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A recent study highlighted that women are more prone to conditions related to Metabolic Syndrome (MeS) than men. With the symptoms getting more pronounced with age, women diagnosed with MeS are also at an increased risk of gynaecological cancers.
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A new Australian study suggests that COVID-19 infection in male mice may have long-term effects on their offspring’s brain and behaviour. Researchers at the Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health in Melbourne found that male mice infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus showed changes in sperm RNA, and their offspring exhibited more anxiety-like behaviour compared to offspring of healthy mice.
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Japan is currently experiencing an intense influenza outbreak, officially declared a nationwide epidemic by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare on 3 October 2025. The declaration followed a rapid increase in cases across the country. With cases on the rise and schools closed, people around the world are worried that this could signal the outbreak of a new pandemic.
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Hyundai has unveiled the sporty Venue N Line, set to launch in India on November 4, 2025. With bold red accents, a turbo-petrol engine, ADAS Level 2 safetymand tech-rich interiors, bookings are now open for ₹25,000. It’s the Venue, but with a powerful new attitude.
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MoRTH urges all drivers to ensure their mobile numbers linked to driving licences are current. Outdated numbers may delay renewals or lead to temporary suspension. Updates can be made easily via the Parivahan portal or state transport websites, with OTP verification ensuring accurate and timely communication.
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BMW Group has announced price cuts of up to ₹13.6 lakh for its vehicles following GST 2.0 in India. This price revision will become effective from September 22, 2025. In addition, festive season offers across BMW and MINI models, along with flexible finance options from the brand, are set to make ownership more accessible.
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BMW Motorrad is all set to debut the F 450 GS at EICMA 2025. Co-developed with TVS, the 450cc adventure bike promises around 48 hp, a semi-automatic gearbox, premium features and GS-inspired styling. It’s poised to challenge the Himalayan 450, Honda NX500 and Brixton Crossfire Storr 500.
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Kawasaki has launched the 2026 Z900 in India at Rs 9.99 lakh. It features new colour options, a sharp Sugomi design and advanced technology including IMU, KCMF, and a 5-inch TFT display with rideology app connectivity. Power comes from a 948cc inline-4 engine delivering 125hp and 98.6 Nm torque.
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Kawasaki has launched the 2026 Ninja ZX-10R in India at ₹19.49 lakh, a ₹99,000 increase over last year. The bike retains the MY 2025’s design, but with an engine output of 193 hp and 112 Nm of torque. It features a tubular frame, advanced suspension, dual discs, a TFT display, riding modes, ABS, cruise, and traction control.
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Homes built on plots measuring 1,200 square feet within Greater Bengaluru Authority boundaries will no longer need an occupancy certificate (OC). It is applicable to individual homes, with stilt-plus-3 floors or ground-plus-2 floors, built on 30x40 sites. It aims to simplify compliance for small housing projects.
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For the first time in seven years, Kolkata has received a revision in circle rates. The government has revised the rates by 15% to 90% to align them with the current market price. However, fear of suppressed demand is creeping among developers as rates surpass market prices in some areas.
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Gurugram MP Rao Inderjit Singh shows concerns over the outright violation of water conservation norms by residential and industrial units. Regardless of existing rules, many are showing a non-functional rainwater harvesting system only to obtain OCs. Strict actions are in place to counter this issue, including the revocation of OCs.
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A recent survey by Qlik in partnership with YouGov reveals that 46 % of Indian travellers prioritise superior customer service over deals and discounts, while only 26 % trust artificial intelligence to make travel decisions. The preference highlights a unique blend of digital use and human validation in India’s travel market.
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Japan plans to raise visa application fees for the first time since 1978 amid a record surge in tourism. The current rate of ¥3,000 (≈ US $20) for a single-entry visa and ¥6,000 for multiple entries are among the lowest globally. The government aims to align its charges with other major economies
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Riyadh Season 2025 drew over one million visitors in just 13 days from its October 10 launch, according to the General Entertainment Authority. The sixth edition of the festival, featuring global parades and world-class sporting events, further solidifies Riyadh’s emerging status as a major entertainment and tourism hub.
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2 Min Read On October 20 2025 a major outage at Amazon Web Services (AWS) triggered widespread disruptions across the internet. The fault began in its US-EAST-1 region and affected hundreds of platforms including gaming, banking and social media. The incident exposed global reliance on a few cloud providers.
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2 Min Read India has reduced the number of officials who can issue internet content takedown orders, limiting the power to senior bureaucrats and police officers only. The move follows a legal clash with X, formerly Twitter, which challenged mass takedowns as suppressing free speech. The new rules take effect on November 15.
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2 Min Read Around 60 countries are set to sign a landmark United Nations Convention against Cybercrime in Hanoi this weekend, seeking to boost global cooperation against offences that cost the economy trillions of dollars annually. Despite its ambition some activists and tech companies warn it could expand surveillance under vague terms.
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