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Time of India
9 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Evening news wrap: PM Modi's sharp attack on Congress over Emergency, Rath Yatra turns tragic in Odisha; & more
PM Modi's sharp attack on Congress over Emergency, Rath Yatra turns tragic in Odisha; & more NEW DELHI: PM Modi in his Mann Ki Baat , marked 50 years since the Emergency by calling it an era of fear and censorship. Tragedy struck in Odisha as a stampede at Puri's Rath Yatra left three dead and 12 critical, prompting the suspension of senior police officials. Meanwhile, SpaceX overcame storm delays to launch 27 Starlink satellites, boosting global internet coverage. On the lighter side, Mohammed Siraj's viral "Who broke my bat?" moment during practice ahead of the IND vs ENG Test showed his playful side. And finally, the southwest monsoon made an unusually early sweep across the country, reaching Delhi on June 29 and covering India nine days ahead of schedule, the fastest since 2020. Here are the top stories of the day: PM Modi recalls imposition of Emergency in Mann ki Baat Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Mann Ki Baat address on Sunday, slammed the 1975 Emergency as a dark chapter in India's democracy, saying that it was an attempt to "enslave" the judiciary and suppress civil liberties. Marking the 50th anniversary of the Emergency, Modi played archival clips of Morarji Desai and Atal Bihari Vajpayee , who had recounted the atrocities faced by people during the Emergency period. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Top Public Speaking Course for Children Planet Spark Book Now Undo Without naming Congress, he said the period was marked by fear, censorship, and the systematic stifling of dissent. Read more Puri stampede : Two senior cops suspended, top officials transferred A deadly stampede struck Puri's Jagannath Rath Yatra, killing three people and injuring several, with 12 in ICU, after a chaotic crowd surged and trucks reportedly obstructed chariot routes. Former CM Naveen Patnaik blamed "glaring incompetence" and poor crowd management. Odisha's chief minister suspended two senior police officers and announced financial assistance. Read more Spacex launches 27 satellites after storm delays SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral, successfully deploying 27 Starlink satellites in low Earth orbit despite earlier storm warnings. The mission showcased SpaceX's reusability edge by recovering a veteran booster, reinforcing its ongoing effort to expand the Starlink constellation and enhance global internet coverage. Read more 'Who broke my bat?': Siraj fumes during practice ahead of IND vs ENG 2nd Test Mohammed Siraj's fiery outburst during practice ahead of the second India‑vs‑England Test went viral: when an England player reportedly broke his bat, Siraj was seen visibly fuming on the field. Siraj initially displayed mock anger before breaking into laughter. His lighthearted reaction amid intense match preparations resonated with fans. Read more Monsoon hits Delhi a day early, covers country 9 days ahead Southwest monsoon made an early debut this year, hitting Delhi on June 29, a day ahead of schedule, and spreading across the entire country by the same date, nine days earlier than the usual July 8 completion date. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) confirmed this marks the fastest full coverage since 2020, signalling timely relief for agriculture and water reserves nationwide. Read more
Time of India
2 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Drinking diet soda? Here's how it sabotages weight loss
A recent study from USC's Keck School of Medicine reveals that diet sodas, particularly those with sucralose, may increase food cravings and appetite, especially in women and obese individuals. Researchers found that artificial sweeteners can trigger brain activity linked to cravings and reduce hormones that signal fullness. People nowadays are obsessed with diet soda, due to its promise of zero sugar and zero calories. It almost looks like a guilt-free beverage, especially for those trying to lose weight. But diet drinks might not be the sweet spot. Switching to diet soda may leave more than just a synthetic aftertaste. A new study found that drinking diet soda may sabotage your weight loss journey. Researchers from the Keck School of Medicine of USC found that diet sodas may increase food cravings and appetite, especially in women and people who are obese. The study is published in JAMA Network Open . The culprit in diet soda The researchers found that drinks that contain the artificial sweetener sucralose are linked to increased food cravings. This was one of the largest studies to examine the effects of an artificial sweetener, also called a nonnutritive sweetener (NNS), on brain activity and appetite responses in different segments of the population. Over 40 percent of adults in the US currently use NNSs to satisfy their sweet tooth. Many consider it a calorie-free way to accomplish weight loss goals. 'There is controversy surrounding the use of artificial sweeteners because a lot of people are using them for weight loss. