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Combination of fasting, vitamin C effective on hard-to-treat cancers, suggests study

New Delhi, May 14 (ANI): A fasting-mimicking diet could be more effective at treating some types of cancer when combined with vitamin C, suggests a new study conducted by the scientists from USC and the IFOM Cancer Institute in Milan. In studies on mice, researchers found that the combination delayed tumour progression in multiple mouse models of colorectal cancer; in some mice, it caused disease regression. The results were published in the journal Nature Communications. The researchers said that while fasting remains a challenging option for cancer patients, a safer, more feasible option is a low-calorie, plant-based diet that causes cells to respond as if the body were fasting. Their findings suggest that a low-toxicity treatment of fasting-mimicking diet plus vitamin C has the potential to replace more toxic treatments. The scientists believe cancer will eventually be treated with low-toxicity drugs in a manner similar to how antibiotics are used to treat infections that kill parti

Twitter now makes it easier to watch quote tweets on iOS

New Delhi, May 14 (ANI): In a respite for users, Twitter has added a new way to see how many people have retweeted a tweet. However, it is available on the iOS version of the app right now. The new feature is going to organise all of the retweets with comments into a handy list, the Verge reported. To access this feature, the user will be required to tap on a tweet and then click on the word "Retweets." The user will then be able to see retweets broken out into two columns-- ones commenting on the retweet (or a quote tweet) and a list of retweets with no comment. This feature will be rolled out for web app and Android in the coming weeks.

Watch: Inmates of Indore Jail encourage COVID-19 warriors by giving musical performance

Indore (MP), May 14 (ANI): As the country has been fighting coronavirus, we have seen people encouraging corona warriors. Joining the hands, inmates of Indore prison sang song to encourage the frontline warriors of COVID-19. The prisoners were seen singing and playing musical instruments in the Central Jail premises.

COVID-19: Rapid PCR test of 7 people found positive in Goa, says CM Sawant

Panaji (Goa), May 14 (ANI): While speaking to ANI on May 13, the Chief Minister of Goa, Pramod Sawant spoke on COVID-19 update in the state. He said, "Rapid PCR test of seven persons has been found positive today (May 13). All seven persons came to Goa from Mumbai, they all are asymptomatic." "They have been put under quarantine. Their samples have been sent to Goa Medical College for confirmatory test," Goa CM added.

Vande Bharat Mission: Air India Express flight from Kuwait arrives in Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad (Gujarat), May 14 (ANI): Air India Express special flight landed at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad. The flight carried 177 passengers from Kuwait. The Air India flight has reached Ahmedabad via Mumbai. The stranded Indian nationals across the globe are being brought back to their home country under Centre's Vande Bharat Mission.

Vande Bharat Mission: Air India Express flight carrying 177 passengers arrives in Amritsar from Dubai

Amritsar (Punjab), May 14 (ANI): Air India Express special flight landed at Sri Guru Ramdass Jee International Airport in Punjab's Amritsar. The flight carried 177 passengers from Dubai. The stranded Indian nationals across the globe are being brought back to their home country under Centre's Vande Bharat Mission. The buses for all the passengers have been arranged by the state government. While speaking to ANI, the Airport Director of Amritsar International Airport, Manoj Chansoria said, "This flight came from Dubai carrying around 177 passengers. This is flight of Air India express and we are following all the rules and regulations given by government, be it social distancing, sanitization etc." There are total 1914 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Punjab. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of COVID-19 active cases rose to 47,480 with 2415 deaths in India.

Officials of LG Polymers from South Korea visit Visakhapatnam gas leakage spot

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), May 14 (ANI): A team of around eight members from South Korea arrived at Andhra Pradesh's Visakhapatnam on May 13. The management officials of LG Polymers Company came to visit the spot where gas leakage incident happened on May 07. The tragedy claimed around 11 lives and left around 1000 affected in RR Venkatapuram village of Visakhapatnam. They also held meeting with company officials.

Cruel blow to migrant workers: Chidambaram on Sitharaman's COVID-19 stimulus

New Delhi, May 13 (ANI): Former finance minister and senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on May 13 said there is "nothing" for poor and hungry migrant workers on Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's announcements detailing COVID-19 stimulus package. He said, "There is nothing in what Finance Minister said today for the lakhs of poor, hungry and devastated migrant workers walked and many thousands are still walking back to their home states. It's a cruel blow to those who toil every day." "There is also nothing by way of cash transfer to the bottom half of the population - 13 crore families who have been pushed into destitution," he added. Earlier, FM detailed the economic package announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 12 to mitigate effects of coronavirus.

