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President Droupadi Murmu to visit Mysuru on September 1

Mysuru, 18/8: President of India Droupadi Murmu will be arriving in Mysuru on September 1. She will participate in the diamond jubilee celebrations of the All India Institute of Speech and Hearing (AIISH) at Manasagangotri here. AIISH Director M Pushpavathi said that official information has been received about President Murmu’s participation in the event.  

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ECoR Achieves Record Freight and Passenger Growth – GM Commits to ‘Next-Level Excellence’ on Independence Day

Bhubaneswar,17/8: On the occasion of the 79th Independence Day, the General Manager of East Coast Railway (ECoR) Sh Parmeshwar Funkwal extended heartfelt greetings to the entire ECoR family. He commended the unwavering dedication and collective efforts of the employees, which have consistently placed the zone among the top performers in Indian Railways year after year….

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BJD supremo and former Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik hospitalised due to age-related ailments

Bhubaneswar, 17/8: BJD chief and Leader of the Opposition in Odisha Assembly, Naveen Patnaik, was admitted to a private hospital here on Sunday due to age-related ailments, party leaders said. The hospital will soon release a bulletin on Patnaik’s health condition,” a senior BJD leader said. The 78-year-old former chief minister had complained of uneasiness…

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Submit declaration under oath in 7 days, or claims will be considered invalid: CEC

New Delhi,17/8: Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Sunday launched a counter attack on Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi over his ‘vote chori’ allegations, saying he has no other option but to submit his claims under oath in seven days.In an unprecedented press conference by the Election Commission on a day…

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Highly sensitive people more likely to experience depression, anxiety: Study

New Delhi: People with sensitive personalities are more likely to experience mental health problems like depression and anxiety, according to a study on Saturday. The study, led by Queen Mary University of London, defined sensitivity as a personality trait that reflects people’s capacity to perceive and process environmental stimuli such as bright lights, subtle changes in the environment,…

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Study Claims Paracetamol May Not Be Safe During Pregnancy

New Delhi: While paracetamol or acetaminophen has long remained the first choice of painkiller in pregnancy, a new study claims it may lead to neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs), such as autism and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in babies.Acetaminophen is the most commonly used over-the-counter medication taken during pregnancy, with more than 50 per cent of pregnant women using the…

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Mahavatar Narsimha box office record: Becomes the most profitable Bollywood film of modern era

Mahavatar Narsimha has turned out to be the most lucrative Bollywood movie of the contemporary era, grossing a staggering Rs. 195.42 crore net at the Indian box office within 22 days. In spite of the big release of War 2 and Coolie, the animated movie registered a huge boost of 196.59% on Independence Day and…

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