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2 lakh respiratory illness cases in Delhi due to pollution, reveals government data: Why people with diabetes and heart disease need extra protection right now

2 lakh respiratory illness cases in Delhi due to pollution, reveals government data: Why people with diabetes and heart disease need extra protection right now

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In a dire report from Delhi, healthcare facilities have logged more than 200,000 cases of acute respiratory issues, predominantly threatening at-risk groups such as those with diabetes and heart ailments. The toxic smog is not just a nuisance; it intensifies pre-existing health conditions, causing rapid arterial narrowing and extra stress on the heart. Delhi has…

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Silver price today: Silver futures touch new highs; cross Rs 1.85 lakh per kg mark as rupee goes past 90 mark versus dollar

Silver price today: Silver futures touch new highs; cross Rs 1.85 lakh per kg mark as rupee goes past 90 mark versus dollar

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The unprecedented decline in the rupee’s value against the US dollar contributed to the increased precious metal prices. (AI image) Silver price today: Silver prices continued to rally on Wednesday, with the precious metal hitting a new high of Rs 1,84,727 per kilogram. This is an increase of Rs 3,126, whilst gold futures climbed to…

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Aishwarya Rai and Shah Rukh Khan’s co-star Chandrachur Singh lands in Aligarh over ancestral property dispute; visits District Magistrate’s office with mother

Aishwarya Rai and Shah Rukh Khan’s co-star Chandrachur Singh lands in Aligarh over ancestral property dispute; visits District Magistrate’s office with mother

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Chandrachur Singh is best remembered for starring alongside Shah Rukh Khan and Aishwarya Rai in the 2000 hit ‘Josh’.The actor was recently spotted in Aligarh in connection with a dispute over his ancestral property, a historic haveli and related assets linked to his lineage.According to PTI, Chandrachur alleges that certain family members are attempting to…

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Government takes a U-turn; removes mandatory pre-installation of Sanchar Saathi app

Government takes a U-turn; removes mandatory pre-installation of Sanchar Saathi app

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Can delete Sanchar Saathi; will not operate without registration: Jyotiraditya Scindia The government has announced that it will no longer require mobile manufacturers to pre-install the Sanchar Saathi on all new smartphones. The decision comes hours after union telecom minister Jyotiraditya Scindia addressed the Lok Sabha, clarifying that “Snooping is neither possible, nor will it…

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Caribbean strikes: Hegseth claims he did not see any survivors as ‘that thing was on fire’; blames fog of war

Caribbean strikes: Hegseth claims he did not see any survivors as ‘that thing was on fire’; blames fog of war

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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday said “a couple of hours” passed before he was informed that a September military strike he had authorised – and “watched live” – required a second attack to kill two survivors, distancing himself from an incident now under congressional investigation.The account, reported by The Washington Post and expanded…

