People under 40 account for 20pc cancer cases in India: Study

People under 40 account for 20pc cancer cases in India: Study

New Delhi, May 24 - Cancer is affecting more young people in India. A new study on Friday showed that 20 per cent of the cancer cases in the country are being seen in men and women below the age of 40.

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BJP moves SC challenging Calcutta HC order retraining publications of ads against Trinamool

BJP moves SC challenging Calcutta HC order retraining publications of ads against Trinamool

New Delhi, May 24 - The Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) has moved the Supreme Court challenging a Calcutta High Court order restrain

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Covid jab technology-based bird flu vaccine may help curb H5N1 cases

Covid jab technology-based bird flu vaccine may help curb H5N1 cases

New Delhi, May 24 - Amid the global rise in H5N1 cases, US scientists have developed an experimental mRNA vaccine -- based on Covid-19 jab technology -- to fight avian or bird flu infections.

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Rampant Belgium beat India 1-4 in FIH Hockey Pro League 2023/24

Rampant Belgium beat India 1-4 in FIH Hockey Pro League 2023/24

Antwerp, May 24 - The Indian Men’s Hockey Team on Friday went down 1-4 against Belgium in their second match of the European leg of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2023/24.

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Startups fight digital fraud with deepfake detection tools: Report

Startups fight digital fraud with deepfake detection tools: Report

New Delhi, May 24 - Innovations like deepfake detection tools by several startups such as OpenAI, Sensity AI, and others are enhancing the detection of manipulated content and enabling more secure digital environments, a new report said on Friday.

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Manoj Muntashir reveals tune of ‘Tere Liye’ was created using rejected melodies of Madan Mohan

Manoj Muntashir reveals tune of ‘Tere Liye’ was created using rejected melodies of Madan Mohan

Mumbai, May 24 - Lyricist and poet Manoj Muntashir has revealed a fascinating piece of music history, as he opened up about the ageless connection between the songs 'Tere Liye' and the 40-year-old classic 'Dil Dhoondta Hai'.

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Rohit Shetty shares picture of his Singham from snow-clad mountains in J&K

Rohit Shetty shares picture of his Singham from snow-clad mountains in J&K

Mumbai, May 24 - Director Rohit Shetty, who is busy with the shooting of his upcoming film ‘Singham 3’, shared a picture of his lead actor Ajay Devgn from the set.

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Why Jon Bon Jovi finds it ‘crazy’ to call Paul McCartney his friend

Why Jon Bon Jovi finds it ‘crazy’ to call Paul McCartney his friend

Los Angeles, May 24 - The rock icon Jon Bon Jovi has opened up about his friendship with the Beatles legend Paul McCartney.

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DD Kisan to launch two AI anchors who can speak 50 languages

DD Kisan to launch two AI anchors who can speak 50 languages

New Delhi, May 24 - In a bid to keep up with the era of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Doordarshan Kisan has announced plans to launch two AI anchors who can speak in 50 languages, including from India and abroad, said the Ministry of

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NP Singh, MD & CEO of Sony Pictures Networks India, moves on

NP Singh, MD & CEO of Sony Pictures Networks India, moves on

New Delhi, May 24 - NP Singh, Managing Director and CEO of Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI), has stepped down after 25 years at the company.

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About 100 feared dead during huge landslide in Papua New Guinea

About 100 feared dead during huge landslide in Papua New Guinea

Sydney, May 24 - About 100 people were feared dead after a huge landslide battered a remote village in Papua New Guinea, the media reported.

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South Korea sanctions 7 North Koreans, 2 Russian ships for illegal arms, fuel trade with Russia

South Korea sanctions 7 North Koreans, 2 Russian ships for illegal arms, fuel trade with Russia

Seoul, May 24 - South Korea on Friday imposed independent sanctions on seven North Koreans and two Russian vessels for engaging in illicit weapons and fuel trade with Russia and other activities in violation of UN sanctions.

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Situation in Middle East not about taking sides: German Foreign Minister

Situation in Middle East not about taking sides: German Foreign Minister

Mainz, Germany, May 24 - Germany's Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has stated that it is not about taking sides in the conflict between Israel and Hamas in the Middle East.

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ECI seeks reports on late-night police action at Bengal LoP’s rented residence

ECI seeks reports on late-night police action at Bengal LoP’s rented residence

Kolkata, May 24 - The Election Commission of India (ECI) has sought reports about a late-night action by a team of West Bengal Police at the residence of the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in West Bengal Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari.

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Heatwave to continue in J&K, weather office issues advisory

Heatwave to continue in J&K, weather office issues advisory

Srinagar, May 24 - The weather office on Friday said that the heatwave conditions are likely to continue in J&K for the next five days.

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Two crore voters to decide fate of 223 candidates for Haryana’s 10 seats on May 25

Two crore voters to decide fate of 223 candidates for Haryana’s 10 seats on May 25

Chandigarh, May 24 - Nearly two crore voters, comprising 94 lakh women, in BJP-ruled Haryana on May 25 will decide the fate of 223 candidates, including two Union ministers, Rao Inderjit Singh and Krishan Pal Gurjar, after weeks of heated campaign for 10

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Fate of 79 Bengal candidates to be sealed in 6th phase of LS polls

Fate of 79 Bengal candidates to be sealed in 6th phase of LS polls

Kolkata, May 24 - The fate of 79 candidates will be sealed on Saturday in the sixth phase of elections for eight Lok Sabha constituencies in West Bengal.

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Pinarayi Vijayan to celebrate his 79th birthday in ‘low-key’ manner

Pinarayi Vijayan to celebrate his 79th birthday in ‘low-key’ manner

Thiruvananthapuram, May 24 - Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will celebrate his 79th birthday in a 'low-key' manner on Friday as no lavish celebrations have been planned for the day.

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Lucknow gears up for ‘Bada Mangal’ festival

Lucknow gears up for ‘Bada Mangal’ festival

Lucknow, May 24 - Lucknow will embark on its month-long celebration of Bada Mangal, a celebration typical to the state capital, from May 29.

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LS polls: PM Modi to campaign in Himachal, Punjab

LS polls: PM Modi to campaign in Himachal, Punjab

New Delhi, May 24 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address public meetings in Himachal Pradesh and Punjab on Friday for the ongoing Lok Sabha election.

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