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Application of forensic DNA technology critical to deter sexual predators
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 29 (ANI/BusinessWire India): Although India saw a steep drop in reported cases of rape in the first month of the nationwide lockdown earlier this year, the menace is rearing its ugly head again with several incidents being reported from across the country and
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Sonu Sood receives SDG Special Humanitarian Action Award by UNDP
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 29 (ANI): Bollywood actor Sonu Sood who is often dubbed as the "messiah of migrants" for his philanthropic work during coronavirus induced lockdown, has been conferred with the prestigious SDG Special Humanitarian Action Award by the United Nations Development Pr
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Colombia extends selective COVID-19 lockdown until late October - Presiden
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
Mexico City [Mexico], September 29 (ANI/Sputnik) - The Colombian government has decided to extend partial lockdown until late October to prevent mass gatherings amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, President Ivan Duque said.
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No seats on bus, train; migrant workers return to Surat on flight
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
Surat (Gujarat) [India], September 29 (ANI): It was my first air journey, said an excited Satish Soni, a migrant worker who returned to Gujarat's Surat to join his job back. As he was not getting bus or train tickets, his employer booked him a flight ticket to Surat.
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India increased gender parity in workforce during COVID-19 lockdown: Linke
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 29 (ANI): While COVID-19 lockdown measures globally had a severe impact on the share of women being hired, India bucked the trend in maintaining and even increasing gender parity.
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RBI extends enhanced borrowing limit for banks under MSF till March 31
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 29 (ANI): The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has extended the enhanced borrowing facility provided to banks by six months to meet liquidity shortage till March 31, 2021.
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COVID-19 impact: As winter approaches, Indian wedding industry looks at bl
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 29 (ANI): Over six months after the novel coronavirus brought India to a halt, uncertainty looms over several industries' future as many are left unemployed and without business. As winter approaches, the wedding industry looks at a vague future despite relaxatio
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Unlock 4: Parks in Hyderabad reopen after nearly 6 months
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], September 28 (ANI): Parks in Hyderabad city have been granted permission to reopen as part of the Centre's Unlock 4 after nearly six months of being shut during the Covid-19 lockdown.
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ICRA downgrades Taj GVK Hotels & Resorts to A-minus with negative outl
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 28 (ANI): Taj GVK Hotels and Resorts said on Monday that ICRA has downgraded its long-term loans totalling Rs 166 crore to A-minus from A and short-term credit facilities worth Rs 30 crore to A2-plus from A1.
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West Bengal: Entrepreneur creates job opportunity in organic farming for r
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
Siliguri (West Bengal) [India], September 27 (ANI): At a time when migrant workers are facing severe crisis owing to the COVID-19 lockdown, an entrepreneur from Siliguri recruited some of those workers in his organic farm so that they can earn their livelihood.
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Israel halts celebration of Jewish festival
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
Jerusalem [Israel], September 27 (ANI/Xinhua): Israel decided to halt on Sunday afternoon the marking of the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, Yom Kippur, under a nationwide lockdown to battle the resurgence of COVID-19.
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Nepali tea gets higher price in Indian market post lockdown
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
Biratnagar [Nepal], September 27 (ANI): The price of Nepali tea leaves has boomed in the Indian market in the post lockdown scenario, boosting prospects of producers with an increase in demand and consumption of the beverage.
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