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Lok Sabha passes Protection of Human Rights (Amendment) Bill, 2019
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 19 (ANI): The Lok Sabha on Friday passed an amendment bill that allows a Supreme Court judge besides the Chief Justice of India to be appointed the chairperson of National Human Rights Commission of India (NHRC) and increases the number of members from two to three.
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Gadget's blue light increases consumption of sweets in rats at night
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], July 14 (ANI): A new study revealed that just one hour of exposure to blue light (the kind of light produced by the screens of our many devices) at night raises blood sugar levels and increases sugar consumption in male rats.
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Heavy rainfall in U'khand increases fear of house collapse
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
Haldwani (Uttrakhand) [India], July 12 (ANI): Continuous rains have added to the problems of people residing in Uttrakhand's Haldwani area. The heavy downpour has eroded the soil in the region which weakens the foundation of structures causing them to collapse.
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Humbled, increases my sense of responsibility: Ayushmann Khurrana on 'Arti
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi (India), July 11 (ANI): With Ayushman Khurana's latest release 'Article 15' crossing the Rs 50 crore mark, the actor has successfully added five back-to-back hits to his impressive resume.
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Air pollution increases chronic lung disease risk
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], July 9 (ANI): Air pollution has come up as a major concern in the modern world considering its long-lasting and serious effects on human lungs.
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New parents with high-income purchase more produce: Study
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], July 8 (ANI): New parents with higher income chose healthier spending pattern, while lower-income household did not, suggests a study.
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Direct tax revenue increases by 78 pc in last five years
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 5 (ANI): The direct tax revenue has significantly increased by over 78 per cent from Rs 6.38 lakh crore in 2013-14 to about Rs 11.37 lakh crore in last five years, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Friday.
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Centre increases MSP of paddy, Kharif crops
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 3 (ANI) The Central government on Wednesday approved an increase in minimum support prices (MSP) for all Kharif crops for 2019-20 season, a move that will lead to increased investment and production through assured remunerative prices to the farmers.
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Himachal Pradesh: Cabinet increases financial assistance for journalists
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], July 3 (ANI): The state Cabinet on Wednesday decided to increase the financial assistance for families of deceased and retired journalists.
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Poor quality sleep in 50s, 60s increases risk of Alzheimer's disease
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], June 28 (ANI): People who report the poor quality of sleep as they age from 50s to 60s are at a higher risk of developing Alzheimer disease later in their life as their brain has more protein tangles, finds a study.
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Delhi govt increases annual family income criteria for vocational training
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 27 (ANI): The Delhi Cabinet on Thursday approved the Social Welfare Department's proposal to enhance the annual family income criteria by Rs 2 lakh under the scheme of imparting vocational training to SC, ST, OBC, minorities and physically handicapped persons.
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Haryana increases guest lecturers' monthly remuneration to Rs 57,700
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
Chandigarh (Haryana) [India], June 27 (ANI): Haryana government led by Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar has extended the benefit of 'Equal Pay for Equal Work' to the contractual guest/extension lecturers working in various government colleges of the state.
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