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Breast cancer has many risk factors, from age to genetics. While some cannot be controlled, others can be managed through conscious lifestyle choices. Everyday habits are often discussed in health discourses because they can play a major role in preventing and managing several conditions. The same holds true for breast cancer, with dietary habits emerging as one of the controllable risk factors.So, how can dietary choices help reduce the risk of breast cancer? Dr Rajinder Kaur Saggu, senior director of surgical oncology (breast) at Max Hospital, Vaishali, told HT Lifestyle that diet can influence several factors associated with breast cancer…

The recruitment process will be completed by Aug 31Kolkata: The Bengal govt will recruit 50,000 school teachers, staff members, and college faculty in a phased manner in this financial year, CM Suvendu Adhikari announced at the Nabanna conference hall on Wednesday. He was speaking at a programme to distribute composite grants to 80,375 govt and govt-aided schools.He said, “We will complete the ongoing recruitment process soon. The OBC rule framed by the previous govt was erroneous, which delayed college admissions by three months last year and stalled the teacher recruitment process. After taking office, our govt revised the rule and…

Akshay Kumar revealed John Abraham nearly quit Garam Masala, sweating through comedy scenes and asking director Priyadarshan to drop him. Abraham was even ready to return his fee before Priyadarshan calmed him down. The director also denied old rumours of Akshay trimming Abraham’s scenes, calling them baseless. ‘Garam Masala’ (2005), starring Akshay Kumar, John Abraham and Paresh Rawal, turned out to be a huge commercial hit and still enjoys a strong fan following today. Akshay, known for his effortless comic timing, was joined by John, who had largely been associated with serious roles before this film. Akshay had earlier revealed…

The IndiGo MD’s comments mark one of IndiGo’s strongest public objections to the revised FDTL regulations Months after widespread IndiGo flight disruptions, the airline’s Managing Director Rahul Bhatia has urged the government to revisit the new Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) rules. He argues that the current framework reduces pilot productivity, drives up airline costs and leaves the country’s aviation industry “uncompetitive” against international counterparts.IndiGo, which held a 66.3% share of the domestic aviation market in June, came under the regulator’s scanner after operational disruptions in December 2025 led to the cancellation of 2,507 flights over three days. The Directorate…

Fifteen elephants found dead in southern Kenya outside the Amboseli National Park are suspected to have been poisoned by eating tomatoes that had been sprayed with pesticides on nearby farms.The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) says preliminary laboratory tests found cyanide in samples taken from the animals’ carcasses.Ten of the elephants had been found with signs of paralysis and then died within two days. The other five elephants were already dead by the time they were discovered.Investigations are continuing, but for the time being wildlife officials have ruled out foul play. Seeking to reassure the public, wildlife authorities have told local…

PM Modi reviews Middle East crisis preparedness NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) to review the ongoing conflict in Middle East and assess India’s preparedness to deal with its impact.The meeting reviewed the geopolitical situation, the availability of fuel and fertilisers, the safety of Indian citizens and the diaspora and measures to protect Indian seafarers operating in conflict zones. This was the fourth special CCS meeting held on the issue.During the meet, several top cabinet ministers including Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh and NSA chief Ajit Doval were…

The housing society alleges that the developer and its directors sold several flats earmarked for rehabilitation to third parties without the consent of the tenants or the society Mumbai: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the city police has launched a probe into the alleged Rs 42.96-crore fraud involving the redevelopment project of four buildings at Chinchpokli in Parel, in which a developer, its directors, a financial institute, banks and others are accused of illegally selling rehabilitation flats and raising huge loans against them.An FIR has been registered against Siddhivinayak Construction and its three directors and 21 others, including a…

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau continues its probe into the fatal AI171 plane crash NEW DELHI: The government on Thursday said the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is examining all possible causes behind the fatal Air India AI171 crash, including every probable factor that may have contributed to the accident, and that the final investigation report will be released only after the probe is completed.The Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed shortly after take-off from Ahmedabad airport on June 12, 2025, while operating flight AI171 to London Gatwick, killing 260 people.The accident is being investigated by the AAIB.Replying to a…

The dispute comes amid renewed political exchanges between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka over the proposed Mekedatu balancing reservoir across the Cauvery River. NEW DELHI: The Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA), which met in New Delhi on Thursday, upheld the recommendation of the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee (CWRC) directing Karnataka to release 3,500 cusecs of water per day to Tamil Nadu, with a total release of 4 TMC over 15 days, according to news agency ANI.As per the ANI report, the CWRC had on July 28 ordered Karnataka to begin releasing water to Tamil Nadu from July 29. Karnataka had subsequently…

CHENNAI: A Chennai sessions court on Thursday sentenced businessman Shaji Purushothaman to five years of rigorous imprisonment for causing death of a 13-year-old boy after he drove a car under the influence of alcohol and ran over people sleeping on a pavement near Egmore in 2013.Shaji Purushothaman, director of EMPEE group of companies, on May 22, 2013, drove his car drunk. He lost control of the vehicle near the Govt Maternity Hospital, Egmore and ran over people sleeping on the pavement.Muniraj, 13, was critically injured while Vasu, Khaja Mohideen, Subarchita and Mani sustained grievous injuries. Muniraj succumbed to his injuries…