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Capsule may spell end to painful insulin jabs

Many drugs, especially those made of proteins, cannot be taken orally because they are broken down in the gastrointestinal tract before they can take effect. The researchers at MIT and Novo Nordisk, have designed a new drug capsule that can carry insulin or other protein drugs and protect them from the harsh environment of the gastrointestinal tract.




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Chandrayaan 2's orbiter observes solar flares, will help understand Sun better

A payload on board Chandrayaan-2’s orbiter, circling the Moon’s orbit at 100km, has measured solar flares between September 30 and October 1, which will help scientists better understand various processes on the Sun. Currently, the solar cycle is heading towards minima and the Sun has been extremely quiet for the past few months. Therefore, XSM could observe a series of small flares.




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New robotic device helps spine injury patients sit more comfortably: Study




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'New algorithm to prevent self-driving cars from bumping into each other'




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Study reveals e-cigarette users experience vascular damage similar to that of smokers of combustible cigarettes




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Heat may curb virus spread but social distancing is key: Study




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Higher thrombus risk in men with obesity in adolescence




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A satellite lets scientists see Antarctica’s melting like never before




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Arduous exercise may be safe for people at high knee arthritis risk




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‘Recently recovered Covid-19 patients produce virus-specific antibodies'




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One more tests positive in Kalaburagi




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Buddha Purnima events go online this year




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Hubballi: Leopard attacks man, kills two sheep

As the Karnataka government allowed liquor vends to reopen during the third phase of nationwide lockdown on Tuesday, Mysuru registered sale of liquor of over Rs 10 crore as tipplers queued up at liquor stores on day one.




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BRTS awaits MHA guideline to resume service




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MGNREGA work begins in Hubballi

Labourers hit by the Covid-19 pandemic heaved a sigh of relief as work under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) began in Hubballi taluk on Thursday. Those who returned to villages from cities have been enrolled for jobs under MGNREGA.




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Karnataka: Migrant labourer dies while going to Jharkhand on foot




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Jharkhand-bound worker dies after walking for 100km

A 46-year-old migrant worker from Jharkhand, who decided to reach home by foot, collapsed and died after walking for 100kms on Thursday.




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Hubballi: Sisters set to reunite with parents in Rajasthan after 52 days

Ten-year-old Romu Kumari and her sister Posu, 7, will be reunited with their parents after 52 days as the lockdown kept the family apart — the siblings staying with a relative here and the parents in Rajasthan. Moved by their story shared on social media, the district administration arranged for the children to travel to Sirohi in Rajasthan by car with two people accompanying them.




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Three test positive in Kalaburagi; one more in Dharwad

Thirthahalli taluk in Shivamogga district is known for its ash gourd production.




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Karnataka: Woman braves 15km trek in heat to report hubby’s threat

A 24-year-old woman, with her four-month-old son in arms, walked nearly 15km under the blazing sun in Bagalkot district on Thursday to seek police protection from her jail-returned husband, who threatened to kill them late Wednesday.




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MSMEs demand big-ticket package to restore biz




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Relaxation of restrictions does not go down well with Kalaburagi residents




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Three in Chitradurga reinfected after being dicharged in Ahmedabad




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Chinese Man's Lungs Filled with Worms after He Ate Raw Snake Gallbladder and Live Snails

The man called Wang was diagnosed with paragonimiasis, a parasitic infection caused by food-borne parasites.




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Mumbai Police Rescue Puppy Stuck in Narrow Gap between Two Buildings

The cops were patrolling the area whn locals informed them about a howling sound coming from nearby.




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The French are Being Urged to Eat More Cheese as an Act of 'Patriotism' amid Covid-19 Crisis

After Belgians were asked to eat more fried potatoes, dairy producers are now urging the French to consume more cheese.




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Fact Check: No, Govt Employees Have Not Been Asked to Work for 10 Hours for Six Days a Week

another report falsely claimed that the government was planning to cut allowances like LTA, leave encashment, medical, etc of central government employees.




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Watch: Diljeet Dosanjh Impressed by UK Residents Performing Bhangra while Maintaining Social Distancing

As soon as the tweet went viral, netizens including singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh, also expressed his joy in watching the street side bhangra!




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This Photo of a Cat Basking in the Sun with a Snake is Making Us Miss Our Friends in Lockdown

A couple of days ago, a Twitter user named Ditch Pony posted two photos of her kitten cheerfully hanging out with a black snake.




