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New Indian Express
a day ago
- New Indian Express
Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara launches Raksha QR code to combat drug abuse
BENGALURU: To tackle the drug menace in Karnataka, Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara launched the Raksha QR code on Thursday, enabling citizens to anonymously report instances of drug trafficking and usage. The initiative was launched as part of the 66th International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, held at Kanteerava Stadium. Parameshwara also virtually gave permission to destroy 143.774 kg of various types of drugs valued at Rs 45 crore, seized by the Bengaluru City Police. The drugs were scientifically destructed at a facility in Hoskote. Meanwhile, thousands, including students, participated in the event, where they took an oath committing to a drug-free lifestyle. Parameshwara urged students not to ruin their future by falling into drug abuse. He said that drugs worth Rs 45 crore were seized in the past year and over 200 foreigners involved in drug trade were deported. 'We are running awareness programmes to educate the youth. If such activities continue despite warnings, strict legal action will follow,' he said, adding that 6.5 lakh students have been sensitised and police officers have been directed to visit educational institutions monthly, with each college required to form an anti-drug committee.
NDTV
4 days ago
- Health
- NDTV
Viral Weight Loss Story: Woman Who Lost 40 Kg Shares 3 Mistakes From School Days That Made Her "Obese"
Raksha, an ISS Certified Nutrition and Weight Loss Coach, once weighed over 100 kg. Along with the challenges of obesity, she also struggled with poor skin and hair health. One of the biggest reasons behind her weight gain was a junk food addiction - she would eat chips and chocolates almost every other day. Eventually, she decided to lose weight and underwent a remarkable transformation. In just 13 months, Raksha lost an impressive 40 kg, dropping from 116 kg to 70 kg. Her transformation reel has garnered over 9 million views on Instagram. Without any crash diets or shortcuts, she lost weight by understanding nutrition, giving up unhealthy eating habits, and exercising daily at home. Watch the video below: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Raksha Bhalavi | Nutrition & Weight Loss Coach (@fitwithraksha_) So, how did she gain all that weight? In an Instagram video, Raksha shares three key mistakes she made during her school years that contributed to her obesity. These habits are fairly common and students should avoid them to stay healthy and fit: Eating Only Parathas And Chips For Lunch Raksha recalls regularly eating 2-3 parathas and chips for lunch at school. She now realises that this high-carb, high-fat diet contributed significantly to belly fat. A healthy school lunch should include a balance of foods - fruits for fibre, eggs or paneer for protein, and a whole wheat roti or bread for good carbs. Also Read:"It's A Mind Game," Man Says After Losing 34 Kg In 6 Months With New Diet And Lifestyle Stress And Binge Eating While Studying Her second mistake was snacking on chips, namkeen and biscuits while studying. These high-salt, high-sugar snacks, combined with mindless eating, can lead to easy weight gain. She suggests replacing these with healthier options like makhana and fresh fruits. Zero Physical Activity After School After school, Raksha would spend time watching TV, using her phone, and doing homework, without any physical activity. This sedentary routine further contributed to obesity. She says students should remain physically active by including any form of sport or exercise in their daily schedule. This helps improve both physical and mental well-being. "I realised it too late, but I'm sharing it now, so you don't go through the same. Today, I've replaced them with healthy habits - like fruits, makhana and daily movement," Raksha adds. What She Eats In A Day Now - Vegan High-Protein Meals In another Instagram video, Raksha shares a sample full-day vegan, high-protein diet:
The Hindu
26-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Indian Pravasi Movement proposes three projects for imprisoned expatriates
The Indian Pravasi Movement (IPM) has appealed to the Department of Non-Resident Keralites (NoRKA) and the Kerala State Commission for Protection of Child Rights to consider three humanitarian schemes — Raksha, Viraha, and Nyayasethu — which they have designed to address the plight of Indian expatriates imprisoned in various Gulf countries. 'The Raksha scheme we proposed aims to secure the early release of Indian expatriates in Gulf countries detained due to civil or commercial disputes. Viraha focuses on protecting and supporting the families and children of those imprisoned, many of whom are facing severe emotional and financial hardships,' said R.J. Sajith, president of IPM. According to him, the third proposal, Nyayasethu, seeks to establish a support system offering legal aid and judicial intervention for Indians caught in foreign legal complications, and to protect them from exploitation. The appeal was submitted through NoRKA Roots' Chief Executive Officer Ajith Kolasseri, with a specific request for immediate action and the backing of businessman M.A. Yusuff Ali. The IPM delegation also urged NoRKA to take moral and operational responsibility by extending transparent financial and logistical support to the proposed schemes. In a separate representation submitted to Kerala State Commission for Protection of Child Rights Chairman K.V. Manoj Kumar, IPM functionaries highlighted the urgent needs of children of imprisoned expatriates. They said that around 45 children were in dire need of support from the Child Rights panel.
