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India’s edible oil problem: Not just creating a health crisis, it is burdening the economy and keeping us import-dependent amid supply chain disruptions

Dhruv Mishra -
The rising oil consumption is not only an economic issue but also, over time, becoming a health emergency. Over the last two decades, the consumption of edible oil in India has grown rapidly, burdening the economy and creating a health crisis for Indians at the same time.
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CSIR scientists develop “designer rice” with a low glycaemic index that has more protein and vitamins

OpIndia Staff -
CSIR stated that the "designer rice" intends "to nourish millions and tackle malnutrition one plate at a time."
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Mumbai: Dadar Kabootarkhana shut down, pigeon feeding banned by BMC citing health risks after a Bombay HC order

Anurag -
The historic Dadar Kabutarkhana was shut down under a civic health mandate. With all 51 Kabutarkhanas ordered closed, religious groups demand alternatives while experts cite serious infection risks from pigeon waste exposure.
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HMPV neither new nor deadly. Read why there is no need to panic

OpIndia Staff -
On Saturday (4th January), noted surgeon Amit Thadhani attempted to pacify the public, worried about the 'new virus' from China. He informed that HMPV has been in India for decades.
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Not one input predicted the intensity and ferocity of the Covid-19 second wave, says Science & Technology secretary

OpIndia Staff -
DST Secretary Ashutosh Sharma said that election rallies and Kumbh are not the main reasons for the second wave of Covid-19 in India
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TMC claims water contamination can cause stomach issues but ‘connecting the deaths to polluted water is wrong’ after 3 die in Mamata’s constituency

OpIndia Staff -
About 50 people fell ill, after drinking contaminated water in the Shashi Shekhar Bose road area in Bhowanipore in South Kolkata.
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Kerala: Over 80% of junior doctors appointed to COVID-19 duty quit jobs after salary cut by the state government

OpIndia Staff -
Nearly 900 juniors doctors appointed to COVID First-Line Treatment Centres in Kerala have quit their jobs due to salary cut
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Blood cancer patient woman orders wine during the lockdown, fraudster dupes her of Rs 60,000

OpIndia Staff -
The fraudster convinced the woman to share her credit card details and two OTPs in the pretext of delivering wine during lockdown

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