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Petition in SC seeking direction to curb voting under influence of alcohol
Updated : 7 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov 8 (ANI): A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court by Tamil Nadu Telugu Yuva Sakthi (TNTYS), seeking a direction from the apex court for the installation of breath analyser and other similar devices at polling booths to prevent voters from voting under the influen
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Thick haze, smog engulfs Delhi as air quality slips to 'Hazardous'
Updated : 7 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov 6 (ANI): A day ahead of Diwali, air quality in New Delhi and the surrounding areas has deteriorated despite the measures that have been taken to curb the rising pollution.
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Natural protein cuts fat in obese mice
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 29 (ANI): Researchers have found a natural protein that curbed obesity in mice.
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Odisha Police issues circular for pollution-free Diwali
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
Bhubaneshwar (Odisha), Oct 27 (ANI): Aiming to curb pollution during Diwali after the Supreme Court directives, the Odisha Police on Friday has issued a circular regarding bursting of firecrackers during festival seasons particularly during Diwali, which has serious environmental and health
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Home Secretary holds meeting on efforts to curb misuse of social media
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India] Oct 25 (ANI): Union Home Secretary Rajiv Gauba, along with senior officers of Ministry of Home Affairs, security agencies and Department of Telecommunications (Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology) held a meeting with representatives of Facebook, Google, Twitt
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European Parliament votes for ban on single-use plastics
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
Brussels [Belgium], Oct 25 (ANI): The European Parliament has voted for a ban on single-use plastics such as straws, cotton buds and also to ensure that most bottles are recycled as a measure to curb pollution of oceans, the CNN reported.
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'Memes may contribute to obesity in teenagers'
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 20 (ANI): The meme world seems to be in danger as many countries are now trying to curb the free flow of memes.
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Practicing gratitude can curb materialistic tendencies
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 19 (ANI): Parents are always concerned about materialistic tendencies among children which has been on the rise. According to research, materialism has been linked to a variety of mental health problems, such as anxiety and depression, as well as selfish attitudes
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Punjab government approves new policy to curb illegal mining
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
Chandigarh [India], Oct 17 (ANI): In order to bring more transparency in the sand mining business, the Punjab Cabinet on Wednesday approved several major policy changes to enable the government grant contracts by auction of mining blocks. This auctioning will be done in strategically establi
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US curbs nuclear technology sales to China
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington DC [USA], Oct 12 (ANI): The Donald Trump administration has decided to limit sales of United States' civil nuclear technology to China to prevent use for military or unauthorised purposes, thus heightening further tensions between the two countries.
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Over 500 prisoners, ex-inmates get jobs in Telangana
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], Oct 7 (ANI): With an aim to curb crime in the state, more than 500 prisoners and ex-prisoners have been provided jobs by the Telangana Prisons Department.
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Hyderabad police intensifies fight against drunk driving
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], Oct 5 (ANI): In an attempt to curb the menace of drunk driving across the city, Hyderabad Traffic Police on Friday announced that it has added more personnel to their team in order to keep an eye on commuters who breach the law.
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