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[ad_1] Research indicates that increased time in bed after a mild stroke or TIA may negatively impact cognitive function. The study, involving brain scans and cognitive assessments, revealed a link between longer time spent in bed and poorer thinking and memory skills. These findings suggest disturbed sleep could signify adverse brain health in stroke survivors. A good night’s sleep is essential for health and emotional well-being. However, the same cannot be said for people who survived a stroke of transient ischemic attack (TIA). After a stroke or TIA, spending more time in bed, either sleeping or trying to sleep, may not be beneficial for cognitive function, reveals new research.According to a new study published in Neurology, added sleep duration is associated with poorer thinking and memory skills. To understand the link between sleep and brain function in individuals who suffered […]

[ad_1] Udit Raj (L), Shashi Tharoor (C) and Kiren Rijiju (R) NEW DELHI: Amid rising tensions within the Congress party, the BJP has rallied around opposition MP Shashi Tharoor, who is facing criticism from his own colleagues over remarks made during an international delegation visit. Tharoor’s statements lauding India’s recent counterterror strikes have sparked sharp reactions from fellow Congress leader Udit Raj, prompting BJP leaders to question the Congress’s stance on national interest.Union minister Kiren Rijiju took to X on Wednesday to condemn the grand old party, responding to Udit Raj’s criticism of Tharoor. Sharing a video, Rijiju questioned the party's priorities: “Congress ka haath kiske sath? Kya Congress party mein desh ke liye bolna mana hai?” he posted in Hindi.“We Indians must speak in one voice in crucial time at least,” he added.In another post, Rijiju intensified his criticism, […]

[ad_1] US President Trump (Image credits: AP) A federal court ruled on Wednesday that US President Trump does not have the authority to impose broad tariffs on imports using emergency powers.The decision, delivered by a three-judge panel at the Court of International Trade in New York, came after several lawsuits argued that Trump exceeded his legal powers and caused economic disruption by using emergency authority to shape US trade policy, reported AP.Trump had imposed tariffs on most countries, arguing that the US trade deficit constituted a national emergency. He relied on the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to justify the tariffs, which targeted goods from countries including Canada, China, and Mexico. His administration claimed the move was necessary to combat illegal immigration and the flow of drugs into the US.However, the seven lawsuits challenging the tariffs argue that […]

[ad_1] Elon Musk is bidding farewell to his ‘Government Gig’!The Tesla CEO, who took the lead at the Department of Government Efficiency under the Trump 2.0 Administration, has announced that his ‘scheduled time’ has come to an end.What did Musk say?On May 28, Musk announced via X, that his time leading President Donald Trump's cost-cutting task force has come "to an end".He wrote on X, "As my scheduled time as a Special Government Employee comes to an end, I would like to thank President @realDonaldTrump for the opportunity to reduce wasteful spending."He concluded his post, saying, “The @DOGE mission will only strengthen over time as it becomes a way of life throughout the government.”Musk has helped lead the DOGE since its inception this year. As it is well-known now, he was designated as a "special government employee" - which allows […]

[ad_1] Faced with the task of defending President Donald Trump’s trade policies, top US authorities told an American court that any attempt to constrain the president’s powers to use trade and impose tariffs could - among other things - lead to another eruption of conflict between India and Pakistan, endangering the lives of millions. Reiterating Trump’s claim – rejected repeatedly by India – that he mediated between India and Pakistan, they asserted that a “tenuous” ceasefire was achieved only after the president interceded and offered both countries trading access to the US.Trump himself had earlier said that he threatened to stop trade with India and Pakistan to get them to agree to a ceasefire to bring the conflict, ignited by India’s Operation Sindoor against terrorist camps in Pakistan, to an end.Indian officials recalled external affairs minister S Jaishankar’s rejection of […]

[ad_1] Elon Musk on Wednesday night (Local time) announced that he is stepping down from his role as a top adviser to US President Donald Trump, concluding his tenure as a special government employee tasked with leading a high-profile push to streamline federal bureaucracy.'My scheduled time comes to an end'Taking to X, he wrote, “As my scheduled time as a Special Government Employee comes to an end, I would like to thank President @realDonaldTrump for the opportunity to reduce wasteful spending. The @DOGE mission will only strengthen over time as it becomes a way of life throughout the government.”A White House official, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed Musk's exit. Musk's departure follows closely on the heels of his public criticism of Trump’s signature legislative proposal, a sweeping tax and immigration bill the president has dubbed his “big beautiful bill.”'It […]

[ad_1] Directed by Karan Sharma and headlined by Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi, the latest comedy drama ‘Bhool Chuk Maaf’ continues to maintain a steady pace at the box office. Although the weekdays have seen a drop in business after the opening weekend, the movie has managed to cross the Rs. 40 crore mark in 6 days, according to the Sacnilk report.‘Bhool Chuk Maaf’ box office update day 6The early estimates show that on Wednesday, which was day 6 for the movie, the movie was able to mint Rs. 3.25 crore, which is a drop from the day 5 collection (Thursday), when the film made a business of Rs. 4.75 crore. As we speak, ‘Bhool Chuk Maaf’ as of now has made a business of Rs. 40.50 crore in India.‘Bhool Chuk Maaf’ Day-wise box office net collection in IndiaDay 1 […]

[ad_1] US secretary of state Marco Rubio Secretary of state Marco Rubio announced on Wednesday that US will begin revoking visas of some Chinese students, "including those with connections to the Chinese Communist Party or studying in critical fields.” Rubio announced in a post on X, saying the state department would “aggressively” revoke visas. China is the second-largest source of international students in the US. During the 2023–2024 academic year, over 270,000 Chinese students were enrolled in UAS institutions, nearly a quarter of all international students.Growing uncertainty for international studentsThe announcement follows a series of actions this week that have added to growing uncertainty for international students. On Tuesday, Rubio suspended the scheduling of new visa interviews as the state department drafts stricter guidelines, including increased surveillance of students' social media activity.The crackdown has intensified concerns among international students, who […]

[ad_1] NAINITAL: To address Nainital's parking crisis, MHA Wednesday issued formal directives allocating the premises of the Metropole Hotel to the Uttarakhand government for temporary use as a parking facility.Built in 1880, the hotel once belonged to the Raja of Mehmoodabad, who migrated to Pakistan. A luxury destination in its prime, it famously hosted figures such as Pakistan's founding father, Mohd Ali Jinnah, who spent his honeymoon there. It was designated 'enemy property' in the early 1960s.MHA's decision follows a request by CM Pushkar Singh Dhami, who cited the town's acute parking shortage and proposed using the hotel's expansive grounds, capable of accommodating over 1,000 vehicles, for public parking. According to a state govt communique, home minister Amit Shah responded positively, confirming MHA's approval in an official letter to the CM. Thanking Shah, Dhami said the move would "significantly ease […]