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August 7, 2026 (Conversation) Diagnoses for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have increased in many countries across all age groups, our latest review has found. We have also shown that prescriptions for ADHD treatments have seen similar increases across all age groups. Our latest review, published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology, drew together the recently published research on ADHD diagnoses and prescriptions across the world. We found that in the UK, increases in recorded

New Delhi, Aug 7 (PTI)The Congress on Friday issued a whip to its MPs in the Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha, asking them to be present in their respective Houses on August 10, 11 and 12 as very important issues will be taken up for discussion. The Congress has also conveyed to all INDIA bloc allies to ensure that their MPs remain present on the three days, sources said. The issuance of the whip comes amid reports that the contentious FCRA amendment bill will be taken up for discussion and passage

August 7, 2026 (Conversation) Is there a natural trade-off between quantity and quality when it comes to the friends in your circle? Between family, work, chores and other responsibilities, people often feel left with very little time to connect with friends let alone to make new ones. With time as a limited resource, people often think they must choose between having a few emotionally close friendships or a lot of friends theyre less invested in. But our new research published in the journal E

Aug 7 (Reuters) Dabur India said on Friday that the Delhi High Court has stayed an order issued by the food safety regulator that barred the consumer goods company from selling food products carrying 100% claims, granting it interim relief. Here are some details: On August 3, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) said products sold on Daburs website claimed some of its products were 100% Natural, 100% Pure and 100% Organic, which were ambiguous, unverifiable and likely to mis

Chandigarh, Aug 7 (PTI) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi named Capt Amarinder Singh as his favourite politician from the BJP, with the former Punjab chief minister saying that while his personal and family relations with Rahul and his mother Sonia Gandhi will always be there, politically he remains committed to the BJP. Rahul Gandhis remark came in a video shared on Instagram by the Congress leader. I get along with him; he is cool. He is an expert on military history. Hello, uncle Amarinder, Gandhi

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, August 7, 2026 (AP) Three inmates were killed and more than 20 were injured in two separate prison clashes in Sri Lanka on Thursday and Friday, a government minister said. In a third detention facility, officials used tear gas to control inmate protests on Friday. Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala told Parliament on Friday that one inmate died at Colombo Magazine Prison in the capital, Colombo, late Thursday when about 40 prisoners clashed after breaking out of their

Mumbai, Aug 7 (PTI) The rupee settled on a flat note on Friday, higher by just 2 paise at 95.22 (provisional) against the US dollar, on heightened risk aversion due to fragile negotiations between Iran and Oman over the Strait of Hormuz. Forex traders said risk aversion in global markets due to uncertainty on the deal between Iran and Oman and an overnight jump in crude oil prices weighed on investor sentiments. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 95.27 against the greenback a

WASHINGTON, August 7, 2026 (AP) President Donald Trump said Thursday that he is once more trying to limit the number of people who are born in the country who can become American citizens, in a sign that even after his first attempt at limiting birthright citizenship was rejected by the United States Supreme Court, hes ready to try again. The president said he was signing two executive actions on immigration, including one limiting the number of people eligible for U.S. citizenship after being

August 7, 2026 (Conversation) Like all consumer products, sofas come with instructions for how best to use and maintain them. But it may surprise you that many furniture companies warn medicines can seep out of your sweat or body oils to damage your leather sofa. People who repair leather sofas warn about this too. They say this can lead to the leather fading, cracking or discolouring. So which medicines are they talking about? And how worried should you be about them damaging your furniture? Di

NEW DELHI, July 20 (Reuters) Indian social activist Sonam Wangchuk may be pushing 60, but he has become the face of a Gen Z movement demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Narendra Modis education minister over exam paper leaks, drawing wider support after he was forcibly taken to hospital following three weeks of fasting. Wangchuk, who is widely believed to have inspired the lead character in a Bollywood blockbuster, is best known for campaigning on issues affecting his Himalayan region o

BOSTON July 7, 2026 (AP) When it comes to losing weight, it turns out the simple math of counting calories doesnt always add up. Fad diets come and go, but the underlying message almost always follows a simple equation. If you consume fewer calories than you burn, the weight will melt away. In principle, its true. And counting calories can be a useful tool for managing weight. But it only works if you know what numbers youre counting. And whats been billed as basic math can sometimes look more

