Men who vape or use e-cigarettes are more than twice as likely to suffer from erectile dysfunction than those who have never used the popular nicotine-based smoking alternatives, a new study has found.The study, which analyzed self-reported data from almost 14,000 American me

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Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], November 30 (ANI): Karnataka police seized packets of Ganja and smoking pipes from Parappana Agrahara Central Prison in Bengaluru on Tuesday.
According to Sandeep Patil, Joint Commissioner of Police (Crime), Bengaluru, a search operation was conducted at Parappana Agrahara Central Prison on Tuesday morning.
"During the search, a few packets of Ganja and smoking pipes were seized," he added. 

Search conducted in Bengaluru Central Prison, ganja packets seized

Sydney [Australia], November 27 (ANI): A new research has identified a small RNA molecule called microRNA-21 as a therapeutic target and its inhibition as a potential treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
An inflammatory lung disease that makes it hard to breathe, COPD is often caused by smoking tobacco products or inhaling air pollution. It is the third most common cause of death in the world.
In th

Study finds new target to combat lung disease

CANBERRA, Dec. 1 (Xinhua) -- Cancer survival rates in Australia are improving while diagnosis rates are falling, a report has found. According to the Cancer in Australia 2021 report, which was published by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) on Wednesday, the five-year survival rate for all cancer diagnoses has increased from 51 percent in 1988-92 to 70 percent in 2013-17. An expected 15

Australian cancer survival rate improves to 70 pct: report

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Los Angeles, California: The price of gasoline in the United States during Thanksgiving was at least $1.20 per gallon more than last year during the 2020 Thanksgiving holiday.According to the American Automobile Association, the national average on Thanksgiving was $3.39 per gallon, compared to $2.11 last year on Thanksgiving. November's increase in price is a continuation of a trend that has increased during Pr

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WASHINGTON D.C.: To encourage a drop in sky-high gasoline prices, President Biden said the Department of Energy will release 50 million barrels of oil held in the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve.The move aims to relieve the burden on Americans, who are paying more for gasoline than they have in years.The White House said 32 million barrels, of the overall 50 million, will be released but eventually rep

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New Delhi [India], December 2 (ANI/SRV): Future Dizicare, established in 2018 by Vijay Nagalla, aims to transform the lives of people through its innovative and unique solutions. Currently, the company offers products in the form of its Carbon Antidote, Top Mileage Booster and iHealthkart. Through its offerings, the team at Future Dizicare strives to revolutionize the automobile as well as the Healthcare industry.
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Kochi (Kerala) [India], December 2 (ANI): In a rescue operation at mid-sea, the Indian Coast Guard on Wednesday doused the fire on a ship en route to Androth with 624 passengers and 85 crew members on board.
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The Ship was on passage to An

Coast Guard rescues passengers after ship catches fire off Kavaratti coast

New Delhi [India], December 2 (ANI/PNN): With so many products in the market, it is essential to choose the right hair care product for your hair. In fact, many of your top hair concerns or problems may stem from simply using the wrong products. Caring for your hair the right way is a significant key to health and hair growth. It is important to utilize quality hair care products to ensure your hair is as healthy as possi

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MIAMI, Florida: A stowaway has been found alive in the landing gear of an American Airlines plane that flew from Guatemala to Miami.A video posted on Instagram by the Miami social news site Only in Dade showed the man being discovered by airport staff after the plane arrived at the gate.The man, who stowed away on American Airlines flight 1182 that landed about 10 a.m. ET on Saturday, was taken to a hos

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Tokyo [Japan], December 2 (ANI/ Sputnik): The Japanese Transport Ministry has cancelled its directive requiring suspension of new flight bookings to the country until late December, initially issued to prevent the spread of the Omicron strain of coronavirus, Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno said on Thursday.
The transport ministry on Wednesday addressed airlines with a request to suspend bookings of fligh

