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Their contention is that India has the second largest number of tobacco users (275 million or 35% of its adult population) in the world, out of which at least 10 lakh die every year from tobacco-related diseases.

India to preside next edition of COP7 in Geneva in 2018

The COP elects at each regular session its President as well as five vice-presidents.

12 Nov 2016 5:59 PM IST

BJP president Amit Shah (Photo: PTI)

BJP yet to decide on projecting CM face in UP polls: Amit Shah

The BJP president said that BJP is cadre-based party where internal democracy is still alive.

12 Nov 2016 3:41 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav. (Photo: PTI)

Demonetisation will not check black money: UP CM Akhilesh

Corruption cannot be overcome merely by changing Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes, Akhilesh said.

12 Nov 2016 3:35 PM IST

The notes were torn and thrown into the Ganga. (Photo: YouTube screenshot)

Invalid Rs 1,000 notes found floating in Ganga

Nineteen Rs 1,000 notes in a torn condition have been recovered from the river.

12 Nov 2016 1:23 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav (Photo: PTI)

Don't pay heed to rumours of salt scarcity: Akhilesh Yadav

There is no dearth of the commodity and it was adequately available across the state, says the chief minister.

12 Nov 2016 10:53 AM IST

Some vegetables and fruits contain higher amounts of salt and therefore have to be taken in limited amounts to avoid overloading the body with sodium.

Rs 400 per kg for salt in Uttar Pradesh

People thronged shops and salt was reportedly sold at Rs 400 per kilogram in some places.

12 Nov 2016 1:49 AM IST

The horticulture department in the university is trying to identify the medical properties of several other flowers. (Representational Image)

Dried banana flowers can be used to check skin infections: Scientists

A large number of flowers that are commonly found in India have been found to have curative properties too.

12 Nov 2016 1:14 AM IST

(Representational Image)

Ghaziabad: Massive fire in garment factory kills 13 workers in their...

A committee has been constituted to scrutinise the illegal dyeing and other factories being run in the area.

11 Nov 2016 8:52 PM IST

Union Home Minister and BJP leader Rajnath Singh (Photo: PTI)

India to emerge as economic superpower in 15-20 years: Rajnath

'We can proudly claim that India's economy is progressing the fastest in the world,' Singh said.

11 Nov 2016 7:14 PM IST

UP Chief Minister Akhilesh Singh Yadav (Photo: PTI)

Allow use of invalid notes in private hospitals: Akhilesh to PM

He suggested that people be given a week's time by the government.

11 Nov 2016 1:36 PM IST

(Photo: ANI Twitter)

13 killed in massive fire at garment factory in UP's Sahibabad

Fire Station Officer Abul Abbas Hussain said the fire was reported at 5:20 am and fire tenders were rushed to the spot.

11 Nov 2016 11:27 AM IST

SP supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav at a press meet with UP chief Shivpal Singh in Lucknow on Thursday. (Photo: PTI)

No alliance for Uttar Pradesh polls, says Mulayam Singh Yadav

Yadav's announcement brought disappointment for those who were expecting an alliance with like-minded' parties.

11 Nov 2016 1:36 AM IST