New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent five-nation tour has been hailed…

New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) While there are rights for people with disabilities, parents or caregivers are often faced with stress that can significantly affect their physical, mental, and financial conditions, finds a study by researchers from the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela, on Thursday.The study suggests providing parents or caregivers raising a child with developmental disabilities like autism, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) with proper support systems for their well-being.Published in the Asia Pacific Journal of Social Work and Development, the team investigated how the continuous demands of caregiving impact parent’s physical health, ultimately affecting their overall quality of life.The research showed that raising children with developmental disabilities presents unique and often lifelong challenges. It includes teaching basic self-care to manage behavioural and sensory difficulties, that can result in deep emotional exhaustion and physical symptoms such as headaches, ulcers, chronic pain, and fatigue, particularly among mothers.Importantly, the study found that while physical health partly explains how stress affects parents’ health, it does not account for challenges such as financial strain.The researchers recommended integrating caregiver health screening and stress management into paediatric disability services.They also advocate for community-based “one-stop” support centres where families can access medical, mental health, and financial support in one place.“Disability rights are rightly acknowledged, yet the invaluable contributions of caregivers often remain in the shadows. Caring for a child with developmental disabilities should not rest solely on parents, it is a shared responsibility of family, neighbours, and society,” said Dr. Ramakrishna Biswal, Associate Professor, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, NIT Rourkela.The team surveyed 400 parents of children with conditions like autism, ADHD, cerebral palsy, and multiple disabilities.In India, these challenges are often intensified by social stigma, lack of awareness, and limited access to specialised care.Many parents feel isolated from their communities and are unable to receive support from extended family. Healthcare, therapy, and respite services remain limited in many regions.”Caregiving is a demanding journey, but with non-judgmental support and wholehearted cooperation from trusted individuals and communities, caregivers can find strength, relief, and validation. Let us recognise their rights and ensure they, too, enjoy a life of dignity and fulfillment,” Biswal said.–IANSrvt/

Bengaluru, July 10 (IANS) Amid ongoing speculation over a leadership change in Karnataka, Home Minister and senior Congress leader G. Parameshwara on Thursday said that the party high command is closely monitoring all developments and will take an appropriate decision at the right time.Speaking to reporters at his residence in Bengaluru, Parameshwara responded to questions surrounding the leadership row and calls from sections within the party — including Dalit leaders — demanding that he be considered for the Chief Minister’s post in the event of a change. “My nature is calm and composed. I don’t wish to start another drama company. Let’s leave the matter,” he said, downplaying the speculation around his own name.He further added: “In my political experience, the high command watches everything and takes decisions when the time is right. I won’t say whether now is the right time, or tomorrow, or whether the time has already passed. The high command knows what to do and when.”When asked about ongoing public statements from several leaders — despite party warnings — and CM Siddaramaiah’s son, Dr Yathindra, claiming that his father will complete the full five-year term, Parameshwara said, “Many drama companies are operating in the state. Leaders shouldn’t make contradictory statements. The Chief Minister is delivering good governance, and I don’t want to add to the drama.”Parameshwara also addressed questions about recent statements by AICC General Secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala, who had said the party will respect discussions on leadership.“I’m not aware of that particular statement,” Parameshwara said, adding that everyone interprets situations differently. “The party president is speaking with MLAs, and so is the Chief Minister. Surjewala is now holding one-on-one meetings with every MLA and listening to their views.”He clarified that any developments that may harm the party’s interests are being noted, and appropriate directions will be issued.“If anything is found to go against the interest of the party, it will be taken seriously, and action will be taken accordingly.”Parameshwara emphasized that internal democracy has always been a hallmark of the Congress.“This is not new. Ours is a party with a rich legacy. We’ve survived for 138 years because of our internal democracy, functioning style, commitment, and ideology. Minor issues will always arise in any party, but they will be addressed.”–IANSmka/skp

