NEW DELHI: Communities living around areas in India that witness mining operations are showing measurable signs of lung impairment and heavy-metal exposure, according to new data tabled in Lok Sabha.The health ministry, citing Indian Council of Medical Research studies, has confirmed that residents in mining belts face risks comparable to those for workers directly involved…
Aadhaar usage in India continues to rise strongly. In November 2025, Aadhaar number holders completed 231 crore authentication transactions, marking an impressive 8.5% growth compared to the same month last year. This increase shows how widely Aadhaar is being used for services, welfare schemes, and digital activities across the country. Record-Breaking Authentication Numbers The month…
A second Afghan national brought to the United States under Operation Allies Welcome was arrested on Saturday, only days after a separate case of a shooting in Washington DC. This latest arrest involves a man accused of posting a TikTok video that appeared to show him constructing a bomb and naming the Fort Worth area…
NEW DELHI: Police have talked to three classmates of St Columba’s student Shourya Patil as part of a probe into his suicide. The three, according to an FIR, witnessed some teachers allegedly humiliating the Class 10 boy for days before he jumped off Rajendra Place metro station on Nov 18. Delhi Student Suicide Case: Massive…
Blast near Red Fort (AP photo) NEW DELHI: CCTV footage has captured the moment of the powerful explosion from the car blast near Delhi’s Red Fort on Monday, which left several vehicles in flames. At least 12 people were killed and multiple others injured in the incident, officials said.The footage shows a busy, bustling street…