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7:23 pmMahisha Dasara: City police imposes ban orders around Mahishasura’s statue atop Chamundi Hills
7:20 pmParking fees in Jayanagar applicable only to major commercial roads: South Corporation Commissioner
7:19 pmBJP will expose Bhu Bharati land irregularities soon: Maheshwar Reddy
7:18 pmA.P. special Cabinet meet on Oct. 10 to discuss BC quota setback in Supreme Court
7:16 pmA.P. thermal power generation increased by 13.1% in first half of FY 2026-27: official
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7:15 pmWarangal sewerage project gets major boost as Centre clears ₹5,000 crore German funding proposal
7:14 pmKarnataka Information Commission imposes ₹50,000 penalty on five officials for RTI lapses
7:14 pmA.P. Bar Council gets new office bearers
7:13 pmRe-erected fences block elephant passages at Panthadikkalam in Idukki
7:11 pmKTR, Harish demand CEC’s resignation
7:10 pmJudy Shelton, Trump’s Former Fed Pick, Joins Treasury as Scott Bessent’s Adviser
7:10 pmPakistan spends $6 mn on Hague arbitration, including India’s share, amid austerity drive
6:55 pmDelhi HC shifts Patiala House, Rouse Avenue court proceedings online amid Jantar Mantar protest
6:42 pmSri Lanka says no immediate plan to help Iranian ships near its waters with depleting food, fuel

Health

‘Is a blood pressure reading of 140/88 mmHg normal?’

Reported by The Indian Express 9 Oct 2026, 6:00 am IST 1 min read

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Is 140/88 a normal BP reading? Cardiologist Dr Aseem Dhall explains which number is more concerning, when to repeat the reading and when to see a doctor.

Read the full report on The Indian Express

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Section: Health
First reported by: The Indian Express
Reporter: lifestyle desk
Published: Friday, 9 October 2026, 6:00 am IST
Coverage: One outlet so far

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