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NEW DELHI: Access to quitting aids like nicotine gums and lozenges may soon be tightened, raising concerns among experts it could become harder for smokers to quit. The trigger is a recommendation by the Drug Technical Advisory Board (DTAB) to restrict over-the-counter (OTC) access to most nicotine replacement products. The proposal exempts only unflavoured 2-mg […]

Panaji: Days after the Bombay high court cancelled the Ponda byelection due to be held on April 9, Congress candidate Ketan Bhatikar appealed the judgment in SC.In his petition, Bhatikar said that he was not party to the proceedings before the high court and filed his SC petition as he is directly aggrieved by the […]

BENGALURU: When Vikram, India’s Moon lander, briefly lifted off and settled back down on the Moon in 2023, it marked a small but telling moment in the Chandrayaan-3 mission. Now, that short “hop”, which lasted around 3 minutes, is helping scientists piece together what lies just beneath the lunar surface, with very fine measurements.The manoeuvre, […]

Ghazipur landfill file photo New Delhi: The city’s average daily garbage generation has risen by over 1,500 metric tonnes (MT) – from nearly 11,300 MT in 2025 to 12,847 MT till March 2026 — a recent report by Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) of its 250 wards has stated.The civic body has attributed the increase […]

Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Praful Hinge (AP Photo/Mahesh Kumar A.) NEW DELHI: When Ishan Kishan tossed the new ball to debutant Praful Hinge, few could have imagined what would follow. The 24-year-old right-arm pacer produced a sensational opening over, ripping through Rajasthan Royals’ top order and turning the game on its head within minutes.Hinge dismissed Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, […]

The Railway Board has greenlit the construction of third and fourth railway lines along the busy DDU-Patna-Jhajha corridor, a crucial 400km stretch. This Rs17,000 crore project, aimed at easing severe congestion, will be executed in phases, starting with key sections like Fatuha-Bakhtiyarpur. The expansion promises improved efficiency, reduced travel times, and enhanced connectivity for thousands […]

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Kavya Maran (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: In-form youngster Vaibhav Sooryavanshi walked out with expectations of another blazing start, but Sunrisers Hyderabad had other plans in their IPL 2026 clash. The 15-year-old prodigy, known for taking bowlers apart from the outset, endured a rare failure as he fell for a golden duck.SRH […]

COIMBATORE: A local cable channel owner was arrested on Monday, for illegally telecasting the unreleased movie ‘Jananayagan’ in his channel on Saturday. The movie is still awaiting mandatory certification from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).The arrested man has been identified as S Palanisamy, 44, of Ram Nagar near Karumathampatti. He owns a cable […]

Ravindra Jadeja and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Image credit: Rajasthan Royals) NEW DELHI: What’s in Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s bat? Every time the 15-year-old walks out, he takes the attack to the bowlers – smashing them all around the ground, denting their economy rates, and giving his team explosive starts with fearless strokeplay.Ahead of Rajasthan Royals’ IPL 2026 clash […]

A woman who sold fake tickets to see Oasis has been handed a 12-month community order after conning friends and acquaintances out of thousands of pounds.Rosie Slater, 33, admitted 11 counts of fraud by false representation after claiming she could secure tickets, including access to a VIP box at Wembley Stadium, for the band’s highly […]