Older people with abdominal fat, weak muscles have a risk of developing mobility problems, according to a recent study led by a team of international researchers. The findings of the study published in the journal 'Age and Ageing', revealed that the dangerous combination of weak muscles and abdominal fat can lead to a significant loss of gait speed in older people.
After clinching medals at Tokyo Paralympics 2020, India's Para-athletes received a rousing welcome at the Delhi airport on September 2. Hundreds of sports lovers welcomed Sumit Antil, Devendra Jhajharia and Yogesh Kathunia at the airport. Sumit Antil won gold in the men's javelin throw (Sport Class F64) at National Stadium in Tokyo. Indian javelin throwers Devendra Jhajharia and Sundar Singh Gurjar won silver and bronze respectively in the men's Standing Javelin (F46) at National Stadium in Tokyo on August 30. India produced its best-ever performance at the ongoing Tokyo Paralympics 2020.
The Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) on Wednesday informed that the Phase 3 trial of Hyderabad-based Biological E Limited for its anti-COVID shots is underway. Member-Health, NITI Aayog, Dr VK Paul said, "Phase 3 trial work of Biological E going on. Stockpile being produced. We should wait for results, we hope it'll be in next month or 2
A day after former Congress president Rahul Gandhi attacked the government on the issue of inflation and rise in fuel prices, the party's frontal organizations -- youth and women wings -- on Thursday held protests against the government on the issue in New Delhi.
Although epilepsy is a relatively common condition, affecting approximately 1 per cent of individuals worldwide, it is often difficult to diagnose in clinical practice and it is estimated that up to a quarter of all cases may be misdiagnosed initially.
On August 30, India reported 42,909 new COVID-19 cases and 34,763 recoveries in the last 24 hours. Kerala alone reported single-day spike of 29,836 infections and 75 deaths yesterday.
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal inaugurated Cloverleaf flyover, ramps, service roads and cycle track at Mayur Vihar Phase- I today. Deputy CM Manish Sisodia and Health Minister Satyendar Jain were also present at the occasion. This move will benefit commuters travelling from Mayur Vihar-I to Akshardham and from Noida to Mayur Vihar-I.
Delhi Government received 9,427 suggestions for Padma Awards. CM Kejriwal said that names of three doctors have been shortlisted by a committee led by Deputy CM Manish Sisodia. "We received 9,427 suggestions for Padma Awards. Our committee led by Deputy CM Manish Sisodia has shortlisted the names of three doctors," Delhi Chief Minister.
Graffiti depicting Tokyo Olympics 2020 medal winners Neeraj Chopra, Ravi Dahiya, Mirabai Chanu, Lovlina Borgohain, PV Sindhu, Bajrang Punia, and the men's hockey team captain Manpreet Singh beatified pillars near Pitampura Metro Station.
The court directed the authorities to ensure that illegal encroachments of sidewalks are cleared on a daily basis.
The Environment Ministers adopted the New Delhi Statement on Environment, which is aimed at furthering spirit of Cooperation for Continuity, Consolidation and Consensus in Environment among BRICS Nations.
A bench headed by chief justice NV Ramana said, "We're not against the withdrawal of cases if there is a malicious prosecution. But this needs to be examined by the judicial officer in HC. If the high court agrees then the cases can be withdrawn".
Hundreds of these demonstrators, both male and female drawn from Delhi and neighboring cities, started gathering in front of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) office in Vasant Vihar since morning.
Captivated in the jam-packed lanes of Nizamuddin West area of New Delhi, the Dargah of Hazrat Nizamuddin is among the most famous religious sites situated in India.
Equity frontline indices traded firm on August 23 led by gains in IT and financial stocks. At the closing bell, the BSE SandP Sensex was up by 226 points or 0.41 per cent at 55,556 while the Nifty 50 rose by 46 points or 0.28 per cent to 16,496.
The IMD had issued a yellow alert for the national capital on Sunday and had predicted bad weather for the day. Meanwhile, there were traffic snarls at several stretches because of Raksha Bandhan.
A day after the toddler went missing from his home, police found his body in a flooded drain in Punjabi Bagh.
According to the latest bulletin, there are 427 active COVID-19 cases in Delhi, a dip from 471 the previous day. Of these, 141 are under home isolation, down from 156 a day ago.
Making the announcement at a function to mark the 75th Independence Day, he said that the AIIMS has joined hands with the Delhi Fire Service for the purpose.
Neeraj Chopra became the second-ever Indian to win an individual gold in the Olympics, and the only Indian to win a gold medal in Tokyo Olympics 2020.
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