High sodium key risk factor for rising obesity levels: Study

IANS | March 27, 2025 5:45 PM

New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) While sugary foods and beverages are more blamed for the global rise in obesity rates, a new study suggests that sodium -- found in chips, processed meat products, bread, and dairy products, especially cheese -- may also be a significant risk factor.

Two children die of food poisoning at govt-run home in Lucknow; 23 others hospitalised

IANS | March 27, 2025 11:01 AM

New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Two children tragically lost their lives due to suspected food poisoning at the Nirvana Rajkiya Bal Grah, a government-run children’s home in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh on Thursday. The incident has also left 23 other children hospitalised, with two in critical condition being referred to King George’s Medical University (KGMU) for further treatment.

Doctors in Bihar go on three days' strike; OPD services shut

IANS | March 27, 2025 10:48 AM

Patna, March 27 (IANS) Doctors across government hospitals in Bihar began a three-day strike from Thursday, leading to the closure of Outpatient Department (OPD) services across the state over failure of the government to respond to their concerns over salaries, safety and staff shortage, among other issues.

PM Modi compliments people ‘strengthening fight against TB’

IANS | March 26, 2025 4:25 PM

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) Even as India aims to eliminate tuberculosis (TB) -- the world’s deadliest infection -- this year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday complimented people striving to ‘strengthen the fight against TB’ in the country.