Day: March 19, 2024

Study Suggests Intermittent Fasting May Increase Risk of Heart Disease Mortality

Manish Kumar

A study presented at a medical meeting has cast doubt on the safety of intermittent fasting, a popular weight loss strategy that restricts food intake to specific periods. The research, released in Chicago and published by the American Heart Association (AHA), revealed a surprising finding – limiting mealtimes to just eight hours a day was associated with a 91% increase in the risk of death from heart disease. The study, reviewed by experts before its release, analyzed data from approximately 20,000 adults included in the US Centers for Disease Control…

Supreme Court Declines Immediate Stay on CAA, Seeks Centre’s Response Within Three Weeks

Manish Kumar

The SC declined to grant an immediate stay on the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), despite hearing 237 petitions challenging its constitutional validity. Solicitor-General Tushar Mehta, representing the government, requested an extension of four weeks to adequately address the plethora of petitions. The bench heard arguments from various petitioners, including the Indian Union Muslim League and opposition stalwarts like Jairam Ramesh and Mahua Moitra. Senior advocate Kapil Sibal, representing the petitioners, highlighted the irreversible consequences of granting citizenship under the controversial law. The law grants citizenship to non-Muslim…

Sita Soren, Former JMM General Secretary joins BJP, Citing Lack of Recognition in JMM

Manish Kumar

Sita Soren, sister-in-law of Hemant Soren, joined the BJP, marking her departure from the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM). Sita Soren expressed her disillusionment with the JMM, claiming she hadn’t received the recognition she deserved after serving the party for 14 years. Sita Soren expressed optimism about the BJP’s vision under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership. JMM leader Manoj Pandey expressed disappointment and hoped for her reconsideration, stressing the respect she had garnered within the party. In the Lok Sabha elections of 2019, BJP emerged victorious in 11 seats with a…

Supreme Court Summons Ramdev Over Patanjali’s Deceptive Advertisements

Manish Kumar

The Supreme Court has issued a summons to yoga guru Ramdev of Patanjali Ayurved, concerning misleading advertisements issued by the company. The court’s action comes after Patanjali failed to respond to a contempt notice regarding the advertisements’ claims about medicinal efficacy. The bench also summoned Patanjali’s managing director, Acharya Balkrishna, in connection with the matter. The court emphasized that both Ramdev and Balkrishna were prima facie in violation of Sections 3 and 4 of the Drugs and Remedies Act, of misleading advertisements of medicines. The court’s actions stem from a…

Delhi Excise Policy Scandal: K. Kavitha Withdraws Challenge Against ED Summons Amidst High-Profile Arrests

Manish Kumar

In a recent development K. Kavitha, a prominent figure in the BRS withdrew her petition challenging the summons issued by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED). The withdrawal of the petition comes on the heels of Kavitha’s arrest in connection with the alleged money laundering case linked to the Delhi excise policy. According to the ED, Kavitha’s involvement in the scheme was significant, positioning her as a key conspirator and beneficiary. The investigation into the Delhi excise policy scandal has seen multiple developments. The excise policy controversy has stirred political debate,…

Lok Sabha elections: How women voters emerged as a decisive factor in polls

Manish Kumar

Lok Sabha elections: In the last couple of decades, women voters gained bargaining power as they understood the power of their votes, that’s the reason no party wants to ignore them which is reflected in their policies and campaigns. Lok Sabha elections 2024: It is often said that Indian politics is highly patriarchal, but over the last few decades women voters have changed the scenario by playing a decisive role in forming the government. Realising the fact that women are now more conscious about their voting rights and no more they pursue…

Discusses range of bilateral, regional security & defence cooperation issues

Manish Kumar

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh held a telephonic conversation with US Secretary of Defence Mr Lloyd Austin on March 18, 2024. Both Ministers briefly discussed a range of bilateral, regional security and defence cooperation issues. They reviewed the recent bilateral events such as the INDUS-X Summit held in New Delhi in February 2024, and the bilateral Tri-Service exercise ‘Tiger Triumph’ which has also commenced in India on March 18, 2024. The US Secretary of Defence appreciated the important role being played by the Indian Navy in conducting anti-piracy operations in the…

Need to make Hydrogen cleaner and more economical: Principal Scientific Advisor to Government of India

Manish Kumar

The 41st Steering Committee Meeting of the International Partnership for Hydrogen and Fuel Cells in the Economy (IPHE) is being convened in New Delhi, India during March 18 – 22, 2024. The first day of the five-day meeting has been organised as IPHE Academic Outreach at IIT Delhi, on March 18, 2024, where the conference delegates provided valuable insights into the future of hydrogen and fuel cell technologies. Addressing the inaugural session, Principal Scientific Advisor, Govt. of India, Prof. Ajay Sood pointed out that while hydrogen is not a very new technology, there…