Sri Lanka's unpredictable policies driving away foreign investors, says US State Dept report

IANS | September 30, 2025 8:03 PM

Colombo, Sept 30 (IANS) A US Department of State report highlights the withdrawal of Adani Green Energy from a proposed $400 million wind energy project in Sri Lanka as a reflection of the challenges faced by foreign investors due to the inconsistent policies of the President Aruna Dissanayake-led government that came to power in the island nation in 2024.

High carb, saturated fat, low protein intake driving diabetes, obesity in India: ICMR study

IANS | September 30, 2025 6:25 PM

New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) The rapidly changing eating habits with high intake of carbohydrates and saturated fat, with low protein levels, are behind the dramatic increase in diabetes and obesity cases among Indians, according to the latest evidence generated from the Indian Council of Medical Research-India Diabetes (ICMR-INDIAB) study on Tuesday.