SC to have single judge benches to reduce case pendency
New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) In a move to reduce the burden on the judiciary, the Supreme Court has decided to constitute single judge benches …
Hong Kong Airlines to reduce flights over protests
Hong Kong, Sep 17 (IANS) Hong Kong Airlines announced on Tuesday that it will cut 7 per cent of its passenger flights until the end …
Reliance Capital looks to reduce debt by Rs 12,000 cr in FY 20
Mumbai, Sep 13 (IANS) Financial services company Reliance Capital expects to reduce debt levels by at least Rs 12,000 crore in the current financial year …
Karnataka to reduce fines on traffic offences soon
Bengaluru, Sep 11 (IANS) The Karnataka government would soon reduce the “hefty” fines being imposed since September 1 on offenders of traffic rules in response …
Kerala begins work to reduce motor vehicle fines
Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 11 (IANS) The Kerala government has started to examine how the recently increased traffic fines can be brought down, state Transport Minister A.K. …
Flu vaccine may reduce risk of death in high BP patients
London, Sep 1 (IANS) Influenza vaccination in patients with high blood pressure is associated with 18 per cent reduced risk of death during the flu …
Diabetes medication to reduce heart disease shows promise
Toronto, Sep 1 (IANS) Researchers, including one of an Indian-origin, have shed light on how a class of medications that help regulate blood sugar for …
Holder, Cornwall reduce India to 72/2 at Lunch on Day 1
Kingston (Jamaica), Aug 30 (IANS) Offspinning all-rounder Rahkeem Cornwall picked up his first Test wicket on debut while skipper Jason Holder snared another in a …
Health warnings on each cigarette may help reduce smoking
London, Aug 30 (IANS) Health warnings printed on individual cigarettes could play a key role in reducing smoking, says a new research. For the study …
This sea snail compound may reduce cancer risk
Sydney, Aug 27 (IANS) Researchers have isolated one compound in the gland secretions from the Australian white rock sea snail (Dicathasis orbita) which has not …
India reduce WI to 15/5, inch closer to victory (Tea report)
North Sound (Antigua), Aug 26 (IANS) West Indies batsmen lacked any sort of patience as India pacers, led by Jasprit Bumrah, reduced them to 15/5, …
Even passive presence of romantic partner can reduce pain
London, Aug 24 (IANS) Researchers have found that the passive presence of a romantic partner can reduce pain and that partner empathy may buffer affective …
Trump urges Modi, Imran to reduce tensions (2nd Lead)
Washington/New Delhi/Islamabad, Aug 20 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has urged his “two good friends”, Prime Ministers Narendra Modi of India and Pakistan’s Imran Khan, …
UP Governor wants to reduce her security
Lucknow, Aug 18 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel has set a new example in putting an end to the tradition of VIP culture. She …
Trump asks Imran Khan to reduce tensions with India through dialogue
New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has stressed upon the need for bilateral dialogue to reduce tensions between India and Pakistan regarding …
Ashes: England reduce Australia to 80/4 at lunch on Day 3 (Roundup)
London, Aug 16 (IANS) Not a single ball could be bowled after lunch as England made the most of the seam-friendly conditions to dent Australia’s …
Ashes: England reduce Australia to 80/4 at lunch on Day 3
London, Aug 16 (IANS) England made the most of the seam-friendly conditions to dent Australia’s top-order and leave them stuttering at 80/4 at lunch on …
Reduce ‘ugly cholesterol’ for stroke prevention
London, Aug 3 (IANS) Reducing high levels of remnant cholesterol or ‘ugly cholesterol’ can significantly cut the risk of stroke and myocardial infarction, suggest researchers. …
HDFC to reduce home loans rates by 10 bps from Aug 1
Mumbai, July 31 (IANS) Mortgage lending major HDFC on Wednesday said that it will reduce its retail prime lending rate on housing loans from August …
Government to reduce licencing time for sensitive, dual-use exports: Official
