The proportion of infants exclusively breastfed for the first six months has declined from 64% in 2019-21 to about 56% in 2023-24, reversing the rising trend of the decade and even earlier. This fact, revealed by the National Family Health Survey-6, has alarmed public health and nutrition experts, who state that exclusive breastfeeding for at least six months is the most cost-effective nutrition intervention with lifelong benefits for mothers and infants.Breastfeeding rates have declined in almost all states except a few states like Kerala, Gujarat and West Bengal.However, interestingly, the proportion of infants under three years of age who were breastfed within the first hour of birth has increased from about 42% in 2015-16 (NFHS-4) and 2019-21 (NFHS-5) to 50% in the latest survey. While most states have shown significant improvement on this parameter, some states like Punjab and West Bengal have recorded a decline.Some of the states with the highest birth rates have seen steep declines in the proportion of infants exclusively breastfed in the first six months. For example, in Uttar Pradesh the proportion fell from nearly 60% in 2019-21 to only 35% in 2023-24.Over the same period, it fell from 74% to 56% in Madhya Pradesh, from over 70% to 54% in Rajasthan, and from 64% to 54% in Assam. The sharpest decline was seen in Haryana, from about 70% to 41%. Uttarakhand also recorded a decline from about 53% to 41%.In many states where breastfeeding within the first hour of birth was very low, such as Jharkhand, Bihar and Chhattisgarh, this proportion has increased – from 22% to 46.8% in Jharkhand, from 31% to 52% in Bihar and from 32% to almost 52% in Chhattisgarh in 2019-21.In Kerala, the proportion of infants breastfed within the first hour has exceeded 82%, followed by Andhra Pradesh at 67%. The proportion of infants exclusively breastfed for the first six months is highest in Kerala, at about 73%, second only to Chhattisgarh (76%).

Arsenal almost saw it through for two hours in Budapest.

The Premier League title had already been secured. The “bottle job” jokes that had plagued Mikel Arteta’s side for the past few seasons had largely disappeared. What was left was the biggest prize of them all.

The trophy that has haunted the club for generations sits attractively beside it. The trophy that slipped through Arsene Wenger’s fingers in Paris in 2006. That trophy remains the final piece missing from Arsenal’s modern revival under Mikel Arteta.

Then football did what football often does.

It waited till the end before causing heartbreak.

PSG vs Arsenal, UEFA Champions League Final: highlight

Paris Saint-Germain successfully defended their UEFA Champions League title by beating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties after a tense 1-1 draw at the Puskas Arena on Saturday night. The French champions retained their place on the throne of European football, while Arsenal were only left to celebrate their Premier League title, their dream of finally becoming champions of Europe delayed once again.

The images that persist are unlikely to be punishments themselves. Instead, it will be Thierry Henry and Ian Wright staring from the stands, watching another Arsenal side come within touching distance of history before missing out.

For Arsenal, it became the third major European final defeat in club history.

• Valencia in Brussels in 1980.
• Galatasaray in Copenhagen in 2000.
• And now PSG in Budapest in 2026.

Meanwhile, for PSG, this win has a different significance.

PSG are the new European royalty

Winning the Champions League is difficult. Defending it is where great teams reveal themselves.

Real Madrid made it a regular thing between 2016 and 2018, but history suggests otherwise. Before Madrid’s three-peat, it took only AC Milan in 1989 and 1990 to make a successful title defence.

There was no possibility of inevitability on PSG’s path to a return to the final either.

The free-flowing PSG team that tore apart Inter Milan in Munich a year ago looked very different this season. Injuries disrupted their rhythm, Ousmane Dembele missed parts of the season, and inconsistent results during the league stage left the defending champions facing an awkward playoff route. Yet somehow he found solutions at every turn.

Luis Enrique’s side beat Monaco in a playoff thriller. Chelsea was demolished. Liverpool were sidelined. Bayern Munich lost in a semi-final that often seemed worthy of a final.

The route was more chaotic than in previous seasons.

The destination remained exactly the same.

Arsenal’s dream start

If Arsenal fans could choose the perfect start, this would be it.

Just six minutes into the final, Marquinhos failed to deal with a loose ball and the ricochet fell to Kai Havertz. The German raced towards goal and fired past Matvey Safonov to give Arsenal an early lead and send the red half of the Puskás Arena into frenzy.

From there, PSG had plenty of the ball but very little joy. Dembele continued to look for openings throughout the attack, Kvaratskhelia tried to create some instigation from the flanks, and Desire Dou constantly looked for space between the lines. Yet Arsenal’s defense refused to budge. Saliba and Gabriel stood solid at the back, while Declan Rice seemed to be everywhere at the same time.

