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Published on: Dec 10, 2022, 09:02:22 IST

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No conclusive proof to link deaths to air pollution, says Centre in Parliament

According to the Lancet Commission on pollution and health, air pollution was responsible for 9 million premature deaths in 2015, making it the world’s largest environmental risk factor for disease and premature death. (HT Photo)

The government on Friday reiterated in Parliament that air pollution does not lead to premature deaths as there is “no conclusive data” connecting the deaths/diseases to it. In a reply to a question in Lok Sabha…. Read more

Vladimir Putin's jibe at US on 'pre-emptive' nuclear strike: ‘We’re thinking…'

Russian president Vladimir Putin said that Moscow could include possibility of a pre-emptive strike in its military doctrine, in an apparent reference to nuclear attack while speaking with reporters in Kyrghyzstan. Read more

Messi runs towards Argentina goalkeeper, fights break out at other end after winning penalty vs Netherlands, video viral

A whopping 16 yellow cards and one red card was shown in a sensationally dramatic and ill-tempered quarter-final between Argentina and the Netherlands, at the end of which the former won 4-3 on penalties. Argentina had a 2-0 lead, which they got…Read more

Kajol flies back to the city in dapper look, serves fresh airport fashion inspo

Kajol is currently basking in the success of her recently-released film Salaam Venky. Directed by filmmaker and actor Revathy, Salaam Venky traces the journey of… Read more

Aditi Sharma sums up journey after winning Cinestars Ki Khoj 18 years ago: ‘Real competition started after the show’

Aditi Sharma of Gangaa fame is back as Katha in the new TV show, Katha Ankahee. The actor has come a long way from winning India’s first acting reality show, India's Best Cinestars Ki Khoj and dabbling in Hindi, South and Punjabi films besides featuring in… Read more

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