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Dubai's Burj Khalifa to Light Up with Every Single Donation Made for Coronavirus Relief

For each 10-dirham ($2.7) donation, one of the building's 1.2 million LED lights will be illuminated -- each representing a meal.




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African Countries are Importing Bottles of Herbal Tonic Dubbed as 'Cure' to Coronavirus

The World Health Organization has remained firm on its stand that there are no proof of any definite cure yet.




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India's First All-Girl Band 'Viva' Has Reunited in Lockdown to Bring Back Your Childhood Memories

Immensely popular indipop band Viva that once comprised of Anushka Manchanda, Pratichee Mohapatra, Neha Bhasin, and Mahua Kamat is back to rock you again.




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Indians Forgot About Social Distancing And Queued up to Buy Alcohol as Stores Finally Open

Are people really that thirsty that they have been crowding outside liquor stories from 7am just to get their hands on their favourite booze?




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'Travel Bubble' between New Zealand and Australia Could be a Model for the Future

Politicians from Australia and New Zealand are discussing the possibility of opening up borders to each other, creating a travel corridor -- or "travel bubble" -- between the two nations.




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This Adorable Girl Wanted to Know What's Inside Your Butthole and a Rockstar Was Born

When art meets science, the results leave a deep impact on you.




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Uttar Pradesh Man Bit Off Wife's Nose After She Threatened to Leave over Domestic Feud

The victim has been admitted to the hospital and her condition is stable.




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WATCH: Delhi Cop's Soulful Rendition of 'Teri Mitti' for Corona Warriors Will Give You Goosebumps

Rajat Rathod, who has dedicated his performance to those who are working on the front line in dealing with COVID-19 pandemic, has sung the track titled 'Teri Mitti'.




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Bengaluru Doctor Greeted With Hero's Welcome on Return After Treating Coronavirus Patients

Earlier, in a similar gesture, a doctor who had returned home after 20 days of non-stop service to the COVID-19 patients received a warm welcome from her neighbours.




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Bois Locker Room: Instagram Page by Delhi Teens Misuses Photos of Minor Girls to Spread Rape Culture

According to latest updates, some members of the group have been arrested for cyberbullying under Section 66 of the IT Act.




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Karnataka Residents Burst Firecrackers to Celebrate the Reopening of Liquor Shops

In a few videos by News18, some people in Kolar, a small town in Karnataka, were spotted bursting crackers outside wine shops as well.




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Ellyse Perry is 'Flattered' But Has One Condition About Murali Vijay's Proposal for Dinner

Perry, who won the Women’s T20 World Cup recently with Australia, is recovering from injury. Recently she said that she does not expect the coronavirus pandemic to have a long lasting negative effect.




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Facebook's New 'Care' Emoji is Inspiring People to Make Memes about Being Nonchalant

To show your support and care to others, you can now use the new reaction added by Facebook.




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This Viral Video of Differently Abled People Dancing is the Positivity We Need

The video has been captioned, 'When India's Persons with Disabilities decided to have some fun.'




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Migrant Workers Quarantining in Odisha Land in Trouble after Viral TikTok Dance Video

Tihidi police have lodged an FIR under Section 51 of the Disaster Management Act against the six people seen in the video and a probe is underway.




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As Humans Stay Indoors, One-Month-Old African Lions Have 'First Crawl' in Hyderabad Zoo

The animal keepers and veterinary staff were alerted to monitor the animals, particularly tiger and primates for checking any symptoms of cold, nasal discharge or any symptoms of flu.




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'Stay Home to Win': Mumbai Police Use 'Ludo' Meme to Spread Awareness about Coronavirus

As usual, the Mumbai Police was appreciated for the creativity, calling it the “best meme page on Instagram”.




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Disturbing to Read About Increase of Child Abuse and Domestic Violence Cases: Suresh Raina

With people staying at home amid coronavirus lockdown in India, reports of domestic violence and child abuse have also come out a lot more in recent times.




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This Australian Dog Has Rescued Over 100 Koalas in Australian Bushfires

Once the koalas are located, the team and wildlife care experts can give the animals the support they need to survive in the wild.




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Heard Azaan in Woman's Voice? Pakistani-Canadian Breaks Stereotypes in Ramzan Message

Azaan, the muslim call for prayers, is given from the mosques five times a day by a muezzin who is conventionally a man.




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'May the Fours Be With You': ICC Commemorate Star Wars Day

Few other batters like Jos Buttler, Chris Gayle, Fakhar Zaman, Nattakan Chantam and Laura Wolvaardt also feature in the video.