Use of ultra-processed foods may cause mental health decline: Study

A global study involving 30,000 individuals from India has found a strong link between frequent consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and decreased mental wellbeing. The study revealed that those who consumed UPFs several times a day were nearly three times more likely to struggle with their mental health compared to those who rarely or never consumed these foods.

October 03, 2023 at 01:53AM

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The world’s costliest weapons program just got more expensive

The cost of the US's F-35 fighter jet program has increased by $26 billion, bringing the total cost to $438 billion, according to the Pentagon's new report. The increase, which is relatively modest compared to previous increases, is due to inflation and readjustment of production plans. The per-jet cost has also risen to $179 million.

October 02, 2023 at 09:40PM

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GPS ‘misguides’ 2 young doctors to death

Two doctors died after their car sank in a river in Kerala, India. Dr Advaith and Dr Ajmal were returning from celebrating Dr Advaith's birthday in Kochi when their car drove into the water. Three other occupants of the car managed to escape and were rescued. It is unclear whether the accident was caused by a technical glitch in the GPS or human error. The survivors are currently receiving medical treatment in a hospital.

October 02, 2023 at 02:30AM

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RJD neta's 'lipstick' remark sparks row

Senior RJD functionary Abdul Bari Siddiqui's remark that only "women with lipstick and bob-cut hair" would benefit from the women's reservation in Parliament and state assemblies has triggered a controversy, with BJP seeking an apology from him and describing Lalu Prasad's party as "anti-women". Siddiqui, who added that "reservation should be given to backward and extremely backward women", later said his intention was not to hurt anyone.

October 01, 2023 at 12:45AM

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Ambitious IMEEC set to merge geopolitics and geoeconomics

Marrying a country's geopolitical priorities with its trade and commerce objectives is not always an easy task. Although part of the same quest for enhancing the country's interests, they often exist in tension with each other.

October 01, 2023 at 01:53AM

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Pay `2L to teacher illegally detained for bailable offence, HC tells Maha

The police action of arresting a music teacher and illegally detaining him for a bailable offence smacks of police high-handedness and insensitivity, the Bombay HC said on Friday while directing the Maharashtra government to pay Rs 2 lakh in compensation to the man.

September 30, 2023 at 03:14AM

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Forced to pay 6.5L as bribe, says filmmaker; govt orders probe

Stung by Tamil actor-filmmaker Vishal’s public accusation of blatant corruption in the process of film certification by the Censor Board, the government on Friday called the incident “unfortunate” and ordered an immediate inquiry led by a ministry official.

September 30, 2023 at 02:32AM

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Row over Bengal cops 'snooping' on Raj Bhavan

September 29, 2023 at 03:26AM

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Cloud over alliance as Congress MLA held in Punjab

Punjab Police arrested Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira on Thursday morning at his Chandigarh residence in connection with a case under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, registered against him in Jalalabad of Fazilka district in 2015.

September 29, 2023 at 02:10AM

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EAM S Jaishankar meets US secretary of state Antony Blinken

External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Thursday met US secretary of state Antony Blinken in Washington. The meeting comes amid serious diplomatic tensions between India and Canada stirred by the killing of a Khalistani terrorist.

September 29, 2023 at 12:29AM

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