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Heart risks often start beyond the heart as diabetes and kidney disease emerge as major threats NEW DELHI: Diabetes and kidney disease are emerging as major yet under-recognised drivers of heart-related complications, with experts warning that cardiovascular risks often begin far beyond the heart itself.Health data and recent studies highlight a worrying lack of awareness about the close link between metabolic disorders and cardiovascular disease. Medical professionals say conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and chronic kidney disease frequently interact, significantly increasing the likelihood of heart attacks and strokes.According to estimates from the ICMR–India Diabetes Study, 101 million Indians…

Bengaluru: The Supreme Court issued notice specifically in respect of two paragraphs (77 and 78) of the Karnataka high court judgment in relation to Bangalore Mysore Infrastructure Corridor (BMIC) project and stayed operation of those paragraphs pending further consideration.A bench of Justices Sanjay Kumar and K Vinod Chandran passed this order February 16 after hearing an appeal filed by NICE company.AI Impact Summit, Supreme Court on CAA, India-France Ties & MoreWhile dismissing the writ petition in its Jan 9 judgment, a high court division bench observed that even after 25 years, the project remained on paper as only 1km of…

Hyderabad: A 28-year-old man was tied to a tree and thrashed by locals in Suryapet on Thursday morning after he attacked a 25-year-old woman with a hammer at her sister’s house in Kudakuda, on the outskirts of Suryapet.Police identified the accused as B Mahesh of Lingampalle village in Noothankal mandal, Suryapet district. He has a graduate degree and was living in Hyderabad while searching for employment. The woman, from the same mandal, is pursuing her final year LLB in Hyderabad.According to Suryapet rural police, the two had been in a relationship for several years, but it recently became strained and…

Chennai: Citing data from the National Crime Records Bureau, chief minister M K Stalin said in the assembly on Thursday that Tamil Nadu was the safest state for women and children. The statement came in response to BJP state president Nainar Nagenthran’s allegation that crimes against women rose by nearly 50% in three years in the state. Referring to the 2025 NARI survey, he said only 54% of women in Chennai felt safe at night. Stalin countered the charge, stating that BJP-ruled states were witnessing protests and poor safety indicators.Speaking on the issue, AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami said…

Ahmedabad: The Admission Committee for Professional Post Graduate Medical Educational Courses, Govt of Gujarat, announced the fourth online stray vacancy round for admission to first-year MD, MS and diploma courses for the 2025-26 academic year from Friday. After Round 3, 232 seats remain available, including 197 vacant seats and 35 non-reported seats. Eligible candidates seeking admission to govt and self-financed medical colleges under govt, management and NRI quota seats can participate in this round. Applicants must have qualified in NEET-PG 2025 and be eligible under the criteria prescribed by the council concerned and Gujarat state admission rules.The committee has clarified…

Bhubaneswar: Santoshini Dash, jailer of Kantabanji sub-jail in Balangir district, has been suspended for alleged misconduct and dereliction of duty, according to an order issued by the Odisha prisons directorate on Thursday. “A disciplinary proceeding has been initiated against her for her gross misconduct,” the order read. Dash, who earlier served as jailer of Choudwar circle jail, had courted controversy after a public spat with the jail’s superintendent, Sujit Raula, in the wake of Oct’s jailbreak incident.Last month, the prisons directorate issued explanation notices to both Dash and Raula after they filed police complaints against each other, accusing one another…

Gurgaon: Three days after a fire and a series of explosions in Faridabad left 37 people injured, two people, including the son of one of the owners of the workshops, died on Thursday.Abhishek Monga (32) and his father Vijay, owner of Kalkaji Lubricants, had suffered serious injuries in the fire that took place at two workshops in the Mujesar industrial area on Monday. Abhishek died of injuries at 3.20am at Safdarjung Hospital. Vijay is also undergoing treatment in the same hospital.Police said another person, Pradeep (30), died at 1.30pm at the said hospital. Both the deceased were initially admitted to…

Agartala: Tripura fisheries minister Sudhangshu Das said he is optimistic that Bangladesh’s newly formed govt led by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will ensure “justice and equality for all its citizens,” following Rahman’s swearing-in ceremony.Das said he hopes the new administration will take decisive steps to end reported violence, persecution and targeted attacks against the Hindu community in Bangladesh.Guwahati: Infra Push, Political Heat Policy Debate & MoreIn a congratulatory message to Rahman, Das said he believes the govt can revive democratic values and build a fair society where all citizens have access to impartial justice.He said he expects incidents of abuse…

Kanpur: As many as 26 top bridge pairs from across the country will compete in the 25th edition of the All-India Sir Padampat Singhania Memorial Invitational Pairs Bridge Tournament-2026, to be held at the Cawnpore Club from Feb 20 to 22.The tournament is being organised by the Sir Padampat Singhania Sports Foundation for the 25th consecutive year. The organisers have announced several new initiatives to mark the silver jubilee edition of the event.AI Impact Summit, Supreme Court on CAA, India-France Ties & MoreOrganising secretary Jitendra Awasthi said that the foundation will formally launch ‘MyBridge360′ (www.mybridge360.com), a digital platform, during the…

Ludhiana: In a strict enforcement of power regulatory norms, the Ludhiana police have registered separate criminal cases against the managements of two private schools in Sarabha Nagar. The legal action follows a formal complaint lodged by the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) regarding the unauthorised use of electricity generators on school premises.The crackdown was initiated based on official letters issued by the assistant executive engineer of the Agar Nagar division of PSPCL.Ludhiana: Governance Heat, Campus Safety, Civic Rush & MoreThe first case was registered against the management of a high school, acting on PSPCL letter number 340, dated January…