British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has proposed a ban on younger generations buying cigarettes, making Britain the first country in Europe to have such strict anti-smoking rules. Under the proposal, the smoking age would be raised by one year every year, potentially phasing out smoking among young people by 2040. Sunak also plans to...
Read MoreTwo-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu and world championships bronze medallist HS Prannoy also sailed into the quarterfinals of the women’s and men’s singles events respectively with straight game wins.
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The construction of the Jewar airport in the Noida-Greater Noida-Yamuna Expressway (YXP) belt in Uttar Pradesh has made it a major investment destination for IT companies, telecom equipment manufacturers, and data centers. The region is expected to become a tech hub, competing with cities like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Pune. Companies like Microsoft, Samsung,...
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The Ministry of Education in India has issued draft guidelines to schools for supporting students who self-harm. The guidelines, known as UMMEED, aim to enhance sensitivity and understanding, and include measures such as setting up a School Wellness Team, identifying at-risk students, and providing immediate support. The guidelines also emphasize the importance of partnerships...
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House Speaker Kevin McCarthy was voted out of his position in an unprecedented move by hard-right conservatives, causing chaos within the Republican leadership. McCarthy’s rival, Rep. Matt Gaetz, led the charge to remove him, garnering support from conservative Republicans and Democrats who believed McCarthy was unfit for leadership.
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The Delhi Police’s special cell conducted a covert investigation for 45 days before launching raids on NewsClick, a web portal, and arresting its editor-in-chief and human resources head. The investigation involved technical surveillance, financial analysis, and studying the portal’s content. The suspects were categorized into three sections, with category A including the arrested duo...
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