COVID-19: 10 prisoners test positive in Agra Central Jail

Agra (UP), May 13 (ANI): Amid COVID-19 lockdown when country is fighting to curb the spread of the dreadful virus, 10 jail prisoners tested positive for COVID-19 in Agra jail. A prisoner from Agra Central Jail, who tested positive for COVID-19, has died on May 9. After which jail authority sent samples of 27 people including 13 police officials and 14 prisoners from which 10 prisoners tested COVID-19 positive. The jail barracks, in which the infected prisoners were kept, have been emptied and other prisoners are shifted to different barracks keeping social distancing in mind. A prisoner from Agra Central Jail, who tested positive for COVID-19, has died. Agra is one of the districts of UP which has recorded most of the COVID-19 cases. UP has recorded 3664 confirmed cases and 82 deaths from COVID-19 till now. Lockdown has been extended till May 17.

All contractors get 6-month extension for completing govt projects: FM Sitharaman

New Delhi, May 13 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in Delhi, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on May 13 said, "In a major relief to contractors, all Central agencies to provide an extension of up to 6 months, without cost to contractor, to obligations like completion of work covering construction and goods and services contracts." These steps by the Finance Minister are a part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's economic package for COVID-19.

Due date for filing ITR of 2019-20 extended to Nov 30: FM Sitharaman

New Delhi, May 13 (ANI): Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on May 13 announced the extension of due date for income tax return for the year 2019-2020 till November 30, in a bid to provide relief to the citizens amid the COVID-19 lockdown. "Due date for Income Tax returns for the year 2019-2020 now being extended from 31st July and 31 Oct to 30 November 2020," said Sitharaman.

Employees' Provident Fund support extended for 3 more months: FM Sitharaman

New Delhi, May 13 (ANI): Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on May 13 said Government of India decided to continue Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) support for business and workers for 3 more months providing a liquidity relief of Rs 2,500 crore. Earlier, EPF support was for March, April and May now it extended to June, July and August.

Rs 50,000 crore to be invested in MSMEs through Fund of Funds: FM Sitharaman

New Delhi, May 13 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in Delhi, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on May 13 said, "Rs 50,000 crore equity infusion for MSMEs through Fund of Funds; to be operated through a Mother Fund and few daughter funds; this will help to expand MSME size as well as capacity." "Government to provide stressed MSMEs with equity support; Government will facilitate the provision of Rs. 20,000 crore as subordinate debt," she added.

COVID-19: FM Sitharaman announces Rs 90,000 crore infusion in power distribution companies

New Delhi, May 13 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in Delhi, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on May 13 said that Rs. 90, 0000 crore will be injected in power distribution companies (DISCOMs). She was detailing Rs 20 lakh crore special economic package announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

COVID-19: Govt to disallow its global tenders up to Rs 200 crore for 'self-reliant India'

New Delhi, May 13 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in Delhi, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on May 13 said, "Global tenders to be disallowed in government procurement up to Rs 200 crores. This will make self-reliant India, will also then be able to serve 'Make in India'. Sitharaman detailed the economic package announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 12 to mitigate effects of coronavirus.

Husband, wife among 4 Naxals surrender before police in Chhattisgarh's Sukma

Sukma (Chhattisgarh), May 13 (ANI): As many as four Naxals on May 13 surrendered before police in Chhattisgarh's Sukma. Giving information, Sukma Superintendent of Police Shalabh Sinha said that out of four, two Naxals had big bounty on their heads. One of the Naxals named Raghu, had Rs five lakh bounty and was working as LGS (local guerilla squad) commander. His wife, who had bounty of Rs three lakh and was working as a LGS deputy commander, also surrendered as they both wanted to live normal lives.

TDS rates reduced by 25% till March 31, 2021: FM Sitharaman

New Delhi, May 13 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in Delhi, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on May 13 said that Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) and Tax Collected at Source (TCS) rates to be reduced by 25% till March 31, 2021. These announcements by the Finance Minister are a part of PM Modi's Rs 20 lakh crore special economic package, which he had announced on May 12 while addressing the countrymen.

EAM Jaishankar participates in SCO video conference on COVID-19

New Delhi, May 13 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar participated in Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) video conference. Meeting via video conferencing was held between Foreign Ministers of member countries. Ministers held talks on ongoing COVID-19 situation.

COVID-19: This UV light disinfection robot can sanitise entire room in just 4 minutes

Mangaluru (Karnataka), May 13 (ANI): To support COVID-19 fight, an engineering company in Mangaluru has developed UV light disinfection robot. The remote-controlled device is capable of disinfecting an area swiftly. It has been deployed at Tejasvini Hospital in Mangaluru. UV radiations emitted through device can clean a surface in just 4 seconds. Device will be most helpful for frontline workers engaged in COVID fight.

Rituals performed at Badrinath Temple ahead of opening portals

Badrinath (Uttarakhand), May 13 (ANI): The portals of Badrinath Temple will be opened on May 15. Rituals before opening of the portals were performed today (May 13) amid lockdown. According to local administration, total 27 people including the chief priest will be allowed at the Badrinath Temple when the portals of the temple will be opened. Pilgrims will be restricted from visiting the shrine during opening ceremony. Total number of COVID-19 cases in Uttarakhand stands at 69 with 1 death so far.