Ayurvedic formulations can help rejuvenate ailing kidney cells, say researchers
New Delhi: Researchers from Delhi-based Jamia Hamdard University has come up with evidence that certain ayurvedic formulations can help rejuvenate cells of an ailing kidney by cutting down reactive oxygen species which is associated with pathological damage of the vital organ. The conclusion was reached following administration of punarnava-based NEERI KFT herbal formulation that comprises […]
India condemns ‘one-sided false assertions’ in UK parliamentary debate
London: The High Commission of India in London has condemned false assertions in a “distinctly one-sided discussion” among a group of British parliamentarians on Monday on the issue of peaceful protests and press freedoms in India, amidst the ongoing farmers’ stir against three new laws on agricultural reforms. The Indian mission pointed out that foreign […]
PM Modi inaugurates ‘Maitri Setu’ between India and B’desh
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated the “Maitri Setu” between India and Bangladesh, a bridge built over the Feni river, with Bangladeshi premier Sheikh Hasina asserting that political boundaries should not become physical barriers for trade. Modi also inaugurated and laid the foundation stones of multiple infrastructure projects in Tripura during the […]
Rajya Sabha adjourned over opposition demand for discussion on fuel price hike
New Delhi: The Rajya Sabha was adjourned for the day on Tuesday amid a continued uproar by the opposition, led by the Congress, over a demand for a discussion on the rising fuel prices. The House could not transact any substantial business as it first witnessed an adjournment at around 11.20 am till noon and […]
Rajya Sabha proceedings washed out over rising fuel prices
New Delhi: The Opposition’s continuous uproar and persistent demand for a discussion on the increase in petrol, diesel and LPG prices on Monday led to washout of the day’s proceedings in Rajya Sabha. The upper house which met for the first time in the second part of the Budget Session saw repeated adjournments aa the […]
TMC faces fresh spate of defections; 5 sitting MLAs, other leaders join BJP
Kolkata: The Trinamool Congress on Monday lost five more sitting MLAs and the control of the Malda Zilla Parishad to the BJP as defections continued to rock West Bengal’s ruling party ahead of the assembly polls. Four-time MLAs Sonali Guha, a close associate of TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee for decades, and 80-year-old Rabindranath Bhattacharya, a […]
Will continue to protest against rising inflation, high prices of petroleum products: Cong
New Delhi: The Congress on Monday said it would continue to protest against rising inflation and high prices of petroleum products, and would demand a discussion on the issue in Parliament. The first day of the second part of the Budget Session of Parliament in Rajya Sabha was virtually washed out due to the uproar […]
International Women’s Day: Women to take centre stage at farmers’ protest sites at Delhi’s borders
New Delhi: From managing the stage, food and security to sharing tales of their struggles, and significance of taking part in the farmers’ agitation, thousands of women farmers, students and activists will take over key roles at the Singhu, Tikri and Ghazipur protest sites at Delhi’s borders on International Women’s Day on Monday. Noting that […]
Modi scalds Mamata, says instead of being ‘Didi’ to people she chose to be ‘bua’ to ‘bhatija’
Kolkata: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday launched a blistering attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, accusing her of “betraying and insulting” the people of the state who trusted she will bring about a change after the Left rule. He also accused her of nepotism by choosing to play the limited role of “bua” […]
PM Modi peddling lies to mislead voters: Mamata
Siliguri: Launching a fresh tirade against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday said he was “peddling lies to mislead the voters” in the poll-bound state. Banerjee, addressing a rally here following her protest march over LPG price hike, said the prime minister made many “empty” promises over the years, […]
