Five candidates are set to contest the Dampa bypoll after all nominations were accepted during scrutiny. The final withdrawal deadline is Friday at 3 pm. The contenders represent the BJP, Congress, MNF, ZPM, and People’s Conference, with no rejections recorded.
A new study has ranked antidepressants by their physical side effects, revealing significant variations in weight change, blood pressure, and heart rate. Researchers found some drugs caused substantial weight gain, while others led to weight loss or altered cardiovascular metrics. These findings aim to guide clinicians in personalizing treatment for better patient outcomes.
Budgam constituency, vacated by CM Omar Abdullah, is now a crucial battleground for by-polls. National Conference faces internal dissent as MP Aga Ruhullah Mehdi refuses to campaign, citing principled differences. The opposition parties, PDP and BJP, view this election as a significant test of the government’s popularity and unfulfilled promises.
Jharkhand minister Sanjay Prasad Yadav hinted at relinquishing his cabinet post if his party, the RJD, directs him amid seat-sharing tensions with the JMM over Bihar polls. Despite JMM’s withdrawal from Bihar elections and calls to drop RJD from the Jharkhand cabinet, Yadav expressed hope for an amicable solution and affirmed his party’s commitment to…
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju launched the BJP’s campaign for the Dampa by-election, promising development priority if their candidate wins. He released the party’s manifesto, assuring that the central government is not discriminating against Mizoram and will fulfill promises made to the state.
Bigg Boss 19 witnessed a fiery clash between Malti Chahar, Nehal Chudasama, and Baseer Ali over their relationship status. Malti’s direct questioning ignited a heated exchange, with accusations of fakeness and taunts about being a “relationship expert.” The house is abuzz with the drama, which Malti humorously described as “Splitsvilla.”
Mexican UFC fighter Yair Rodriguez has undergone surgery on his left hand. The injury occurred during his last fight in April 2025. This procedure will keep him out of action until early 2026. Rodriguez had hoped to continue fighting but the injury worsened. The MMA community has sent messages of support for his recovery.
Foot-and-mouth disease has caused 18 mithun deaths in Arunachal Pradesh’s West Siang district, leading to a ban on animal and meat product movement. The district administration has established a quarantine gate to control the FMD outbreak. Additionally, Japanese Encephalitis virus has been confirmed in pigs within the Kamba circle.
A police inspector from Kalahandi district was apprehended by Mahila police in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday. He faces charges of sexually exploiting a woman sub-inspector, promising marriage. Their eight-year relationship, which began in college, soured when she discovered he was already married with a child. He allegedly assaulted her and issued threats.
