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BENGALURU: Karnataka high court has granted bail to surrendered Naxalite Laxmi Poojarthi, also known as Thombattu Laxmi or Prema, in three cases registered in Udupi district between 2007 and 2008. The cases, investigated under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, Indian Penal Code, and Arms Act, were charge-sheeted earlier this year.Laxmi, a native of Anantapur in…
Dengue fever cases surge in Vietnam’s Hanoi Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, has reported a sharp rise in dengue fever infections amidst heavy rains and flooding. According to the Hanoi Centre for Disease Control (CDC), 486 new cases were recorded between October 24 and 31, marking an alarming increase from previous weeks. New outbreaks have…
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued a warning about the rising global spread of a new clade Ib strain of the Mpox virus. While the overall fatality rate remains low, its community transmission beyond Africa raises concern. The article explains what makes this variant different, how it affects people, and the key symptoms everyone…
In a major reprieve for taxpayers and professionals, the Punjab & Haryana High Court and the Himachal Pradesh High Court on Wednesday extended the income tax return (ITR) filing deadline for audit cases from October 31 to November 30, 2025. The rulings come just days after the Gujarat High Court issued a similar directive, creating…
The Income tax department on Wednesday extended the due date for filing income tax returns for AY 2025-26 for corporates and taxpayers requiring audit reports to December 10, 2025, according to a notification issued by the central board of direct taxes.According to an official notification issued by the CBDT, “The due date of furnishing the…
Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori), a common bacterium residing in the stomach lining, has been linked to a significant proportion of stomach cancer cases worldwide. A study published in Nature Medicine estimates that nearly 76% of gastric cancers may be attributable to H. pylori, with around 12 million cases expected among those born between 2008 and…
“An apple a day keeps the doctor away” may sound old-fashioned, but it holds scientific truth. Dr Sethi highlights apples for their rich pectin content, a type of soluble fiber that acts as food for gut bacteria. When fermented in the colon, pectin produces short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) such as butyrate, which are known to…
Lucknow: Allahabad high court’s Lucknow bench has pulled up Uttar Pradesh govt over what it called a “flood” of false cases under the law against cow slaughter, stressing that transporting cattle within the state does not amount to a crime.Citing earlier rulings, court said even preparing to slaughter cattle is not punishable under the UP…
23 deaths reported in Kerala so far, says state health minister NEW DELHI: Kerala has so far reported 104 cases of amoebic encephalitis (brain fever), resulting in 23 deaths, state health minister Veena George said on Sunday. The state is currently battling the rare and often fatal brain infection caused by the “brain-eating amoeba” Naegleria…
Bangladesh former PM Sheikh Hasina The Bangladesh Army on Saturday announced that it has taken into custody 15 serving officers over the alleged cases of enforced disappearances during the tenure of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who stepped down following student-led protests in August 2024.The army’s action comes three days after Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal…
