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Back pain affects millions globally. Surgery is not always the answer. Experts suggest physical therapy and mind-body practices. Diet and lifestyle changes are important. Injections offer temporary relief. Medications are used cautiously. Opioids are not a first-line treatment. Surgery is considered when other options fail. Alarming symptoms may require immediate surgical intervention. Conservative treatments are…

Terence “Bud” Crawford etched his name in boxing history by defeating Canelo Álvarez, unifying the super middleweight division. This victory marks Crawford as the first male fighter to become an undisputed champion in three weight classes. While some draw comparisons to Floyd Mayweather Jr., Crawford insists on forging his own legacy.

Three young Afghan cricketers were among eight civilians killed in a reported Pakistani aerial strike, prompting Afghanistan to withdraw from an upcoming tri-nation series. The incident, occurring shortly after a ceasefire, has intensified tensions between the two nations. Prominent Afghan players have condemned the attack as barbaric and a heinous crime.

The US strongly opposes France’s plan to recognize Palestine at the UN, labeling it ‘Hamas propaganda.’ French President Macron announced the decision, supporting a two-state solution without Hamas, aiming to encourage Arab states to recognize Israel. Netanyahu criticized Macron, while ceasefire talks collapsed, with the US blaming Hamas. International concern grows over Gaza’s humanitarian crisis…

Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in red on Friday. While Nifty50 was below 24,800, BSE Sensex was down over 170 points.

US President Donald Trump again claimed credit for easing India-Pakistan tensions, stating he brokered peace deals and that PM Modi assured him of no war. India, however, consistently dismisses third-party mediation, with the conflict stemming from Operation Sindoor following a deadly attack. Trump’s claims come as he met with New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani.

Elon Musk, speaking on a podcast, acknowledged the benefits of skilled Indian immigrants to the US via the H-1B visa program. However, he also pointed out instances of misuse by some companies seeking to cut costs, advocating for an end to “gaming the system” rather than shutting down the program entirely.

The Orissa High Court dismissed a bidder’s challenge to a vehicle-hiring tender, imposing a Rs 25,000 fine. The court found the petitioner’s claims of manipulation and tampering unsubstantiated, noting her presence and signature during bid opening. The lowest bidder was selected fairly, with the entire process video-graphed.