Chennai, July 10 (IANS) Even as one of India’s most spectacular blockbusters ‘Baahubali The Beginning’ completed 10 glorious years on Thursday, the director of the franchise, S S Rajamouli, announced that they were to mark this milestone by releasing  ‘Baahubali -The Epic’, a two-part combined film, on October 31 this year.
Taking to his Instagram stories section, S S Rajamouli wrote, “Baahubali. The beginning of many journeys.Countless memories. Endless inspiration. It’s been 10 years. Marking this special milestone with #BaahubaliTheEpic, a two-part combined film. In theatres worldwide on October 31,2025.”It may be recalled that only a couple of days ago, one of the film’s producers, Shobu Yarlagadda, had recalled how nerve wracking and tense the moments before the film’s release were.Taking to his X timeline, Shobu Yarlagadda wrote, “In a few days, it will be 10 years of @BaahubaliMovie “The Beginning” theatrical release! Around this time leading up to the release and a few days after the release were the most nerve racking and tense moments me and all of us involved with the film lived through.”The producer went on to say, “I was looking back at some of the screenshots I had taken at that time and saved and these bring back a flood of memories. Do you remember what you were thinking about #Baahubali at the time of release of Part 1? “He went on to attach tweets of film critics, who had praised the film after the press screening in Mumbai on July 9. The producer also posted tweets of articles predicting the film’s performance at the box office and the craze for the film among audiences.It may be recalled that Baahubali: The Beginning, the first of a two-part franchise directed by S S Rajamouli and featuring actors Prabhas, Rana Daggubatti, Anushka Shetty and Tamannaah in the lead, released on July 10, 2015. The film smashed box office records to emerge a huge blockbuster.It was producer Shobu Yarlagadda, who, in an earlier tweet, was the first to drop hints about the movie’s re-release in October this year. “I am thrilled to inform you all that we are planning an Indian and international re-release of @BaahubaliMovie in October this year. It won’t just be a re-release, it will be a year of celebration for our beloved fans! Expect nostalgia, new reveals, and a few epic surprises along the way. Stay tuned! #ReliveTheEpic! #BaahubaliReturns,” he had said.’Baahubali 2′, the second instalment of the immensely popular Baahubali franchise, released in over 9,000 screens worldwide in 2017.The film, which was made on a lavish budget of Rs 250 crore, raked in over a whopping ₹1800 crores worldwide, thereby becoming the highest grossing Indian film of all time. It also has the distinction of being the first Indian film to cross the Rs 1000 crore mark in terms of collections. As of 2025, Baahubali 2 remains the highest grossing film in India.The film, apart from emerging an emphatic global success at the box office, also won widespread critical acclaim. It won awards, both at the National and international levels. The film, which won three National Awards — For Best Stunt Choreography, Best Special Effects and Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment — at the 65th National Film Awards, also won the Saturn Award for Best International Film at the 44th Saturn Awards.–IANSmkr/

Amaravati, July 10 (IANS) YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) President, Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy on Thursday slammed the Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu-led Andhra Pradesh government for its repressive approach towards farmers during his visit to Banagarupalem in Chittoor District on Wednesday.The former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister condemned the detention, harassment and assault on farmers by the Naidu government during his visit to the market yard to meet mango farmers to hear their grievances.In a post on social media platform ‘X’, the YSRCP chief alleged that the propaganda machinery of CM Naidu tried to show the farmers’ issue in poor light and the world saw the overwhelming response to his visit despite harsh restrictions and blatant distortions by the CM-friendly media.”The issue belongs to 76,000 farmers who produced 6.5 tonnes of mango in an area of 2.2 lakh acres and could not get the minimum price for the past two months. They had to throw the crop on the roads in distress, and these sights have become common of late,” wrote former CM Jagan Mohan Reddy.Jagan Mohan Reddy added that dubbing all those who question the Andhra government on not getting benefits of welfare schemes as “anti-social elements” was condemnable.He claimed that all sections of people, including farmers, youth, women, students, and others, have hit the streets to express their dissent.“If mango farmers are not in distress, why did the government announce to give Rs. 4 per kg, and why were false orders given to factories to buy at Rs. 8 per kg,” Jagan Mohan Reddy asked.The YSRCP leader reiterated that JD(S) leader Kumaraswamy, got an assurance from the Centre for procuring mangoes in Karnataka at Rs 16 per kg. “How many farmers did you give Rs. 4 and how many farmers got Rs. 8 from factories,” he asked.He alleged that farmers never faced such hardships during the YSRCP rule and mangoes were procured at Rs 25 to Rs 29 per kg.Jagan Mohan Reddy wondered why there was a slump in one year after the coalition government led by CM Naidu took over.Jagan Mohan Reddy wanted to know why the pulp factories that should open from mid-May, did not start buying this year.“When the stock came out at once, the supply was high, resulting in a fall in prices. Such an artificial situation was created only to benefit your close associates, like Galla factory and Srini Foods,” he said.Jagan Mohan Reddy alleged that farmers did not get MSP for paddy, cotton, jowar, sorghum, millets, peas, maize, ragi, banana, onion, sugarcane, cocoa, tobacco, and mango this year.”Be it chilli, tobacco or mango, the government did not procure even a single unit, which shows its lack of sincerity,” he said.“During our term, we spent Rs. 7,800 crore on the purchase of crops other than paddy, by setting up a price stabilisation fund with Rs. 3,000 crore. Such a fund is missing now and there is no trace of VM APP. Last year the government failed to give the promised Rs 20,000 to farmers and this year, farmers are still waiting while in our term farmers were getting the amount on time,” Jagan Mohan Reddy said.He alleged that input subsidy along with free crop insurance and services of RBKs were abandoned. “When your failures are questioned, you brand the farmers as anti-social elements,” Jagan Mohan Reddy added.–IANSms/rad

