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Over 46,000 names removed from Mizoram’s electoral rolls after SIR

Aizawl, Jun 28 (PTI) More than 46,000 voters have been removed from Mizoram’s electoral rolls following the completion of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), a senior official said. The exercise, which began on May 20, concluded on Sunday with all enumeration forms fully digitised, Mizoram Joint Chief Electoral Officer Ethel Rothangpuii told PTI. A total of 46,191 names were deleted from the electoral rolls for reasons including death, untraceable status, permanent migration and duplicate enrolments, she said. Of those removed, 21,290 were deceased, 8,352 could not be traced, 13,992 had permanently shifted to other states or abroad, and 2,245 were

Why ibuprofen is better than paracetamol for period pain

For something that affects millions every month, period pain remains surprisingly poorly treated. A recent analysis of supermarket transaction data from over three million shoppers found that paracetamol is the most purchased painkiller for menstrual cramps – despite being a less effective option than ibuprofen for this type of pain. The finding highlights a mismatch between what people buy and what actually works. Period pain, or dysmenorrhoea, is caused by hormone-like chemicals called prostaglandins. As the womb lining is broken down each month, the uterus releases these chemicals, which trigger strong contractions to help shed the lining. High levels of

Gold, silver face fresh test as US dollar, Iran crisis to shape week ahead: Analysts

New Delhi, Jun 28 (PTI) Gold and silver are likely to remain under pressure next week as investors assess the impact of renewed hostilities between the US and Iran, movement in crude oil prices and a raft of macroeconomic data, analysts said. Market participants will closely watch manufacturing and services PMI from major economies, inflation data from the Eurozone, and the US nonfarm payrolls and unemployment figures for fresh cues on the trajectory of the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy. Geopolitical developments are also expected to remain in focus after US-Iran negotiations came to a standstill following a sharp escalation in

German highways are buckling under extreme heat as Central Europe sizzles

BERLIN, June 27, 2026 (AP) — Authorities in Germany reported damage to highways and train cancellations on Saturday as a heat wave that baked western European countries this week moves to central and eastern parts of the continent. With temperatures in Germany expected to hit 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit), even the country’s famous highway, the Autobahn, was overwhelmed. In two places outside Berlin, the concrete of the A2 burst due to the high temperatures and the highway had to be closed. Other highway damage was also reported across the country, according to German daily Bild. Train operator Deutsche

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