Leading a sedentary life? Science says it will affect your children |

Do you spend too much time sitting or without movement? Parents’ inactivity directly impacts children’s sedentary habits. A study found children of inactive parents tend to be more sedentary. Conversely, active parents often have active children. Mothers’ influence is particularly strong. This sedentary trend poses a public health challenge. Promoting family activity is crucial for…

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New insurance rules open fresh merger, listing routes

MUMBAI: The amendment to insurance laws is expected to trigger a fresh round of consolidation and deal-making in the sector, alongside new capital inflows following govt’s decision to permit 100% foreign direct investment.Apart from opening the door to higher foreign ownership, the new bill seeks to widen consolidation options by allowing insurance companies to amalgamate…

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After BMC setback, Raj Thackeray meets Eknath Shinde amid MNS unease | India News

NEW DELHI: Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray on Wednesday met Maharashtra deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde at the latter’s residence in Mumbai. This was their first face-to-face interaction since last month’s Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections.The meeting, held at Shinde’s official residence Nandanvan, covered a range of issues, a functionary from the Shinde-led Shiv…

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Global Big Cat Summit: Union Budget 2026: India to host the first Global Big Cat Summit – what it means for wildlife lovers |

India will host the first Global Big Cat Summit this year, which will see heads of governments and ministers from 95 countries coming together to deliberate on collective strategies for conservation. This is what Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced while presenting the Union Budget 2026–27 in the Lok Sabha.Describing the summit as a major step…

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‘Why haven’t you gone to the Gauhati HC?’: SC refuses to hear pleas against Assam CM Himanta; flags ‘disturbing trend’ | India News

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain petitions seeking the registration of an FIR and the constitution of an SIT probe against Himanta Biswa Sarma over his ‘target-shooting’ video, and asked the petitioners to approach the Gauhati high court. The apex court questioned why the petitioners had not moved the Gauhati High…

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‘Disrespected northeast by not wearing gamosa’: Amit Shah blasts Rahul Gandhi in poll-bound Assam | India News

NEW DELHI: Union home minister in a public address in Assam’s Dibrugarh launched scathing attacks at Congress and Rahul Gandhi. Accusing the LoP of disrespecting the state’s culture, the home minister blamed him for the violence and chaos in Assam.Addressing the public rally in poll-bound Assam, Shah said, “Rahul Gandhi (was the) only person during…

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Amid trade deal push, PM, Trump get on call | India News

NEW DELHI: Amidst ongoing efforts by India and the US to finalise a bilateral trade deal, PM Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump spoke on Thursday, reaffirming their shared commitment to carrying forward bilateral cooperation while also discussing regional and global issues.The conversation came within a week of Modi’s summit with Russian President Putin and…

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