Cancer Risk Linked to Heavy Metal Pollution in Punjab
A study by Punjabi University and Thapar University found a strong correlation between heavy metal pollution and cancer risk in Punjab. Conducted along the Ghaggar…
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Scrub Typhus
Scrub typhus is an infectious disease caused by Orientia tsutsugamushi and transmitted through infected larval mites (chiggers). A study by Christian Medical College, Vellore, and…
Affirmative Action for Muslims in India
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US Proposes 30-Day Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire
The United States proposed a 30-day ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine war, which Ukraine has supported following talks in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The ceasefire aims to…
India-Mauritius Ties: Strengthening Old Bonds with New Priorities
India and Mauritius share a long-standing partnership built on historical, cultural, and strategic ties. Over the years, the relationship has evolved…
Miyawaki Method at Mahakumbh 2025: How the Afforestation Technique Works
The 2025 Maha Kumbh festival in Prayagraj saw a record-breaking footfall of over 66 crore people. To manage the environmental impact and enhance the c…
Why Southern Indian States Fear Delimitation: Political & Economic Implications
Delimitation is the process of redrawing the boundaries of electoral constituencies to reflect changes in population. In India, this exercise determin…
NAKSHA Scheme: Transforming Urban Land Records in India
Urban land management in India has long been plagued by outdated and inconsistent records, leading to inefficiencies in governance, disputes over owne…
India’s New Remission Policy: How SC’s Verdict Affects Prisoners
The Supreme Court of India has recently ruled that state governments must consider the premature release of eligible prisoners even if they have not s…
