New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) A team of researchers has shown that people with long COVID are likely to be at an increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease.The research from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden, published in the journal eClinicalMedicine, found that the risk of conditions such as cardiac arrhythmias and coronary artery disease is higher even among those who were not hospitalised during the acute infection.“We found that cardiac arrhythmias and coronary artery disease were more…
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Pathum Thani, April 1 (IANS) After two decades, the Indian U20 women’s national team are finally back on the continental stage, as they prepare to face Japan in their opening match of the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026 on Wednesday at the Thammasat Stadium here. For India, the fixture is far more than just an opener; it marks the start of a carefully planned journey, shaped over months of preparation across continents and focused on forging a clear team identity.Head coach Joakim Al…
New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) Turkiye brought an end to their 24-year absence from the FIFA World Cup with a narrow victory over plucky Kosovo, which was sealed by an opportunistic effort from Kerem Akturkoglu.They will now join Group D at the global finals alongside Australia, Paraguay and co-hosts USA.Playing in front of the pouring rain at Fadil Vokrri Stadium in Pristina, Turkiye soon imposed their will on the proceedings with Kenan Yildiz repeatedly probing the Kosovo defence early on. The game…
Berlin, April 1 (IANS) Four-time champion Italy have failed to qualify for a third consecutive FIFA World Cup after losing to Bosnia and Herzegovina in a dramatic playoff decided by penalties.The match, held in Zenica, ended 1-1 after extra time before Bosnia triumphed 4-1 in the shootout, securing its first World Cup appearance since 2014.”We still can’t believe it,” said Italy defender Leonardo Spinazzola. “It’s upsetting for everyone.”Head coach Gennaro Guttuso apologized after the match, say…
New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has entered into a record 219 Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs) in FY 2025-26 with Indian taxpayers, taking the total number past the 1,000 mark to an aggregate of 1,034 APAs since the inception of the programme, according to an official statement issued on Tuesday.The figure comprises 750 unilateral APAs (UAPAs) and 284 bilateral APAs (BAPAs).The BAPAs were signed pursuant to entering into mutual agreements with 13 of India’s…
New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP, Raghav Chadha, on Tuesday raised the issue of paternity leave in Parliament, urging the government to make it a legal right across sectors in India.Speaking during the session, Chadha highlighted what he described as a “societal failure enforced by law,” pointing out that while both parents are congratulated at the birth of a child, caregiving responsibilities disproportionately fall on mothers, with legal provisions recognisin…
New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) Joakim Alexandersson, head coach of the Indian U20 women’s team, has announced the 23-player squad for the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup to be played in Thailand.India, who qualified for the tournament after 20 years, will start their campaign against Japan on April 2 at 18:30 IST at the Thammasat Stadium. They will then face Australia on April 5 at 14:30 IST at the Pathum Thani Stadium, followed by Chinese Taipei on April 8 at 14:30 IST at the same venue.The top two t…
Mexico City, March 27 (IANS) Moises Paniagua and Miguel Terceros struck late as Bolivia edged closer to its first World Cup appearance in 32 years with a 2-1 victory over Suriname in their inter-confederation playoff semifinal.Liam van Gelderen had given Suriname the lead just after halftime at BBVA Stadium when he toe-poked home after a scramble inside the six-yard box.Bolivia equalised in the 72nd minute through Paniagua, who pounced on a loose ball and finished clinically into the bottom-righ…
Kujawy Pomorze (Poland), March 23 (IANS) The World Athletics Indoor Championships 2026, which ended with a record-breaking final day, delivered the highest-quality edition in the history of the championships, underlining the event’s status as a key milestone in a packed global athletics calendar.The United States topped the medals table with five gold, seven silver, and six bronze medals, extending its all-time tally at the World Indoors to 324 medals. With a competition performance score of 49,…
New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) The India U20 women’s team head coach Joakim Alexandersson said that the team has made significant improvement since their qualification for the Women’s Asian Cup 2026 in Thailand and are “not overwhelmed by the challenge” of being drawn alongside the strongest teams in Asia. The U20 women arrived in Bangkok 13 days before the first game, which will give them valuable time to adjust to the climate. However, it is not too different from the conditions in Kolkata, where …