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Bengaluru’s C-CAMP has launched a dedicated Centre of Excellence for climate action, a significant step into climate biotechnology. Partnering with Ashraya Hastha Trust, the initiative will champion biological solutions for reducing emissions and sequestering carbon. Karnataka’s health minister inaugurated the centre, emphasizing the critical links between climate, health, and livelihoods, and pledging state support for practical, science-led climate responses. Photo credit: X/@CCAMP_India BENGALURU: The Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP) Tuesday launched a dedicated Centre of Excellence (CoE) for sustainability and climate action, marking its first major push into climate-focused biotechnology. The initiative, developed with the Bengaluru-based Ashraya Hastha Trust (AHT), will anchor C-CAMP’s Bio for Climate programme and aims to back biological solutions for emissions reduction and natural carbon sequestration. Modi Pitches New Era Of Unified Global Response With Satellite Data And Minerals Initiative Karnataka health minister Dinesh Gundu Rao inaugurated the CoE at C-CAMP’s Bengaluru campus and said the initiative comes at a time when the links between climate, public health and livelihoods are becoming harder to ignore. He noted that cleaner water, air and food must be treated as public health priorities and said the state would support efforts to develop practical, science-led climate responses.Over the next three to five years, the CoE plans to map key climate-linked challenges across environment, health and agriculture, identify high-impact solutions, and support validation and wider deployment. C-CAMP Director-CEO Dr Taslimarif Saiyed said biotechnology will be central to future climate action, highlighting the organisation’s experience in supporting more than 50 climate innovations.AHT Managing Trustee K Divya Dinesh said climate action needs to shift from intent to implementation, stressing that innovation must reach communities to have real impact, while MS Swaminathan Research Foundation Chairperson Dr Soumya Swaminathan said India remains food secure but faces nutritional insecurity, which climate stress could worsen. She called for climate-resilient food systems.Former principal scientific adviser to Govt of India Prof K VijayRaghavan said technology must connect to ground realities to be effective and noted the CoE’s potential to link innovators with govt, industry and civil society for scalable solutions.About the AuthorChethan KumarChethan Kumar is a Senior Assistant Editor with the Times of India. Aside from specialising in Space & Science, he has reported extensively on varied topics, with special focus on defence, policy and data stories. He has covered multiple elections, too. As a young democracy grows out of adolescence, Chethan feels, there are reels of tales emerging which need to be captured. To do this, he alternates between the mundane goings-on of the Common Man and the wonder-filled worlds of scientists and scamsters, politicians and soldiers. In a career spanning nearly 18 years, he has reported from multiple datelines — Houston, Florida, Kochi, Hyderabad, Chennai, Sriharikota (AP), NH-1 (J&K Highway), New Delhi, Ahmedabad, Raichur, Bhatkal, Mysuru, Chamarajanagar, to name a few — but is based out of Bengaluru, India’s science capital that also hosts the ISRO HQ.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’Leader Is Bulldozing’: Kharge, Nadda Lock Horns Over TMC MP’s Speech In Rajya SabhaIndia’s Workforce Power Will Keep Growing Jaishankar Says As He Takes Down Anti H-1B NarrativesKTR Slams Congress, Says Rahul Gandhi Has No Vision And Is An Albatross Around Opposition’s NeckRussian Pop Star Backs Bharat Name Change And Reveals PM Modi Promised To Build A Temple In RussiaRELOS Gives India Seamless Access To Russian Bases As Moscow Boosts Military Ties Before Putin VisitPutin Plans Big India Reset With More Indian Goods, Deep Strategic Defence Ties In Talks With ModiRajnath Singh Claims Nehru Wanted Babri Built With Public Funds But Sardar Patel Blocked His Plan’Terrorists Are Fasaadi, We Are Jihadi’: Maulana Madani Stands Firm On ‘Jihad’ RemarksIsraeli Firm IWI Backs ‘Make-In-India’, In Talks To Bring ARBEL Rifle System To IndiaNavy Chief Confirms India’S Third Nuclear-Powered Ballistic Missile Submarine Soon123PhotostoriesSaif Ali Khan to Hrithik Roshan: Bollywood families invested over Rs 100 crore in Mumbai’s real estate in NovemberKidney damage: Why most people don’t realize their kidneys are failing until it’s too lateTunnels, machines, and milestones: Mumbai gears up as TBM launches for 9.2km underground link6 hidden signs of vitamin D deficiency you can see in the mirror5 powerful Jyotirlinga temples in Maharashtra that can change your life’s energy7 timeless Chanakya Mantras to boost your child’s successTeaching kids better ways to ask “How Are You?”Korean baby names that can fit right into Indian familiesFrom world’s largest seed to hidden pirate treasure, 8 facts that make this island nation in Indian Ocean truly uniqueRunways, terminals, and dreams: Stunning photos of Noida’s nearly-ready Jewar Airport123Hot PicksParliament Winter SessionCyclone DitwahWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingNBA Trade RumorsAPTET Admit CardShedeur SandersRGPV Diploma Result 2025KTET May and June ResultsStephen CurryAmar SubramanyaGiannis AntetokounmpoCharlie Kirk ControversyYordan Alvarez Wife

