Growth pulse: Services activity picks up in November; PMI rises as new orders strengthen & price pressures ease

India’s services sector regained momentum in November as firms reported a quicker rise in new business and only mild price pressures, helping the industry rebound after losing pace in October, according to PTI. The latest HSBC India Services PMI survey showed a broad improvement in operating conditions, supported by stronger domestic demand.The seasonally adjusted HSBC…

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Researchers develop spherical cap studs as a comfortable alternative to traditional speed bumps

NIT Silchar and Nirma University Innovate Safer, Smoother Road Speed Solution GUWAHATI: Researchers from NIT Silchar and Nirma University, Ahmedabad, developed an innovative alternative to traditional speed bumps, aiming to reduce the discomfort associated with bumpy rides while effectively slowing down vehicles. This new solution, known as Spherical Cap Studs (SCS), was created as part…

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2 lakh respiratory illness cases in Delhi due to pollution, reveals government data: Why people with diabetes and heart disease need extra protection right now

In a dire report from Delhi, healthcare facilities have logged more than 200,000 cases of acute respiratory issues, predominantly threatening at-risk groups such as those with diabetes and heart ailments. The toxic smog is not just a nuisance; it intensifies pre-existing health conditions, causing rapid arterial narrowing and extra stress on the heart. Delhi has…

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‘Humanitarian grounds’: SC allows deported pregnant woman, her child to return from Bangladesh; citizenship still in question | India News

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday permitted the entry of a pregnant woman and her eight-year-old child into India on “humanitarian grounds,” months after the pair had been pushed into Bangladesh.The top court was hearing the Centre’s challenge to the Calcutta High Court’s September 26 order, which struck down the government’s move to deport…

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‘Distractions’: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra slams Rajnath’s ‘Nehru-Babri’ remark; how Rahul responded | India News

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra; Rajnath Singh NEW DELHI: Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday dismissed defence minister Rajnath Singh’s “Nehru–Babri Masjid” remark as a “distraction” from the issues that matter.“These are all distractions. There are many real issues that need discussion. They create a new distraction every day so that we are unable to talk…

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‘Not losing sleep’: CEA Nageswaran on rupee touching 90 mark versus US dollar; ‘falling rupee is not affecting…’

On Wednesday, the rupee reached a historic low of 90.30 against the US dollar during intra-day trading. (AI image) Rupee has breached the 90 mark versus the US dollar for the first time ever, but the currency’s depreciation is not troubling the government. Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran on Wednesday said that the government…

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Horseradish health benefits you need to know: Soothe sinuses, fight cancer naturally, how to prepare and side effects |

Horseradish is a versatile root vegetable known for its sharp, pungent flavour and distinctive aroma. Beyond its role as a spicy condiment, it has been valued for centuries in both culinary and medicinal practices. Packed with essential nutrients such as vitamin C, potassium, calcium, and antioxidants, horseradish may help reduce inflammation, support respiratory health, and…

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‘Women’s hockey at breaking point’: Former stars urge swift end to crisis, warn unrest could derail progress to LA 2028 | Hockey News

File Pic: Harendra Singh with the team. CHENNAI: The reasons surrounding the abrupt resignation of the senior women’s team coach Harendra Singh in the middle of a training camp in Bengaluru do not seem to add up. Ostensibly having resigned for “personal reasons,” and his silence thereafter, many within the women’s hockey set-up allude to…

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