Hubballi: The govt has appointed 20 members to the Karnataka State Policy and Planning Commission (KSPPC), with only three from North Karnataka and the rest from Bengaluru. No members were selected from other South Karnataka districts either. Activists and experts criticised the appointments, alleging social injustice and warning that the panel may fail to address…
Cholesterol is a waxy, fatty substance that is vital for many of the body’s functions. It is a key component in the structure of cell membranes, a precursor for hormone production, and necessary for digesting fats. Cholesterol is carried in the bloodstream by lipoproteins, mainly High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL), often called “good cholesterol,” and Low-Density Lipoprotein…
NEW DELHI: India on Friday issued an advisory after several incidents involving Indian citizens who were lured to travel to Iran on false job promises and kidnapped by criminal gangs and cautioned to exercise the “strictest vigilance” regarding this. The ministry of external affairs advised not to fall prey to offers like giving visa-free entry…
The rupee slumped 47 paise to end at 88.69 against the US dollar on Thursday, pressured by a stronger greenback, weak domestic equities, and hawkish commentary from the US Federal Reserve that dented global risk appetite.Traders said the local unit came under sustained pressure through the session amid month-end dollar demand from oil marketing companies…
Allahabad high court (File photo) PRAYAGRAJ: Allahabad high court has convicted an elderly man and an accomplice of strangling his wife to death in 1982 under the pretext of “driving out a ghost”, calling it a shocking case of blind faith used as a cover for murder.After a 43-year-long legal battle, a division bench of…
Lucknow: “Name any course and you will get a degree from a recognised university.” This startling claim came to light after a routine police operation in Gomtinagar on Dec 21 exposed a well-oiled interstate racket that allegedly turned academic qualifications into a purchasable commodity.The gang, led by a highly educated kingpin, including a PhD holder,…
Lucknow: A grand “Sardar @150 Ekta Yatra” was organised in Sarojininagar to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The 2.5 km march began from Scooter India Crossing and concluded at Sainik Inter College Ground, drawing participation from locals, traders, social groups and BJP workers.The atmosphere reverberated with patriotic fervour as participants carried…
Lucknow: Kalyan Singh Super Specialty Cancer Institute has introduced a state-of-the-art 3D Digital Mammography Unit – Hologic Selenia Dimensions for breast cancer screening.The unit was inaugurated by the institute’s director, Prof MLB Bhatt, at the department of radiodiagnosis. Prof Bhatt emphasised that breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in India, with UP…
MUMBAI: RBI has recognised the Finance Industry Development Council (FIDC) as the official self-regulatory organisation (SRO) for NBFCs, aiming to tighten compliance, foster innovation, and boost sector development. The decision follows the June 19, 2024 press release inviting applications and the March 21 omnibus framework for SRO recognition. RBI received three applications, of which two…
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh has witnessed a major transformation in law and order over the past eight years, with citizens and investors alike placing “undisputed faith” in the state’s governance, Director General of Police (DGP) Rajeev Krishna said addressing TOI conclave on Saturday. He credited this turnaround to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s leadership, robust governance systems,…
