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By Dr Nikhil Suresh Ghadyalpatil A 52-year-old schoolteacher came to me with a persistent cough and mild breathlessness. She had never smoked a cigarette in her life. Her chest X-ray showed a shadow. Tests confirmed lung cancer. Her first words were, “But doctor, I don’t smoke.”This captures the biggest misconception about lung cancer — that it only happens to smokers. While tobacco remains the leading cause, I am seeing a growing number of non-smokers, particularly women, being diagnosed in my practice. Air pollution, cooking fumes in poorly ventilated kitchens, occupational exposure to chemicals, and genetic factors all play a role.…

Hyderabad: The excitement around Ram Charan’s upcoming pan-India film Peddi is growing rapidly as the makers prepare for a grand trailer launch event in Mumbai on May 18. Directed by Buchi Babu Sana, the sports drama is slated for a worldwide release on June 4, 2026. With music composed by A. R. Rahman and actors like Janhvi Kapoor, Jagapathi Babu, Shiva Rajkumar, and Divyendu Sharma in key roles, the film already carries massive expectations among fans and audiences across India. Why Are Ram Charan Fans Trending #WakeUpPeddi? Even though the film has strong hype, many fans are now expressing disappointment…

New Delhi: The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Tuesday, May 12, announced the cancellation of NEET (UG) 2026 conducted on May 3, and said the examination will be re-conducted on dates to be notified separately. The CBI will carry out a comprehensive inquiry into the allegations linked to the exam, the agency said. In a statement, the NTA said the decision was taken in the interest of maintaining transparency and preserving trust in the national examination system. “On the basis of inputs subsequently examined by NTA in coordination with central agencies, and the investigative findings shared by the law enforcement…

Amid reports that Trump was greatly dissatisfied with Tehran’s “stupid proposal” to Washington’s ceasefire proposal, Iranian Parliamentary Commission spokesperson Ebrahim Rezaei, on Tuesday, May 12, said that one of their responses in the event of another attack, “could be 90 per cent enrichment.” “We will review it in the parliament,” he wrote on X. According to officials, Tehran’s proposal included some nuclear concessions. However, the stalled diplomacy and recent sporadic exchanges of fire could tip the Middle East back into open warfare and prolong the worldwide energy crisis sparked by the conflict. Iran still has a chokehold on the Strait…

Chennai: The Madras High Court on Tuesday, May 12, restrained TVK MLA R Srinivasa Sethupathi, who won from the Tirupattur assembly constituency by just one vote, from voting, including the confidence motion in the 17th Legislative assembly. A vacation bench comprising Justices L Victoria Gowri and N Senthilkumar granted the interim injunction on a petition filed by DMK candidate K R Periyakaruppan, who lost to the TVK MLA in the April 23 polls. Srinivasa Sethupathi cannot vote in any no-confidence motion as well. Also ReadAhead of crucial floor test, CM Joseph Vijay calls on DMK supremo Stalin Incidentally, the C…

Hyderabad: A chemical laden tanker caught fire in Sangareddy district early on Tuesday, May 12. There were no injuries or casualties in the incident. The tanker belonging to Goodrich chemicals caught fire while traveling on National High Way 65, near Madgi area. Upon noticing the flames, the driver and cleaner parked the tanker on the road side and ejected safely. A chemical laden tanker caught fire in Sangareddy district early on Tuesday, May 12. There were no injuries or casualties in the incident.The tanker belonging to Goodrich chemicals caught fire while traveling on National Highway 65, near Madgi area. Upon…

Hyderabad: Siddipet Police Commissioner Rashmi Perumal on Monday, May 11, conducted a special meeting with the owners and managers of lodges, resorts, hotels, and farmhouses in the city to address their grievances and outlined fresh guidelines. The Police Commissioner advised the multiple managements to remain alert at all times as inspections can be conducted at the entrance gates of every hotel, lodge, and farmhouse using DFMDs (Door Frame Metal Detectors) and HHMDs (Hand Held Metal Detectors). She instructed high quality CCTV cameras be installed on all premises with a minimum backup of 60 days. The contact numbers of the concerned…

Mumbai: Rumours surrounding Mouni Roy and her husband Suraj Nambiar’s marriage have intensified online after fans noticed a major change on their social media profiles. After unfollowing each other on Instagram sparked speculation about trouble in paradise, eagle-eyed netizens have now observed that several photos of the couple have also disappeared from their accounts. A check of Suraj Nambiar’s Instagram profile shows that he has removed all pictures with Mouni Roy, including posts from their wedding celebrations. Meanwhile, Mouni has reportedly archived or deleted most of her recent pictures with Suraj, although a few older photos and one wedding post…

Hyderabad: Actor Manchu Manoj on Monday, May 11, reacted to the ongoing POCSO case registered against Bandi Sai Bhageerath, son of Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar, demanding a fair, transparent and time-bound investigation into the allegations involving a minor girl. Taking to X, Manoj said the incident had left him “deeply disturbed” and stressed that justice should not be influenced by power, political position or social status. “I strongly believe the #POCSO Act was created to make sure every minor girl gets justice no matter what. Power, position, influence or status should never come in…

Hyderabad: Telangana Health Minister C Damodar Raja Narasimha on Monday, May 11, asked officials to develop Telangana Institute of Medical Sciences (TIMS), Sanathnagar, as a cardiac care centre. Narasimha said that the hospital should also offer organ transplantation. In a review meeting, he assessed the progress of the cath lab and organ transplant theatres, which would provide advanced cardiac procedures and organ transplant surgeries at the hospital. Hon’ble Health Minister @DamodarCilarapu reviewed the trial run of services at #TIMS Sanathnagar and directed officials to ensure comprehensive, patient-centric healthcare. He stressed strengthening medical and support services, while fast-tracking preparations to develop…