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ITBP distributes COVID-19 protection kits to underprivileged families in J
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Udhampur (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], April 4 (ANI): Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel distributed COVID-19 protection kits containing masks, sanitiser and soap to families below the poverty line (BPL) in far-flung and impoverished villages of Udhampur on Saturday.
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With fluorescent collars, this Hyderabad-based NGO is trying to save stray
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], April 3 (ANI): In order to protect stray animals, especially dogs, from getting hit on roads, a Hyderabad-based NGO 'Collarup' is tagging them with reflective fluorescent collars to minimise the number of stray animals getting hit by vehicles, especially during
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Study on COVID-19 mask finds layering, material choice matter
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Atlanta (Georgia) [US], April 3 (ANI): Wearing a face mask can protect yourself and others from COVID-19, but the type of material and how many fabric layers used can significantly affect exposure risk, found a new study from the Georgia Institute of Technology.
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Kamala Harris condemns 'inexplicable' violence at Capitol
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington [US] April 3, (ANI): Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday condoled the death of US Capitol Police Officer William Evans, saying that he "made the ultimate sacrifice protecting the Capitol and those who work there on behalf of the American people."
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Religious minorities in Pakistan treated as non-citizens: report
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], April 2 (ANI): Revealing the ongoing human rights abuses in Pakistan, yet another rights group has disclosed how the lives of minority communities in the country are perpetually under siege, and religious minorities are treated as "non-citizens", one without a voice and
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Pakistan placed in 'poor' category in freedom of expression: Report
Updated : 4 years, 12 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], April 1 (ANI): Pakistan has performed poorly with respect to legal protections for the right to freedom of expression of its citizens during 2020, according to a new assessment report published by the Media Matters for Democracy.
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Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine protection lasts at least 'six months', p
Updated : 4 years, 12 months ago IST
New York [US], April 1 (ANI): The ongoing Phase 3 clinical trial of Pfizer/BioNTech's coronavirus vaccine has confirmed its protection lasts at least six months after the second dose.
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Juhi Chawla urges fans to make April 'cool' by planting a sapling
Updated : 4 years, 12 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 1 (ANI): Taking a step towards environment protection on the occasion of April Fools' Day, Bollywood star Juhi Chawla urged people to plant a tree and make the month 'April Cool', instead of 'April Fool'.
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Mehbooba Mufti supports Mamata's call, says imperative for opposition part
Updated : 4 years, 12 months ago IST
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], March 31 (ANI): PDP leader Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday supported the call by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for a united and effective struggle against the BJP" and said it is imperative for the opposition parties to unite "to protect our de
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YouTube experimenting with hiding dislikes for protecting creators' well-b
Updated : 4 years, 12 months ago IST
Washington [US], March 31 (ANI): American video-sharing platform YouTube has announced that it is experimenting with hiding dislikes on creators' videos to discourage "dislike mobs" from "deliberately downvoting videos" from creators and channels.
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Researchers find potential key to protection against obesity, extended lif
Updated : 4 years, 12 months ago IST
Washington [US], March 31 (ANI): Adding the nutrient selenium to diets protects against obesity and provides metabolic benefits to mice, according to a study published today in eLife.
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Dia Mirza is part of Tring's Icons For Change, an initiative to support &a
Updated : 4 years, 12 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 30 (ANI/NewsVoir): From the Sunderbans to Gir to Wayanad and over 100's of other forests across the country, India's rich flora and fauna continues to stay protected thanks to the unsung frontline soldiers.
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