A recent study on the eating habits of Indian youth has revealed a concerning trend. According to research conducted by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), one in three Gen Z individuals (born between 1997 and 2012) avoids healthy food because they consider it too expensive. Healthy Food Remains Costly The nationwide survey, which included around 1.43 lakh young participants, showed that 30.7% of respondents feel that healthy food is unaffordable. Around 10% mentioned that healthy options are not easily available in their vicinity. Interestingly, 15% of youth said they find healthy food unappetizing. Advertising Shapes Food Choices The study also highlighted the significant influence of media on youth eating patterns. Nearly 67.6% of participants admitted that food a...

Following the brutal mob lynching of Hindu youth Deepu Chandra Das in Bangladesh, where a dozen people have been arrested so far, concerns over regional tensions have resurfaced. While India has raised concerns over attacks on minorities in Bangladesh, experts point out that in terms of military strength, Bangladesh is far behind India and would struggle to sustain a confrontation. Air Power AdvantageIndia enjoys a decisive edge in air capabilities. According to data from NationMaster, Bangladesh operates approximately 100 combat aircraft, whereas India fields nearly 1,080, making India more than ten times stronger in aerial combat potential. India also possesses around 140 attack helicopters compared to Bangladesh’s 24, further consolidating its dominance in air warfare. Ground Forc...

India has urged the Bangladesh government to ensure that those responsible for the brutal murder of Hindu youth Deepu Chandra Das are brought to justice. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) also dismissed misleading reports in Bangladeshi media about protests in New Delhi, emphasizing that demonstrations outside the Bangladesh High Commission were peaceful. Protests and Calls for JusticeMEA spokesperson Randeep Jayswal stated, “We are closely monitoring the situation in Bangladesh. Our officials are in contact with Bangladeshi authorities, and we have expressed serious concern over attacks on minorities.” On Saturday, around 20–25 youths gathered outside the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi to protest the murder of Das in Mymensingh. The demonstrators demanded security for ...

In a startling incident on the India-Bangladesh border, a BSF soldier was reportedly abducted by smugglers and handed over to the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), only to be safely returned to India later. The incident occurred early Sunday in the Mekhliganj area of North Bengal. Details of the IncidentAccording to sources, the soldier, identified as Ved Prakash of the 174th Battalion stationed at Arjun Camp, was taken advantage of dense fog near the border. After being abducted, he was handed over to the BGB across the border. Indian authorities coordinated with their counterparts, and the soldier was safely brought back to Indian territory. The BSF has not yet issued an official statement on the incident. However, sources confirmed that it took place along the India-Bangladesh border...

Northern India is experiencing severe cold as the first snowfall of the season blankets the hilly regions. Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, and high-altitude areas of Himachal Pradesh are expected to witness heavy rainfall and snowfall over the next 24 hours. Meanwhile, dense fog is likely to persist over the plains, potentially disrupting road, rail, and air traffic. IMD Issues Weather WarningThe India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a caution for the next few days, predicting heavy rainfall and snowfall in high-altitude regions of Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, and northeastern Himachal Pradesh. Strong winds reaching 50–60 km/h may reduce visibility significantly. In the plains, dense to very dense fog is forecasted over eastern Uttar Pradesh until 23 December, and across Punj...