Japan lifts recent ban on booking flights to country: Chief Cabinet Secretary

New Delhi [India], December 2 (ANI): Facial Recognition Technology (FRT) has not yet been introduced at any of the airports in India, replied Minister of State in the Ministry of Civil Aviation General V K Singh (retd) to a question in Lok Sabha on Thursday.
The question was asked by MPs Feroze Varun Gandhi and Ram Shankar Katheria.
Singh said FRT has not yet been introduced at any of the airports in India. However, the A

Facial recognition technology at 4 airports to be introduced by March next year: Centre

New Delhi [India], December 2 (ANI): Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Thursday said that the new COVID-19 variant 'Omicron' is a setback as countries across the world need to be safe.
"It has been our effort over last six months to slowly increase flights, internationally as well...Omicron is a setback as all countries across the world need to be safe. Our government has categorised 11 countries as 'a

Omicron, a setback as countries across world need to be safe: Jyotiraditya Scindia

New Delhi [India], December 2 (ANI): Airlines have been advised to allocate the preferred seat to Member of Parliaments (MPs) during air travel, said Minister of State for Civil Aviation General VK Singh in Lok Sabha on Thursday.
Congress MP Kumbakudi Sudhakarn asked whether the government has issued any guideline to private airlines operating within India for assisting Members of Parliament (MPs) during air travel.
Singh

Centre advised airlines to allot preferred seat to MPs, informs MoS VK Singh

New Delhi [India], December 2 (ANI): Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MP Tiruchi Siva on Thursday gave a notice to send 'Dam Safety Bill 2019' to the Select Committee of Rajya Sabha.
In his letter to the General Secretary of Rajya Sabha, Siva said, "I give notice of my intention to move the following amendment to the Dam Safety Act, 2019 as introduced in the Rajya Sabha or as passed by Lok Sabha."He also said: "The bill pr

Winter session: DMK MP gives notice to send 'Dam Safety Bill 2019' to RS Select Committee

WASHINGTON - The threat of a U.S. federal government shutdown loomed larger Wednesday as lawmakers failed to reach a budget agreement with two days to go before the funding runs out.Congress has until Friday night to come up with a new budget in order to avoid a sudden stoppage of most so-called non-essential federal government operations, putting hundreds of thousands of workers on furlough without pay.V

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New Delhi [India], December 2 (ANI): Union Minister of Jal Shakti Gajendra Singh Shekhawat will move the 'Dam Safety Bill 2019' in Rajya Sabha on Thursday for further consideration and passage.
The Bill was also moved in the House on Wednesday but couldn't be passed due to the ruckus created by the Opposition on various issues followed by repeated adjournments of the House.
The Bill provides surveillance, inspection, oper

Winter session: Gajendra Singh Shekhawat to move 'Dam Safety Bill 2019' in RS today

UNITED NATIONS - U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Wednesday that southern African nations that first detected the omicron COVID-19 variant are being collectively punished with travel restrictions, and he urged "common sense" to respond to the new variant.'What's unacceptable is to have one part of the world - one of the most vulnerable parts of the world economy - condemned to a lockout when they wer

UN Chief Denounces COVID Travel Apartheid Against Southern Africa

Moscow [Russia], December 2 (ANI): One of the three evacuation planes carrying Russian and Afghan citizens on board, landed at the Chkalovsky airport in Moscow.
This came after three Russian military transport aircraft were deployed to Kabul for delivering humanitarian aid and evacuating Russian, Kyrgyz and Afghan students who study in Russia's universities. As reported by the Sputnik news agency, the planes later took of

One of three Russian planes with evacuees from Afghanistan lands in Moscow

By Reena BhardwajWashington [US], December 2 (ANI): The US-based carrier United Airlines on Wednesday made aviation history when it operated the first-ever commercial flight on 100 per cent sustainable fuel in one of two engines.
The flight operated from Chicago's O'Hare airport to Washington on Wednesday.
"Aviation history is cleared for takeoff. The world's first passenger flight using 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SA

United Airlines makes history, operates first commercial flight using 100 pc sustainable fuel in one of two engines

