Karbi Anglong unrest in Assam (PTI photo)

NEW DELHI: Assam DGP Harmeet Singh on Wednesday confirmed that the Army has been deployed to restore law and order in violence-hit West Karbi Anglong, news agency PTI reported.The region has now entered its third day of violent protests over alleged illegal settlement by non-tribals in the constitutionally protected Karbi Anglong hill area. The clashes have left two people dead and dozens injured. In response, the Himanta Biswa Sarma-led government has imposed curfew-like restrictions and suspended mobile internet services in two districts to control the situation.

Assam CM Himanta said the Karbi people’s demand to evict alleged Hindi-speaking encroachers from grazing lands cannot be acted upon immediately, as the matter is currently under a stay order issued by the Gauhati high court.The violence in West Karbi Anglong and the neighbouring Karbi Anglong district began after long-standing tensions over land rights escalated into clashes between tribal protesters and security forces. Police said one tribal protester died during police action, while a non-tribal man was killed in a fire that destroyed several shops in Kheroni, a small trading town that has now become the centre of the unrest.Assam DGP Harmeet Singh said that 48 police personnel, including senior officers, were injured when protesters armed with bows, arrows, crude bombs and stones attacked security forces. Both the DGP and IGP (Law and Order) Akhilesh Kumar Singh were among those hurt. According to police, the protesters tried to take control of a bridge, and the situation turned violent when security forces stopped them. “They tried to take over the bridge, and when we intervened, they attacked us. Crude bombs and stones were thrown. I was hit with bows and arrows,” the DGP said. He added that police have video evidence and will take legal action against the attackers.The protests stem from claims by the Karbi community that non-tribal settlers have illegally encroached on professional grazing reserve and village grazing reserve lands. These districts come under the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council, governed by the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution, which gives tribal areas control over land, forests and local governance to protect indigenous communities. For over a year, residents have been demanding the eviction of alleged encroachers, saying unchecked settlement threatens tribal land rights.

Masashi Ozaki (via Getty Images)

Masashi “Jumbo” Ozaki, one of the greatest golfers Japan has ever produced, has died after a battle with sigmoid colon cancer at 78 years of age. The Japan Golf Tour Organization (JGTO) confirmed his death on Wednesday, saying Ozaki was diagnosed with the disease about a year ago. A family funeral will be held, with a farewell event planned at a later date.Ozaki was a towering figure in Japanese sport. He won 113 tournaments worldwide and became a national icon through his power, style, and charisma. His influence went far beyond trophies. Many players who followed, including major champions, credit Ozaki, who showed what was possible for Japanese golf on the world stage.

Masashi “Jumbo” Ozaki, a pioneer who shaped Japanese golf history

Masashi Ozaki’s career achievements remain unmatched in Japan. He won 94 tournaments on the Japan Golf Tour over 29 years. His final victory came at the ANA Open when he was 55. He topped the tour’s money list a record 12 times, including five straight years from 1994 through 1998. He won the Japan Open five times and the Japan PGA Championship six times. In 1996, at age 49, he rose to No. 5 in the world rankings.In 1973, Ozaki made history by becoming the first Japanese golfer to finish in the top 10 at the Masters, placing eighth. He played in 49 majors overall. His best major finish came at the 1989 U.S. Open at Oak Hill, where he finished three shots behind Curtis Strange. He played the Masters 19 times, with his final appearance in 2000.“What made him charismatic was the fact that he won four times in which he came back from eight shots behind. He pulled off some incredible shots a number of times”, according to the JGTO website on Ozaki. “Ozaki is often thought to be to Japanese golf what Arnold Palmer is to American golf. His success has spawned an entire generation of Japanese golf professionals, both male and female”, the World Golf of Fame website said about Ozaki. After being inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2011, Ozaki had stated that he dedicated his life to Japanese golf and he is extremely grateful the voters thought he was worthy of this honor.” His legacy, like his nickname “Jumbo,” remains larger than life! Also Read: Ariel Helwani brands Andrew Tate’s loss a major reality check, questions his “alpha male” image

