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11 Jul

Almonds can strengthen the immune system

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Regular consumption of almonds that are a source of vitamin E, zinc, copper, foliate and iron, can contribute to a stronger immune system, according to Ritika Samaddar, Regional Head (Dietetics), Max Healthcare Delhi. She said almonds are high in Vitamin E, which acts as an antioxidant to support pulmonary immune function. Vitamin E is also known to offer protection against infections caused by viruses and bacteria. Beyond this, almonds are also high in Copper. Copper contributes to the normal function of the immune system. Almonds are also source of zinc. Zinc is known to play a central role in the…

10 Jul

Assam flood situation worsens, 3.4 lakh affected in 14 districts.

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The flood situation in Assam deteriorated on Friday as vast areas of two more districts were inundated, affecting 1.70 lakh more people, the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) said in a report. It said 3,41,837 people of 32 revenue circles of 14 districts are now affected by the deluge. The two new districts where floodwaters entered since Thursday are Udalgiri and Dibrugarh. This flood and landslides have claimed 64 people's lives so far across the state with 40 having been killed in incidents related to the deluge and 24 dying in landslides. Meanwhile, the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) predicted…

10 Jul

Vikas Dubey case: Vikas Dubey killed; 3 injured cops stable, bullets brushed by two of them.

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The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) on Friday said a herd of cows and buffaloes suddenly appeared before the vehicle that was bringing notorious gangster Vikas Dubey to Kanpur, causing the accident following which he tried to escape and was shot dead. "The herd of cows and buffaloes suddenly came in front of the vehicle and the driver swerved, causing it to overturn," said a statement released by the UP STF. Taking advantage of the accident, Vikas Dubey snatched a pistol from the police and attempted to escape, the STF said in its press release. "Police tried to go…

10 Jul

ICSE class 10, ISC class 12 results announced, 99.33% students pass ICSE, says CISCE.

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The ICSE and ISC examinations were disrupted due to the coronavirus outbreak in the country. The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CICSE) has announced the results of class 10 and class 12 board examinations today. The results are available to the CICSE official website cisce.org and results.cisce.org. Schools can also check the results by logging in to the CAREERS portal of the council using the principal's login ID and password. Students also have the option to check their results via SMS. A total of 2,07,902 had appeared for ICSE examinations this year. As many as 88,409 students had…

10 Jul

Disha Patani becomes the new face of Fossil watches along with Varun Dhawan

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Varun Dhawan has been the face of Fossil watches for quite a long time and the ads have captured him in his quirky and enthusiastic element. Now that the shoots have resumed with utmost precautions, Varun Dhawan has found a new partner in Disha Patani as his co-ambassador for the popular watch brand. Disha Patani and Varun Dhawan took to their Instagram to share a picture of themselves posing for the watches, this announcing the first time they will be working together. Showing off their classy and cool watches, Varun Dhawan welcomed Disha Patani to the Fossil family and she…

09 Jul

Anubhav Sinha tweeted: It’s okay to stay quiet

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There are two things Anubhav Sinha is known for. His razor-sharp films - think Mulk, Article 15 and the latest, Thappad - and equally slicing-sharp tweets. One such recent tweet, however, was left hanging - almost like a sword - with most scratching their heads to join the dots. "The Bollywood Privilege Club must sit down and think hard tonight. PS- Now don't ask me to elaborate any further," after the news of Sushant Singh Rajput's death broke. But ask, we must. In a quick chat over the phone, Anubhav Sinha spoke about feeling out in the open at the…

09 Jul

Vikas Dubey one of the gangster ok Kanpur kaand arrested.

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On Thursday morning, around 6:30 am, Dubey, wearing a facemask, reached the Mahakal Temple in Ujjain and bought a Rs 250 ticket to go and pray inside the temple and also avoid the crowd. It is said that Dubey himself informed the guards about his identity and then they tipped off the police about his identity following which the Ujjain police arrested him. In police custody after a dramatic chase that ended at a temple this morning, Uttar Pradesh gangster Vikas Dubey shouted out "Main Vikas Dubey hoon, Kanpur wala!" The notorious criminal, charged in 60 cases including murder, made…

09 Jul

Honda launches BS 6-compliant turbo diesel Civic in India at ₹20.74 lakh.

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The BS6 compliant diesel-powered Honda Civic has been launched in India at Rs 20.74 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). It is available in the VX and ZX variants and across five colour options with bookings open since 16 June. The BS6 Honda Civic diesel variant is powered by a 1.6 i-DTEC Diesel Turbo engine. The engine from the ‘Earth Dream Technology’ series offers a maximum power output of 120 PS and a peak torque of 300 Nm. The engine is mated to 6-speed manual transmission. “Honda is committed to bring its latest and advancedenvironment friendly technologies to the Indian market. With the…

09 Jul

Odisha reduces on liquor

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Odisha had imposed a special Covid cess on alcoholic beverages in May that helped it mop up around Rs.200 crores. However, over the last few weeks, cheaper IMFL drinks from neighbouring states have been pouring into Odisha resulting in excise losses for the state. A little more than a month after the Odisha government levied a special Covid-19 fee of 50 per cent of MRP on alcoholic beverages, it slashed it to 15 per cent due to lower sales.The excise department in a statement said only 15 per cent special Covid cess would be charged on MRP of various liquor…

09 Jul

Army asks soldiers, officers to delete these 89 apps from their smartphone.

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After the government of India banned 59 Chinese apps for everyone in the country, the Indian army asks soldiers and officers to delete 89 apps from their smartphone. The report first comes from news agency ANI. The agency posted a full list of 89 apps on Wednesday. Notably, the list includes more than just apps with China origin such as Facebook, Tinder, Instagram, among others. Citing security considerations and leakage of sensitive data, the Army said those who do not follow the order will face strict action. The outlawed apps include the 59 ones with Chinese links, including TikTok, which…