Kerala records 3,000 critical snakebite incidents annually Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala, second only to West Bengal in venomous snake diversity nationwide, has declared snakebite envenomation a disease of public health importance, requiring mandatory hospital reporting of cases, strengthening anti-venom supply chains and standardising treatment protocols.Kerala HC directed the state govt recently to make snakebite a notifiable disease…
NEW DELHI: A mix of anticipation and anxiety has gripped Delhi with the Supreme Court hinting that it may allow the sale of green crackers in the city just a week before Diwali. The apex court is likely to deliver its verdict on Monday. While many residents welcomed the prospect of fireworks returning to the…
This week, Saturn is reminding you that you don’t have to wait for Monday, a new month or a new year to reset. The karmic lesson is about taking control midstream. If something isn’t working, change it now. Don’t wait for a perfect time. Small adjustments midweek can bring relief and progress. Saturn supports practical…
Former Union home minister P Chidambaram JALANDHAR: Former Union home minister P Chidambaram has stirred unease within Congress by calling Operation Blue Star a “mistake” and saying ex-PM Indira Gandhi “paid with her life for it”. His remarks mark the first time a senior party functionary outside Punjab has openly condemned the 1984 military operation…
KOLKATA: A 48-year-old YouTuber from Bengal with almost 4.3 million followers and his teenage son were arrested in North 24 Parganas district’s Haroa on Sunday for allegedly raping a 15-year- old girl after luring her with the promise of featuring her in comedy and dance reels. The survivor’s father is a cop attached to Kolkata…
‘The Pearl of the Indian Ocean’, Sri Lanka is all about historic cities, old temples and gorgeous beaches. If you plan carefully and much-in-advance, you can easily plan a 6-day trip which can be done under INR 80,000 without any stress. Sri Lanka’s new $20 Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) makes it even easier for Indian…
Benjamin Netanyahu (agencies) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday acknowledged divisions over the Gaza ceasefire deal but urged citizens to unite ahead of the expected release of hostages held by Hamas under the prisoner exchange agreement.“This is an emotional evening, an evening of tears, an evening of joy, because tomorrow our children will return…
Crypto influencer Konstantin Galish was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot in his Lamborghini in Kyiv. 32-year-old Ukrainian crypto influencer Konstantin Galish was found dead inside his Lamborghini in what authorities described as a possible suicide. He died from a self-inflicted wound and the gun which he possibly used was found beside him. Reports claimed…
(AI image generated using ChatGPT) US President Donald Trump struck a markedly softer tone on China on Sunday, referring to President Xi Jinping as “highly respected” and insisting the United States wants to “help” China, not hurt it, despite escalating tensions over rare earths and looming tariffs. “Don’t worry about China, it will all be…
Team West Indies (PTI Photo/Shahbaz Khan) (PTI10_10_2025_000039B) West Indies spinner Khary Pierre expressed surprise at India’s decision to enforce the follow-on during day three of the second and final Test at Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday, while praising his team’s counterattacking response. After being bowled out for 248 in their first innings and trailing by…