New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) India has achieved a staggering 4,000 per cent increase in installed solar capacity and the country’s renewable energy capacity now stands at a robust 227 GW, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday.Addressing the 11th India Energy Storage Week (IESW) 2025 here, the minister said India is likely the first G20 nation to have met its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement.Highlighting the recent Cabinet approval of a Rs 1 lakh crore Research, Development and Innovation Fund under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he noted its potential to match R&D investments of Rs 6-7 lakh crore in advanced economies, given India’s cost advantages.On infrastructure, the minister called for enhanced collaboration among stakeholders to build both charging and battery swapping systems, thereby accelerating electric vehicle adoption and ensuring affordable, accessible e-mobility.He also urged the industry to build supply chain resilience by reducing dependence on specific geographies and adopting new technologies to achieve self-reliance in the energy sector.“India’s ambition should encompass the entire value chain — from raw materials and cell components to battery packs, semiconductors, management systems, and recycling — ensuring a robust and self-sustained clean energy ecosystem,” Goyal told the gathering.Highlighting India’s manufacturing progress in the last decade, Shri Goyal said that the country’s solar photovoltaic module capacity has increased nearly 38-fold, while photovoltaic cell capacity has risen 21-fold.He mentioned the PM Surya Ghar Yojana, which aims to equip 1 crore households with rooftop solar panels to make them energy self-sufficient and reduce electricity bills.The minister also highlighted PM Kusum Yojana, which supports the expansion of solar pumps in India’s agrarian economy. Additionally, the government has launched a Production Linked Incentive (PLI) programme to boost manufacturing of Advanced Chemistry Cells (ACC), he added.The minister underscored the importance of storage technologies — whether in the form of batteries, pumped storage, hydro storage, or geothermal — as essential for meeting India’s future energy demands.He highlighted that the energy sector will be a driving force in India’s transition to clean and renewable sources of power, and this vision has already been reflected in the country’s achievements over the last decade.Goyal reaffirmed India’s target of achieving 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030, and reiterated that energy storage will be central to this journey.–IANSna/

London, July 10 (IANS) Legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar rang the iconic five-minute bell to begin…

Mumbai, July 10 (IANS) The Indian stock market ended lower on Thursday as investors awaited key triggers in the Q1 earnings reports.Uncertainty looming around the US tariff deals also played a major role in deciding the market sentiment.Sensex fell 345.80 points or 0.41 per cent to settle at 83,190.28. The 30-share index opened at 83,658.20, up against the previous closing of 83,536.08. However, the index dragged into negative territory amid selling across the sectors. It touched an intraday low at 83,139.97.Meanwhile, Nifty closed at 25,355.25, down 120.85 points.“Domestic equities witnessed a lacklustre session, reflecting cautious investor sentiment ahead of key triggers,” said Sundar Kewat, Technical and Derivatives Analyst at Ashika Institutional Equity.Globally, market participants monitored the evolving narrative around a potential US-India trade agreement, with sentiment remaining subdued as both sides work through negotiation complexities, Kewat added.Maruti Suzuki, Tata Steel, Bajaj Finance, Tata Motors, TCS, Trent, Axis Bank were the eight stocks that advanced from the Sensex basket.L&T, Reliance, Sun Pharma, SBI, HDFC Bank, Mahindra & Mahindra, HCL Tech, and Hindustan Unilever traded lower.Meanwhile, only 12 stocks settled in positive territory, while 38 declined from the Nifty.”Indian equities concluded the day in the red, weighed down by weakness in IT stocks ahead of TCS’s Q1 results,” said Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit Investments Limited.All broader indices ended the session in the red. Nifty 100 fell 0.43 per cent, Nifty Midcap 100 dipped 0.30 per cent, and Nifty Smallcap 100 closed 0.27 per cent lower.Sectoral Index, including Nifty IT, Nifty FMCG, Nifty Auto, and Nifty Bank closed in red.Rupee traded flat near 85.65, down by 0.07 per cent, as mild strength in the dollar index and weakness in the capital markets weighed on sentiment.”After yesterday’s strong rally, some profit booking was also observed in the currency. The rupee is expected to trade within a range of 85.30 to 85.90,” said Jateen Trivedi from LKP Securities.–IANSaps/na