PSG’s frustration grew as the half progressed. His appeal for handball against Bukayo Saka inside the box was rejected by both the referee and VAR, while a steady flow of corners failed to bring the breakthrough they desperately wanted.

In fact, Arsenal came closest to scoring again. Deep into stoppage time, Havertz almost got his second of the night, before Marquinhos recovered brilliantly to deflect the effort and keep PSG alive.

The statistics may have been in PSG’s favour, but the scoreline belonged to Arsenal. As the players headed towards the tunnel, Mikel Arteta’s side looked every bit like a team that believed history was finally within reach.

How did PSG find a way back?

The expectation at half-time was that PSG would come out of the blocks.

Instead, Luis Enrique’s side remained patient.

Despite lagging behind, there was no panic. PSG continued to move the ball, probing for openings and trusting that Arsenal’s defensive wall would eventually be broken. Kvaratskhelia began to get more space, Dou began to create dangerous positions between the lines, and Dembélé’s movement was causing problems in the Arsenal backline.

The pressure finally paid off in the 61st minute.

Mosquera tackled Kvaratskhelia inside the box and the referee was left with no option. Dembele stepped up and buried the penalty into the bottom corner after David Raya miscalculated. After knocking on the door most of the night, PSG finally got an equaliser.

Arteta reacted quickly, withdrawing the booked Mosquera and introducing Victor Gyöckeres as Arsenal tried to regain some attacking threat. But the flow of the game had changed. PSG were dictating the pace, while Arsenal increasingly focused on protecting their box.

However, neither side could find a winner.

When punishment becomes destiny

As extra time passed, the final became a battle of quality as well as patience.

By the second half of extra time, many of the players who had defined the night were not involved. Dembele was out, Quaratskhelia was out, Vitinha was struggling with injury and even Marquinhos was withdrawn. PSG’s penalty plans suddenly looked a lot less straightforward than before kick-off.

Arsenal, meanwhile, appeared better prepared for the shootout. Declan Rice, Eberechi Eze, Gabriel Martinelli, Victor Gyöckeres and Gabriel Magalhaes all remained on the pitch, giving Arteta plenty of reliable options from the spot.

On paper, the advantage was the Gunners.

Football had other ideas.

Duay, Goncalo Ramos and Hakimi all converted confidently for PSG. Arsenal then got off to a big start when David Raya denied Nuno Mendes and made the only save of the shootout.

Then came the moment that would haunt the Gunners for years to come. Gabriel Magalhaes stepped forward needing to score to keep Arsenal alive, only to send his effort over the bar.

And just like that, it was over.

Arsenal had a hand in history. PSG had other plans.

After 120 minutes of tension, drama and panic, it all came down to a few kicks from 12 yards out. PSG maintained their composure, Arsenal did not.

The defending champions arrived in Budapest with the trophy and left again with it.

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Who is Jaliyah Monet? FunnyMike controversy raises questions over hidden children and family allegations (Image via Getty)

Jaliyah Monet’s name is suddenly all over social media after serious allegations involving longtime friend and YouTuber FunnyMike spread online. According to claims shared on the social media platform, the influencer, who garnered a large following through family content, accused FunnyMike of hiding two children with another woman and allegedly assaulting him in front of their children. The allegations soon became one of the hottest topics online, with fans debating the situation and waiting for more information. As discussions continue on X and a few other venues, many people are now asking the same thing, who exactly is Jaliyah Monet, and how did she become one of the internet’s most recognized creators. As of this writing, the allegations have still not been verified, and there are no public official court records or statements from law enforcement that actually corroborate the claims. Everything people share right now is basically contained in social media posts, screenshots, reposts, and other online reactions. The story was first widely picked up by Poprent, and he pointed to the allegations as well as the backlash that had begun to form around the couple.