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Top Public Speaking Course for Children Planet Spark Book Now Undo While some studies suggest they may be helpful, others show they may be contributing to weight gain, type 2 diabetes, and other metabolic disorders. Our study looked at different population groups to tease out some of the reasons behind those conflicting results,' Kathleen Page, MD, corresponding author and an associate professor of medicine at the Keck School of Medicine, said in a statement. The study To understand the effects of artificial sweeteners on health, the researchers studied 74 participants. The participants were divided based on gender and categorized as healthy weight, overweight or obese, over three separate sessions. During each visit, the participants consumed 300 milliliters of either a drink sweetened with table sugar (sucrose), a sucralose-sweetened drink, or water. The researchers used functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to measure three things: activation of regions of the brain responsible for appetite and food cravings in response to pictures of high-calorie foods such as a burger and donut, and glucose (blood sugar), insulin, and other metabolic hormones in the blood. Artificial sweeteners were linked to more cravings The researchers found increased activity in regions of the brain responsible for food cravings and appetite in both women and obese people after they consumed sucralose-containing drinks, when compared to those who drank real sugar drinks. The levels found that after drinking the zero-calorie artificially sweetened drinks, the participants had lower levels of hormones that signal fullness, compared to when they drank the sugar-sweetened drink. This suggests that diet drinks may not really help curb hunger. They also found that female participants who drank artificial sweetener drinks snacked more, whereas snack food intake did not differ for male participants. Shreyas Iyer and Ibrahim Ali Khan's Nutritionist Nicole Kedia Breaks Down Their Diet SECRETS 'Our study starts to provide context for the mixed results from previous studies when it comes to the neural and behavioral effects of artificial sweeteners. By studying different groups, we were able to show that females and people with obesity may be more sensitive to artificial sweeteners. For these groups, drinking artificially sweetened drinks may trick the brain into feeling hungry, which may in turn result in more calories being consumed,' Page said. So, if you enjoy drinking diet sodas, thinking it may help you with weight loss, think again.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Parth Samthaan reveals a fan asked him to solve his mother's ‘murder case' as he portrayed ACP Ayushmaan in CID 2
Actor Parth Samthaan , who was last seen on CID 2 as ACP Ayushmaan, received immense love and appreciation from the audience for his role in the show. The actor recently bid adieu to the show after entertaining fans with his performances. The actor recently appeared on a podcast with Bharti Singh and Harsh Limbachiyaa and spoke about his journey on the show, bond with fellow stars, and much more. Talking about fans' reactions to his portrayal in the show, Parth recalled how he once received a message on social media from someone asking him to solve his mother's case. He then shared his hilarious reaction to the same. He shared, 'I get good responses from people. The audience takes the show very seriously. I got a DM from a fan asking me to solve his mother's murder case . He asked me for my contact number, as he felt I was his last hope. The viewers totally get involved in it. Some boys messaged me on social media to get the number of actresses who play female cops in CID.' While talking about his bonding with the co-stars, the Kaisi Yeh Yaariaan actor stated, 'When I went on the CID set for the first time, I was completely in shock. I was like, I can't demand anything here now. I was amazed to see that. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Transform Your Child's Confidence with Our Public Speaking Program Planet Spark Book Now Undo It's a very good, positive and mature team. They are away from social media. They have been doing this show since there was no camera or mobile phone.' The actor also opened up about his bonding with the co-stars of CID 2. While talking about it, he said, 'When I went on the CID set for the first time, I was completely in shock. I was like, I can't demand anything here now. I was amazed to see that. It's a very good, positive, and mature team. They are away from social media. They have been doing this show since there was no camera or mobile phone.' CID 2 features Shivaji Satam, Dayanand Shetty, Aditya Srivastava, Ajay Nagrath, and others in key roles. Parth, on the other hand, recently bid adieu to the show.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
IND vs ENG: ‘Some of his shots probably weren't ...' - Greg Chappell sends Rishabh Pant his honest feedback
