Sachin Tendulkar buys 3.86 acres in Lonavala for Rs 70 crore across three deals

Passive Smoking Deaths Rose 50% Globally Since 1990, Lancet Study Finds

A new study published in The Lancet has found that deaths caused by passive smoking have increased by 50% worldwide since 1990. India alone recorded 325,600 deaths attributed to secondhand smoke exposure in 2023. The findings highlight the severe and ongoing public health threat posed by tobacco smoke to non-smokers. The data underscores the urgent need for stronger anti-smoking policies and stricter enforcement of smoke-free environments globally.

Supreme Court judge writes 4th letter to CJI against Raj HC judge

India's Crude Import Price Reaches $100 Per Barrel, a 6-Week High

India's crude oil import price has climbed to $100 per barrel, marking a six-week high. The rise is linked to escalating tensions in the West Asia region, which have been disrupting global energy markets. Analysts warn that prices could climb further if the regional crisis deepens. The development raises concerns about India's import bill and its potential impact on domestic fuel prices and inflation.

Trans-border narco-terror suspect flees NCB custody in Jammu