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Bring something concrete, common man's Diwali in govt's hand: SC on loan r
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 14 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Wednesday denied the Central government's request seeking one month's time to implement the interest waiver on loans of up to Rs 2 crore and observed that it is not fair on the government's part to delay the implementation of its deci
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J-K: Silk industry faces crisis due to raw material shortage in Udhampur
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
Udhampur (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], October 14 (ANI): The coronavirus crisis has caused a debilitating effect not only on human life but also on several businesses. The silk industry is bearing the brunt of the pandemic due to the unavailability of raw material in the Udhampur district.
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Credit defaults in Asia rose in 2019 while ratings remained indicators of
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
Singapore, October 14 (ANI): A total of 10 companies rated by S&P Global Ratings including seven confidential issuers defaulted in Asia last year, up from three corporate defaults in 2018.
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Chandigarh Administration bans hookah bars from operating in city
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
Chandigarh [India], October 13 (ANI): The Chandigarh Administration on Tuesday imposed a ban on hookah bars. In an order issued by District Magistrate Mandip Singh Brar, under Section 144 of the CrPC, "no hookah shall be served for smoke/consumption in hotels/restaurants/taverns/bars/hookah
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Scientists use holographic imaging to detect viruses, antibodies
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 13 (ANI): A team of New York University scientists have developed a method using holographic imaging to detect both viruses and antibodies. The breakthrough has the potential to aid in medical diagnoses and, specifically, those related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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UN warns of 'staggering rise' in natural disasters, urge leaders to take a
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
New York [US], October 13 (ANI): The United Nations on Monday warned that there has been a 'staggering rise' in natural disasters over the past 20 years due to climate change, and called on political and business leaders to take action to stop the planet from becoming an 'uninhabitable hell
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UK parliament to hold debate on racism towards East Asian people amid COVI
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
Moscow [Russia], October 13 (ANI/Sputnik): The UK parliament is set to hold a debate on Tuesday concerning the racism directed towards East Asian people following the onset of the coronavirus disease pandemic, according to the parliamentary agenda.
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Haryana Higher Education Council mulling to introduce 'Flexi Examination S
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
Chandigarh (Haryana) [India], October 13 (ANI): Taking cognizance of the situation created by COVID-19 pandemic, Haryana State Higher Education Council on Tuesday discussed the possible implementation of 'Flexi Examination System' or 'Examination on Demand' on a pilot basis for postgraduate
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Physical fitness, mental tenacity and desi food helped me beat COVID-19: V
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 13 (ANI): Vice President Venkaiah Naidu on Tuesday said physical fitness, mental tenacity, and eating desi (traditional) food helped him overcome the COVID-19 infection.
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We have to be more careful about COVID-19 in winter: NITI Aayog
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 13 (ANI): There is a stabilization in the impact of COVID-19 in the country, but we have to be more careful in our hygiene practices as it is a respiratory virus and most respiratory viruses escalate during winter, said Dr VK Paul, Member (Health), NITI Aayog on Tu
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Loan moratorium: SC to resume tomorrow hearing on pleas against interest o
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 13 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Tuesday adjourned to tomorrow the hearing on two petitions challenging the interest on interest on the loan during the moratorium period, declared in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Inspired by late mother, actor Sonu Sood to give wings to IAS aspirants' d
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 13 (ANI): After his selfless act of helping migrant labourers return to their houses during COVID-19 pandemic, actor Sonu Sood has come up with an initiative to sponsor the education of students from different parts of the country.
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