Road to the final: How FC Goa booked their spot in 2025 Kalinga Super Cup decider

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], May 3: FC Goa (FCG) will play their second Kalinga Super Cup final on Saturday, taking on fellow Indian Super League (ISL) side Jamshedpur FC (JFC) at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, according to an official ISL website. The Gaurs (FCG) who won the trophy back in 2019 with a win over… Continue reading Road to the final: How FC Goa booked their spot in 2025 Kalinga Super Cup decider

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Singapore heads to polls as ruling PAP seeks fresh mandate amid US-China trade tensions

SINGAPORE: (May 3) Over 2.75 million registered voters in Singapore are casting their ballots on Saturday in the general election, as the ruling People’s Action Party (PAP) seeks a renewed mandate amid mounting global economic pressures sparked by US-imposed trade tariffs on China — the city-state’s largest trading partner. Voting began at 8 am local… Continue reading Singapore heads to polls as ruling PAP seeks fresh mandate amid US-China trade tensions

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Six killed, many injured in stampede at temple festival in North Goa

PANAJI: (May 3) At least six persons were killed, and several sustained injuries after a stampede broke out during a temple festival in North Goa, officials said on Saturday. The incident occurred at Sree Lairai Devi temple in Shirgao village in the wee hours of the day, a senior police officer said. Thousands of devotees… Continue reading Six killed, many injured in stampede at temple festival in North Goa

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Study finds lab-created antibody effective in preventing severe respiratory illness in infants

NEW DELHI: (May 2) A monoclonal antibody — a protein created in a lab which mimics the work of a natural antibody — could be highly effective in preventing severe RSV, a respiratory infection and major cause of serious illness in infants, according to a research. Findings of the study, published in The Lancet Child… Continue reading Study finds lab-created antibody effective in preventing severe respiratory illness in infants

Few crackers on border won’t work: Javed Akhtar condemns Pahalgam terror attack, urges government to take “solid steps”

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 2: Lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar urged the central government to take strict action against Pakistan for their alleged connections to the recent inhumane terror attack on innocent civilians in Pahalgam, Kashmir. Javed Akhtar was invited to inaugurate the ‘Glorious Maharashtra Festival’, which was organised to commemorate Maharashtra’s foundation day on… Continue reading Few crackers on border won’t work: Javed Akhtar condemns Pahalgam terror attack, urges government to take “solid steps”

Nifty surges 120 points, Sensex gains 520 points amid positive global cues, Indian markets holding back due to border tension

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 2: Indian equity benchmarks opened with gains on Friday, with global cues remaining broadly positive, the uncertainty on the domestic front capped gains for Indian indices due to tensions on the India-Pakistan border. The Nifty 50 index surged to 24,395.90, marking a modest gain of 55.30 points or 0.2 per cent.… Continue reading Nifty surges 120 points, Sensex gains 520 points amid positive global cues, Indian markets holding back due to border tension

“If you have a bad over…”: MI pacer Chahar relishes bowling partnership with Bumrah, Boult

Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], May 2: Following his side’s win over the Rajasthan Royals (RR) at Jaipur, Mumbai Indians (MI) pacer Deepak Chahar expressed happiness at the team’s collective performance and how easy bowling becomes alongside experienced stars like Trent Boult and Jasprit Bumrah. MI continued their red-hot streak, storming to the top of the table… Continue reading “If you have a bad over…”: MI pacer Chahar relishes bowling partnership with Bumrah, Boult

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US approves USD 131 million military sale to boost India’s maritime security in Indo-Pacific

Washington DC [US], May 2 : The United States approved a potential USD 131 million foreign military sale to India aimed at enhancing maritime security in the Indo-Pacific region. Announced by the Defence Security Cooperation Agency on Wednesday, the deal includes advanced SeaVision software, training, and support services to bolster India’s maritime domain awareness and… Continue reading US approves USD 131 million military sale to boost India’s maritime security in Indo-Pacific

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PM to inaugurate Vizhinjam Port, Putting Kerala on global shipping map

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: (May 2) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will formally open the Vizhinjam International Seaport in Kerala on Friday, marking a major step in putting the southern state on the global maritime map. Located in Thiruvananthapuram, the deep-sea port is expected to significantly boost India’s presence in global shipping and trade routes. The port has been… Continue reading PM to inaugurate Vizhinjam Port, Putting Kerala on global shipping map

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Consumption of ultraprocessed foods linked to rising premature deaths: Study

Washington DC [US]: A study analyzing data from nationally representative dietary surveys and mortality data from eight countries (Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, United Kingdom, and United States) shows that premature deaths attributable to consumption of ultraprocessed foods (UPFs) increase significantly according to their share in individuals’ total energy intake The new study, appearing… Continue reading Consumption of ultraprocessed foods linked to rising premature deaths: Study