Jaliyah Monet is a social media creator, entrepreneur, and influencer, she became really famous through her relationship with FunnyMike. Together they built a huge audience on YouTube by posting family videos, prank challenges, and everyday moments from their lives. Over time, their content attracted millions of viewers and made them one of the most followed creator couples on the platform.But, Jaliya slowly started building her own audience, beyond the relationship talk. She also started creating fashion updates, beauty content, lifestyle posts, and videos focused on motherhood and family life. And as his following grew, a lot of fans started checking out his own content, and not just because of his connection to FunnyMike.That long public history is one reason the latest allegations attracted so much attention. According to the post circulating online, Jaliyah accused FunnyMike of fathering two children with another woman while they were in a relationship. Other claims shared on social media alleged that he physically assaulted her in front of their children. The allegations quickly spread across entertainment pages and influential news accounts, sparking intense discussion online. Many social media users expressed support for Jaliyah, while others urged people not to jump to conclusions before more facts were available. One user wrote that the situation was “much bigger than regular influencer drama”, while another said allegations involving violence should always be taken seriously. At the same time, many fans said that they wanted to hear directly from FunnyMike before forming any opinions. At the moment, the questions remain almost unanswered. Neither side has publicly provided any evidence that actually corroborates the claims, and no official findings have yet been issued. Until more information comes to light, these allegations should not be treated as proven facts, but as mere opinions. Still, the whole back-and-forth has pushed Jaliyah Monet back into the center of the online conversation, giving her story a much larger audience than before.

New Delhi (Friday, May 29) On the same day the Supreme Court laid out mandatory guidelines for high courts to pronounce judgment within three months of reserving the verdict, a bench of the Supreme Court pronounced its verdict in a 42-year-old Delhi double murder case after reserving it for 15 months.In July 1984, two bodies were found within three days of each other in Civil Lines and Alipore, identified as those of a truck driver and a helper. Within a fortnight of the body being found, Delhi Police arrested the suspects and charged them with murdering the driver and helper to steal the truck.The two cases, registered at Civil Lines and Alipore police stations, were tried together in 2008 and the sessions court convicted the accused of murder in 2009 and sentenced them to life imprisonment. His appeals were rejected by the Delhi High Court in 2013. One of the convicts, Gopi Chand alias Pappu, had appealed against the conviction and life imprisonment before the Supreme Court in 2013.A bench of Justices PS Narasimha and Manoj Mishra heard the final arguments in the case on February 27 last year and reserved its verdict.This decision remained pending with Justice Mishra for 15 months.Delivering the verdict on Friday after 15 months of safekeeping, Justice Manoj Mishra said the prosecution had succeeded in establishing that the five men had conspired to first steal the truck on hire and then murder the driver and the helper. “We, therefore, uphold the conviction of the appellant for the offenses for which he has been convicted by the trial court and the High Court,” the bench said.However, it commuted the life sentence to the 18 years of jail term already served by the convict.On April 12, TOI had reported how Justice Mishra had delivered the verdict in the two cases after reserving judgment for 17 and 11 months.In another case, he pronounced the verdict in February this year after reserving it for 14 months.On Friday, a bench led by CJI Surya Kant, while setting a deadline for expeditious declaration of reserved judgments by the HC, had said, “The right to life and personal liberty guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution is not limited to the speedy conduct of a trial.”

Are Lewis Hamilton and Kim Kardashian splitting up? Viral SKIMS controversy sparks breakup speculation (Image via Getty)

Lewis Hamilton and Kim Kardashian are facing massive online backlash after fresh discussion over Lewis Hamilton’s recent comments about Gaza along with Kim Kardashian’s SKIMS business expansion in Israel. The debate turned into one of the biggest celebrity topics online this week, with many social media users questioning whether the pair’s public views and business decisions conflict with each other.The discussion became even bigger after old breakup rumors resurfaced online. As fans linked the various controversies, including claims related to the SKIMS shipment investigation, social media was flooded with speculation about where Lewis Hamilton and Kim Kardashian’s relationship currently stands. However, as of May 29, 2026, neither of them have publicly confirmed any breakup.

The latest controversy began after social media users shared posts about Lewis Hamilton’s alleged comments regarding Gaza. Soon after, people started reporting that Kim Kardashian’s SKIMS brand was expanding its business presence in Israel.According to reports, SKIMS entered the Israeli market through a partnership with luxury retailer Factory 54. Online sales reportedly begin on November 10, 2025, with more retail plans expected throughout 2026. Reports also say that the company hopes to open 15 standalone stores in Israel by the end of 2026. Source: India Times and Factory 54 report. The discussion on X intensified when users began comparing Hamilton’s alleged support for humanitarian concerns in Gaza to SKIMS’ commercial expansion plans in Israel. One viral post reads, “Lewis Hamilton says: ‘Israel must be stopped at its borders, and we must not remain silent about child hunger in Gaza.'”Another user then added, “Meanwhile, his girlfriend signed a deal to open a group of SKIMS stores in Israel.”Thousands of responses came from there. Some users accused the pair of sending mixed messages, while others argued that business decisions and personal political views should not be automatically linked.One user wrote, “Lewis is here talking about stopping Israel and starvation in Gaza while his girlfriend is opening a store there. Understand this.”Another posted, “Hamilton visits Jordan to support Palestine aid efforts but she’s dating someone whose business is expanding into Israel. The hypocrisy is unbelievable.”At the same time, breakup rumors started making headlines again. Many users claimed that the increased reaction may have caused tension between the pair, although no evidence has confirmed this.The rumors intensified following separate online claims involving Kim Kardashian, including reports about an alleged $8.4 million cocaine-related SKIMS shipment linked to the investigation. The claims spread widely online during May, but no official statement confirmed that Kim Kardashian was personally involved in any wrongdoing.Despite speculation, Lewis Hamilton and Kim Kardashian were reportedly spotted together in New York in early May after attending a Broadway show. Because of this, many fans believe that the relationship may still be intact despite the constant online rumors.For now, most of the conversation remains speculation on social media. Neither Lewis Hamilton nor Kim Kardashian have publicly addressed the latest backlash, breakup rumors, or viral claims surrounding the shipment controversy.

