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Researchers develop computer model to show ways to curb COVID-19 spread
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Ontario [Canada], February 9 (ANI): Technology has proved to be a major source of hope in the global fight against COVID-19. In wake of this, researchers at the University of Waterloo created the first computational model that simulated many variables affecting the transmission of COVID-19 t
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Sri Lankan govt misusing Prevention of Terrorism Act against Tamil, Muslim
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Brussels [Belgium], February 8 (ANI): The Sri Lankan government is using the discredited Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) to commit prolonged arbitrary detention and torture, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said in a report released on Monday.
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White House keeps encouraging masks in schools: Report
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington [US], February 8 (ANI): The White House maintained its adherence to US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance encouraging mask usage in schools Monday (local time) as some states take steps toward lifting mask mandates in the classroom, CNN reported.
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NIA files case against Dawood Ibrahim, others under UAPA
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 7 (ANI): The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a case against underworld don Dawood Ibrahim and others under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), the agency said on Monday.
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Child masking in early pandemic associated with reduced COVID-19 issues, f
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
New Haven (Connecticut) [US], February 6 (ANI): A new study revealed that child care programs in the United States that practiced child masking early in the COVID-19 pandemic (May-June 2020) experienced a 13 per cent reduction in program closure within the following year, and continued child
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Africa's COVID-19 cases near 10.9 mln: Africa CDC
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Cairo [Africa], February 6 (ANI/Xinhua): A total of 10,896,302 COVID-19 cases were reported in Africa as of Saturday evening, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said.
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UAPA tribunal directs Zakir Naik's Vakalatnama be filed through Indian Emb
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 4 (ANI): The Tribunal for Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) on Friday directed Dr Zakir Abdul Karim Naik to file his Vakalatnama in accordance with the decision of the Supreme Court.
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World Cancer Day 2022: How a fibre-rich diet can help prevent colon cancer
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 4 (ANI): World Cancer Day is an occasion that is observed annually on February 4 to spread awareness among people about cancer and the prejudices associated with the condition. The day is marked to encourage its prevention, detection, and treatment.
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ED seizes immovable assets of Directors of Trichy-based firm
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 3 (ANI): The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has provisionally attached immovable properties worth Rs 9.08 crore belonging to the Directors of Cethar Ltd, Trichy and family members of Directors under the provisions of Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002 i
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42 terrorist organisations listed in first schedule under UAPA: MoS Home
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 2 (ANI): As many as 42 terrorist organisations in the country have been listed in the first schedule under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai informed Rajya Sabha on Wednesday.
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Researchers deliver promising new approach to possible diabetes prevention
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
La Jolla (California) [US], February 2 (ANI): Diabetes, especially type 2 diabetes has been known to have no cure. It can be controlled, but once diagnosed with it, a person needs to be careful all his life. But now, a new study has shown some promising results in actually curing it.
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Gujarat ATS invokes anti-terror laws against accused in Kishan Bharwad mur
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], February 2 (ANI): In the Kishan Bharwad murder case, the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) on Wednesday added a section of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) and the Gujarat Control of Terrorism and Organised Crime against the accused, Maulana Ayub an
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