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Scientists discover a gene that could stop hair greying
Understanding how the gene interacts with other genes controling hair colour, for example, might yield cosmetic applications that block the fade to grey as hair grows in the follicle.
Budget 2016 can help India grow at 8%, says Economic Affairs Secretary
While speaking at the 'CNBC-TV18 Mint Budget 2016 The Verdict', he said the other areas which needed attention were public investment and infrastructure and the government has done a lot on both these fronts.
Builder's office vandalised by MNS workers in Mumbai
Preliminary inquiry revealed that the attack came in retaliation after builder allegedly removed MNS posters and flags.
New black money window not total amnesty scheme, says CBDT
Black money holders can come clean by paying 30 per cent tax plus a penalty of 7.5 per cent under the single window scheme: CBDT
EPL: Ruben Loftus-Cheek signs long-term contract with Chelsea
The new contract with Chelsea will keep 20-year-old Ruben at the club until 2021, the Premier League club said.
Law Commission reviewing sedition law, working on amendments: Rajnath Singh
The recommendations were not made in connection with the current row over the sedition case against arrested JNU students Kanhaiya Kumar, Umar Khalid, Anirban Bhattacharya.
FIFA president Infantino starts search for a non-European secretary general
Moroccan Hicham El Amrani, general secretary of the African confederation, emerges a strong contender for FIFA's secretary general job. Infantino has earlier hinted at appointing an African for the post.
News Digest: In JNU, cricket remains binding force in the time of sedition row
54 per cent cut in Union Ministers' travel budget
According to the budget estimates, the amount allocated under the head of 'Tour Expenses' has been fixed at Rs 259 crore.
Pakistan SIT on Pathankot attack likely to visit India soon, says Sartaj Aziz
A six-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) was set up by Pakistan government for the initial probe into the January 2 Pathankot attack based on the leads given by India.
Irom Sharmila ordered to be released from judicial custody
Irom Chanu Sharmila was charged under Section 309 of IPC for attempt to commit suicide by launching an indefinite hunger strike to press for repeal of AFSPA.
Union Budget 2016: 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan' gets Rs 11,300 crore
The Budget for 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan’ has earmarked Rs 9,000 crore for rural areas, while Rs 2,300 crore for the urban areas.
Government allocates Rs 18,413 crore to Department of Telecom
The Budget has provisioned for financial support of Rs 428.91 crore for loss making telecom firm MTNL in 2016-17.
Infra outlay at Rs 2.21 lakh crore, steps will be taken to remove obstacles
Jaitley also announced that abolition of permit law will be our medium-term goal in public transport.
Budget brings 2 new cesses, hikes environment levy
Krishi Kalyan Cess will be levied on all taxable services at the rate of 0.5 per cent with effect from June 1, 2016.