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August 12, 2026 (Conversation) Gen Z protesters have taken to the streets in mass numbers in South Asia in recent years particularly in Nepal, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, leading to regime change in those countries. These protests are part of a broader, global Gen Z movement. Experts suggest these youth movements are fuelled by economic precarity, exclusion from power and corruption. Young people are also often facing state repression. But India, the worlds biggest democracy, has largely seemed i

New Delhi, Aug 12 (PTI) Researchers have reviewed 77 meta-analyses spanning 116 different bipolar disorder treatments and identified the most effective ones across age groups and mood phases. Bipolar disorder is a mental disorder, characterised by extreme swings in mood, energy levels and activity. The disorder can causes phases of depression marked by a low mood and energy or mania, in which mood and activity levels tend to be high. Researchers, led by those from The Ottawa Hospital in Canada a

Mumbai, Aug 12 (PTI) Falling for the second day, benchmark BSE Sensex closed lower by nearly 188 points on Wednesday following elevated crude oil prices and selling in TCS and other Tata Group shares after N Chandrasekaran said he will not seek reappointment as Tata Sons Chairman when his current term ends on February 20, 2027. The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 187.90 points, or 0.24 per cent, to settle at 77,966.35 with its 21 constituents ending lower, eight with gains and one unchanged. During

WELLINGTON, New Zealand, August 12, 2026 (AP) New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said Wednesday that he survived a leadership vote prompted by a challenge from his defense minister less than three months before an election. The vote took place during a hastily convened meeting of Luxons center-right National Party lawmakers at Parliament in Wellington, which was held behind closed doors and ran for more than three hours. Luxon then emerged flanked by his lawmakers to give a brief stat

Washington, July 18, (PTI) Activists from the US-based advocacy groups gathered to express solidarity with Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on a hunger strike in New Delhi over alleged irregularities in the examination system, including the NEET. Activists from the Hindus for Human Rights and the Azadi Project gathered at the statue of Mahatma Gandhi near the Indian Embassy in Washington on Friday evening with placards carrying slogans in support of Wangchuk. The activists also raised slogans agains

NEW DELHI, July 18, 2026 (AP) Police moved a prominent activist to hospital in New Delhi on Saturday after his health deteriorated during a 20-day hunger strike tied to Indias viral Cockroach Janta Party movement for education reform. Authorities tightened security around New Delhis Jantar Mantar, a designated public protest ground enclosed by police barricades, where activist Sonam Wangchuk has been camped along with students and Cockroach Party activists who are demanding that the education m

New Delhi [India], July 18 (ANI): Delhi police on Saturday began removing protestors at Jantar Mantar after climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was taken to a hospital on the 21st day of his hunger strike. He has been demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan after the NEET paper leak fiasco. A heavy deployment of Delhi Police personnel was seen at the protest site as the protesters were asked to vacate the area. In a post shared on X, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DC

New Delhi, Jul 17 (PTI) Gold price resumed its downward trend to hit a three-week low in the national capital on Friday, declining by Rs 800 to Rs 1.45 lakh per 10 grams, and silver dropped Rs 2,000 due to sluggish local demand. The yellow metal of 99.9 per cent purity depreciated by Rs 800 to Rs 1,45,500 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes) from Thursdays closing level of Rs 1,46,300 per 10 grams, according to the All India Sarafa Association. Silver also dropped by Rs 2,000 to Rs 2,22,500 per

July 17, 2026 (Conversation) Hybrid work has brought many real benefits. Greater flexibility can make it easier to manage work alongside family responsibilities, personal commitments and other demands. But it has also created new challenges, particularly for professional couples trying to build two careers alongside a shared life. When work and family life increasingly overlap, couples can face difficult questions about how to share responsibilities at home and support both careers. My colleague

New Delhi, Jul 17 (PTI) New research has found that temperature sensitive nerve cells of the skin can sense both cool and warmth, challenging a widely accepted view that skin relies on separate nerve cells to detect each temperature. Author Clarissa Whitmire, from Queensland Brain Institute at The University of Queensland, Australia, said specialised nerve cellscalled thermoreceptorsare critical to human survival, relaying to the brain what is happening at the bodys surface. Our study shows that

LONDON, July, 17, 2026 (AP) Andy Burnham promised to bring back hope for the British people as he was officially declared leader of the U.K.s governing Labour Party on Friday, clearing his final hurdle to take office as prime minister next week. The former mayor of Greater Manchester was the only contender in the center-left partys leadership contest to replace departing Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Fridays announcement was a forgone conclusion after Burnham secured nominations from 379 of the

Mumbai, Jul 17 (PTI) Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty climbed in early trade on Friday, driven by buying in IT stocks after Tech Mahindra reported a 28.4 per cent rise in consolidated net profit for the June quarter. After a subdued ending in the previous trade, the 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 480.95 points to 77,656.56 in early deals. The 50-share NSE Nifty climbed 125.05 points to 24,201. From the Sensex pack, Tech Mahindra climbed 3 per cent after the IT company reported a 28.4 per cent rise

MUMBAI, July 17 (Reuters) The Indian rupee is likely to extend its decline at Fridays open, with a deteriorating risk appetite adding to headwinds from rising crude oil prices. The rupee is expected to open in the 96.40-96.44 range to the U.S. dollar, per traders, having settled at 96.3450 on Thursday. The currency is on a four-session losing streak, during which it has slipped past levels that many market participants had expected to provide significant resistance. The currency now sits less t

NEW DELHI, July 16 (Reuters) In a ruling that could expose automakers to greater liability over Indias ethanol-blended fuel policy, an Indian consumer court has ordered Maruti Suzuki to provide a new car to a customer who alleged mandatory E20 fuel damaged his car. The first-of-its-kind ruling is likely to be closely watched as legal experts said it could embolden other vehicle owners who believe the fuel has caused problems with their cars to seek compensation. Prime Minister Narendra Modis go

NEW DELHI, July 16 (Reuters) Indian customs authorities have joined the countrys health ministry in its fight against the Adani Group over the sale of nicotine pouches at airports, arguing its duty-free shops only have tax advantages and are not immune from other regulations. A March inspection by health officials of billionaire Gautam Adanis Mumbai international airport found the sale of nicotine pouches at its duty-free shops was against the law a decision that his company is now challenging