Month: March 2024

Experts Sound Alarm After 89-Year-Old UK Man Dies Of Vitamin D “Overdose”

March 2, 2024 admin

Experts recommend adults maintain a level of 30 to “guarantee sufficiency”. (Representative pic) An 89-year-old man in the United Kingdom died from an “overdose” of Vitamin D supplements that did not warn about the risks of excessive intake. According to the New York Post, David Mitchener, a retired businessman, had high levels of Vitamin D…

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The Tower of London’s new ravenmaster takes charge of landmark’s iconic flock

March 2, 2024 admin

If an ancient prophecy is right, Michael “Barney” Chandler has just got the most important job in England. The 56-year-old former Royal Marine is the new ravenmaster at the Tower of London, responsible for looking after the feathered protectors of the 1,000-year-old fortress. According to legend, if the ravens leave the 11th-century tower beside the…

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Internal tumult affects Republicans in Michigan with U.S. presidential poll ahead

March 2, 2024 admin

A threat of duelling party conventions to choose a presidential nominee this weekend. Accusations of adultery, corruption and incompetence. A barrage of social media attacks and a police investigation. The Michigan Republican Party is in turmoil, raising fears among some Republicans that support for former President Donald Trump’s re-election bid could suffer in a battleground…

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Tamil Nadu BJP Chief K Annamalai On Contesting 2024 Lok Sabha Elections

March 2, 2024 admin

Tamil Nadu BJP Chief K Annamalai said that he will abide by any decision the party takes. Chennai: Tamil Nadu BJP President K Annamalai on Friday termed as ‘speculations’, him contesting the upcoming Lok Sabha polls but said he will abide by any decision the party takes. The former IPS officer said he had no…

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Heavy Snowfall Kills 15, Injures Dozens In Afghanistan

March 1, 2024 admin

Nearly 30 people injured due to heavy snowfall in Afghanistan. Kabul: Widespread heavy snowfall across several provinces in Afghanistan over the past three days has resulted in the tragic loss of 15 lives and injuries to nearly 30 individuals, TOLOnews reported. Additionally, statistics obtained from Balkh and Faryab provinces by TOLOnews indicate a devastating impact…

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Despite hectic discussions, WTO MC13 ends with no deals on fisheries, agriculture

March 1, 2024 admin

Delegates attend the 13th WTO ministerial conference in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. File | Photo Credit: Reuters The talks at the WTO’s ministerial conference ended with no decision on key issues such as finding a permanent solution to public food stockpile and on curbing fisheries subsidies that lead to over-capacity and over-fishing, sources said….

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Joe Biden Says “Hoping” For Gaza Ceasefire Deal By Ramadan

March 1, 2024 admin

Biden said he was “hoping” for agreement on a ceasefire deal in the Israel-Hamas conflict by Ramadan. Washington: US President Joe Biden said Friday he was “hoping” for a ceasefire deal in the Israel-Hamas conflict by the Muslim holy month of Ramadan but agreement was still not sealed. “I’m hoping so, we’re still working…

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Rajasthan Being Run By Centre Through Remote Control: Ashok Gehlot

March 1, 2024 admin

The state doesn’t seem to have a government for the last 3 months, Ashok Gehlot said. Jaipur: Former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot on Friday accused the Centre of governing the state through remote control and undermining the authority of the elected chief minister. The state doesn’t seem to have a government for the last…

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NBDSA takes action against three TV news channels for violating guidelines on communal issues

March 1, 2024 admin

NBDSA has directed Times Now Navbharat, News18 India and Aaj Tak to remove videos of certain programmes that violated the Code of Ethics and other guidelines. File The News Broadcasting & Digital Standards Authority (NBDSA) has directed three TV news channels to remove videos of certain programmes on communal issues as they violated the Code…

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Court On Plea By Pardanashin Woman

March 1, 2024 admin

“Pardanashin”, the court said, was used in the past in the context of women who were not empowered. New Delhi: Policing is not tailored to serve the interests of any specific religious or cultural community and there can’t be any room for anonymity in investigations, the Delhi High Court said on Friday as it refused…

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