Indian man in Canada says he didn’t know his friend was working for Lawrence Bishnoi.

Jashandeep Singh, an Indian man linked to extortion and shooting incidents in Canada, made some shocking revelations after his friend Arshdeep Singh was deported back to India for his direct role in criminal activities in Ontario, Alberta and BC. Jashandeep stated at his immigration hearing that he was not gang affiliated, that he did not even know his college friend was Arshdeep and that his only mistake was that he never asked his friend why he had a gun – because Jashandeep believed it was a toy gun and even posed for photos with it.“It was my bad. Why didn’t I ask him at that time?” Singh testified through a Punjabi interpreter. “At that time, I didn’t know that if I grabbed a gun, they would link me to extortion.”The Canadian administration also wants to deport Jashandeep but he presented his side saying that he came to Canada as a student in 2022 and is now waiting for his postgraduate work permit.Jashandeep Singh is currently living with his sister and brother-in-law while he awaits a decision on whether he can stay in Canada. He said he felt ashamed and could not look his family members in the eyes.He said, “My mother and father borrowed money and sent me here, so that I could make a good future for myself. They had a lot of hopes and dreams for me.”While Jashandeep pleaded innocent, he himself admitted that he had gone to the spot in Arshdeep’s car where Arshdeep fired the gun in the air several times. Jashandeep said that Arshdeep called him the previous night and asked him if he could stay the night at Jashandeep’s house in Edmonton, as it was his birthday the next day.Jashandeep said he shared the house with seven-eight other men. Jashandeep Singh testified, “Arshdeep had a bag. He took out the gun from that bag and showed it to us. I don’t know whether it was a licensed gun or an unregistered one.” “When I picked it up, I was just holding it when another friend of mine who was staying in the house with me started joking with her. I jokingly put it on her head while we were watching movies.”

Lawrence Bishnoi Group is directly threatening Canada Police

At the deportation hearing, investigator Kevin St. Louis said he had received a letter last year directly from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang in which Bishnoi said he had 1,000 foot soldiers in Canada who were willing to open fire. The letter also states how every business has to pay ‘tax’ to the Bishnoi gang.

New Delhi: Women may be living longer than men, but they are also spending more years battling pain, depression, anxiety and other disabling conditions, according to a major global study published in The Lancet Public Health.The analysis, based on data from 204 countries and territories, found that women bear a disproportionately high burden of many chronic and non-fatal conditions that affect quality of life, while men are more likely to die prematurely from fatal diseases and injuries.Researchers have identified lower back pain as the number one condition affecting women worldwide. Women were also more likely to experience depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, headache disorders, musculoskeletal conditions and dementia.

The findings challenge the common belief that longer life automatically translates into better health. Dr Rommel Tikku, Director of Internal Medicine, Max Hospital, Saket, said that longevity alone is not an indicator of good health. “Women are living longer, but many women spend a large portion of their lives dealing with chronic pain, mental health disorders and non-fatal diseases,” she said.The study found that health differences between women and men begin early in life and increase with age. Mental health disorders and musculoskeletal conditions emerge as major factors of poor health in girls and women during adolescence and continue into adulthood.Tikku said the causes are likely multi-factorial, including biological and hormonal influences, greater susceptibility to autoimmune and musculoskeletal disorders, and social and caregiving responsibilities that can impact physical and mental well-being.The researchers said the findings highlight a major gap in health care systems that largely focus on reproductive and maternal health while often ignoring chronic conditions that make up a large portion of women’s overall disease burden.In contrast, men faced a greater burden from conditions such as COVID-19, ischemic heart disease, road injuries and chronic respiratory diseases, which put them at greater risk of premature death.