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UN denounces 'serious human rights abuses' in Afghanistan
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], July 14 (ANI): The United Nations has expressed concern with the number of reported "serious human rights abuses" and violations alleged in communities most affected by the ongoing military offensive across the country.
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China's hydroelectric dams on River Mekong leaving region dry, livelihoods
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Beijing [China], July 14 (ANI): China's construction of large hydropower dams along the River Mekong is causing problems downriver, leaving the region dry having devastating impacts on water availability and the fertile soil that feeds hundreds of millions of people in Southeast Asia.
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Floods affect over 9.5 lakh people in southwest China: Report
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Guizhou [China], July 13 (ANI): More than 9,54,000 people have been affected by floods in Guizhou province in southwest China following torrential rains, local media reported.
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Dharamshala flash flood: JP Nadda speaks to Himachal CM, urges BJP workers
Updated : 5 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 12 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief JP Nadda on Monday spoke to Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jairam Thakur to take stock of the flood situation in Dharamshala.
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PM Modi expresses concerns about heavy rains in Himachal, prays for safety
Updated : 5 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 12 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed concerns over heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh and said the Centre is closely monitoring the situation and all possible support is being extended to the state government.
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Mental, physical wellbeing get affected by continuous sleep loss
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Washington [US], July 11 (ANI): It only takes three consecutive nights of sleep loss to cause your mental and physical well-being to greatly deteriorate, as per the findings of a recent study.
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New research shows our genes shape our gut bacteria
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Indiana [US], July 9 (ANI): Though most studies suggest that the gut microbiome is primarily affected by our lifestyle, including what we eat or the medications we take, a new study has found a much greater genetic component at play than was once known.
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NRIs who have worked for COVID-19 relief in India
Updated : 5 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 8 (ANI): At a time when the life of people all over the world has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, and the poor and destitute people have faced the most difficulties, two persons have emerged as saviours of the people.
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Bihar CM conducts aerial survey of flood-affected areas
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Patna (Bihar) [India], July 7 (ANI): Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar conducted an aerial survey of flood-affected areas of West Champaran and East Champaran on Tuesday.
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Efforts will be made to generate employment, says New U'khand chief secy
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], July 6 (ANI): Sukhbir Singh Sandhu, who took charge as the new Chief Secretary of Uttarakhand at the Secretariat here on Tuesday, said that the employment sector has been affected the most due to COVID. Hence, efforts will be made by the state government to ge
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Indian Power Secretary meets Bangladesh Power official over 1320 MW Maitre
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 6 (ANI): Secretary from Power Ministry of India on Tuesday discussed with his Bangladesh counterpart issues related to 1320 MW Maitree Power project, which was affected due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Growth of newborn babies during pregnancy might get affected by air pollut
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Leioa [Spain], July 3 (ANI): Thyroid hormones are essential for regulating fetal growth and metabolism, and play an important role in neurological development. The findings of a new study suggest that in recent years, air pollution affects the thyroid.
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