Overworked brain cells may burn out in Parkinson's disease: Study

IANS | August 28, 2025 10:50 AM

New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) Scientists have showed that when brain cells are constantly overactivated for weeks on end, they degenerate and ultimately die, a finding that may help explain what goes awry in the brains of people with Parkinson's disease.

Govt focused on creating next-gen infra, empowering street vendors: PM Modi

IANS | August 27, 2025 10:41 PM

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that the government’s focus on connectivity and next-gen infrastructure is reflected yet again in the Cabinet decision pertaining to multi-tracking of three projects benefitting Karnataka, Telangana, Bihar as well as Assam and “for a new railway line in remote areas of Kutch in Gujarat”.

Govt, private sector can keep tariff disruptions to a minimum: FinMin Economic Review

IANS | August 27, 2025 9:54 PM

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) While near-term risks to economic activity, principally exports and capital formation remain due to tariff-related uncertainties, the government and the private sector, acting in tandem and concert, can keep the disruptions to a minimum, the Finance Ministry’s ‘Monthly Economic Review’ said on Wednesday.

UIDAI urges schools to ensure timely Aadhaar biometric updates for children

IANS | August 27, 2025 8:28 PM

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) on Wednesday urged schools across the country to actively support the timely completion of Mandatory Biometric Updates (MBU) in Aadhaar for children, especially in the crucial age groups of five and fifteen years.

India, Zimbabwe can script next chapter of South-South cooperation: Zimbabwe VP

IANS | August 27, 2025 7:30 PM

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) India and Zimbabwe together can write the “next great chapter of South-South cooperation,” showing the world how partnerships among developing nations can power innovation, industrial growth, and a fairer global economy, H.E. Gen. (Retd) Dr C.G.D.N. Chiwenga, Vice President of Zimbabwe said on Wednesday.