Lancet series warns ultra-processed foods driving India’s surge in obesity and diabetes | India News

NEW DELHI: Instant noodles, chips, biscuits, packaged drinks and even “healthy” cereals — these ultra-processed foods (UPFs) have quietly become everyday staples in Indian homes. But a new three-paper Lancet Series warns that these factory-made, additive-loaded products are helping drive a global rise in obesity and diabetes — a trend already unfolding rapidly in India.The…

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‘Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat’: UP pavilion wraps up at IITF 2025; ODOP gallery a big draw | India News

Minister for Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, Khadi & Village Industries, Silk, Handloom & Textiles, Rakesh Sachan, during the ceremony. The Uttar Pradesh Pavilion at the India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2025 concluded on Thursday, drawing lakhs of visitors and generating trade worth around Rs 5 crore, officials said. The pavilion was centred on the…

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Delhi pollution: ‘No PUC, no fuel’ to stay even after GRAP-IV, says Sirsa; government to allocate Rs 100 cr to restore water bodies | India News

NEW DELHI: The Delhi government will continue its ‘No PUC, No Fuel’ policy even after GRAP-IV restrictions are lifted, Environment minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said.Addressing a press conference Tuesday, Sirsa said the government will maintain strict anti-pollution measures even after the relaxation of GRAP-IV. He added that enforcement agencies have been directed to ensure that…

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VP elections: PM Modi, BJP chief JP Nadda to pick candidate; NDA leaders hold key huddle | India News

Union parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju (PTI image) NEW DELHI: The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on Wednesday held a key strategy meeting to discuss the upcoming Vice-Presidential election following the sudden resignation of Jagdeep Dhankhar. The meeting, chaired by defence minister Rajnath Singh was attended by all alliance floor leaders.Following the discussions, the alliance…

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UP CM Yogi, civil aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu conduct on-site inspection of Jewar Airport | India News

UP CM Yogi, civil aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu conduct on-site inspection of Jewar Airport Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath, along with Union civil aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu, conducted an on-site inspection at Jewar Airport and also held a review meeting on Friday. The Jewar airport, officially named Noida International Airport, is a…

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Evening news wrap: G RAM G Bill passed in Lok Sabha; anti-India protests erupt in Bangladesh, and more | India News

NEW DELHI: The Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill (VB- G RAM G Bill) has turned into a political slugfest with opposition launching massive protests. Meanwhile, PM Modi is about to wrap -up his three-nation tour, with Oman being his last visit.Meanwhile, anti-India protests led to shutdown of Indian consulates in…

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J&K: Half-a-dozen drones from Pakistan sighted near LoC; believed to be launched for surveillance | India News

NEW DELHI: Security forces on Monday launched a search operation after sighting half-a-dozen drones from Pakistan over several forward areas along the Line of Control.According to officials, the movement of the drones from across the border was picked up over Balakote, Langote and Gursai nallah in Mendhar sector at 9.15 pm on Sunday.The drones which…

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Sabarmati demolition drive: Gandhinagar authorities raze 700 illegal structures along river bank – watch | India News

Sabarmati demolition drive (Source: PTI) NEW DELHI: A massive demolition drive was launched in the early hours of Thursday to remove encroachments spread over nearly 1 lakh square metres of government land along the Sabarmati riverbank in the Gujarat capital, officials said. The drive began around 4 am in the Pethapur area by the Gandhinagar…

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Indian-origin immigration lawyer shares ‘Plan B’ for H-1B holders facing layoffs: ‘Biggest mistake is assuming…’

H-1B professionals often assume that strong performance, loyalty will protect them from layoffs, but immigration experts are warning that this belief is increasingly dangerous. Amid Trump’s latest H1-B visa U-turn, tech and defence is restructuring itself in the United States. Foreign workers often face the harshest consequences because the immigration clock begins ticking the moment…

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