Nitin Kumar

Revised norms address industry divide over technology choices

The Delhi Government has unveiled its draft Electric Vehicle Policy 2026–2030, setting aggressive deadlines for full electrification.

Nitin Kumar, IIMC, Jammu “As language, art, and traditions struggle for survival, Jammu’s youth face the defining challenge of protecting a living heritage in a rapidly modernizing world.” Jammu : where the chimes of temple bells dissolve into the morning breeze, and the Shivalik hills stand tall, holding centuries of stories within […]

FY27 outlook positive but risks from global volatility persist.

A humanitarian disaster has unfolded in the Andaman Sea after a boat carrying 280 Rohingya and Bangladeshi migrants capsized. With only 9 survivors rescued by the MT Meghna Pride, over 250 remain missing. Survivors describe horrific conditions and a brutal human trafficking network.

Maharashtra has launched three new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to combat extreme heat waves in 15 high-risk districts. From rescheduled work shifts for laborers to cooling centers in Chandrapur mines, discover the state's plan to tackle the 50°C surge.

BACKGROUND: Overhead athletes are at increased risk of shoulder dysfunction due to repetitive, high-velocity movements that can disrupt scapular muscle activation patterns. Whole-body vibration (WBV) has been proposed as a training modality to enhance neuromuscular activation, but its effects on scapular muscle activity and activation timing remain unclear. METHODS: This randomized controlled trial investigated the effects of WBV-assisted push-up training on scapular muscle activation and onset latency in university-level overhead athletes. Forty participants were randomly assigned to a WBV group or a control group performing identical push-up exercises without vibration for four weeks. Surface electromyography was used to assess normalized muscle activation (%MVIC) and activation latency of the upper trapezius (UT), serratus anterior (SA), and lower trapezius (LT) before and after the intervention. A 2 × 2 mixed-model ANOVA was applied for statistical analysis. RESULTS: Significant time × group interactions were found for muscle activation in LT and SA (p 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: Adding WBV to push-up training significantly enhances key scapular muscle activation in overhead athletes but does not significantly affect muscle onset latency. WBV-assisted push-ups may act as a practical, low-load strategy to improve scapular muscle recruitment and potentially reduce the risk of sports-related shoulder injuries and pain in overhead athletes.

Noida protest: Gautam Buddh Nagar Police claim over ₹1 crore in foreign currency was sent to Satyam Verma, an accused in the violent Noida labor protests. NSA has been invoked against key leaders.

Delhi weather alert: Delhi experienced sudden gusty winds on Thursday, providing a brief respite from the heat. However, the IMD predicts a severe heatwave from May 15-20, with temperatures soaring to 42°C.

In a major crackdown, the West Bengal Backward Classes Welfare department has ordered an urgent audit of all 1.69 crore SC, ST, and OBC certificates issued since 2011 following massive allegations of fraudulent quota claims.