Bengaluru’s C-CAMP has launched a dedicated Centre of Excellence for climate action, a significant step into climate biotechnology. Partnering with Ashraya Hastha Trust, the initiative will champion biological solutions for reducing emissions and sequestering carbon. Karnataka’s health minister inaugurated the centre, emphasizing the critical links between climate, health, and livelihoods, and pledging state support for practical, science-led climate responses. Photo credit: X/@CCAMP_India BENGALURU: The Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP) Tuesday launched a dedicated Centre of Excellence (CoE) for sustainability and climate action, marking its first major push into climate-focused biotechnology. The initiative, developed with the Bengaluru-based Ashraya Hastha Trust (AHT), will anchor C-CAMP’s Bio for Climate programme and aims to back biological solutions for emissions reduction and natural carbon sequestration. Modi Pitches New Era Of Unified Global Response With Satellite Data And Minerals Initiative Karnataka health minister Dinesh Gundu Rao inaugurated the CoE at C-CAMP’s Bengaluru campus and said the initiative comes at a time when the links between climate, public health and livelihoods are becoming harder to ignore. He noted that cleaner water, air and food must be treated as public health priorities and said the state would support efforts to develop practical, science-led climate responses.Over the next three to five years, the CoE plans to map key climate-linked challenges across environment, health and agriculture, identify high-impact solutions, and support validation and wider deployment. C-CAMP Director-CEO Dr Taslimarif Saiyed said biotechnology will be central to future climate action, highlighting the organisation’s experience in supporting more than 50 climate innovations.AHT Managing Trustee K Divya Dinesh said climate action needs to shift from intent to implementation, stressing that innovation must reach communities to have real impact, while MS Swaminathan Research Foundation Chairperson Dr Soumya Swaminathan said India remains food secure but faces nutritional insecurity, which climate stress could worsen. She called for climate-resilient food systems.Former principal scientific adviser to Govt of India Prof K VijayRaghavan said technology must connect to ground realities to be effective and noted the CoE’s potential to link innovators with govt, industry and civil society for scalable solutions.About the AuthorChethan KumarChethan Kumar is a Senior Assistant Editor with the Times of India. Aside from specialising in Space & Science, he has reported extensively on varied topics, with special focus on defence, policy and data stories. He has covered multiple elections, too. As a young democracy grows out of adolescence, Chethan feels, there are reels of tales emerging which need to be captured. To do this, he alternates between the mundane goings-on of the Common Man and the wonder-filled worlds of scientists and scamsters, politicians and soldiers. In a career spanning nearly 18 years, he has reported from multiple datelines — Houston, Florida, Kochi, Hyderabad, Chennai, Sriharikota (AP), NH-1 (J&K Highway), New Delhi, Ahmedabad, Raichur, Bhatkal, Mysuru, Chamarajanagar, to name a few — but is based out of Bengaluru, India’s science capital that also hosts the ISRO HQ.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’Leader Is Bulldozing’: Kharge, Nadda Lock Horns Over TMC MP’s Speech In Rajya SabhaIndia’s Workforce Power Will Keep Growing Jaishankar Says As He Takes Down Anti H-1B NarrativesKTR Slams Congress, Says Rahul Gandhi Has No Vision And Is An Albatross Around Opposition’s NeckRussian Pop Star Backs Bharat Name Change And Reveals PM Modi Promised To Build A Temple In RussiaRELOS Gives India Seamless Access To Russian Bases As Moscow Boosts Military Ties Before Putin VisitPutin Plans Big India Reset With More Indian Goods, Deep Strategic Defence Ties In Talks With ModiRajnath Singh Claims Nehru Wanted Babri Built With Public Funds But Sardar Patel Blocked His Plan’Terrorists Are Fasaadi, We Are Jihadi’: Maulana Madani Stands Firm On ‘Jihad’ RemarksIsraeli Firm IWI Backs ‘Make-In-India’, In Talks To Bring ARBEL Rifle System To IndiaNavy Chief Confirms India’S Third Nuclear-Powered Ballistic Missile Submarine Soon123PhotostoriesSaif Ali Khan to Hrithik Roshan: Bollywood families invested over Rs 100 crore in Mumbai’s real estate in NovemberKidney damage: Why most people don’t realize their kidneys are failing until it’s too lateTunnels, machines, and milestones: Mumbai gears up as TBM launches for 9.2km underground link6 hidden signs of vitamin D deficiency you can see in the mirror5 powerful Jyotirlinga temples in Maharashtra that can change your life’s energy7 timeless Chanakya Mantras to boost your child’s successTeaching kids better ways to ask “How Are You?”Korean baby names that can fit right into Indian familiesFrom world’s largest seed to hidden pirate treasure, 8 facts that make this island nation in Indian Ocean truly uniqueRunways, terminals, and dreams: Stunning photos of Noida’s nearly-ready Jewar Airport123Hot PicksParliament Winter SessionCyclone DitwahWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingNBA Trade RumorsAPTET Admit CardShedeur SandersRGPV Diploma Result 2025KTET May and June ResultsStephen CurryAmar SubramanyaGiannis AntetokounmpoCharlie Kirk ControversyYordan Alvarez Wife

