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A study that came out recently has prompted much media attention about the role of plastics in developing autism. In particular, the study focused on exposure to a component of hard plastics – bisphenol A, or BPA – in the womb and the risk of boys developing this neurodevelopmental disorder. Importantly, the study doesn’t show…
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The corporate dispute tribunal agency National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has ordered initiating insolvency proceedings against Coffee Day Enterprises Limited (CDEL), the parent company of Coffee Day Group which operates Cafe Coffee Day chain of coffee houses. The Bengaluru Bench of the NCLT on August 8 admitted the plea filed by IDBI Trusteeship Services Limited (IDBITSL)…
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In Tokyo, some residents were ramping up their disaster preparedness. Tokyo: Authorities in Japan urged people to avoid hoarding as anxiety over a possible megaquake triggered a spike Saturday in demand for disaster kits and daily necessities. In its first such advisory, the weather agency said a huge earthquake was more likely in the aftermath…
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Palestinians look at the damage at the site of an Israeli strike on a school sheltering displaced people, amid the Israel-Hamas conflict, in Gaza City on August 10, 2024. | Photo Credit: Reuters An independent, U.N.-appointed rights expert accused Israel of committing “genocide” in its Gaza war after an Israeli strike targeting a school on…
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Just-retired India goalkeeper PR Sreejesh is a legend of the game and will inspire the next generation of hockey players in the country, said his teammates on Saturday, after returning from Paris Olympics with a second successive bronze medal. Eight-time Olympic champions India clinched a bronze medal in Paris, beating Spain 2-1 in…
Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation is operating taxis from the airport to Bengaluru. | Photo Credit: The Hindu At a time when airport travel is an arduous one from many parts of the City, due to limited public transport options and sky-high cab fares, Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation (KSTDC) is planning to capture the…
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An encounter broke out in Jammu and Kashmir Anantnag Srinagar: Two soldiers were injured in a fierce gunbattle with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag district today, sources said. The police said the encounter began in Anantnag district’s Ahlan Gadole this afternoon. The two soldiers were injured after terrorists targeted their patrol while they were…
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Mr Thanedar underlined that Muhammad Yunus has called for an end to the violence. Washington: Two prominent Indian-American lawmakers have sought the US’ direct intervention to stop the “coordinated attacks” against minority Hindus in Bangladesh, underlining that instability in the region, “fuelled by religious intolerance and violence”, is not in the interest of America or…
Dredging Corporation of India Limited (DCIL) registered a revenue of ₹150.80 crore from operations for the first quarter (Q1) ending on June 30. When compared to the revenue (₹204.41 crore) corresponding period last year, this time it was lowered by ₹53.60 crore (26%). Major reason for operational revenue drop was on account of dry-dock repairs,…
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Investigation revealed that the word “potato” was used as a code for bribe. Lucknow: A sub-inspector posted in Uttar Pradesh’s Kannauj has been suspended for demanding “potatoes” as a bribe. Investigation revealed that the word “potato” was used as a code for bribe. The incident came to light after an alleged audio of the cop,…
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