New Delhi [India], December 2 (ANI): Water Minister Satyendar Jain on Wednesday said that the Delhi Jal Board would be upgrading all of its 20 biogas plants and sewage treatment plants (STP) in a span of 15 months.
In a review meeting on wastewater treatment, the DJB also fixed the tariffs for supplying farmhouses and institutional facilities with treated water for irrigational purposes.
Jain has instructed the officials 

Delhi Jal Board to upgrade all 20 biogas plants to handle municipal solid waste

New Delhi [India], December 1 (ANI): The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed a bill on regulating assisted reproductive technology following a lively debate as Rajya Sabha was adjourned for the day amid protests of opposition members on various issues, including suspension of 12 MPs.
The Upper House saw four adjournments following protests by opposition members.
The House could not take up the Dam Safety Bill for passage. Union

Lok Sabha passes bill on regulated assisted reproductive technology, Rajya Sabha sees repeated adjournments

New Delhi [India], December 1 (ANI): The Union Health Ministry said on Wednesday that as many as six passengers travelling from the "at risk" countries have been tested positive for the COVID-19 amid new coronavirus variant Omicron scare.
According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, total 3476 passengers travelled from "at risk" countries in 11 international flights landed at various airports of the country exc

Omicron scare: 6 passengers travelling from "at risk" countries test COVID-19 positive

Hubli (Karnataka) [India], December 1 (ANI): Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Wednesday said all the international passengers arriving at the airports were being tested as part of the tightened COVID-19 precautions in the state.
Speaking to the reporters, Bommai said, "Daily about 2500 international passengers arrive at Bengaluru airport and some at Mangaluru airport. After the experience we had last time, we have initi

All International passengers being tested as part of tightened COVID-19 precautions: CM Bommai

Moscow [Russia], December 1 (ANI): The three Russian planes that delivered humanitarian aid to Kabul departed on Wednesday from Afghanistan with 214 people aboard.
"Three military transport aircraft that delivered humanitarian aid to the Kabul airport, finished the boarding of evacuees and took off from Afghanistan. Onboard the Il-76 aircraft there are 214 citizens of the Russian Federation, CSTO member states (Kyrgyzstan

Three Russian planes with 214 people aboard depart from Afghanistan

New Delhi [India], December 1 (ANI): The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday adjourned for the day amid pandemonium created by the Opposition leaders on various issues, including revocation of suspension of 12 MPs.
It was the fourth adjournment of the Upper House during its four-hour-long proceedings that started at 11 am.
The final adjournment was announced a few minutes after the House met at 3 pm and Union Jal Shakti Minister Gaj

Rajya Sabha adjourned for day as Opposition continues ruckus on suspension of MPs

By Ashoke RajNew Delhi [India] December 1 (ANI): As the situation with respect to the new COVID variant continues to evolve, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Wednesday said that it will notify its decision in due course on the date of resumption of commercial international passengers airline services to and from India.
The circular by India's aviation watchdog DGCA on the resumption of scheduled interna

Omicron: Resumption of international flights hangs in balance, India to take decision in 'due course'

New Delhi [India], December 1 (ANI): Rajya Sabha has been adjourned for the day on Wednesday as the Opposition continued ruckus over the suspension of 12 Opposition members of the House.
Before the House was adjourned, Union Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra S Shekhawat moved Dam Safety Bill, 2019 in the Upper House.
Earlier, the upper house was adjourned till 3 pm.
As the house assembled after the first adjournment, Leader of

Winter session: Rajya Sabha adjourned for the day amid ruckus by Opposition MPs

New Delhi [India], December 1 (ANI): The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday adjourned for the third time till 3 pm amid pandemonium created by the Opposition leaders on various issues, including the demand for revocation of suspension of 12 MPs.
Even after two earlier adjournments, the Upper House of Parliament witnessed a similar approach by Opposition as it assembled at 2 pm with demands especially raised by Congress, Left, AAP a

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