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Zika outbreak is now a global emergency: World Health Organisation

The World Health Organisation on Tuesday declared an international emergency over the spread of the mosquito-borne Zika virus, which is linked to birth defects in the Americas, saying it is an......

Centre Proposes Stricter Cough Syrup Rules

Kindly note that this image has only been posted for representational purposes. Photograph: Ajeng Dinar Ulfiana/Reuters Following the death of 22 children due to consumption of contaminated......

And the most polluted city in the world is....

Pakistan's Lahore city ranked as the world's most polluted city on Monday, the second such time in a week's time, with smog reaching hazardous levels way higher than WHO guidelines, a private tech......

Ozempic launched in India, priced at Rs 2,200 per week

Danish pharma major Novo Nordisk on Friday launched its blockbuster type 2 diabetes treatment injection Ozempic, globally popular for its weight-loss benefits. Photograph: Tom Little/File......

Was killer cough syrup exported, asks WHO to India

The World Health Organisation has sought to know from Indian authorities whether the cough syrup linked to child deaths in the country was exported to other nations, sources said on Thursday.......

ITC stock downgraded after excise duty hike

Brokerages also cut rating and share price targets for the stock Analysts have sharply reduced cigarette maker ITC’s earning estimates for the next two years, fearing a significant dent in the......

'Labour Codes Will Reduce Take-Home Salary Is Wrong'

'It will increase the contribution to gratuity, which is something the employer has to give.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff Days after the Centre notified the long-pending four labour Codes,......

'After GST cut, innovation will boost life insurance'

The reduction in goods & services tax (GST) on individual life and health insurance premiums has been called a “landmark step” for making insurance affordable and inclusive. Illustration:......

Andhra all set for huge investments from Adani Group, Reliance

Adani Group said on Friday it will invest around Rs 1 trillion in various sectors of Andhra Pradesh over the next ten years, deepening its commitment in the state where it will partner with Google......

India makes 85% of digital payment through UPI: RBI Guv Malhotra

About 85 per cent of the digital payment transactions take place through UPI in India, and the country can be a case study in inclusive, secure, and scalable Digital Public Platforms (DPPs),......

'Shah Rukh Treated Us Like Family At KKR'

'For him, win or defeat never mattered, he always told us to give our best and never worry about the results.' IMAGE: Shah Rukh Khan celebrates with Gautam Gambhir after Kolkata Knight Riders won......

'This Is Why Trump Has Scored'

'I realised why the farmers and the rural folks are going for Trump. They are so insecure and vulnerable that anybody who is throwing a line of hope to them, they seize it.' IMAGE: US President......

'These Are Not 'Strays' But Community Dogs'

'Stray dogs are a part of our urban ecosystem. When sterilised and vaccinated, they are not a threat -- they are community members who deserve dignity. ' IMAGE: A stray dog in an animal ambulance......

Bird droppings halt Prannoy-Loh match at India Open

'It was bird shit that kind of halted the game,' Prannoy said in the mixed zone after his 21-18, 19-21, 14-21 loss. IMAGE: HS Prannoy in action against Singapore's Loh Kean in a second-round match......

Srikanth shares own experiences to defend India Open venue

'In Singapore, there is a lot of drift. In Malaysia, probably a little less. Earlier in Indonesia, it used to be very compact and fast before renovation.' IMAGE: According to Kidakbi Srikanth,......

BAI dismisses Blichfeldt's concerns over India Open venue

'I heard the voice recording, also read the statement, both are contradictory. In voice recording, she appreciated, but what I read was all negative.' IMAGE: Badminton Association of India......

'Really unhealthy': Players blast conditions at India Open

‘I think it's still very dirty and really unhealthy conditions for all the players’ IMAGE: Mia Blichfeldt said she had hoped the change of venue would lead to tangible improvements, but found......

Dog-bite scare jolts Para Worlds; MCD steps up action

Coach Meiko Okumatsu (NPC Japan) & Coach Dennis Maragia (NPC Kenya) sustained bites while supervising training. Both were immediately attended and provided on-spot medical attention at the Athlete......