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HealthPhoto: Economic TimesTamil Nadu, India's second-largest salt producer, has the lowest percentage of households using adequately iodised salt at 62%, compared to the national average of 76% in a 2018-19 survey. Health officials are concerned about iodine deficiency and goitre among schoolchildren and advise consuming less than 5 grams of salt daily to improve health outcomes.
Economic Times··Tamil Nadu
PoliticsPhoto: HT WorldA survey by Indian American Impact found that 25% of South Asian Americans who voted for Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election plan to support Democratic candidates in the November 3 midterm elections. Key issues for voters include cost of living (65%), healthcare (53%), jobs and wages (33%), and education (28%). Among 800 surveyed, 87% were Indian-Americans, with others from various South Asian communities.
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PoliticsPhoto: Amar EntertainmentMusician Neil Young has filed a lawsuit against US President Donald Trump's political action committee, alleging unauthorized use of his song. Young claims that Trump's team used his music without permission, leading to legal action. The case highlights issues of copyright and political campaign practices involving artists' work.
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HealthPhoto: HT HealthA nephrologist from SS Narayana Health Superspeciality Center in Davanagere explains that frothy urine, often a cause of worry, can sometimes be due to simple causes like toilet detergent residue rather than serious kidney disease. While persistent frothy urine may indicate protein leakage and kidney issues, not all cases signal kidney failure. Proper medical evaluation is advised to avoid unnecessary panic.
HT Health··Davanagere
BusinessPhoto: Mint CompaniesMicrosoft has offered a voluntary exit option to approximately 60,000 employees, about 27% of its workforce, across India, the US, UK, and Canada. Eligible employees can leave with financial support as the company increases investments in AI and restructures its workforce to adapt to new technologies.
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PoliticsPhoto: Economic TimesPrime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually inaugurate Pune Metro Line 3 on November 3. The 23.3-km Hinjewadi-Shivajinagar corridor includes 17 stations set to open for passengers. While 17 stations have received safety clearance, four stations are still awaiting approval. The launch aims to ease traffic congestion for IT employees in Pune after multiple delays.
Economic Times··Pune
Economic Times··Tamil Nadu
Photo: Economic TimesTamil Nadu, India's second-largest salt producer, has the lowest percentage of households using adequately iodised salt at 62%, compared to the national average of 76% in a 2018-19 survey. Health officials are concerned about iodine deficiency and goitre among schoolchildren and advise consuming less than 5 grams of salt daily to improve health outcomes.
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