The Karnataka government has decentralized the fire safety NOC process, empowering regional fire officers to issue clearances for low-rise buildings up to 21 meters. This reform significantly reduces bureaucratic hurdles, streamlining the approval process from eight stages to just three. Approvals for buildings exceeding 21 meters will still be handled by the DGP & DG…
The World Health Organization (WHO) now supports the use of GLP-1 drugs like semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) for long-term obesity treatment in adults with a BMI of 30 or higher, alongside lifestyle changes. This shift recognizes obesity as a chronic disease requiring medical intervention, not just a lifestyle choice.
Heart disease is a major health threat for Indian women, surpassing cancer as the leading cause of death, with increasing prevalence at younger ages. Post-menopausal hormonal changes, particularly estrogen decline, significantly elevate cardiovascular risks. Proactive health management, including lifestyle adjustments and monitoring metabolic health, is crucial for women over 40 to mitigate these risks and…
Allrounder Axar Patel, who lost the T20I vice-captaincy to Shubman Gill, chips in with another impactful performance in crucial game against Pakistan to offer reminder of his value
According to officials, torrential rains lashed Dehradun on Monday night, causing the Sahastradhara river to overflow. The gushing waters carried debris into the main market area, leading to significant damage to several commercial establishments.
Veteran actress Nafisa Ali has shared an emotional health update, revealing the resumption of chemotherapy as surgery is no longer a viable option for her cancer treatment. The former Miss India, known for her roles in films like ‘Junoon’ and ‘Uunchai,’ conveyed her love for life alongside a poignant message about family bonds.
Malayalam cinema witnesses a box office shakeup as Dulquer Salmaan’s production, ‘Lokah: Chapter 1-Chandra,’ achieves remarkable success. The film has surpassed Mohanlal’s ‘L2: Empuraan’ and ‘Thudarum,’ becoming the second-highest-grossing Malayalam film with ₹122.05 crore in 19 days. While ‘Lokah’ eyes ‘Manjummel Boys’ record, it marks the beginning of a five-part cinematic universe, with future installments…
Uttarakhand is grappling with severe devastation caused by relentless heavy rains, triggering landslides, flash floods, and widespread infrastructure damage. Villages are at risk, with homes collapsing and farmland being washed away, forcing evacuations. Authorities are on high alert, with disaster response teams deployed and relief camps established as the state government urges residents to remain…
ICC match referee Andy Pycroft’s gesture asking Pakistan captain not to shake hands with Indian counterpart Suryakumar Yadav has PCB seeing red
President Trump stated he would have lowered US flags to half-staff for slain Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman if Governor Walz had requested it, despite previously dismissing outreach to Walz. This contrasts with Trump’s plan to attend Charlie Kirk’s funeral. Hortman and her husband were killed in a politically motivated attack, along with another state senator…
