A recent study reveals that a significant portion of Indian diabetics, nearly 40%, are unaware of their condition. The research, analyzing data from over 57,000 adults, indicates a 20% diabetes prevalence among those aged 45 and above, with urban rates double those in rural areas. Limited healthcare infrastructure, particularly in rural regions, hinders effective management, with frequent medicine stockouts reported.
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In a shocking turn of events at Madras High Court, a 14-year-old girl jumped from a corridor after a custody dispute ruling. The court ordered her to a government home, rejecting her plea to live with her grandmother in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The girl's father had filed a habeas corpus petition, leading to her discovery in Andamans.
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Senator Tom Cotton is questioning Intel's choice of Lip-Bu Tan as CEO, citing concerns over his ties to Chinese firms and a past criminal case involving Cadence Design during Tan's leadership. Cotton's letter to Intel's board chair seeks clarity on Tan's disclosures regarding Chinese investments, especially given Intel's role in securing the microelectronics supply chain for defense.