Protein has become the golden child of social media wellness. Every reel seems to shout, “Eat more protein!” But blindly chasing high protein can actually backfire. Protein is important—no doubt. But health doesn’t come from extremes. It comes from eating enough, not excess, and letting protein work with the rest of your plate, not overpower it.“It seems like protein is the nutrient that everyone is crazy with these days. You can find an infinite stream of protein bars, smoothies, and powders on Instagram and YouTube. The advice is clear: “Eat more protein!” But is more really better?,” asks Charu Dua, Clinical Nutritionist, Amrita Hospital, Faridabad. The expert has debunked this common myth and has shared inputs on how to use protein safely.

The expert debunks common myth on protein

Protein is important for health since it helps repair tissues, boosts immunity, and keeps muscular mass. However, the body works best when it is balanced, not when it is too much or too little. Extra protein doesn’t instantly change into more muscle or improved health once you’ve met your protein needs.For most healthy persons, the required amount of protein is not too high. Indians need roughly 0.8 to 1 gram of protein for every kilogram of body weight every day. For instance, a person who weighs 65 kg would need between 52 and 65 grams of protein every day. Even athletes, older people, or people who are getting better from an illness just require a little more protein. The idea that eating twice or three times as much protein, as seen on social media, can help you build muscle or improve your health is wrong.The body doesn’t have a place to store extra protein. Anything that it doesn’t need is broken down, and the nitrogen part has to be gotten rid of by the kidneys. This makes their job harder. People with renal illness, diabetes, or high blood pressure, which are common in India, can speed up kidney damage by eating too much protein.Also, eating too many protein-rich foods like meat, protein shakes, and bars might push out foods that are high in nutrients and fiber, including fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. This can cause constipation, bad gut health, high cholesterol levels, and a lack of nutrients, all of which protein alone can’t address.

A balanced approach to the protein we really need

The Indian Dietary Guidelines say that protein is important for development, repair, and overall health, but it’s important to get the right amount. To work well, the body needs a moderate amount of protein.

1. General protein consumption:

The Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) for healthy people is 0.66 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight per day.The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) is 0.83g per kg of body weight per day, which is enough for 97.5% of people. This is about 43g (EAR) or 54g (RDA) of protein per day for an adult who weighs 65 kg.Most adults get enough protein from this amount. Too much protein beyond what you need won’t help you build muscle or improve your health, and it can put a burden on your kidneys.

2. The Protein Energy (P:E) Ratio:

10 to 15 percent of the calories you eat each day should come from protein. If you eat 2000 calories a day, this indicates that 200 to 300 of those calories should come from protein.Like all nutrients, protein functions best when it is balanced with the right amount of carbs and fats. Your body requires carbs and lipids to get the energy it needs to use protein to repair and develop muscles. If you don’t eat enough carbs and fats, your body can use protein for energy instead of developing muscle. This makes protein less effective at helping muscles grow.

3. The quality of protein:

Not all proteins are the same. Animal proteins, like meat, eggs, and dairy, are complete proteins. This means that they have all the amino acids your body requires.Plant-based proteins, such as pulses, beans, and grains, may be missing some important amino acids, but they can still give you good protein when you mix them well. For instance, mixing cereals and pulses in a 3:1 ratio makes sure that all the amino acids are present, which makes plant protein just as good as animal protein.

4. Nitrogen balance and energy use:

Nitrogen is in protein, which is necessary for making amino acids. To develop and repair muscle, the body keeps a balance of nitrogen. When you get enough protein to develop muscle, you have a positive nitrogen balance. When your body tears down muscle to meet protein needs, you have a negative nitrogen balance.For protein to work well for developing muscle, you need to get enough energy from carbs and fats. Your body could burn protein for energy instead of using it to create muscle if you don’t get enough energy from carbs and fats.

