Maharashtra forms sub-committee for OBCs even as Chhagan Bhujbal boycotts Cabinet meet

Mumbai, 3/9: The vexed Maratha-vs-OBC reservation issue in Maharashtra has led to fissures in the Maha Yuti government – and it came out in open when veteran politician and OBC leader Chhagan Bhujbal boycotted the weekly Cabinet meeting on Wednesday. In a related development, the Maharashtra government has formed a Cabinet sub-committee to expedite socio-economic,…

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Ultra-processed foods may trigger weight gain, reduce male fertility: Study

New Delhi: Even a small amount of ultra-processed foods can lead to increased weight, hormone disruption, and poor sperm quality in men, finds a study. An international team of scientists has now discovered that people gain more weight on an ultra-processed diet compared to a minimally processed diet, even when they eat the same number of…

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New drug offers hope for treatment-resistant hypertension patients

New Delhi: A new medication has been shown to significantly lower blood pressure in people whose levels stay dangerously high, despite taking several existing medicines, according to the results of a Phase III clinical trial. Globally, around 1.3 billion people have high blood pressure (hypertension), and in around half of cases, the condition is uncontrolled or treatment-resistant….

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Over 100 crore people worldwide live with mental health disorders; women make up 53%

New Delhi: More than 1 crore people globally live with a mental health disorder, and women account for over 53 per cent, according to new data released by the World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday. The WHO reports World Mental Health Today and Mental Health Atlas 2024 stated that conditions such as anxiety and depression inflict immense human and…

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SOA HOSTS 4 TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON APPLIED MATHEMATICS IN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (AMSE-2025)

Bhubaneswar, Sept. 3: Eminent academicians, researchers and industry experts from across the world converged at the Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan Deemed to be University (SOA) here to attend the 4 th International Conference on Applied Mathematics in Science and Engineering (AMSE-2025) which was held from August 28 to 30. The experts deliberated on recent advances and…

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Vedanta Aluminium Strengthens Workplace Safety with Onsite Mock Drill at Jharsuguda

Jharsuguda, Odisha, September 3, 2025: Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, in collaboration with the Directorate of Factories and Boilers, Government of Odisha,conducted a large-scale onsite mock drill within its mega aluminium plant in Jharsuguda.The initiative reaffirmed the company’s commitment to ensuring complete workplace safety and a high level of emergency preparedness. The exercise simulated…

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Bastian Bandra shuts amid Rs 60 crore loan fraud allegations against Shilpa Shetty and Raj Kundra

Bandra, 3/9: Actress and entrepreneur Shilpa Shetty Kundra’s beloved restaurant, Bastian, one of Bandra’s most iconic hangout spots and a favorite among Mumbaikars, is set to close its doors permanently. Located on Linking Road in Bandra East, this luxe restaurant will take orders for last time on September 4.   Best known for its serene…

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Govt has done justice to Marathas, ensured quota of other communities remained intact: Eknath Shinde

Mumbai, 3/9: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday said the state government did justice to the Maratha community by addressing its key demands related to quota and overall welfare, and also ensured the reservation of other communities remained untouched.   Talking to reporters hours after activist Manoj Jarange ended his five-day-old fast in…

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