New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) The Central government is taking necessary steps to further reduce the licencing time for exporting sensitive and dual-use products and …
Petting dogs, cats may reduce stress in students
New York, July 16 (IANS) College is stressful. Students have classes, exams and so many other pressures common in modern life and now researchers have …
Programme to reduce air pollution in 102 cities launched
New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar on Tuesday said a programme has been formulated to reduce air pollution in 102 cities …
SBI to reduce MCLR by 0.05% across all tenors
Mumbai, July 9 (IANS) The country’s largest lender, the State Bank of India (SBI), on Tuesday announced that it will lower the marginal cost of …
Afghan peace talks: Taliban agrees to reduce violence
Doha, July 9 (IANS) The Taliban has agreed to reduce violence by stopping attacks on “religious centres, schools, hospitals, educational centres, bazaars, water dams and …
Treadmill exercise may reduce period pain: Study
London, July 4 (IANS) Women, take note — A treadmill exercise regime can reduce period pain and improve long-term quality of life, says a study. …
Facebook to reduce misleading health claims in News Feed
San Francisco, July 3 (IANS) Facebook has begun addressing sensational and misleading nutrition, health and fitness claims on its platform by lowering them in your …
VR treatment helps Chinese drug addicts reduce craving
Shanghai, July 1 (IANS) More than 1,000 drug users in Shanghai have undergone an eight-month virtual reality treatment programme over the last three years to …
Paris to limit vehicle use to reduce air pollution
Paris, June 26 (IANS) Paris will restrict car use on Wednesday as a measure to fight against surging air pollution linked to intense heat wave …
This smartphone app helps reduce migraine: Study
New York, June 4 (IANS) Researchers have developed a smartphone-based relaxation technique which reduces headache in people who are suffering from migraine. The RELAXaHEAD app …
Smartphone app helps reduce opiate use post-surgery
London, June 3 (IANS) A smartphone app called “PainCoach” helps improve pain control and reduce opiate pain-killer use in patients who have undergone total knee …
Mosque bans plastic bottles to reduce waste during Ramadan
The Islamic Institute of Toronto has gone green during the month of Ramadan by cutting back on its consumption of single-use plastic. Waste Free Ramadan …
Japan adopts measures to reduce plastic waste before G20
Tokyo, May 31 (IANS) Japan on Friday adopted a series of measures to reduce the production of plastic waste ahead of the G20 summit in …
Have plenty of curd daily to reduce anxiety
Beijing, May 22 (IANS) Having probiotics can not only regulate gut bacteria — trillions of microorganisms in the gut which perform key functions in the …
Government may mull over M&As to reduce India’s oil import
Mumbai, May 22 (IANS) A High-Level Committee (HLC) formed by the government on Tuesday submitted its recommendations to reduce import dependency to Petroleum and Natural …
Walking, cycling reduce obesity risk in kids: Study
London, May 20 (IANS) Do your children go to school walking or riding a bicycle? If your anser is in affirmative, then they are less …
Nuclear power can reduce greenhouse gases: Vice President
Hyderabad, May 16 (IANS) Vice President of India M. Venkaiah Naidu said on Thursday that nuclear electricity as a reliable and safe energy option can …
Adhesive patch to reduce heart attack damage
Washington, April 19 (IANS) Researchers have developed a new adhesive patch that could reduce the stretching of cardiac muscle following a heart attack. Developed by …
This gene could reduce inflammation after stroke
New York, April 15 (IANS) Researchers have found that a gene could help the brain heal itself after a stroke or any other head-related injuries. …
Banks reduce interest on home, auto loans post-RBI cut
Mumbai, April 9 (IANS) Within days of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) lowering its key lending rate, state-run State Bank of India (SBI) on …
Short distance GO fares to reduce, long distance costlier
Metrolinx this week announced it would reduce Presto fares on short distance trips starting April 20. Fares are to be reduced by at least one …