Hyderabad, July 10 (IANS) Former Telangana Chief Minister and Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) president K. Chandrasekhar Rao was again admitted to a private hospital here for medical investigations.The 71-year-old leader was admitted to Yashoda Hospital, Somajiguda, on Thursday on the advice of doctors. He was accompanied by his wife Shobha, nephew and former Minister T. Harish Rao and other family members.KCR, as the BRS chief is popularly known, was admitted to the same hospital on July 3 after preliminary investigations indicated high blood sugar and low sodium levels. All other vital parameters were within normal limits. Treatment was started to stabilise his blood sugar levels and correct the sodium deficiency, and he was discharged on July 5.The BRS chief was advised to take rest for a week. The doctors had told him then that he had to be admitted again for conducting some more investigations.During his earlier stay in the hospital, KCR had held a meeting with party members, who briefed him on current political developments in the state.KCR underwent a hip replacement surgery at the same hospital in December 2023 after suffering a fracture due to a fall at his farmhouse at Erravalli.Meanwhile, Harish Rao postponed his appearance before the P.C. Ghose Commission in view of KCR’s admission to the hospital.The former minister had sought an appointment with the Commission to provide further information. The Commission had given him the appointment at 11 a.m. on Thursday.The BRS leader is expected to seek a fresh appointment with the Commission, which is probing the alleged irregularities in the Kaleshwaram lift irrigation project constructed during the BRS rule.The Commission, headed by retired Supreme Court judge Pinaki Chandra Ghose, is probing the alleged irregularities in planning, design, construction, quality control, operation and maintenance of Medigadda, Annaram and Sundilla Barrages of the Kaleshwaram project.Harish Rao, who had served as the irrigation and finance minister during the BRS rule, appeared before the Commission on June 9.KCR had also deposed before the Commission on June 11.–IANSms/dpb

Mumbai, July 10 (IANS) Punjabi pop artist and songwriter Burrah has announced his debut EP titled, “Letting Go”.
Released in association with Warner Music India, “Letting Go” will include three tracks – “Kyun Raatan Nu,” “Je Tu Hundi Naal,” and “Khuli Hawa”. Along with Burrah, Zero Chill, Jizzy, GNDHI, and Yogic have also lent their contribution to the EP.Talking about “Letting Go”, Burrah said, “I felt lost, like I was living a life that wasn’t truly mine, just something expected of me. Letting Go is my journey back to myself. Each track represents a moment of release, heartbreak, reflection, and finally, freedom.””It’s about shedding the layers, embracing who I really am, and no longer pretending. This EP is more than music, it’s me stepping into my truth,” he added.”Letting Go” is a perfect blend of Punjabi folk melodies with contemporary R&B, trap, jazz, and neo-soul influences.While the song “Kyun Raatan Nu” enjoys a mix of traditional instruments with modern beats, the track “Je Tu Hundi Naal” comes as a result of rich jazz fusion.For the unversed, Burrah first rose to fame through his work with the TVF. He is credited with contributing to more than 70 comedy sketches and popular series such as “Flames” and “Engineering Girls,” to name just a few.Moving towards music with the viral anthem “Dilli De Sardar Boys”, Burrah gained recognition for the number, “Main Sochi Jawan” on MTV Hustle 3.He is further credited with being the first Punjabi artist to perform at Lollapalooza and Magnetic Fields back in 2022.During his tenure, Burrah has released a couple of breakout hits such as “Kaloli”, and “Bliss”, along with some cult classics like “Kinu Mai Sunaava”.However, the pop singer and writer is best known for his impeccable performance of “Udja” in Coke Studio Bharat back in 2023.–IANSpm/