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Photo credit: X/@CCAMP_India BENGALURU: The Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP) Tuesday launched a dedicated Centre of Excellence (CoE) for sustainability and climate action, marking its first major push into climate-focused biotechnology. The initiative, developed with the Bengaluru-based Ashraya Hastha Trust (AHT), will anchor C-CAMP’s Bio for Climate programme and aims to back biological…

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‘Not losing sleep’: CEA Nageswaran on rupee touching 90 mark versus US dollar; ‘falling rupee is not affecting…’

‘Not losing sleep’: CEA Nageswaran on rupee touching 90 mark versus US dollar; ‘falling rupee is not affecting…’

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On Wednesday, the rupee reached a historic low of 90.30 against the US dollar during intra-day trading. (AI image) Rupee has breached the 90 mark versus the US dollar for the first time ever, but the currency’s depreciation is not troubling the government. Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran on Wednesday said that the government…

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RSSB Animal Attendant Pashu Parichar final result out at rssb.rajasthan.gov.in; check cut-offs and download PDF here

RSSB Animal Attendant Pashu Parichar final result out at rssb.rajasthan.gov.in; check cut-offs and download PDF here

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RSSB releases Pashu Parichar 2025 result with NSA and SA category-wise cut-offs RSSB Pashu Parichar result 2025: The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) has released the final result for the Animal Attendant Pashu Parichar Direct Recruitment-2023. The examination was conducted for a total of 6,433 posts, including 5,713 for non-scheduled areas (NSA) and 720 for…

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Ashwagandha Benefits: Why Ashwagandha isn’t for everyone: Benefits, risks, and who should avoid it |

Ashwagandha Benefits: Why Ashwagandha isn’t for everyone: Benefits, risks, and who should avoid it |

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Ashwagandha, scientifically known as Withania somnifera, ranks among the most popular adaptogenic herbs in Ayurvedic tradition. Consumers use it for stress reduction, improved sleep, and enhanced vitality. While clinical evidence supports several benefits, individual responses vary widely, and safety concerns limit its suitability. Systematic reviews confirm efficacy in cortisol modulation and anxiety relief, yet case…

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Tennessee elections: GOP narrowly avoids losing deep-red district; Matt Epps wins house seat

Tennessee elections: GOP narrowly avoids losing deep-red district; Matt Epps wins house seat

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Republican Matt Van Epps has won the high-profile special election for Tennessee’s 7th congressional district, NBC News projected, holding a seat long considered safely GOP but unusually competitive this year. Despite Donald Trump having carried the deep-red district by 22 points in 2024, Democrats significantly tightened the margin, cutting the Republican lead to 9 points…

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Manipur governor highlights tourism potential, cultural strength at Sangai Festival closing ceremony | India News

Manipur governor highlights tourism potential, cultural strength at Sangai Festival closing ceremony | India News

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The 12th edition of the Manipur Sangai Festival came to a close on Sunday, with governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla expressing gratitude to everyone who contributed to its success this year. Addressing the closing ceremony, he acknowledged that the event unfolded “amidst certain challenges,” yet the spirit of unity, resilience, and cultural pride remained unwavering throughout…

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Bollywood families invested over Rs 100 crore in Mumbai’s real estate in November

Bollywood families invested over Rs 100 crore in Mumbai’s real estate in November

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Bollywood may be known for larger-than-life films, but November 2025 showed that the industry’s stars are just as bold when it comes to real-life investments. From Amitabh Bachchan and Hrithik Roshan to Saif Ali Khan and Preity Zinta, several well-known families made major moves in Mumbai’s real estate market. Collectively, Bollywood-linked deals added up to…

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