July 7, 2026 (Conversation) Consider the following scenario. Suzy is 63, recently retired, and trying to decide when to start receiving Social Security and how to manage her retirement savings to minimize the tax hit. She opens an AI chatbot, types in the details and gets a calm, well-organized and confident answer: Claim now, convert this much, here is the reasoning. The chatbot sounds authoritative and even shows its work. So Suzy follows its guidance and never calls a financial planner. Maybe

Mumbai, Jul 7 (PTI) Market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended lower on Tuesday amid profit-taking after a four-day rally, in line with weakness in Asian equities. Buying in IT stocks, however, cushioned the markets fall. Fag-end selling dragged the 30-share BSE Sensex lower, leading the benchmark to settle 104.35 points, or 0.13 per cent, down at 78,180.72. During the day, it climbed 379.85 points, or 0.48 per cent, to 78,664.92. From the Sensex pack, Trent emerged as the top loser by tumb

BEIJING, July 7, 2026 (AP) A landslide at a village in northwestern China buried 33 people on Tuesday, state media reported. About half of them have been rescued. Local authorities said the landslide occurred in the Nanhe township of Longnan city in Gansu province shortly before 7 a.m., according to Chinas official Xinhua News Agency. State broadcaster CCTV said 17 people were already rescued, but it did not elaborate on their condition. While rescue operations were underway, authorities reloca

July 7, 2026 (Conversation) An outing to the cinema isnt just about seeing a movie, it is a full sensory experience, with a big screen and big snacks. An epic film demands the panoramic widescreen, thunderous surround sound, embarrassingly large boxes of lollies and giant buckets of popcorn that never taste the same at home. Throughout the history of cinema, however, popcorn has been both scorned as a messy lowbrow distraction and hailed as a profit-making saviour for a floundering film industry

New Delhi, Jul 6 (PTI) The Congress on Monday slammed the VHP after it wrote to Ayodhya police over the claims made by several opposition leaders on the alleged donation theft at the Ram temple, saying it is a classic case of the pot calling the kettle black and an attempt to divert attention so that the organisations own moral rot is not exposed. The opposition partys attack came after the VHP wrote to the Ayodhya police, urging it to examine the claims made by several opposition leaders, inclu

A recent study analyzes how heat affects the daily time spent by teenagers doing physical activities. The research, published in the journal Environmental Epidemiolog. In recent years, record-breaking heat temperatures have been recorded, which drives the need to understand their repercussions, including those affecting human health, such as exercise habits. In this regard, the research team highlights that global warming has raised the average temperature of the Earths surface by approximately

WASHINGTON, July 5, 2026 (AP) President Donald Trump mixed partisan politics with patriotic appeals on Saturday as he commemorated the 250th anniversary of American independence, a moment he declared one of the most joyous and glorious milestones of all time. Speaking in Washington after storms prompted a roughly two-hour evacuation of the National Mall, Trump honored veterans, including several from World War II and one of the first Black officers to lead a Special Forces team in combat in Vie

Youve forgotten a few appointments lately and you find yourself losing track of conversations. Close friends or family may have also noticed some changes in your memory or thinking. Becoming more forgetful and feeling slower in your thinking is normal in older age. But when these changes are more than youd expect for your age it might be a sign of MCI (Mild Cognitive Impairment). So does that mean youll soon develop dementia? The short answer is no, not necessarily. And there are things you can

New Delhi, Jul 3 (PTI) Amid the raging row over the alleged theft of donations at the Ram temple in Ayodhya, the Congress on Friday pushed for its demands that the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust be dissolved, a Supreme Court-monitored probe be conducted, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi break his silence on the issue. The opposition party also demanded a public accounting of the nearly Rs 1,400 crore collected in donations for the construction of the temple before the formation of the

BENGALURU, July 3 Hiring for AI roles within Indias IT sector outpaced overall recruitment within the industry last month, a survey showed on Friday, indicating a push from companies to reorient themselves in the face of evolving technology. The sectors AI hiring rose 16% year-on-year in June, while overall IT jobs declined 3%, according to job portal Naukris monthly JobSpeak report that collated job listings from more than 150,000 firms on its website. Indias $315 billion IT industry has been

