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Prolonged use of antidepressants linked to risk of sudden cardiac death: Study
New Delhi, March 31: People with prolonged use of antidepressants may be at an increased risk of sudden cardiac death, which varies based on age and time of exposure, finds a study.
Myanmar Junta blocks entry of international journalists to cover quake-affected areas
Naypyidaw, March 31: Myanmar's military junta has banned entry of foreign media seeking to cover the earthquake-devastated areas in the country as the death toll jumps to 1700.
MNS Chief Raj Thackeray lashes out at government over cleanliness of rivers in country; states thousands fell sick after taking dip during Maha Kumbh
Mumbai, March 31: Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray while addressing a public rally on the occasion of Gudi Padwa lashed out at the government over the cleanliness of the rivers in the country and stated and stated that thousands of people had fallen sick after taking a dip during the Maha Kumbh.
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin urges people to provide water, food to birds amid summer heat
Chennai, March 31: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Monday appealed to people to show compassion to birds during the summer heat.
BJP, Asom Gana Parishad to contest Assam Panchayat elections together
Guwahati, March 31: Ahead of Panchayat elections in Assam, BJP MP and Assam BJP President Dilip Saikia stated that their party will together fight the upcoming elections with Asom Gana Parishad.
Reel to Real: Assam CM Sarma shares nostalgic moment after inaugurating Kampur bridge
Guwahati, March 31: After inaugurating the Kampur bridge, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma took a nostalgic trip down memory lane, reliving a childhood film memory.
'Laapataa Ladies' actor Pratibha Ranta shares her go-to comfort food for tough days
Mumbai, March 31: ‘Laapataa Ladies’ actress Pratibha Ranta has opened up about the one food she turns to when she’s feeling low.
Tamil Nadu: Locals celebrate 117th anniversary of Ooty toy train service
Nilgiris, March 31: The 117th anniversary of the Ooty Lovedale Hill Railway Station was celebrated with great enthusiasm in Ooty on Sunday. The historic railway station, built in 1907, was adorned with decorations, including a cake, while the Toda tribal people performed traditional dances. Tourists joined in the celebrations, danced enthusiastically and enjoyed themselves.
Tripura CM Manik Saha attends state-level Basanta Utsav in Agartala
Agartala, March 31: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Sunday graced the grand celebration of the State-Level Basanta Utsav in Agartala, a festival that marks the arrival of spring.
Screen use during bedtime may raise your risk of insomnia by 59pc: Study
New Delhi, March 31: Love to scroll your phone while in bed? Scientists have found that using a screen in bed can drive your risk of insomnia by 59 per cent.
The audience has really loved me...: Laapataa Ladies' actor Prabtibha Ranta on her journey
Mumbai, March 30: Actor Pratibha Ranta, who gained a lot of praise for her performance in the film 'Laapataa Ladies', says she feels grateful for the love she has received from the audience. The film, which was released last year, was a turning point in her career.
Assam CM dedicates Kampur Railway overbridge and restored Kapili river bridge to public
Nagaon, March 30: Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday dedicated the newly constructed Kampur Railway Overbridge to the residents of Nagaon district and commuters in the region. Built at a cost of Rs 63 crore, the overbridge replaces the previous level crossing gate, improving connectivity and easing railway crossings.
Antidepressants linked to substantial increase in sudden cardiac death risk: Study
New Delhi, March 30: Researchers on Sunday showed that compared with the general population with no history of antidepressant (AD) use, individuals with a history of AD use have an increased risk of sudden cardiac death (SCD), which varies based on age and time of exposure.
Bhopal gas tragedy a 'mega environmental negligence': Vice President
New Delhi, March 30: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar on Sunday termed the 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy a "mega environmental negligence" as he rued that the lessons from the disaster "are still unlearned".
South Korea proposes $6.8 billion extra budget to support economy
Seoul, March 30: The government here on Sunday proposed a supplementary budget worth at least 10 trillion won (US$6.8 billion) to support the economy hit by political uncertainties and destructive wildfires.
1000 new bridges in Assam: CM Sarma becomes nostalgic, rides elephant
Guwahati, March 30: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday said that his government has been building at least 1,000 bridges across the state that will overcome the geographical hurdles.
AFSPA extended in Manipur, parts of Nagaland, Arunachal for another 6 months
New Delhi, March 30: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Sunday extended the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act for another six months in certain parts of Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland, officials said, adding that further extension of the law would be effective from April 1.
Union Carbide leakage was mega environmental negligence: VP Dhankhar
New Delhi, March 30: Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Sunday underlined that the Union Carbide Leakage of 1984 was a "mega environmental negligence" and said that even after four decades, families suffered generation after generation, genetic disorders and groundwater contamination.
Joey King: Love how spontaneous many of my decisions as an actor have been
Los Angeles, March 30: Actress Joey King likes to follow her instincts and reacts quickly to the scripts she’s sent when she is looking for a new project.
South Korea: Authorities confirm full containment of massive wildfires in Gyeongsang provinces
Seoul, March 30: South Korean authorities on Sunday confirmed that the massive wildfires that devastated the North and South Gyeongsang provinces of the country last week have now been fully contained, Yonhap News Agency reported.
