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Shooting of mine workers by Chinese boss shows 'systematic, widespread' ab
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Harare [Zimbabwe], June 29 (ANI): The shooting of two Zimbabwean workers by a Chinese mine owner reflects the "systematic and widespread" abuse that locals face in mining operations run by Chinese in the country, Zimbabwe Environmental Law Society (ZELA) has said.
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Study explains why some people are more affectionate than others
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], June 28 (ANI): According to a recent study, the level of affection expressed by women, to an extent, can be understood by analysing genetics and their environment. However, the same cannot be said for men.
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PM Narendra Modi shares inspirational stories of villagers, migrant worker
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 28 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his 'Mann Ki Baat' programme on Sunday shared the details of how locals and migrant workers have helped one another and cared for the environment as well during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Exposure to air pollution, smoking may lead to childhood obesity: Study
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Barcelona [Spain], June 28 (ANI): Exposure to smoking (both maternal smoking during pregnancy and second-hand smoking during childhood), air pollution, as well as certain characteristics of the built environment may be associated with a higher development of obesity in children, according to
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Delhi HC seeks Centre's response on plea seeking time for public to give s
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 26 (ANI): The Delhi High Court on Friday issued notice to the Central government on a petition seeking an extension of time granted to the general public to give suggestions for the Draft Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) 2020.
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Isac Doru conducts online session for coach educators on 'youth developmen
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 26 (ANI): As part of the ongoing five-day online refresher course organised by the All India Football Federation (AIFF) for coach educators in India, AIFF Technical Director Isac Doru conducted a session via video conferencing titled 'Youth development concept specifi
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Chhattisgarh to procure cow dung from farmers, announces Godhan Nyay Yojan
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], June 26 (ANI): Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel has announced the launch of 'Godhan Nyay Yojana' in the state to make "animal husbandry commercially profitable, prevent open grazing by cattle, solve the problem of stray animals on roads and for envir
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Study links air pollution, smoking with increase risk of childhood obesity
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Barcelona [Spain], June 24 (ANI): Air pollution, smoking, and certain characteristics of the built environment--such as high population density-- may play a role in the development of obesity in children, according to a recent study.
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How affectionate are you? It might be hereditary!
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], June 24 (ANI): The level of affection expressed by women, to an extent, can be explained 45 per cent by hereditary, and 55 per cent by environmental influences like media, personal relationships, and other unique life experiences. However, genetics do not appear to inf
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GDP to contract by 5.3 pc in FY21 due to Covid-19 woes: Ind-Ra
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 24 (ANI): India's gross domestic product (GDP) will contract by 5.3 per cent year-on-year in the current financial year (FY21), marking the lowest growth rate in the country's history and sixth instance of economic contraction, India Ratings and Research (I
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Govt forms IN-SPACe to guide private sector in space activities
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 24 (ANI): A new institution - Indian National Space, Promotion and Authorisation Centre - has been formed which will guide the private industries in space activities through encouraging policies in a friendly regulatory environment, said Minister of State for Atomi
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Jofra Archer to join England training camp on Thursday if second COVID-19
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
London [UK], June 24 (ANI): Pacer Jofra Archer will join England's behind-closed-doors training camp on Thursday, June 25. However, his inclusion in the training group is subject to the second COVID-19 test report.
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