Top 10 happiest countries in the world in 2026

The 2026 World Happiness Report is out, and it’s a fascinating look at what happens when a society prioritizes “well-being” over just “wealth.” While the usual Nordic heavyweights are still holding their ground, we’ve seen a massive shift this year: Costa Rica has officially crashed the Top 5 party. Happiness in these places isn’t about…

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Trump Bowls A Doosra

Is his pause the beginning of the end of the Iran conflict, or just the end of the beginning?  Trump’s abrupt pivot on targeting Iran’s power and energy infra, marked by a five-day pause, has landed like a pressure valve release, on a world bracing for escalation. The reaction was swift and telling. Oil price,…

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Dubai opens applications for Hamdan bin Mohammed Scholarship Programme for 2026–27 academic year | World News

KHDA opens Dh1.1 billion scholarship offering 100 students global university opportunities by 2026/Representative Image Dubai’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has announced the opening of applications for the Hamdan bin Mohammed Scholarship Programme for the 2026–27 academic year. Launched in 2024 under the directives of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown…

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Centre flags unapproved drug combinations, raises safety concerns | India News

NEW DELHI: In a major public health alert, India’s top drug regulator has flagged around 90 medicines—ranging from painkillers and antibiotics to cough syrups and vitamin supplements—being sold without approval, raising concerns over patient safety and gaps in enforcement.In a communication to all state drug controllers, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) said multiple…

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Govt tightens watch on GLP-1 weight-loss drugs amid concerns over unauthorised sales | India News

NEW DELHI: The Drugs Controller of India is intensifying its regulatory surveillance against the illegal sale and promotion of weight loss drugs (GLP-1), the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Tuesday.According to the ministry, the move aims to ensure ethical pharmaceutical practices across the drug supply chain.“With the recent introduction of multiple generic…

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World Tuberculosis Day: TB is not exclusively a lung disease: Pulmonologist debunks myths on World Tuberculosis Day

Tuberculosis remains a significant global health threat, with India bearing a substantial burden. Misconceptions about its transmission, infectivity, and affected organs hinder diagnosis and fuel stigma. Experts emphasize that TB is airborne, not spread through casual contact, and can affect various body parts, not just lungs. Addressing these myths is crucial for effective control. Every…

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