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Positive rate of COVID-19 reduced due to increase in tests: Health Ministr
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug 25 (ANI): Due to the increase in the number of tests in the country, the positive rate of the virus has reduced, Rajesh Bhushan, Secretary, Union Health Ministry said on Tuesday.
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Study suggests quit smoking to reduce stroke risk if you have irregular he
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
Sophia Antipolis [France], Aug 25 (ANI): As per the findings of a new study, scientists urged people with atrial fibrillation - the most common heart rhythm disorder - to kick the habit of smoking and cut their stroke risk.
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Supply chain shifts, reshoring will have mixed impact on ASEAN region: Moo
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
Singapore, Aug 25 (ANI): Some member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will stand to benefit from supply chain shifts as countries reconfigure trade relationships following the COVID-19 crisis, Moody's Investors Service said on Tuesday.
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Kerala govt's decision to open more bars not outrageous: HC
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
Kochi (Kerala) [India], Aug 25 (ANI): The Left Democratic Front (LDF) government's decision to open more bars and liquor shops, as opposed to its promise in it's election manifesto to reduce availability, cannot be called outrageous or in total defiance of law, said the Kerala High Court on
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Odisha govt to reduce school syllabus in view of COVID-19
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], Aug 24 (ANI): The Odisha government is likely to announce a reduction in school syllabus for students for the academic year 2020-21 in the coming days, in view of COVID-19 pandemic, State School and Mass Education Minister, Sameer Ramjan Das said on Monday.
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Study suggests community health workers reduce maternal, foetal and new-bo
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington DC [USA], Aug 23 (ANI): Woking towards a lower mortality rate of maternal and newborn deaths, a recent study has highlighted that large forces of trained community health workers and standardised healthcare systems could reduce the number of maternal, newborn and foetal deaths.
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Indian automakers' demand outlook cloudy despite some respite in July: Fit
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Aug 22 (ANI): Demand for automobiles in India continues to be uncertain even though the sharp slide in sales during April to June slowed in July which could reflect the release of pent-up demand following gradual easing of restrictions to contain coronavirus pan
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Community health workers reduce maternal, foetal and new-born deaths, stud
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], August 21 (ANI): Large forces of trained community health workers and standardised healthcare systems could reduce the number of maternal, newborn and foetal deaths, a study has recommended.
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Idol makers in Chennai struggle to make ends meet ahead of Ganesh Chaturth
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], Aug 20 (ANI): Business of idol makers in Chennai has been hampered due to the spread of coronavirus. Artists preparing idols of Lord Ganesh ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi are facing a shortage of work as orders have reduced in comparison with last year.
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MP govt to reduce aid given under Kanyadan Yojana
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], August 19 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh government has decided to reduce the amount being given under the Kanyadan Yojana as the former Chief Minister Kamal Nath had raised the amount after coming to power to get votes, State Minister for Social Justice Prem Singh Pa
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ADB approves USD 1 billion package for rapid transit system in India
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Manila [The Philippines], August 18 (ANI): The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 1 billion (about Rs 7,485 crore) loan to support the construction of the modern, high-speed Delhi-Meerut regional rapid transit system, a first of its kind in India.
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Study hopes to encourage use of new technology to reduce errors in DNA tes
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Texas [USA], Aug 18 (ANI): Today's DNA testing is highly accurate, but errors still occur due to the limited genetic information accessible with current technologies. These errors can have a serious impact on people's lives. In a recent study, researchers suggest that new technology has sho
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