Pollution pangs: Respiratory medicine sales surge

NEW DELHI: Our battle with toxic air across cities is showing up sharply in medical bills. Sales of respiratory medicines, including anti-allergics and anti-asthma therapies, surged past Rs 1,950 crore in Dec 2025, the highest monthly level ever, signalling a troubling escalation in pollution-linked illnesses. The Dec sales were 10% higher than the corresponding month […]

North may remain in cold wave grip for 2 more days | India News

Tourists enjoy in the snow at south portal of Atal Tunnel in Himachal’s Rohtang. In the past 24 hours, minimum night temperatures were below 0°C at some places in the state and Jammu and Kashmir NEW DELHI: Cold wave to severe cold wave conditions are very likely to continue in Delhi, Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Himachal […]

Yunus government says reports on attack on minorities is ‘propaganda’

DHAKA: Amid growing atrocities against minorities, particularly Hindus, ahead of the Feb 12 national elections, the Muhammad Yunus-led Bangladesh interim govt on Sunday sought to downplay media reports about incidents – including killings – as attempts “to destroy communal harmony through false propaganda”. “Statements made based on false or fabricated information can create confusion in […]

‘Soon be freed of tyranny’: Netanyahu says closely monitoring Iran; extends support to protesters

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel is closely monitoring escalating unrest in Iran and that he wishes peace and prosperity for the people of Iran. Describing the ongoing situation as “yoke of tyranny”, he said that Israel and the world respect the courage of protestors.In a video released by his office of the weekly […]

IND vs NZ: Glenn Phillips defies physics, nearly pulls off stunner at point; Virat Kohli can’t believe his eyes – Watch | Cricket News

If fielding highlights had a recurring theme, Glenn Phillips would feature in most chapters. In Vadodara on Sunday, during the first ODI between India and New Zealand, Phillips came close to adding another moment to that collection, nearly pulling off a catch that would have removed Shubman Gill early in the chase.The moment came in […]

‘Misleading narrative’: Chirag Paswan hits out at opposition over VB-G RAM G protest, calls it ‘help’ in winning Bengal | India News

NEW DELHI: Union minister and Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan on Sunday accused the Congress and RJD of spreading a “misleading narrative” around government schemes, including MGNREGA and its replacement, VB-G RAM G, and said such protests would ultimately help the NDA electorally, including in West Bengal.Addressing reporters, Paswan said, “Parties like […]

Another milestone! Virat Kohli goes past Sourav Ganguly | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli and records continue to go hand in hand, and the Indian batting great added another landmark to his glittering career when he walked out to take the field in the first of the three-match ODI series against New Zealand at the BCA Stadium in Kotambi, Vadodara. With that appearance, Kohli officially […]

‘Undoubtedly a ratna’:RJD takes jibe at Nitish Kumar amid Bharat Ratna push; questions merit | India News

NEW DELHI: The Rashtriya Janata Dal on Sunday took a jibe at Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar amid a growing push to honour him with the country’s highest civilian award, the Bharat Ratna.RJD MP Sudhakar Singh said that despite being ill, Nitish Kumar has served as Bihar’s chief minister for 20 years, which makes him […]

Dhruv Jurel joins India ODI squad as Rishabh Pant’s replacement | Cricket News

India’s Dhruv Jurel during a training session ahead of the second Test cricket match between India and South Africa, at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. (PTI Photo/Swapan Mahapatra) Dhruv Jurel has been named as injured Rishabh Pant’s replacement for the three-match ODI series, starting from Sunday in Vadodara. Rishabh Pant was on Saturday ruled out of […]