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IOC reports Q2 net profit of Rs 6,227 crore
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 30 (ANI): Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOC) on Friday reported a net profit of Rs 6,227.3 crore for the second quarter of 2020-21 compared to Rs 563 crore in the corresponding quarter of previous fiscal due to higher inventory gains.
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Sale of passenger vehicles, 2 wheelers rising during festive season: Ind-R
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 30 (ANI): Amid increasing consumer preference for personal mobility, the original equipment manufacturers have continued with higher wholesale billings during July-September 2020, ahead of the peak demand period during the festive season in October-November, with p
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Study reveals artificially sweetened drinks may not be healthier than suga
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 28 (ANI): Sugary drinks and artificially sweetened beverages are associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, which suggests artificially sweetened beverages may not be the healthy alternative they are often claimed to be, according to a research letter.
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Study reveals impact of family structure on puberty onset in girls
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 28 (ANI): Girls who do not live with both parents from birth to age two may be at higher risk of starting puberty at a younger age than girls living with both parents, suggests recent research.
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Air pollution, green space, built environment characteristics may influenc
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Washington [US], October 26 (ANI): Exposure to higher air pollution levels and greater population density during the early months of life may be associated with an increase in children's body mass index (BMI).
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Study reveals liver cancer diagnoses and deaths impacted by geography, hou
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 26 (ANI): An analysis of information from a large US cancer database indicates that patients with liver cancer from rural regions and lower-income households often have more advanced cancer at the time of diagnosis and face a higher risk of death compared with other
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Noise may impact brains of adults, cause difficulty in functioning
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 25 (ANI): Higher levels of noise may impact the brains of older adults, making it difficult to work without help, suggested a study.
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Children with chronic kidney disease have outsized health burden: Study
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
Muskegon (Michigan) [US], October 24 (ANI): A new study suggests that chronically ill children with kidney disease may spend more time in the hospital, incur larger health care costs, and have a higher risk of death compared to pediatric patients hospitalised for other chronic conditions.
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Karnataka Higher Education Minister visits land site of Rani Channamma Uni
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Belagavi (Karnataka) [India], October 24 (ANI): The Government of Karnataka has decided to build the new campus of Rani Channamma University at Hirebagewadi itself, said Deputy Chief Minister Dr CN Ashwatha Narayan, who is also the minister of higher education.
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Better physical and mental health noticed in active older adults
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Washington [US], October 24 (ANI): An overall better physical and mental health has been noticed in older adults who have higher physical activity and lower sitting time, as per the findings of a new study from the American Cancer Society (ACS).
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RJD's manifesto assures 10 lakh jobs, focuses on higher MSPs, smart villag
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Patna (Bihar) [India], October 24 (ANI): Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav on Saturday released the party's manifesto for Bihar Elections 2020 that focussed on providing 10 lakh government jobs for youth, higher Minimum Selling Price (MSP) rates for farmers, better health care
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Several States, UTs exhibiting higher COVID-19 positivity rate than nation
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 23 (ANI): There is a need for 'aggressive and widespread testing' as 14 states and Union Territories (UTs) are exhibiting positivity rate higher than the national average for COVID-19, said the Union Health Ministry on Friday.
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