Andhra Pradesh minister Nara Lokesh reopens 150-year-old VR school in Nellore; Rs 15 crore support, 1,000 students enrolled

The historic VR School in Nellore, closed in 2021, has been reopened by the HRD Minister after a Rs 15 crore renovation supported by NCC Group. The school, originally established in 1875, boasts alumni like M Venkaiah Naidu and SP Balasubramanyam. Now upgraded to international standards, it has admitted 1,000 underprivileged students, marking a revival…

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‘Belong to individuals and families’: Nirmala Sitharaman launches campaign to recover Rs 1.84 lakh crore in unclaimed financial assets

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched a three-month nationwide campaign to return Rs 1.84 lakh crore in unclaimed financial assets. These substantial funds, held across banks, RBI, and other institutions, rightfully belong to individuals and families, not the government. The initiative focuses on raising awareness, providing access via RBI’s UDGAM portal, and ensuring officials actively help…

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Big B on how people show appreciation today: ‘The young have…’

Amitabh Bachchan reflected on how appreciation has evolved. He emphasized the importance of valuing applause. He shared a photo from ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’, showing a standing ovation. Bachchan noted generational differences in praise. He highlighted the significance of passing on values. He also mentioned upcoming movies like ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ and ‘Brahmastra 2’.

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Abu Dhabi Police respond to rumours of ‘red pills’ in schools and universities on social media

Amid circulating “red pills” rumours, Abu Dhabi Police have confirmed schools and universities remain safe, urging parents and institutions to stay vigilant. Highlighting youth vulnerability. Experts warn that adolescents are especially vulnerable, as traffickers increasingly disguise drugs in everyday items like energy drinks, chewing gum, and flavoured paper, making awareness and vigilance essential.

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‘No one should die of a heart attack;’ Top cardiologist reveals warning signs of heart trouble one should not ignore

Dr. Levine identifies chest pressure as a primary indicator, which people experience when they have coronary artery disease. People who have coronary artery disease experience chest pressure which they describe as tightness, heaviness, squeezing, or pressing sensation in their chest region, mostly described as “an elephant sitting on the chest.”

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Harvard-MIT affiliated Broad Institute lays off 75 employees amid Trump administration’s research funding cuts

The Broad Institute, a prominent biomedical research center, has laid off 75 employees and implemented budget cuts due to federal research funding rollbacks. These measures, impacting administrative and scientific divisions, aim to reduce expenses by $42 million. The institute remains committed to its mission, but the changes highlight the vulnerability of research institutions to shifts…

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