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It was long thought that the fluid-filled sac around our lungs functions merely as a cushion from external damage. Turns out, it also houses potent virus-eating cells that rush into the lungs during flu infections. These cells are macrophages, which are immune cells produced in the body, and go into the lungs when there’s an…
Representational file image. | Photo Credit: AFP A study that analysed the data of nearly 24,000 pregnant women in India has found the prevalence of high-risk pregnancies to be high at 49.4%. About 33% of pregnant women had a single high-risk factor, while 16% had multiple high-risk factors. Northeastern States of Meghalaya (67.8%), Manipur (66.7%)…
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As on date, CCHHL has cleared 98% of total debt. The remaining ₹15 crore will be cleared soon. Besides, it has a term loan in lieu of fixed deposit. | Photo Credit: Company website Country Club Hospitality and Holidays Ltd., (CCHHL) is now almost a debt free company, said its Chairman and Managing Director Y….
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Security personnel watch the launch of Geosynchronous Launch Vehicle, GSLV-F14, carrying INSAT-3DS satellite from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC-SHAR) in Sriharikota on February 17, 2024. | Photo Credit: PTI The GSLV-F14 carrying INSAT-3D meteorological satellite was successfully launched on Saturday from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. About 18 minutes after the lift-off…
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CDSCO believes that the guidelines will use available information and identified risks for selecting samples and locations to cover a variety of drugs, cosmetic and medical devices from across India | Photo Credit: Reuters The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has issued new guidelines for effective surveillance for quality and efficacy of drugs and…
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Nigerians are facing one of the West African nation’s worst economic crises in years triggered by surging inflation, the result of monetary policies that have pushed the currency to an all-time low against the dollar. The situation has provoked anger and protests across the country. The latest government statistics released Thursday showed the inflation rate…
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Is an alligator lying still underwater, with its snout alone sticking out, alive or dead? If this is the situation, there’s a third possibility: brumation. This is the name to describe a period of dormancy or slowed activity in reptiles, much like hibernation in mammals. It typically occurs during colder months, when temperatures drop and…
According to sources, as there is no PMLA scheduled offences involved in the case of PPBL, money laundering investigation cannot be done. File. | Photo Credit: Reuters The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has not found any violation under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) during the inquiry of Paytm Payments Bank Limited (PPBL) transactions. The Reserve…
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Volkswagen and Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd have signed a supply agreement on the use of key electric components of the German carmaker’s open platform for electric vehicles (EVs), the companies said in a statement on Friday. Mahindra plans to use certain platform components, as well as Volkswagen’s unified battery cell, for its own electric platform,…
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SpiceJet promoter Ajay Singh. File | Photo Credit: Reuters SpiceJet promoter Ajay Singh and Sharjah-based aviation company Sky One on Friday submitted competing bids for bankrupt airline Go First. Mr. Singh, who is the chairman and managing director of the publicly held company that operates the budget carrier, submitted a bid in his personal capacity…
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