NEW DELHI, July 3 (Reuters) The worlds biggest internet domain seller, GoDaddy, has warned that Indias crackdown on fake websites impersonating famous brands will make the internet less safe for legitimate businesses and carry global ramifications. Soaring smartphone and internet use has coincided with a worsening problem of online fraud in India, the worlds most populous nation. Its a key challenge for Prime Minister Narendra Modis government, which last year received 2.4 million complaints of

July 3, 2026 (Conversation) Its almost the Fourth of July and Donald Trump is making the most of the 250th anniversary of American independence. He has all but declared himself Patriot-in-Chief. Hes putting his face on commemorative $250 bills and passports. A giant structure on the White Houses South Lawn, built for a pay-per-view UFC bout on Trumps 80th birthday, was nicknamed the Arc de Trump. Perhaps Trump would have put his name on that, too, but as it was being built a court ordered his na

NEW DELHI, July 2, 2026 (AP) Japan and India announced a series of agreements to deepen cooperation in defense, economic and maritime security following talks Thursday between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese counterpart, Sanae Takaichi. Speaking after the meeting in New Delhi, Modi said India and Japan will collaborate on naval radio antenna systems, and adopted a joint road map on economic security. He said the leaders also agreed to strengthen cooperation in artificial intell

BEIJING, July 2, 2026 (AP) The pilot who flew a small plane into Beijings tallest building wrote in his diary about ending his life, Chinese authorities said Thursday. Their investigation concluded the cause of the June 26 crash was personal reasons, according to a statement posted on social media by Beijings Chaoyang district government. The pilot, a 66-year-old man, died and 13 other people were injured. None of the injuries are life-threatening and one of the injured has been discharged from

Mumbai, Jul 2 (PTI) Stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended nearly one per cent higher on Thursday amid softening crude oil prices, following positive developments on the geopolitical front and buying in blue-chip IT stocks. The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 579.48 points, or 0.75 per cent, to end at 77,502.12. During the day, it surged 656.29 points, or 0.85 per cent, to 77,578.93. The 50-share NSE Nifty rallied 169.85 points, or 0.71 per cent, to settle at 24,175.70. From the Sensex

Mumbai, Jun 25 (PTI) Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty advanced on Thursday as softening crude oil prices and a rally in global markets boosted investor sentiment. Rising for the second consecutive day, the 30-share BSE Sensex settled 109.25 points, or 0.14 per cent, higher at 77,100.47 even as 19 of its constituents declined and 11 advanced. The index opened higher and surged further 811.96 points, or 1 per cent, to hit the days high of 77,803.18. However, profit-taking in IT and metal s

June 25 (Reuters) Amazon said on Thursday it will invest an additional $13 billion by 2030 in India to expand its AI and cloud infrastructure. The new investment is in addition to its planned $35 billion funding announced last year, taking the e-commerce firms investment in the country to $48 billion through 2030. The announcement follows a meeting between Amazon CEO Andy Jassy and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday in New Delhi. Shared that were investing $48 billion over the comi

BOGOTA, Colombia June 25, 2026 (AP) The rise of Abelardo de la Espriella, a businessman and lawyer set to be Colombias next president, is raising questions about whether political shifts underway across Latin America could reshape the future of the Amazon rainforest. The Colombia election result comes as Peru appears poised to elect Keiko Fujimori as president following a closely contested vote. Meanwhile, Brazil is preparing for a presidential election that could push the country back to the r

Lucknow, Jun 25 (PTI) Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha MP and Uttar Pradesh in-charge Sanjay Singh has said that he has been called by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing allegations related to donations and land transactions linked to the Ram temple in Ayodhya and will submit documents to it on Thursday. Singh said the SIT chief, Lucknow Divisional Commissioner Vijay Vishwas Pant, had called him at 11 am on Thursday in connection with the ongoing inquiry. I had sought time from the SIT and

