In a first, AIIMS Delhi to examine link between air pollution and lung cancer

Lung cancer India study: The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Delhi has launched a first-of-its-kind study aimed at ascertaining the link between air pollution and lung cancer in India on Friday. The research, titled AIRCARE, will be led by Dr Abhishek Shankar, Assistant Professor in Radiation Oncology. The study aims to explore how prolonged exposure to fine particulate matter (PM 2.5) influences the risk of developing…

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Premium petrol prices surge 2% in India amid Global Energy turmoil; regular fuel prices remain unchanged

Premium petrol price hike: The ripple effects of global geopolitical tensions are being felt in India, as the premium petrol prices surged by 2% on Friday. Meanwhile, the prices of the regular fuel remain unchanged. The revision will be effective from Friday itself, and comes amid escalating disruptions in international energy supplies triggered by the ongoing conflict in West Asia.  Price stands at Rs 2.35/litre now Several oil…

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MP CM Dr Yadav addresses ‘Anand Ke Aayam’ national seminar in Bhopal on International Day of Happiness

Anand Ke Aayam 2026: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister (CM) Dr Mohan Yadav on Friday addressed a national seminar organised at the RCVP Noronha Academy of Administration and Management in Bhopal, on the occasion of the International Day of Happiness. The seminar was titled ‘Anand Ke Aayam’ and was led by the state’s Anand department, which was inaugurated with the ceremonial lighting of lamps.  Winners of the Anand Utsav…

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MP CM Dr Yadav flags off grand Cheti Chand procession in Ujjain, celebrities show up too

Cheti Chand Mahaparv 2026: On Friday, the Sindhi community of the state immersed in the celebrations of Cheti Chand, and its members organised a grand procession in MP’s Ujjain. State Chief Minister (CM) Dr Mohan Yadav flagged off the procession and inaugurated it by hoisting a saffron flag. The CM’s move marked the beginning of celebrations with great fervour and devotion. The Chief Minister extended his heartfelt greetings…

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“Voluntary retirement no ground to avoid giving maintenance to wife, child”: Delhi HC

Delhi HC ruling maintenance: The Delhi High Court (HC), while hearing a petition on March 16, filed by a man challenging a family court order granting maintenance to his wife and kids in December 2022, observed that a husband cannot evade his legal obligation to provide maintenance to his estranged wife and children by opting for voluntary retirement from service. The court ruled that financial responsibility towards one’s…

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SUV topples over multiple times on Mumbai-Pune expressway, 3 IIT Bombay students die on spot

IIT Bombay students’ death: Three students enrolled at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay died on Thursday as the SUV car they were travelling in turned turtle multiple times on Mumbai-Pune expressway in the morning hours, the police said. The students, along with their batchmates, had been on a sunrise trip to Khandala, and were on their way back to the institute when the tragedy struck them.…

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IPL 2026: CSK suffer major blow as Nathan Ellis ruled out due to injury, replacement hunt on

IPL 2026 CSK squad: Five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have suffered a major hiccup on Thursday, 9 days before the IPL 2026 tournament begins. Australian pacer Nathan Ellis has been ruled out of the championship due to a hamstring injury, leaving a void in CSK’s bowling attack.  The 31-year-old was acquired for Rs 2 crore at the IPL 2025 mega auction and was…

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Dhurandhar 2 gets thunderous start, film rakes in Rs 100 crore on opening day

Dhurandhar 2 box office: Ranveer Singh-starrer high-octane spy thriller Dhurandhar 2 received a thunderous start on its opening day, Thursday. The film shattered box office records by minting as much as Rs 100 crore on its first day of theatrical release. The movie opened to unprecedented numbers, fuelled by massive anticipation and extensive advance bookings.  Film scripts history with 10k premiere shows The Aditya Dhar directorial began its…

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Tateeree song row: Troubles mount for Badshah as NCW issues summons to singer, song directors

Tateeree row: No end seems to be in sight for Indian rapper and singer Badshah’s legal troubles, as the National Commission for Women (NCW) on Thursday issued summons to him, as well as the directors of his controversial Haryanvi song, ‘Tateeree.’ Notably, backlash had been intensifying against the singer since the song was released on March 1, 2026, as the track allegedly contained lyrics which objectified minor girls…

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Chhattisgarh govt tables anti-conversion bill; proposes life term, stringent penalties for mass conversions

Chhattisgarh anti-conversion bill: Days after the Maharashtra Government had tabled and embraced the ‘Freedom of Religion Bill 2026’, the Chhattisgarh government also introduced a similar bill in the assembly on Thursday. Analogous to the Maharashtra government, the Chhattisgarh government has also proposed imposition of stringent penalties, including life imprisonment in cases pertaining to mass conversions.  According to government officials, the legislation seeks to curb religious conversions carried out…

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