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The presence of bacteria in a woman's vagina and cervix may either increase the risk of premature birth or have a protective effect against it, researchers say.

A budget is a complex document with a lot of numbers. Although it is one of the most important events in India’s economic calendar most people tune it out because of the complicated financial jargon involved.

The mobile business reported its seventh straight money-losing quarter.

Safety standards for lithium-ion batteries need to be modernised following a massive recall of Samsung Electronics Co Ltd phones after faulty batteries caused fires, a US government agency said.

Yesterday, the rupee made a modest recovery to end higher by 5 paise at 68.15 against the American greenback in yet another day of extremely thin and lethargic trade.

For some eye protection is the top priority while for others it is style and appearance that takes an upper hand but whatever is the case, always opt for the one that suits your face.

Militants on Tuesday attacked a mobile security picket in south Kashmir's Pulwama district, injuring a policeman.

The Election Commission (EC) on Tuesday reiterated that political parties cannot seek votes in the name of religion, caste etc. as it will amount to a "corrupt practice sufficient to annul the election" under the electoral laws.

The design of new banknotes of Rs 500 and Rs 2000 denominations was approved at the May 19, 2016 meeting of the Central Board of RBI, an RTI query has revealed.

Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan backs Narendra Modi, says that demonetisation of old Rs 500 and Rs 1000 currency was a pre-planned move.

Talking about the culture of ban, he said he is against any kind of ban -- be it on his movies or bulls.

China said on Tuesday it had "irrefutable" sovereignty over disputed islands in the South China Sea after the White House vowed to defend "international territories" in the strategic waterway.

Security has been beefed up ahead of Republic Day in Delhi in view of intelligence inputs about threats from terror groups.

The story of the film is all about fighting black money.

Dubai International cemented its title as the world's busiest airport for international passengers in 2016, with a 7.2 percent increase in traveller numbers to 83.6 million, its operator said Tuesday.

The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative did not disclose financial terms of the deal to acquire Toronto-based Meta.