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Omega-3 Supplements Won't Protect You Against Cancer

London: Turning conventional wisdom on its head, new research has found that consuming omega-3 supplements may actually increase the risk of some cancers instead of reducing it. Omega-3 supplements may slightly reduce coronary heart disease mortality and events, but slightly increase the risk of prostate cancer, according to two systematic reviews published in the British […]

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Meghalaya Clashes: Curfew Reimposed, Mobile Internet Services Suspended

Shillong: Curfew was reimposed Saturday noon in some areas of Shillong town after one person was killed in clashes between KSU members and non-tribals during a meeting on CAA and inner line permit (ILP), officials said. The Curfew was imposed on Friday night following the clashes and lifted at 8 AM on Saturday. A ban […]

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Govt Gets Rs 23,701 Cr AGR; Airtel Pays Total Rs 18k Cr

New Delhi: The Government has received Rs 23,701 crore so far as AGR dues till Saturday with the latest payment of Rs 8004 crore by Airtel in its second instalment. Bharti Airtel on Saturday made additional payment of Rs 8,004 crore towards adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues to the Department of Telecom (DoT). This payment […]

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Daniel Radcliffe Won't Play Harry Potter Again!

London: Actor Daniel Radcliffe continues to take up projects that give him chances to move away from Hogwarts. He has now opened up on why he won’t be reprising his role as the young wizard, Harry Potter, anytime soon. Asked if he would return as Harry Potter in the “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find […]

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Court Rejects Bail Plea Of Ishrat Jahan Who Was Arrested For Instigating Violence In Delhi

New Delhi: A Delhi court on Friday rejected the bail plea of former municipal councillor from the Congress Ishrat Jahan, accused of attempt to murder in a case related to violence and rioting in northeast Delhi over the amended citizenship law, saying she does not deserve bail at the present stage of the investigation, “despite […]

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Congress alleges Shah-Naveen nexus; BJP, BJD hit back

Bhubaneswar: Congress on Saturday once again lashed out at the BJP and the BJD accusing both the parties of sharing cordial ties behind the facade of being on opposite side. Congress MLA Sura Routray said that the parties which used to spew venom at each other have now entered into a secret agreement for political […]

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Odisha Govt Approves 2 Investment Proposals Worth Rs 563 Crore

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has approved two investment proposals worth Rs 563 crore which will create employment for 1,273 people, officials said. The project proposals got the nod of the state government at the State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA) meeting chaired by chief secretary A K Tripathy on Friday, they said. The approved […]

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Nirbhaya Case: Delhi Court Stays Execution Of Convicts

New Delhi: A Delhi court on Saturday issued notice to the Tihar Central Jail authorities on a petition that sought a stay on the execution of four death-row convicts in the Nirbhaya rape and murder case. The four convicts moved the application to seek a stay on their hanging scheduled for March 3 on the […]

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BSF To Rebuild Jawan's Home Burnt In Delhi Riots As Wedding Gift

New Delhi: The Border Security Force (BSF) will rebuild its Constable Mohammad Anees’ house, which was burnt in the riots in northeast Delhi, and hand it over to him as a ‘wedding gift’, officials said. The 29-year-old constable, who is currently posted at a BSF camp in Radhabari near West Bengal’s Siliguri, will also be […]

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US-Taliban Deal Could See US Pullout In 14 Months

Kabul: The US will reduce its troop levels from 13,000 to 8,600 in Afghanistan in the coming months, but the pullout would depend on the Taliban meeting their commitments to prevent terrorism and not showing “bad faith” to talks, officials said here on Saturday as America and the militant group signed a landmark peace agreement […]

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Paras Chhabra, Mahira Sharma Share Photos In Wedding Outfits

Mumbai: “Bigg Boss 13” is over but its contestants Paras Chhabra and Mahira Sharma, whose relationship was talk of the town, are back in news. They have now shared photos in wedding outfits. In turn, fans are engaged in a wild guesswork game. While Mahira looks stunning in a white gown, Paras suited up for […]

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India's Fastest Woman Dutee Chand Clinches 100m Gold At Khelo India University Games

Bhubaneswar: In her first competitive race of the year, India’s fastest woman Dutee Chand clinched gold in 100m dash at Khelo India University Games here on Saturday. The 24-year-old sprinter, representing Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT), raced ahead to take a massive lead within no time. With her competitors nowhere close to Dutee, the […]

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Odisha Plus-II Exams: All Centres To Remain Under CCTV Surveillance

Bhubaneswar: With the Plus-II examinations conducted by the Council of Higher Secondary Examination, Odisha (CHSE) mere days away, the exam administrators are confident of smooth and incident-free conduct of examinations this year. In a press conference at Bhubaneswar, CHSE Chairman, Amarendra Patnaik detailed out all the modalities and preparations made for the exams. As many […]

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Birthday Celebration Turns Fatal! 3 College Students Drown In Kolab Dam In Odisha

Koraput: A birthday celebration turned into a tragedy in Odisha after three college students drowned in Kolab dam in Koraput on Saturday. The deceased have been identified as Sandip Pujari and Ramakant Patnaik of Malkangiri district and Manmath Samal from Koraput. As per reports, seven students of Koraput government college had gone to the reservoir […]

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As Amulya Patnaik Hangs Up His Boots, He Leaves Behind A Force Facing Credibility Crisis

New Delhi: Outgoing Delhi Police commissioner Amulya Patnaik’s last few months in office were riddled with allegations of “inaction” and “failure” to contain northeast Delhi’s communal violence, “inept” handling of Jamia and JNU cases and undermining the morale of the force with his own men heckling him for not taking a firm stand for their […]

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