Rishabh Pant scored smashing centuries in both innings against England (Image via AP/Scott Heppell) Former India coach and Australia cricketer Greg Chappell has heaped praise on Rishabh Pant after the wicketkeeper-batter's record-setting twin hundreds at Headingley, calling him a game-changer and comparing his impact to that of Australian great Adam Gilchrist. Pant, now India's Test vice-captain, became only the second wicketkeeper-batter in history after Zimbabwe's Andy Flower to score a century in each innings of a Test match. His explosive batting was one of the standout performances in the series opener at Headingley, even though India fell by five wickets to the hosts on Day 5. 'The beauty of it (Pant's batting) is that he gets his runs at a very fast rate, which gives you time to win cricket matches. It was a phenomenal performance; some of the shots that he played probably weren't in the MCC coaching manual when I last looked at it," Chappell said at an event in Mumbai. Chappell believes Pant is revolutionising Test batting with a fearless approach that makes the best use of modern bats and the 27-year-old's vey own natural flair. IND vs ENG 1st Test: England win but India show fight 'He is reinventing the game as a batter. You know, modern technology, the bats are very different. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Top Public Speaking Course for Children Planet Spark Book Now Undo You can play shots that weren't possible with the old bats. But man, he's exciting to watch,' he added. Pant's ability to keep bowlers guessing also impressed Chappell. 'You never quite know what to expect from the first ball at any stage. He's likely to jump down the wicket to the pacers, or he'll play the falling ramp shot. You never quite know what to expect, so it keeps the opposition on their toes,' he explained. Poll Do you believe Rishabh Pant is revolutionizing Test cricket with his batting style? Yes No, not really Recalling his early impressions of the left-hander, Chappell said, 'When I first saw him, he was a different sort of player, of course, but he reminded me very much of Adam Gilchrist.' Pant's twin hundreds also saw him rise to a career-best seventh in the ICC Test rankings for batters. India will look to make the best use of his explosive form in the second Test set to commence on July 2. A win would bring the visitors level in the series. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Fuel retail pact: Ambani and Adani partner again, Jio-bp and ATGL to share pump networks
Billionaire industrialists Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani have joined hands for a second time in less than two years, this time to co-market automotive fuels by integrating their retail networks — a strategic move that marks a rare alliance in India's highly competitive energy sector. Ambani's Jio-bp and Adani Total Gas Ltd (ATGL) on Wednesday announced the agreement in a joint statement, saying they will set up each other's fuel dispensers across their retail stations. Jio-bp, the fuel retail joint venture between Reliance Industries and BP, will install petrol and diesel pumps at ATGL's CNG outlets. ATGL, the city gas distribution firm co-owned by Adani Group and TotalEnergies of France, will in turn add CNG units at Jio-bp fuel stations. According to the joint statement issued to PTI, the partnership will span both existing and upcoming outlets of both companies and aims to 'redefine the auto-fuel retail experience for Indian consumers.' Jio-bp currently operates 1,972 petrol pumps nationwide, while ATGL runs 650 CNG stations across 34 geographical areas. This marks the second business partnership between the rival billionaires. In March last year, Reliance Industries had acquired a 26% stake in an Adani Power project in Madhya Pradesh, agreeing to draw 500 MW of electricity for captive consumption. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Top Public Speaking Course for Children Planet Spark Book Now Undo Ambani and Adani — both Gujarat-based tycoons — have long been viewed as rivals in India's corporate landscape. While their business empires rarely overlap, they have occasionally clashed in emerging sectors such as clean energy, telecom spectrum, and the media. Adani recently entered the media space via a takeover of NDTV, while Ambani has owned a portfolio of news and entertainment channels for nearly a decade. The latest collaboration comes at a time when private players are seeking to loosen the dominance of state-run fuel retailers — Indian Oil Corporation, Bharat Petroleum, and Hindustan Petroleum — who together operate over 90% of the country's 97,000-plus petrol pumps. These public sector companies also dominate the city gas segment. 'The strategic alliance marks a significant milestone in the journey of both companies toward sustainable growth and innovation,' the statement said. ATGL CEO Suresh P Manglani added, 'This partnership will enable us to leverage each other's infrastructure, thus enhancing customer experience and offerings.' Jio-bp Chairman Sarthak Behuria echoed the sentiment, saying, 'We are united by a shared vision to offer our customers a superior selection of high-quality fuels.' Both firms are also expanding into clean fuels. While Adani is building the world's largest solar park in Gujarat's Kavada region, Reliance is investing in four gigafactories in Jamnagar to produce solar panels, batteries, hydrogen, and fuel cells. The new agreement also covers collaboration on compressed biogas (CBG), EV charging, LNG for transport, and other low-carbon mobility solutions, the companies said. Stay informed with the latest business news, updates on bank holidays and public holidays . AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