US airstrike kills several ISIS operatives in Somalia
Mogadishu, March 30: The United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), in coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, conducted an airstrike on several ISIS-Somalia targets in the east African country.
Cong MP Gaurav Gogoi writes to PM Modi, claims 'irregularities' in Assam Cooperative Apex Bank
New Delhi, March 30: Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking a probe into the alleged financial irregularities at Assam Cooperative Apex Bank.
Assam government to grant child care leave to single fathers
Guwahati, March 30: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday announced that single fathers in the state will now be granted Child Care Leave (CCL) to care for their children.
Myanmar Earthquake: Death toll surpasses 1,600 amid ongoing rescue efforts
Naypyidaw, March 29: The official death toll from the 7.7 magnitude powerful earthquake that struck central Myanmar on Friday has surpassed 1,600, the New York Times reported on Saturday, citing the country's military leaders.
Assam: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma to inaugurate Library in Nagaon
Nagaon, March 30: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday announced on social media platform X that he will be visiting Nagaon to dedicate a library and several connectivity projects, including one that has been a long-standing demand of the people for 50 years.
Communal tension continues in Bengal's Mothabari, 57 arrested
Kolkata, March 30: Tension continued in Mothabari in West Bengal's Malda district, where communal attacks took place last week. The state police have claimed to have made 57 arrests in this connection so far.
Single male govt employees in Assam get child care leave
Guwahati, March 30: The Assam government has decided to grant childcare leave to single fathers working in state government departments, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Sunday.
Study decodes who actually needs statin medication to lower cholesterol
New York, March 30: A new study in the US aims to determine the best method to screen and evaluate patients who are at risk of developing coronary heart disease and which patients would benefit from taking a statin medication to lower cholesterol.
Trade chiefs of S. Korea, China, Japan discuss advancing cooperation
Seoul, March 30: The top trade officials of South Korea, China and Japan on Sunday discussed bolstering trade cooperation among the three countries in their first trilateral ministerial meeting in six years, held amid growing protectionism and tensions in the global trade market.
India, US hold trade talks; to work towards negotiating first tranche of FTA
New Delhi, March 29: India and the United States held trade talks in New Delhi as part of efforts to negotiate the first tranche of a mutually beneficial, multi-sector Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) by fall of 2025.
Sectoral expert-level engagements under proposed India-US BTA to start virtually in coming weeks
New Delhi, March 29: Representatives of India's Department of Commerce and the Office of the US Trade Representative held meeting in the national capital for four days beginning March 26 as a follow up to the two countries agreeing to expand bilateral trade to reach USD 500 billion by 2030, including through the conclusion of a Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA).
Ibrahim Ali Khan turns showstopper for S&N at the Lakme Fashion Week
Mumbai, March 29: Designer duo Shantanu and Nikhil of S&N presented their latest collection, Piazza Nova at the Lakmē Fashion Week 2025 in collaboration with FDCI.
Today, Assam is a much better place to live: Himanta Biswa Sarma
New Delhi, March 29: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday highlighted the progress made by the BJP government in Assam since 2016, particularly in North-Eastern India.
Assam shed baggage of corruption: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
Guwahati, March 29: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday said that under NDA rule, the State has shed "baggage of corruption", chaos, and "criminal appeasement". The Chief Minister was speaking at a campaign rally in Boko for the Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council (RHAC) elections.
Agreement will boost aquaculture, augment farmers' income: CM Biswa Sarma on India-Japan loan agreement for Assam Aquaculture
New Delhi, March 29: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated that the agreement signed between the Government of India and the Government of Japan for 'Assam State Aquaculture Promotion and Livelihood Improvement Project' will boost aquaculture, augment farmers' income and spur economic growth in the grassroots.
It will go by the Constitution: Union Minister Suresh Gopi defends delimitation amid opposition by southern states'
Chennai, March 29: Amid the ongoing debate over the delimitation exercise, Union Minister Suresh Gopi defended the process on Thursday, asserting that it would be conducted strictly as per the Constitution.
Rahul Gandhi writes to PM Modi condemning offshore mining, urges govt to cancel tenders
New Delhi, March 29: Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi has strongly opposed the central government's decision to permit offshore mining along the coasts of Kerala, Gujarat, and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, calling it a move that threatens marine ecosystems and the livelihoods of coastal communities.
48% of BFSI companies flag data security as a priority when deploying AI: Survey
New Delhi, March 29: Nearly half (48 per cent) of banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI) companies flagged data security as their top concern for AI implementation, a survey conducted by global data solutions provider Hitachi's subsidiary Hitachi Vantara found.
Women's safety in India improved with legal measures, financial allocations, support services: Govt
New Delhi, March 29: The Ministry of Women and Child Development on Saturday said that the government has made remarkable strides to ensure the safety and security of women across the nation with legal measures, financial allocations, and support services.
Not good to run away from discussions: Delhi Speaker slams AAP over CAG report disruptions
New Delhi, March 29: Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta has accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) of creating disruptions whenever Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) reports are tabled in the House and said such behavior hampers discussions, adding that avoiding debate is not an appropriate course of action.