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NEW DELHI: The Indian Army has started a major recruitment drive for Agniveer roles this year, offering over 25,000 positions across the country. The application process is now open following the release of an official notification for 2026-27. The last date to apply is April 1.When the Agnipath scheme was launched on June 14, 2022…
Representative image (AI-generated) State-run Indian Oil Corp and Rosneft-backed Nayara Energy have increased their purchases of Russian crude in January. This comes even as India’s overall imports from Russia have declined under US sanctions.Reliance Industries, India’s largest buyer over the past year, along with several other refiners, has not received any supplies this month. This…
Sauf water, prepared by soaking fennel seeds in water for several hours or overnight, has gradually made its way from being a traditional household remedy to gaining wider interest from a nutritional point of view. As more people seek simple and plant-based inclusions into their daily routine, this mild aromatic drink is revisited from a…
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir govt on Tuesday directed all five govt medical colleges (GMCs) across the UT to increase the number of MBBS seats and introduce new postgraduate courses.Fifty additional MBBS seats each have been sanctioned for the GMCs in Baramulla, Doda, and Kathua, while GMC Srinagar and GMC Jammu will each add 20 more…
When it comes to kidney stones, the most common perception is that they are caused by insufficient water consumption, however, that is not always the case. Dr Arjun Sabharwal, MBBS and nephrologist, recently posted an IG video in which he highlighted that kidney stones are not just caused by low water intake, but a host…
For women, protein isn’t about building muscles, it’s a cornerstone of long‑term health. Adequate dietary protein supports muscle maintenance, skeletal strength and metabolic health, especially as women age, enter perimenopause or post‑menopause. Researchshows that for older women, consuming more than the standard recommendation is linked with better muscle mass, stronger bones, lower fat-to-lean ratio and…
Omega-3 fatty acids are important nutrients that the body cannot produce on its own, which means they must be obtained through food. They support several key functions, including heart health, brain function, inflammation control, and overall well-being. However, many people do not meet the recommended daily intake of EPA and DHA because common diets often…
SRINAGAR: BJP, VHP and Bajrang Dal have objected to admissions of Muslim students, mostly from Kashmir, to Mata Vaishno Devi Medical College in Katra after freshers from the community formed the bulk of the institution’s first batch.This marks a potential new Jammu versus Kashmir political row as J&K’s governing National Conference (NC) and opposition PDP…
The federal government of Canada has announced a significant reduction in the number of temporary residents, particularly international students, over the next three years. The decision, released as part of the government’s 2025 budget and immigration-levels plan, signals an attempt to bring migration rates back to what Prime Minister Mark Carney has termed “sustainable levels”.The…
Canada unveiled its new Immigration Levels Plan for 2026–2028 early Wednesday morning (India time), confirming that the country will hold steady the intake of permanent residents and admit 3.80 lakh annually over the next three years. However, it has sharply curbed the number of temporary residents—especially international students. To illustrate, the immigration levels plan unveiled…
