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 over…
File photo of AIFF chief Kalyan Chaubey. (ANI) It was a busy day at the Football House in New Delhi as the All India Football Federation (AIFF) convened back-to-back meetings with multiple stakeholders in order to address the current predicament facing Indian football.AIFF called for interactions on short notice with Executive Committee members, Indian Super…
NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday accused the Centre of holding political vendetta, alleging that central agencies were being misused ahead of elections, after the Enforcement Directorate carried out searches at various locations. Reacting sharply to the action, Banerjee questioned the role of the ED and Union home minister Amit Shah,…
This actor belonged to a filmy family; however, since his film debut, he failed to get a foothold in the industry. As the tabloids tell, his career didn’t witness the upward graph that he always wished for. Hence, he left India to become a real estate developer in Canada.The actor has now made a comeback…
PM Modi’s birthday: Journey from RSS to BJP’s face; charting the rise of a tall leader (Pics credit: Modi Archive’s X account) NEW DELHI: From a tea seller in Vadnagar to one of the most dominant figures in Indian politics, Prime Minister Narendra Modi‘s journey spans grassroots activism, state leadership, and a three-term run as…
NEW DELHI: The country’s industrial production growth slowed to a 14-month low in Oct, dragged down by a sluggish manufacturing sector and contraction in electricity and mining sectors.Data released by the National Statistics Office (NSO) on Monday showed the index of industrial production (IIP) rose an annual 0.4% in Oct, lower than the upwardly revised…
Veteran actor Dharmendra was discharged from Breach Candy Hospital on Wednesday morning, days after being admitted for routine tests. His family and doctor confirmed that the 89-year-old will continue his recovery at home under medical supervision. Amid swirling rumours about his health, the family requested privacy and reassured fans that the actor is doing well.In…
New Delhi: Delhi high court on Friday questioned the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) over the “indefinite” relaxation granted to airlines on implementing the new regulations governing pilots’ weekly rest and leave, reports Abhinav Garg.Hearing a PIL that raised the issue, a bench of Chief Justice D K Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia sought…
