New Smartphone Tech to Help Monitor Muscle Disease Treatment

Science

Updated: Sep 29, 2010

An ultrasound technique can be incorporated into smartphones and other hand held devices to allow patients to determine how they are responding to medication.

The Saudi-Pakistan Factor Behind UAE's Exit From OPEC

World

Updated: Apr 29, 2026

Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed

United Arab Emirates is exiting OPEC after nearly 60 years, citing political and business reasons
The UAE aims to increase oil production and maximize profits without Saudi-imposed quotas
Exit weakens Saudi Arabia's control over OPEC and diminishes Riyadh's regional influence

BJP Claims EVM Tampering, Says Button "Taped" In Trinamool Stronghold

All India

Updated: Apr 29, 2026

Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed

Trinamool accused of EVM tampering in Abhishek Banerjee's stronghold during Bengal polls
BJP alleges its button was taped on EVMs in Falta polling booths in Diamond Harbour
Trinamool denies charge and claims the BJP is raising such allegations since it is losing

6 Lanes, 600 km, 6 Hours: Ganga Expressway, Where You Can Drive At 120 kmph

All India

Updated: Apr 29, 2026

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 594-km Ganga Expressway in Uttar Pradesh
The expressway links Meerut to Prayagraj. Commuters will be able to cover 600 km in 6 hours
It includes 12 industrial clusters with Rs 47,000 crore in proposed investments

"Battle Of Egos": Bombay High Court Tells Woman, 90, To Wait 20 Years

All India

Updated: Apr 29, 2026

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The Bombay High Court orders a 90-year-old woman to wait 20 years for her defamation case to be heard
The case involves a dispute from a 2015 housing society meeting causing alleged mental harassment
Plaintiffs Tariniben and Dhvani Desai seek Rs 20 crore in compensation from Kilkilraj Bhansali and others

EVM 'Glitch', Violence During Polling, Mamata Banerjee's "Terrorism" Charge

All India

Updated: Apr 29, 2026

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Violence and vandalism were reported early Wednesday during voting for the second phase of the Bengal election
There was also a report of malfunctioning EVMs, or electronic voting machines, in Howrah
The clashes led to Mamata Banerjee accusing central security forces of "acting at BJP's behest"

PETA India, Police Stop Planned Animal Sacrifice At Telangana Temple

All India

Updated: Apr 29, 2026

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PETA India acted on April 26 to stop planned animal sacrifice at Beerappa Temple near Secunderabad
Medipally police informed temple authorities about Telangana's ban on animal sacrifice and prevented it
Telangana law prohibits animal sacrifice in public religious places, processions, and temple precincts

Big Drop In Watermelon Prices In Navi Mumbai After 'Food Poisoning' Deaths

All India

Updated: Apr 29, 2026

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Watermelon prices dropped to Rs 7/kg in Navi Mumbai after four deaths linked to its consumption
Demand for watermelon remains low despite its usual summer popularity at Navi Mumbai APMC market
Four family members died after severe vomiting and diarrhoea following a watermelon and pulav meal

Riyan Parag Vaping Row: Possible Punishment For Using Banned Product Revealed

Cricket

Updated: Apr 29, 2026

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RR captain Riyan Parag may face disciplinary action from the BCCI for vaping in the dressing room
E-cigarettes have been banned in India since 2019 under a law prohibiting their manufacture and sale
As per a report, violations can attract fines of up to Rs 5 lakh ($6,000) and jail terms

Video: Tourists Burst Crackers Near Kedarnath Temple For Birthday, FIR Filed

Travel News

Updated: Apr 29, 2026

Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed

A viral video shows people bursting firecrackers near the Kedarnath temple for a birthday celebration
Rudraprayag Police registered a case under Section 353(3) of the BNS law
Public expressed disappointment, calling for bans on phones and firecrackers

Why Gastroenterologists Recommend Amla Juice For Summer Acidity

Health

Updated: Apr 29, 2026

Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed

Amla juice acts as a probiotic and can relieve summer acidity when taken on an empty stomach
Dehydration and irregular eating in summer disrupt stomach acid balance, worsening acidity
Packaged amla juice often contains additives harmful to gut health compared to fresh juice