Jaipur: Nearly one in every two women delivering in Rajasthan’s urban private hospitals now undergoes a caesarean section, according to this year’s National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6), raising concerns among health experts about the growing dependence on surgical births and the burden they place on families.The survey, released recently, shows Rajasthan’s overall C-section rate at…
Pune: A 30-year-old land dealer was arrested on Monday on the charge of opening fire in the air from his licenced pistol to disperse the crowd gathered near a relative’s house in Bhoirwadi, Maan, near Hinjewadi late on Sunday night.The Hinjewadi police have seized the firearm from the accused.Assistant police inspector DR Sali of the…
Nasa heliophysics spacecraft observed the destruction of comet C/2026 A1 (MAPS) during its close approach to the Sun on April 4, according to data from SOHO (Solar and Heliospheric Observatory), a joint Nasa–ESA mission, along with Nasa’s STEREO and PUNCH spacecraft. The comet passed at a distance roughly twice that between the Earth and the…
Lallianzuala Chhangte tries to find a way past the Jamaica defence with a freekick at The Valley, home to Charlton Athletic, on Wed Khalid Jamil’s message to the team in the dressing room was loud and clear: defend in numbers and ensure no goal at least for the first half an hour.It was typical of…
It’s easy to feel joy on this day, and you don’t need to work for it. Venus, the ruler of your life, is in a happy mood as Jupiter is a blessing to love, children and risk-taking. The good news of kids or even younger people could bring joy to your home and your mood…
Shaheen Shah Afridi (Image credit: PSL) NEW DELHI: Shaheen Shah Afridi was seen visibly angry and frustrated after his dismissal during the PSL 2026 clash between Lahore Qalandars and Quetta Gladiators at the National Stadium in Karachi. Leading Lahore this season, Afridi lost his temper after being dismissed for a duck by Usman Tariq.Afridi was…
Praveen Chakravarty, AICC Chennai: Signalling a strengthening of ties between TVK and Congress, chief minister C Joseph Vijay allocated the lone Rajya Sabha seat which has fallen vacant in Tamil Nadu to the national party on Wednesday. Congress sources said AICC functionary Praveen Chakravarty is likely to be nominated for Rajya Sabha by the party.The…
Candidates awaiting the UPSSSC Pharmacist Recruitment 2026 examination may soon receive their exam city information slip and admit cards through the official portal. The recruitment process seeks to appoint 560 pharmacists in Uttar Pradesh’s health services department. Applicants are advised to regularly check the website for updates and download the required documents as soon as…
Chennai: Johnson Lifts has acquired a majority stake in its joint venture with Japan’s Toshiba Elevator Corporation, marking a shift in control after a 14-year partnership and positioning the company for expansion in India’s premium elevator segment. The Chennai-based leading maker of elevators and escalators has raised its holding in Toshiba Johnson Elevators India (TJEI)…
Navi Mumbai: In a combing operation by the Anti-Narcotics Cell (ANC) of Navi Mumbai crime branch in various nodes across Navi Mumbai Thursday, as many as nine African nationals, including six men and three women, were detained for overstaying their visas and violating the Passports Act and Foreigners Act, apart from already being booked in…
