A University of Nottingham study revealed that prolonged paracetamol use in individuals 65 and older increases the risk of gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, and renal complications. Researchers analyzed data from UK GP records, finding that repeated paracetamol prescriptions were linked to higher instances of peptic ulcers, heart failure, hypertension, and chronic kidney disease.
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Alok Kumar Singh, a 35-year-old software developer, was arrested by UP STF for masterminding a toll tax fraud spanning across 42 toll plazas in 14 states, causing significant daily losses to NHAI. Singh developed illicit software diverting toll collections to private accounts, with the help of collaborators. The operation was uncovered after a detailed investigation.
Stock market today: BSE Sensex and Nifty50, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in red on Tuesday. While BSE Sensex sunk over 400 points, Nifty50 was below 22,350.
PM Narendra Modi and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto emphasized the importance of peace, stability, and security in the South China Sea, advocating for lawful maritime commerce and adherence to international law. They agreed to bolster defense cooperation and condemned terrorism while highlighting the need for collective global efforts to combat it.
Vansh Katyal, a 22-year-old from Moradabad, was arrested for fatally hitting four labourers on Rajpur Road with a speeding Mercedes. The incident occurred while Katyal was on a joyride with his 12-year-old nephew. After the accident, he abandoned the vehicle and fled to Delhi. He is now in police custody.
Vicky Kaushal's film Chhaava nears Rs 200 crore in its first week, driven by strong collections during the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti holiday. Directed by Laxman Utekar, the historical drama features an acclaimed performance by Kaushal. With one day left, it's poised to become the highest-grossing film of 2025 and Kaushal's career.
The central government committee monitoring Delhi-NCR's air quality lifted Stage 2 restrictions under GRAP due to improved pollution levels. Delhi's 24-hour average AQI was recorded at 186. Stage-III measures will be implemented if AQI exceeds 350, and Stage-IV if it surpasses 400.
The Indian Embassy in Germany is in close contact with the seven Indian nationals injured in a car attack at the Magdeburg Christmas Market. Three have been discharged, while four remain under treatment. The attack by a Saudi psychiatrist killed five and injured over 200, leading to enhanced security and market cancellations in Germany.
A high-ranking Russian military commander, Igor Kirillov, and his second-in-command were killed in Moscow on Tuesday. A bomb concealed in a scooter detonated outside a residential building on Ryazansky Prospekt, claiming their lives. The explosion occurred approximately 4.35 miles southeast of the Kremlin. Russian authorities are investigating the incident.
PM Modi praised the Election Commission for ensuring fair elections and leveraging technology to empower voters. He urged citizens to vote in large numbers to strengthen democracy, mentioning National Voters’ Day and recalling the assembly's founding guardians' emphasis on unity. Modi’s remarks come amid ongoing criticism from the opposition regarding the poll body’s conduct.
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