New Delhi, Jun 24 (PTI) Travelling abroad is an integral facet of Fundamental Rights, said a Delhi court, allowing a woman accused of money laundering to visit Thailand because of her childrens ongoing summer vacations. Vacation Judge Rajesh Malik was hearing the application of Reena Goel, an accused in the case in which shops in Delhis Karol Bagh market area of a group company of Shree Raj Mahal Jewellers had been attached under the anti-money laundering law as part of an investigation into a m

New Delhi, Jun 24 (PTI) The Congress on Wednesday alleged that the BJP is striving for a two-thirds majority in the Lok Sabha as its real and ultimate target is to be able to amend the Constitution for ending reservation. In an exclusive interview with PTI Videos, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh claimed that the ruling party first wants to push delimitation in the garb of womens reservation with the ultimate objective being of ending reservation altogether. Ramesh said if the government

June 23, 2026 (AP) United Nations Secretary-General Antnio Guterres on Tuesday called on artificial intelligence companies to release information about the carbon pollution they create, along with the water and land used to power their operations. While urging action in an address at London Climate Action Week, Guterres proposed the AI Environmental Transparency Initiative, arguing AI companies should measure and disclose the impact of their increasingly in-demand technology impact which has be

ARLINGTON, Texas, June 23, 2026 (AP) Scoring goals and breaking records is what Lionel Messi does, and he is already doing that again in his sixth World Cup. The Argentina captain has the World Cup scoring record all to himself after another standout performance, one that began with frustration after missing a penalty kick and ended in pure elation with another victory. Messi, who many consider the greatest player of all time, scored both goals in his teams 2-0 victory over Austria on Monday. T

Lucknow, Jume 22 (PTI) Fifteen people were brought dead at a hospital here and seven injured were undergoing treatment after a massive fire gutted a three-floor commercial building housing an animation centre on Monday, according to a hospital official. Dr Anil Agrawal, Medical Superintendent, Trauma Centre, KGMU, said that 21 to 22 children were been brought in after the incident. Fifteen people have been brought in a deceased state. They will be sent to the morgue for autopsy after completing

LONDON, June 22, 2026 (AP) British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Monday he is stepping down as leader of the governing Labour Party and will leave office within weeks, scarcely two years after being elected in a landslide. Starmer says he will remain caretaker prime minister until the party chooses a new Labour leader with expectations that it will be former Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham. After weeks of insisting he would fight to keep his job, Starmer conceded to growing pressure t

LONDON, June 22, 2026 (AP) Expectation is building that U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer will set out a timetable for his resignation as soon as Monday, conceding to pressure from his Labour Party to hand over the reins of power. If he does, Starmer will be the sixth prime minister in a decade to stand outside 10 Downing Street and announce a premature departure. Starmer spent the weekend pondering his future following the victory of intraparty rival Andy Burnham in a special election for a sea

New Delhi, Jun 22 (PTI) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi greeted Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on his birthday on Monday, and said he stands with the TVK chief in defending the rights, dignity, and aspirations of the Tamil people, as well as in working together for the states progress. Vijay, who assumed charge as chief minister of Tamil Nadu on May 10, turned 52 on Monday. In a post on X, Gandhi said, Wishing the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Thiru Joseph Vijay, a very happy birthday. I

Dunedin (New Zealand), Jun 22 (Conversation) Weve all made that mistake. A quick trip to the supermarket on an empty stomach ends with a trolley full of fatty, sugary treats that seemed impossible to resist at the time. It speaks to that old adage about hunger making our eyes bigger than our bellies. But our newly published research finds food cravings can also alter our minds eye that mental imagery that enables us to visualise, or even taste, that first bite. This reflects the fact that, to t

New Delhi, June 21 (PTI) Over 20 lakh medical aspirants took a second shot at the NEET (UG) examination on Sunday after the original test was cancelled due to paper leaks, an issue that became a hot potato for the government and also triggered a popular protest movement. Abhishek Singh, the Director General of the National Testing Agency (NTA), which has been receiving flak following the paper leak row, said the whole-of-government approach helped it to conduct the mammoth exercise in record tim

