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With spears and shields, India’s Nihang Sikh warriors join farmers’ protest

SHAMBHU, India, Feb 23 (Reuters) – Thousands of protesting Indian farmers facing off with security forces have come under the protection of the Nihang Sikhs, a warrior sect dating back to the 1600s distinguished by their ink-blue robes and ancient weapons such as swords and spears. The farmers, who are also mainly Sikhs and who hail from the northern state of Punjab, are demanding higher prices for their crops, and began marching to the capital Delhi earlier this month to press their demands to the government. Police, however, have stopped the march about 200 km (125 miles) from the capital,

Courts cannot direct states to implement particular schemes: Supreme Court

New Delhi, Feb 23 (PTI) The scope of judicial review in examining policy matters of the government is very limited and the courts cannot direct the States to implement a particular policy or scheme on the grounds that a “better, fairer or wiser” option is available, the Supreme Court has said. The observation came while disposing of a PIL seeking formulation of a scheme on setting up of community kitchens to combat hunger and malnutrition. The top court refused to pass any direction in the matter observing that the National Food Security Act (NFSA) and other welfare schemes are being

Sena’s suave face, unflinching loyalty towards his ‘saheb’ was hallmark of Manohar Joshi’s politics

Mumbai, Feb 23 (PTI) A suave face of the Shiv Sena at a time when the party was known for its rustic and street politics, former Maharashtra chief minister Manohar Joshi who went on to become the Lok Sabha speaker never severed ties with the Thackerays despite snubs. From stepping down as chief minister following the “aadesh” (orders) of “saheb” Bal Thackeray to being booed and heckled by Shiv Sainiks at the party’s first Dussherra rally after the founder’s demise in 2012, Joshi never openly criticised the party leadership. It was also a matter of faith and an unflinching loyalty

FDA warns against smartwatches and rings that claim to measure blood sugar without needles

February 22, 2024 Smartwatches and rings that claim to measure blood sugar levels for medical purposes without piercing the skin could be dangerous and should be avoided, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned Wednesday. The caution applies to any watch or ring, regardless of brand, that claims to measure blood glucose levels in a noninvasive way, the agency said. The FDA said it has not authorized any such device. The agency’s notice doesn’t apply to smartwatch apps linked to sensors, such as continuous glucose monitoring systems that measure blood sugar directly. Roughly 37 million Americans have diabetes. People with

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