Miami Herald
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Miami Herald
Russia Classifies Population Data as Birth Rates Plunge to 200-Year Low
Russia has moved to classify key demographic statistics following a dramatic collapse in its birth rate, which has plunged to levels not seen since the late 18th or early 19th century, according to a leading Russian demographer. Newsweek has contacted Russia's Foreign Ministry for comment by email. For decades, Russia has been experiencing a plunging birth rate and population decline, which appears to have worsened amid its ongoing invasion of Ukraine-with high casualty rates and men fleeing the country to avoid being conscripted to fight. Projections estimate that Russia's population will fall to about 132 million in the next two decades. The United Nations has predicted that in a worst-case scenario, by the start of the next century, Russia's population could almost halve to 83 million. Demographer Alexey Raksha, who previously worked with Russia's Federal State Statistics Service (Rosstat), said the agency recently ceased publishing detailed demographic data. In its monthly report published on May 16, Rosstat omitted figures for births and deaths for the most recent reporting period, along with monthly data on marriages and divorces, Raksha said. Of the five demographic tables previously published by Rosstat, only one remained in the latest report. It provided data on births, deaths, marriages and divorces only as a cumulative total from the beginning of the year, he said. "In fact, since March 2025, there have been almost no publicly available demographic statistics in Russia," Raksha wrote. "The level of demographic panic within the government has reached epic proportions," he continued. In March, Raksha said Russia might be seeing its lowest birth rates since the late 1700s. Births dropped by 6 to 7 percent in February and by 3 to 4 percent in March, the demographer said. In the first quarter of 2025, between 293,000 and 294,000 births were registered in Russia-2.4 percent lower than the first quarter of last year, he said. "March 2025 likely recorded the lowest number of births on the territory of today's Russian Federation since the late 18th to early 19th century," Raksha wrote on his Telegram channel. The average number of children per woman remained almost the same in the first quarter, decreasing from 1.432 to 1.431, the demographer said. Russian authorities have restricted access to abortions and contraception and have even offered pregnant women payouts in a bid to encourage the population to have children. In 2023, Valery Seleznev, a member of the Russian State Duma, proposed releasing women convicted of minor charges from prisons so they could conceive. Last year, Kremlin press secretary Dmitry Peskov said reviving the nation's birth rate was one of Russia's "top priorities." He called the situation "catastrophic." Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said in July: "We live in the largest country in the world. And our numbers are decreasing every year. And this can only be dealt with by increasing the average birth rate." In addition to classifying population data, Russia plans to ban "childfree ideology." On September 1, Roskomnadzor, Russia's telecommunications regulator, is set to implement an order that could affect media such as Game of Thrones, Sex and the City and the Harry Potter franchise. Related Articles Donald Trump Reacts After Calls With Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr ZelenskyTrump Reveals What Putin Told Him About Melania During Two-Hour CallRussia Pulled Nuclear-Capable ICBM Launch: ReportUkraine Strikes Russian Radar on Black Sea's 'Boyko Towers': Video 2025 NEWSWEEK DIGITAL LLC.
Newsweek
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Newsweek
Russia Classifies Population Data as Birth Rates Plunge to 200-Year Low
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Russia has moved to classify key demographic statistics following a dramatic collapse in its birth rate, which has plunged to levels not seen since the late 18th or early 19th century, according to a leading Russian demographer. Newsweek has contacted Russia's Foreign Ministry for comment by email. Why It Matters For decades, Russia has been experiencing a plunging birth rate and population decline, which appears to have worsened amid its ongoing invasion of Ukraine—with high casualty rates and men fleeing the country to avoid being conscripted to fight. Projections estimate that Russia's population will fall to about 132 million in the next two decades. The United Nations has predicted that in a worst-case scenario, by the start of the next century, Russia's population could almost halve to 83 million. What To Know Demographer Alexey Raksha, who previously worked with Russia's Federal State Statistics Service (Rosstat), said the agency recently ceased publishing detailed demographic data. In its monthly report published on May 16, Rosstat omitted figures for births and deaths for the most recent reporting period, along with monthly data on marriages and divorces, Raksha said. Of the five demographic tables previously published by Rosstat, only one remained in the latest report. It provided data on births, deaths, marriages and divorces only as a cumulative total from the beginning of the year, he said. "In fact, since March 2025, there have been almost no publicly available demographic statistics in Russia," Raksha wrote. "The level of demographic panic within the government has reached epic proportions," he continued. In March, Raksha said Russia might be seeing its lowest birth rates since the late 1700s. Births dropped by 6 to 7 percent in February and by 3 to 4 percent in March, the demographer said. In the first quarter of 2025, between 293,000 and 294,000 births were registered in Russia—2.4 percent lower than the first quarter of last year, he said. "March 2025 likely recorded the lowest number of births on the territory of today's Russian Federation since the late 18th to early 19th century," Raksha wrote on his Telegram channel. The average number of children per woman remained almost the same in the first quarter, decreasing from 1.432 to 1.431, the demographer said. Russian authorities have restricted access to abortions and contraception and have even offered pregnant women payouts in a bid to encourage the population to have children. In 2023, Valery Seleznev, a member of the Russian State Duma, proposed releasing women convicted of minor charges from prisons so they could conceive. Last year, Kremlin press secretary Dmitry Peskov said reviving the nation's birth rate was one of Russia's "top priorities." He called the situation "catastrophic." What People Are Saying Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said in July: "We live in the largest country in the world. And our numbers are decreasing every year. And this can only be dealt with by increasing the average birth rate." What Happens Next In addition to classifying population data, Russia plans to ban "childfree ideology." On September 1, Roskomnadzor, Russia's telecommunications regulator, is set to implement an order that could affect media such as Game of Thrones, Sex and the City and the Harry Potter franchise.
