Bangkok: The long-simmering border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia escalated sharply on Saturday after four Thai soldiers were killed in fresh fighting, pushing the death toll from the latest round of violence to at least 24 this week. The clashes come amid growing regional concern and confusion over a ceasefire…
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How Winter Shapes Children’s Growth & Immunity
Winter brings festive cheer, holidays, and cosy moments for families, but medical experts warn that the cold season can quietly challenge children’s health. Paediatricians say winter often weakens children’s immunity and can subtly affect physical growth, especially in younger age groups whose bodies are still developing. Parents commonly notice a…
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China–Philippines Tensions Rise After Water Cannon Attack
Tensions between China and the Philippines escalated sharply after the Philippine Coast Guard accused Chinese coast guard vessels of firing high-pressure water cannons at Filipino fishing boats near Sabina Shoal in the contested South China Sea. The incident reportedly injured at least three fishermen and caused significant damage to two…
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UDF Poised to Reclaim Thrissur Corporation
The United Democratic Front (UDF) is on course for a decisive return to power in the Thrissur Municipal Corporation, marking a significant political shift in Kerala’s local body polls of 2025. Early trends from the counting centres indicate that the Congress-led front has crossed the halfway mark comfortably, signalling a…
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Air India Express Hiring Plan Triggers Pilot Unrest
Air India Express has found itself at the centre of internal unrest after announcing plans to recruit experienced Airbus A320 pilots, a move that has triggered concern and resistance from its existing cockpit crew. Several pilots have warned that fresh hiring at this stage could worsen aircraft utilisation issues and…
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Delhi Chokes: GRAP-III as AQI Turns Severe
Delhi woke up to another hazardous morning on Saturday as air pollution levels worsened sharply, pushing the Air Quality Index (AQI) into the ‘severe’ category. In response, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) enforced Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across the National Capital Region (NCR)…
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Messi India Tour Chaos: Fans Vandalise Kolkata Stadium
Lionel Messi’s much-anticipated India tour began on a turbulent note on Saturday after chaos broke out at Kolkata’s iconic Salt Lake Stadium. Angry fans vandalised sections of the venue, ripping out plastic seats and hurling them onto the pitch, following the Argentine football legend’s brief appearance at the stadium. The…
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PRIP Scheme Amended to Boost Pharma MedTech Research
The Union Government has amended the Promotion of Research and Innovation in Pharma MedTech Sector (PRIP) Scheme to strengthen India’s pharmaceutical and medical technology innovation ecosystem. The revised framework, notified on October 1, 2025, aims to ensure smoother implementation, improve governance clarity, and make benefit-sharing mechanisms more effective. The amendment…
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Project Cheetah: India’s Bold Wildlife Comeback
India’s ambitious Project Cheetah has transformed a once-lost predator into a symbol of ecological revival, global cooperation, and scientific conservation. As of December 2025, India is home to 30 cheetahs at Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh, marking one of the most significant wildlife restoration efforts in modern history. Launched…
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Mission Poshan 2.0: 2 Lakh Anganwadis Upgraded Nationwide
The Central Government is steadily transforming India’s grassroots nutrition infrastructure by strengthening two lakh Anganwadi Centres as Saksham Anganwadis under Mission Poshan 2.0. Implemented at the pace of 40,000 centres per year, the initiative aims to address malnutrition while improving early childhood care and education across the country. The scheme…