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Rupee trades flat in range-bound trade, hovers near all-time lows against US dollar

Mumbai, Oct 10 (PTI) The rupee traded almost flat at 88.78 in the early session on Friday, hovering near all-time lows against the US dollar due to a stronger greenback in the overseas markets. Forex traders said the rupee is expected to trade in a narrow range with a chance of breaking the all-time closing low level of 88.80 in the absence of RBI intervention. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened lower at 88.80 but soon recovered to touch 88.78 against the US dollar, registering a gain of 1 paise from its previous close. On Thursday, the

Bihar polls: EC says Anganwadi workers to help verify identity of burqa-clad voters at polling stations

New Delhi, Oct 10 (PTI) The Election Commission on Friday said special arrangements will be made at polling stations in Bihar for “dignified” identification of women voters in burqa or purdah. In a statement, the poll authority said to encourage participation of ‘purdanasheen’ (in burqa or purdah) women, “special arrangements” will be made at the polling stations as per its instructions for their “dignified identification” in the presence of lady polling officers or attendants while ensuring their privacy. Addressing a press conference here on Monday to announce schedule for Bihar elections, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar had said Aanganwadi workers

Over 99% of heart attacks linked to one of four risk factors e.g. blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and smoking, study shows

A massive international study shows that nearly all heart attacks, strokes, and cases of heart failure occur in people with at least one known cardiovascular risk factor. More than 9 million South Korean adults and thousands of U.S. adults were tracked, revealing that over 99% had nonoptimal blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, or tobacco use years before their first event. Hypertension emerged as the most common contributor, affecting over 93% of patients in both cohorts. The results strongly underscore the need to focus on prevention by controlling these modifiable risks early in life. Key Facts   Near Universal Risk: 99%+

Gold snaps 5-day record rally; falls Rs 500 to Rs 1,20,600/10 g in Delhi

New Delhi, Oct 3 (PTI) Gold prices fell by Rs 500 to Rs 1,20,600 per 10 grams in the national capital on Friday, ending a five-day record-extending rally, as investors booked profits and a slight recovery in the US dollar weighed on sentiment. According to the All India Sarafa Association, the yellow metal of 99.9 per cent purity had rallied Rs 1,100 to hit an all-time high of Rs 1,21,100 per 10 grams on Wednesday. Gold of 99.5 per cent purity also retreated from its peak, slipping Rs 500 to Rs 1,20,000 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes). It

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