermal vent 4,500 metres below the surface of the Indian Ocean this month will boost scientists’ confidence and provide valuable experience for further exploration, the country’s top scientists have said. In an interview with PTI, Thamban Meloth, Director… Continue reading Scientists say India’s ‘Deep Sea Mission’ on track; hydrothermal vent discovery just the beginning
EPFO adds 13.41 lakh net members in Oct
NEW DELHI: Retirement fund body EPFO has registered 13.41 lakh net new members addition in October 2024, according to showed latest payroll data. This signifies increased employment opportunities and heightened awareness of employee benefits, bolstered by EPFO’s effective outreach initiatives, a labour ministry statement said on Wednesday. According to the statement, the Employees’ Provident Fund… Continue reading EPFO adds 13.41 lakh net members in Oct