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UK pet owners may soon need vet prescriptions for flea treatments as studies link them to river pollution

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Britain is reviewing whether pet flea and tick treatments should be sold only by vets and pharmacists. Current over-the-counter sales allow chemicals like fipronil and imidacloprid to contaminate waterways, harming aquatic life and even songbirds through pesticide-laced fur in nests. Ministers aim to reduce environmental damage by potentially restricting access and encouraging targeted treatment. The … Read more

‘False narrative’: Amit Shah rejects claims delimitation will weaken southern states | India News

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Union home minister Amit Shah NEW DELHI: Union home minister Amit Shah told the Lok Sabha on Thursday that the five southern states would together see their representation in the House rise from 129 seats to 195 once the proposed expansion of the Lower House takes effect, dismissing claims that the Centre’s delimitation plan would … Read more

IPL 2026: Quinton de Kock surpasses legendary MS Dhoni in first match for MI in 5 years | Cricket News

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Quinton de Kock and MS Dhoni NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians batter Quinton de Kock made a stunning return as opener for Mumbai Indians after five years, stepping up in the absence of Rohit Sharma in their IPL 2026 clash against Punjab Kings on Thursday.With Rohit ruled out due to a hamstring injury, MI reshuffled their … Read more

‘Political demonetisation’: Tharoor slams Centre for linking women’s reservation with delimitation | India News

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NEW DELHI: Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Thursday criticised the government for linking women’s reservation with delimitation, saying the law should be implemented immediately instead of being tied to the delimitation process. He also called for a detailed and wider discussion rather than rushing it through in a short time.Speaking to reporters outside the Parliament … Read more

Stock market today (April 16, 2026): Which are the top gainers and losers in Nifty50 and BSE Sensex today? Check list

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Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended lower in a volatile session on Thursday as profit-taking in banking and financial stocks erased early gains after a sharp rally in the previous session.The 30-share BSE Sensex fell 122.56 points, or 0.16 per cent, to close at 77,988.68, while the NSE Nifty declined 34.55 points, or 0.14 per … Read more

NEET UG 2026: NTA opens portal for PwBD candidates to submit scribe details; check deadline here

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NEET UG 2026: NTA opens portal for PwBD candidates to submit scribe details NEET UG 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has opened the portal for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) candidates appearing in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) 2026 to submit details of their own scribe.According to the official notice … Read more

Optical illusion personality test: Birds or man? What you see first reveals whether your mind is restless or guarded behind a calm exterior |

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Have you ever come across weird images on the internet that trick the eyes? At one moment you’ll one thing, but your friend could see something else in the same image? Well, for the unversed, these images are called optical illusion personality tests and most of the times they are based on psychological principles. And … Read more

Trump increased H-2B visa quota for his own businesses after ‘secret meeting with lobbyists’

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H-2B visa is for non-agricultural guest workers employed mostly by the hospitality industry in the US. The Donald Trump administration silently walked back on a lesser-targeted visa program and restored its quota after reducing it, as the president’s private businesses depend largely on workers coming to the US on that visa. While the H-1B visa … Read more