NEW DELHI, June 19 (Reuters) If sitting one of Indias most difficult exams wasnt trying enough, more than 2 million medical school candidates are now experiencing severe stress as they have to do it again on Sunday through no fault of their own. They initially sat the exam on May 3 but authorities ended up scrapping the results after allegations on social media that there had been leaks of the question paper in advance. Only 5% to 6% of students taking the exam, known as the NEET (National Elig

Mumbai, Jun 19 (PTI) Stock market benchmark indices ended lower on Friday after a five-day rally, with the Sensex dropping 607 points and the Nifty falling to the 24,013.10 level, dragged by heavy selling in IT firms after global tech giant Accenture trimmed its full-year revenue growth guidance and renewed geopolitical uncertainty. The 30-share BSE Sensex dropped 607.08 points, or 0.78 per cent, to settle at 76,802.90. During the day, it tanked 940.26 points, or 1.21 per cent, to 76,469.72. The

Mumbai, Jun 19 (PTI) Stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled in early trade on Friday after a five-day rally, dragged by heavy selling in IT firms following revenue growth guidance cut by Accenture. The 30-share BSE Sensex tanked 786.58 points to 76,624.90 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty declined 210.95 points to 23,959.80. From the 30-Sensex firms, Infosys dived over 8 per cent, Tata Consultancy Services tumbled 6 per cent, Tech Mahindra traded 5 per cent lower and HCL Te

BENGALURU, June 19 (Reuters) Indias Nifty IT index slumped 5.8% on Friday after industry bellwether Accenture forecast quarterly sales below Wall Street view and lowered the upper end of its annual revenue outlook due to weakness in its Middle East business. Shares of Indian IT companies, including Tata Consultancy Services, Infosys and HCL Technologies fell between 5% and 7%.

New Delhi, Jun 18 (PTI) Amid defections in opposition ranks, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Thursday termed the ruling NDA National Defectors Alliance, and asserted that his partys leadership is in touch with allies to thwart Home Minister Amit Shahs nefarious attempts to muster a two-thirds majority in the Lok Sabha. Ramesh said Shah suffered a humiliation in the Lok Sabha on April 17 this year when he failed in getting the Constitution amendment bill related to delimitation passed, and is n

New Delhi, Jun 18 (PTI) Gold prices fell for the third straight session, sliding by Rs 960 to Rs 1.53 lakh per 10 grams in the national capital on Thursday, while silver slumped by Rs 6,660 as the precious metals lost their safe-haven appeal amid a rally in stock markets. According to the All India Sarafa Association, the yellow metal of 99.9 per cent purity declined by Rs 960 to Rs 1,53,440 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes) from Wednesdays closing level of Rs 1,54,400 per 10 grams. Silver a

NEW DELHI, June 17 (Reuters) Indias temporary block on the Telegram messaging app to prevent exam fraud undermines constitutional protections and the free speech rights of its users, and must be quashed, according to the companys filing to a New Delhi court seen by Reuters. The extraordinary order blocking the app until June 22 came into effect on Tuesday in an attempt to curb channels claiming to have the exam paper for a repeat of a national medical entrance test in advance. The test was also

EVIAN, France, June 17 (Reuters) U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday told reporters at the G7 meeting in France that he had a very good conversation with Indias Prime Minister Narendra Modi, adding the two countries are working on trade deals. Trump called Modi a tough negotiator, and said he will be going to India sometime in the future. India has been pressing the United States for months for a Trump trip, potentially as part of a meeting including Japan and Australia. Trump also said th

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], June 17 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar on Wednesday claimed that a major political realignment is unfolding in the Samajwadi Party and further saying that the party is headed for a split internal. Rajbhar asserted that political developments in Uttar Pradesh have now taken centre stage ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections. Speaking to ANI, Rajbhar alleged that individuals join political parties based on personal interest, while making a pointed

Sydney, Jun 17 (Conversation) Our supermarket shelves are lined with meat and dairy products, ranging from cheese to milk and minced beef. The average Australian consumes more than 22 kilograms of meat and 90 kilograms of dairy each year. But over the past five years, Australians have increasingly turned to alternative proteins. Six in ten people report trying, or being interested in trying, plant-based products. Thats based on evidence suggesting that eating a plant-based diet meaning foods th