What exercise does to help your body use protein

It’s really important to be active so that your body can use the protein you eat to build muscle. This is how:Increased absorption: When you work out, especially with weights, blood flow to your muscles increases. This helps transport protein and other nutrients that help your muscles heal and grow.Regular exercise makes your body better at handling nutrients, which means it can absorb protein better and use it to build and repair muscle.Building muscle mass: When you lift weights, your muscles get tiny tears that need protein to heal and get stronger. The more you move about, the more protein your body will need to help grow muscle.

Keeping your muscles healthy and strong

Keeping your muscles strong is important for your health as a whole, not only for getting stronger. This is why:Lower risk of diseases: Having enough muscle mass lowers the risk of getting diseases including diabetes, heart disease, and osteoporosis. For instance, having more muscle makes your body more sensitive to insulin, which lowers your risk of type 2 diabetes.Better bone health: Strength training and other weight-bearing workouts can help make bones denser and lower the risk of osteoporosis.Metabolism: Muscle tissue burns more calories when you’re not doing anything, which helps you keep your weight in check and improves your overall metabolic health.You won’t be able to properly use the protein you eat to create muscle if you don’t exercise regularly. Instead, too much protein can be used for energy or stored as fat, especially if the body gets more protein than it needed to repair muscles.Protein is important, but getting the appropriate quantity is better than getting too much. Without exercise, protein alone won’t make you healthier or help you build muscle.Exercise, especially strength training, helps the body use protein better to build and repair muscles.To make sure that protein is used to grow and repair muscles instead of being used as energy, it should be balanced with energy from fats and carbs.To have the optimum health and muscle-building results, you need to eat enough protein, eat a balanced diet, and exercise regularly.In short, more protein isn’t necessarily better. The most important thing is to figure out how much you need based on your age, level of activity, and health goals. Not extremes, but equilibrium.

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hailed Isro‘s successful launch of LVM3-M6, which placed the BlueBird Block-2 satellite into its intended orbit, saying that “India continues to soar higher” further calling the mission a “proud milestone” in the country’s space journey.Congratulating Isro’s scientists and engineers, the prime minister said the achievement underlined India’s growing capabilities in the space sector and its push towards Aatmanirbhar Bharat.

Sharing a post on X, PM Modi said, “A significant stride in India’s space sector… The successful LVM3-M6 launch, placing the heaviest satellite ever launched from Indian soil, the spacecraft of USA, BlueBird Block-2, into its intended orbit, marks a proud milestone in India’s space journey.”“It strengthens India’s heavy-lift launch capability and reinforces our growing role in the global commercial launch market. This is also reflective of our efforts towards an Aatmanirbhar Bharat. Congratulations to our hardworking space scientists and engineers.”“India continues to soar higher in the world of space!” he declared.In a separate post, the prime minister highlighted the role of young scientists, saying, “Powered by India’s youth, our space programme is getting more advanced and impactful.”“With LVM3 demonstrating reliable heavy-lift performance, we are strengthening the foundations for future missions such as Gaganyaan, expanding commercial launch services and deepening global partnerships,” he said.“This increased capability and boost to self-reliance are wonderful for the coming generations,” he added.The prime minister’s remarks came after Isro’s heavy-lift rocket LVM3 successfully placed the US communications satellite BlueBird Block-2 into Earth orbit in an early-morning launch from Sriharikota.Isro chairman V. Narayanan said, “This is the heaviest satellite to be launched by an Indian launcher in Indian soil. This is also the first back-to-back LVM3 launch missions within a period of 52 days. With this, Isro has placed 434 satellites for 34 countries.”Weighing 6,100 kg, BlueBird Block-2 is the heaviest payload launched by LVM3, which completed its sixth operational flight and third dedicated commercial mission. The 43.5-metre-tall, 640-tonne rocket lifted off from the Second Launch Pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, injecting the satellite into a circular orbit of around 520 km about 16 minutes after liftoff.