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Snakebite deaths much rarer than estimated: ICMR study

Representative image Deaths from snake bites may be much rarer than earlier estimated, according to an 11-state survey funded by the Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR). The survey also shows that 43% of such deaths occurred outside hospital settings or in transit and that snakebite envenomation (SBE) was a disease of impoverishment with 53%...

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Mahadev app founder Saurabh Chandrakar held in Oman

Accused Saurabh Chandrakar NEW DELHI: The founder and prime accused in the Mahadev betting app syndicate, who has been on the run, has been detained in Oman, and India is trying to get him extradited or deported, officials said Wednesday.Sourabh Chandrakar, a Chhattisgarh resident in his 30s, was detained by Royal Oman Police a few...

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Another paper leak? UGC-NET under lens

Rahul Alleges Question Paper Sold For 2.25L In Five States NEW DELHI: The National Testing Agency (NTA) is under fresh scrutiny after allegations of another paper leak, this time in the UGC-NET June 2026 exam. This comes barely weeks after the NEET-UG paper leak and complaints of glaring errors and typos in the NET papers.The...

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No fruit in fruit candy, no cocoa in chocolate: FSSAI cracks down on misleading labels

NEW DELHI: That “100% Natural” cream bun may contain preservatives. A “Premium Chocolate” could be made with hydrogenated vegetable fat instead of cocoa butter. And a fruit-flavoured candy may not contain any fruit at all.In a major crackdown on misleading food labels, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued show-cause notices...

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‘Holding Tehran accountable for Hormuz aggression’: US launches fresh strikes against Iran

Representative image The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) on Thursday launched a fresh round of strikes against Iran after President Donald Trump signalled the possibility of further military action against the Islamic Republic.In a post on X, CENTCOM said the strikes were aimed at further weakening Iran’s ability to threaten freedom of navigation through the...

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