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Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary congratulates Prashant Kishor for victory in Bankipur bypoll

Patna, Aug 3 (PTI) Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary congratulated Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor on his victory in the Bankipur Assembly bypoll on Monday. Kishor wrested the Bankipur assembly constituency of Bihar, a BJP bastion which the party had never lost since 1995, in a bypoll that was necessitated after its national president Nitin Nabin vacated the seat. He defeated his nearest BJP rival Neeraj Kumar by a margin of 19,324 votes. Commending Kishor, the chief minister said, “In the grand festival of democracy, the people have chosen Jan Suraaj in the Bankipur Assembly bypoll. I respect the

Lower protein intake could benefit sedentary people: Study

New Delhi, Aug 3 (PTI) Consuming less protein, especially among those who are relatively sedentary, could have greater health benefits and may extend lifespan, according to a new review. “It’s absolutely crystal clear that there are benefits of protein to muscle growth and exercise response of active individuals,” author Dudley Lamming, of the University of Wisconsin-Madison in the US, said. “But because most people are relatively sedentary, many people are likely consuming more protein than they actually need, which probably has negative health consequences,” Lamming said. The study, published in the journal Cell Press Blue, reviewed 350 papers on protein

CJP welcomes SC clarification on FIRs against NEET protesters, seeks immediate implementation of assurances

New Delhi, Aug 3 (PTI) The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Monday welcomed the Supreme Court’s clarification on the withdrawal of FIRs against protesters, saying it expected the Centre and BJP/NDA-ruled states to immediately implement the assurances given to agitating students under the July 25 agreement. The Supreme Court clarified that the expression “criminal antecedents” in its earlier order referred only to persons involved in grave and heinous offences and said states were at liberty to close or withdraw FIRs against the remaining student protesters in accordance with law. The clarification came after the Centre told the court it was

Gold falls Rs 900 to Rs 1.47 lakh/10g in Delhi amid firm rupee, subdued global cues

New Delhi, Aug 3 (PTI) Gold prices fell by Rs 900 to Rs 1.47 lakh per 10 grams in the national capital on Monday due to appreciation of the rupee and subdued movement in international markets. According to the All India Sarafa Association, the yellow metal of 99.9 per cent purity declined Rs 900 to Rs 1,47,400 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes). It had closed at Rs 1,48,300 per 10 grams in the previous session. “Gold prices traded in a narrow range on Monday due to subdued movement in the international market, and a stronger Indian rupee,” Saumil

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