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Higher intake of processed foods with preservatives may raise risk of Cancer

January 8, 2026 2:03 PM

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Higher intake of processed foods with preservatives may raise risk of Cancer

People who consume more industrially processed foods and beverages containing preservatives may face a higher risk of cancer, according to a study published in The British Medical Journal. Researchers found that higher intake of several commonly used preservatives mostly non-antioxidants such as pot...

Jammu and Kashmir: Cold wave continues to grip Union Territory

January 8, 2026 1:59 PM

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Jammu and Kashmir: Cold wave continues to grip Union Territory

In Jammu and Kashmir, the cold wave continued to grip the Union Territory today, with several places recording the lowest temperatures of the season. Akashvani Jammu Correspondent reports that in the Kashmir Valley, sub-zero temperatures prevailed across many districts. In the Jammu region, temperat...

Delhi Police identifies 548 foreign nationals staying illegally in national capital

January 8, 2026 1:57 PM

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Delhi Police identifies 548 foreign nationals staying illegally in national capital

Delhi Police have identified 548 foreign nationals who were staying illegally in the national capital without valid visas over the past year. Deputy Commissioner of Police, Outer District, Sachin Sharma, informed that all the identified foreign nationals have been sent for deportation. He said the h...

ED conducts raids at 15 locations across six states in connection with fake government job scam

January 8, 2026 2:05 PM

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ED conducts raids at 15 locations across six states in connection with fake government job scam

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is conducting searches in a Fake Government Job Scam against an organised gang across the country. The agency said that the scam was initially detected in the name of Indian Railways. However, the investigation revealed that it covers over 40 other Government organis...

New Delhi World Book Fair 2026 to be held from Jan 10 to Jan 18

January 8, 2026 1:52 PM

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New Delhi World Book Fair 2026 to be held from Jan 10 to Jan 18

The 53rd edition of the New Delhi World Book Fair 2026 will be held from 10th to 18 January at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The fair will bring together publishers, authors, readers, and cultural voices from India and across the world. The nine-day book fair will attract participation from over one...

Election Commission holds conference of Chief Electoral Officers in New Delhi

January 8, 2026 1:45 PM

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Election Commission holds conference of Chief Electoral Officers in New Delhi

The Election Commission of India (ECI) today held a conference of Chief Electoral Officers (CEOs) in New Delhi. This meeting was held in the run-up to the India International Conference on Democracy and Election Management (IICDEM) to be held from the 21st to the 23rd of this month at Bharat Mandapa...

NIMHANS, Bengaluru research reveals Yoga beneficial in recovering from opioid withdrawal symptoms

January 8, 2026 1:46 PM

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NIMHANS, Bengaluru research reveals Yoga beneficial in recovering from opioid withdrawal symptoms

The research conducted by the Centre for Addiction Medicine in NIMHANS in Bengaluru has found Yoga beneficial in recovering from opioid withdrawal symptoms. The study published in the prestigious JAMA Psychiatry journal says that Yoga dramatically speeds up recovery from withdrawal symptoms. The exp...

ED raids I-PAC head Pratik Jain’s residence at Loudon Street, Kolkata in connection with coal smuggling case

January 8, 2026 1:40 PM

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ED raids I-PAC head Pratik Jain’s residence at Loudon Street, Kolkata in connection with coal smuggling case

In West Bengal, the state’s political scene turned heated over the Enforcement Directorate (ED)’s raid at the Loudon Street residence of Pratik Jain, head of I-PAC, in connection with a coal smuggling case dating back few years. ED officials started conducting searches at both Jain’s home and office...

India’s economy expected to grow at 7.6% in current fiscal, exceeding govt’s 7.4% estimate: Morgan Stanley

January 8, 2026 2:36 PM

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India’s economy expected to grow at 7.6% in current fiscal, exceeding govt’s 7.4% estimate: Morgan Stanley

India’s economic growth is expected to outpace the National Statistical Office’s (NSO) first advance estimate, reflecting buoyant high‑frequency data since September 2025, led by policy impetus. A report from Morgan Stanley estimated real GDP growth at 7.6 per cent year‑on‑year for Financial Year 20...

Indian Army, HDFC Bank renew MoU for another 3 years

January 8, 2026 1:23 PM

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Indian Army, HDFC Bank renew MoU for another 3 years

Indian Army and HDFC Bank have renewed their Memorandum of Understanding for another three years, till 2029, to provide banking services and Personal Accident Insurance coverage to Army personnel. This compensation is given in case of accidental death or disability for serving and retired personnel ...

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