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  Zambia's river 'dies' overnight as dead fish wash up on banks; environmentalists blame Chinese mine

  World | March 16, 2025 13:17 IST

  Kafue river serves as the major water way in the southern African country of Zambia. The Zambian government has deployed helicopters to drop lime into the water to counteract the acid and roll back the damage caused by the Chinese-owned mine.

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  Deficiency of Ascorbic Acid can increase the risk of cold and flu, consume 5 foods to boost immunity

  Health | October 24, 2024 6:52 IST

  Protect yourself from cold and flu with a vitamin C boost! Know 5 essential foods rich in Ascorbic Acid to strengthen your immunity and keep seasonal illnesses at bay.

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  What are ketones? Know how this chemical functions, its anatomy, symptoms, tests and more

  Health | May 27, 2024 15:54 IST

  Learn about ketones, their role in metabolism, structure, symptoms of imbalance, and diagnostic tests. Discover how ketones impact your health and more in our comprehensive guide.

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  Benefits of dietary amino acids: What you should eat to improve quality of life

  Health | April 13, 2023 19:30 IST

  Consuming foods that are high in amino acids is essential for maintaining health and supporting many of our body functions. A well-balanced diet that includes a variety of protein sources helps ensure the same.

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  Shocking! 50 litres of acid found in Delhi's Daryaganj public toilet during DCW Chief's inspection

  Delhi | April 07, 2023 14:35 IST

  Shocking: Around 50 litres of acid was seized that was found in a can lying in a public toilet in Delhi's Daryaganj area.

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  Five glycolic acid serums that are absolutely perfect for every skin

  Beauty | April 02, 2023 17:30 IST

  Glycolic acid serums, a popular chemical that exfoliates the top layer of skin, can give you glowing, healthy-looking skin.

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  Delhi: Woman, her son injured in acid attack by unknown man in Bharat Nagar area

  Delhi | March 23, 2023 23:46 IST

  The woman informed police that she was sitting at her shop in Guru Bazar in Bharat Nagar area when an unknown person came through the park and threw acid at her.

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  Delhi: Fight over dog, neighbours throw toilet cleaner on man

  January 15, 2023 8:37 IST

  Delhi: A person was injured after an acid-like substance was thrown at him by occupants of a house following a quarrel in Delhi's Uttam Nagar.

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  Pakistan: Restaurant manager arrested after 'acid' served in water bottles in Lahore

  World | October 04, 2022 7:43 IST

  Lahore news: Police have registered a case against the restaurant manager and five other employees under section 336B (punishment for hurt by corrosive substance) of the Pakistan Penal Code.

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  Acid leaks from tanker en route Kolkata on NH-16

  India | June 18, 2021 7:04 IST

  A team of firefighters reached the spot to contain the leak.

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  Plea to ban sale of acid in Delhi: High Court seeks govt's stand

  India | February 11, 2020 18:21 IST

  The Delhi High Court on Tuesday sought the Delhi government's stand on a plea by an acid attack survivor, who has alleged that the chemical was still easily available in the capital despite the Supreme Court directions to regulate its sale. 

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  Delhi: Shopkeeper hands over acid instead of water bottle to customer

  India | October 05, 2019 6:56 IST

  The customer drank it and when he reached his room, he felt uneasiness. He rushed to Lal Bahadur Shastri Hospital, a senior police officer said.

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  Bihar: Acid injected in man's eyes for eloping with employer's wife

  India | February 18, 2018 8:45 IST

  The assault took place at an eatery in Pipra Chowk in which the man, a driver by profession, was left critically injured, Deputy Superintendent of Police B K Singh said.

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  Acid sale data to soon be available online

  India | April 21, 2015 14:38 IST

  New Delhi: To curb incidents of acid attacks on women, the government would soon make data available online on the sale of acids.Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh informed the Lok Sabha that the government has

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  Pune hospital to treat acid, burn victims for free

  India | January 02, 2015 12:48 IST

  Pune: A hospital here founded by the doctor-son of a daily labourer and which celebrates the birth of every girl child will now set up a one-of-a-kind burns centre that will treat all women victims

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  Bhatkal had bomb-making lab in Goa? NIA carries out searches

  India | September 18, 2013 19:11 IST

  Panaji: The National Investigation Agency has recovered bomb-making equipment last week from a house at Anjuna village in the state, where Yasin Bhatkal, the alleged co-founder of banned terror group Indian Mujahideen, had lived in

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  Truck Driver, Cleaner Trapped Rescued As Acid Spilled Over On Road In Gujarat

  India | February 09, 2012 10:21 IST

  Nadiyad, Gujarat, Feb 9: A driver and cleaner trapped inside a truck which met an accident on Wednesday were rescued after two hours of efforts by a fire brigade rescue team and sent to the

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  Jalandhar Police Arrests Jaspreet Who Threw Acid On Wrong Girl

  India | May 31, 2011 15:46 IST

  Jalandhar, May 31: Jalandhar Police have arrested on Saturday Jaspreet Singh, who had thrown acid on a woman's face at the behest of his France-based cousing Kamaljeet Singh's Sri Lankan wife.SSP Ashish Chaudhary said the