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As J&K Set for Bifurcation on October 31, NC Makes Last-minute Appeal to Centre to Maintain Statehood
The NC requested political parties, intellectuals, academicians, civil society, traders and transporters to make a joint request to President Ram Nath Kovind, PM Narendra Modi and Parliament to retain J&K as a state.
Sensex Rallies 220 Points to Reclaim 40,000 Mark; SBI Spurts 3 Percent
After hitting a high of 40,178.12, the 30-share index ended 220.03 points, or 0.55 per cent, higher at 40,051.87. Similarly, the broader NSE Nifty jumped 57.25 points or 0.49 per cent to close at 11,844.10.
Johnson & Johnson's Own Expert, Working for US FDA, Found Asbestos in Baby Powder
The private Maryland lab that found asbestos in Baby Powder under a contract with the FDA is run by a paid expert witness for Johnson & Johnson.
Drinking Coffee Improves Sports Performance, Says Study
The study's findings suggest that both men and women respond similarly to coffee and that its ingestion may be a practical source of caffeine prior to exercise for improving performance.
Dengue Fever Stings Hollywood Team Member in Bhopal
A senior doctor at the private hospital said that after the member was tested positive for the mosquito-borne disease, core team members, including foreign nationals, have also been tested for dengue.
US Congresswoman Who Slammed India on Kashmir Refuses to Recognise Armenian Genocide. Here's Why
The United States House of Representatives, of which Omar is a member, voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday to recognize the systemic extermination and expulsion of ethnic Armenians by the Ottoman Empire during World War I as a genocide.
Buying Guide: Don’t Step Outside Without Wearing an Anti-Pollution Mask
A high-quality mask with a good fit can be useful in keeping pollutants, fumes, PM2.5, PM10 and other airborne illnesses, from your throat and lungs.
China Expresses 'Approval and Support' for Hong Kong Govt's Decision to Bar Joshua Wong from Election
Joshua Wong, one of the most prominent figures in the pro-democracy movement, accused the Hong Kong government of 'political screening' after an election officer ruled his nomination for the November poll invalid on Tuesday.
Google Owner Alphabet Could be Planning to Take Over Fitbit
Fitbit helped pioneer the wearable fitness devices market but has seen disappointing sales since July 2019 when it launched the Versa Lite.
Bengal Labourer Injured in Kulgam Attack Recovering From Injuries
Five migrant labourers from West Bengal's Murshidabad were shot dead by terrorists in Kulgam district on Tuesday.
BJP to Meet Today to Elect Legislature Party Leader Even as Sena Continues to Flex Muscle
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis is likely to be elected as the leader of the BJP legislature party, amid demand by ally Shiv Sena for the top post on rotational basis.
GoAir Launches New Flights From Delhi to Bengaluru and Kolkata
GoAir will operate non-stop flights from Kolkata to Delhi thrice a week from October 27, and four times a week from Bengaluru to Delhi from October 28.
You Can Prevent Dengue with Only 10 Minutes of Care Every Week, Say Experts
Taking out 10 minutes within every week can help in destroying the breeding grounds to halt the laying of eggs of Aedes.
Activist Greta Thunberg Declines Environmental Award, Wants Politicians to Listen to Science Instead
The young climate activist, who has rallied millions to her 'Fridays for Future' movement, was honoured at a Stockholm ceremony held by the Nordic Council.
New Trump Impeachment Witness Says He Personally Witnessed President Pressuring Ukraine for Help
His testimony, released late Monday, offers some of the strongest evidence yet for accusations that Trump abused his presidential powers and broke election laws to gain Kiev's support for his re-election effort next year.
US Discussing Deal to Reinstate Preferential Trade Treatment for India, Says Congressional Report
The Generalised System of Preference (GSP) is the largest and oldest US trade preference programme and is designed to promote economic development by allowing duty-free entry for thousands of products from designated beneficiary countries.