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Clear night sky pushes temperature further down in J&K

Due to clear night sky, minimum temperature dropped across Jammu and Kashmir as Srinagar city recorded minus 4.4 degrees Celsius.

Jan 9, 2025

No relief in air quality; capital shivers at 5 degrees

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Delhi is bracing for a sharp dip in temperatures and severe weather conditions as a cold wave is expected to hit the national capital in the second week of January.

Jan 8, 2025

HMPV: Centre urges States to review surveillance on respiratory illnesses

Amid the rise in Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases in India, the Centre on Tuesday asked the States to review surveillance on respiratory illnesses in the country.

Jan 7, 2025

Delhi pollution: Air quality continues to be in 'poor' category

Dense fog envelopes Delhi; Flights, trains face continued delays

The national capital was enveloped in thick fog on Tuesday, affecting visibility and exacerbating winter challenges.The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported a temperature of 11.6 degrees Celcius in Delhi at 5:30 a.m., with a minimum forecast of 8 degrees Celcius and a maximum of 19 degrees Celcius for the day.

Jan 7, 2025

32 dead as 7.1 magnitude earthquake strikes Nepal-Tibet border

7.1 magnitude earthquake strikes Nepal-Tibet border, 32 dead

At least 32 people lost their lives, and 38 were injured after a 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck the Nepal-Tibet border on Tuesday, according to some media reports.

Jan 7, 2025

2 children test positive for HMPV in Nagpur, no surge in respiratory illness: Centre

Two children in Maharashtra's Nagpur have tested positive for Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), taking the total tally to 7 in the country on Tuesday.

Jan 7, 2025

HMPV not deadly, no evidence of mortality or severe spread: Dr Raman Gangakhedkar (IANS Interview)

The Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) is definitely not deadly, and there is, to date, no evidence of mortality or a severe transmission rate, said former Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) scientist, Dr Raman Gangakhedkar.

Jan 7, 2025

1 more case reported from Gujarat; no need to panic, says govt

Two children test positive for HMPV in Chennai, recovering

Two children in Chennai have tested positive for Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) and are recovering.

Jan 6, 2025

ICMR detects 2 cases of HMPV in Karnataka with no travel history: Centre

A senior doctor at Baptist Hospital in Bengaluru confirmed to International Business Times about the two cases of the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV). It's 3 month old girl and 8 month old boy with no travel history. One of the child was discharged, while other remained hospitalised.

Jan 6, 2025

Delhi: IMD issues yellow alert for light rain, predicts drop in temperature

India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert, forecasting light rain in the national capital during the early hours of Monday.

Jan 6, 2025

Ayushman Bharat, telemedicine providing last-mile delivery in healthcare: Vice Prez Dhankhar

Ayushman Bharat, telemedicine providing last-mile delivery in healthcare: Dhankhar

Schemes like Ayushman Bharat and telemedicine are providing last-mile delivery of healthcare to people in the country.

Jan 4, 2025

Indian scientists develop injectable hydrogel for targeted breast cancer treatment

A team of scientists from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati and Bose Institute Kolkata has developed an advanced injectable hydrogel for targeted treatment of breast cancer.

Jan 2, 2025

Dense fog may disrupt flight operations in Delhi; IMD predicts warmer days ahead

Dense fog enveloped parts of Delhi morning, causing visibility to plummet and disrupting normal life.

Jan 2, 2025

Benefits of exercise, diet akin to psychological treatment for depression

Researchers find vital link between inflammation and depression

Researchers have unveiled transformative insights into the relationship between inflammation and depression, a finding that can fundamentally change our understanding of depression's biological underpinnings.

Jan 1, 2025

Tourists turn out in large numbers to celebrate New Year in Valmiki Tiger Reserve

The Valmiki Tiger Reserve (VTR) and its surrounding ranges Manguraha and Gobardhana, are buzzing with activity as tourists flocked to celebrate the first day of the New Year.

Jan 1, 2025

Delhi's AQI slips back to 'poor' levels, cold wave persists

Delhi's AQI slips back to 'poor' levels again, cold wave persists

As Delhi welcomes the New Year, the Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 239 at 8 a.m. on Wednesday which falls in the 'poor' category. A layer of fog enveloped the city, reducing visibility amid cold weather conditions.

Jan 1, 2025

Cold winds, foggy conditions to continue in Delhi-NCR

As northwesterly winds increased the cold in the Delhi-NCR region, the temperatures remained low and the air quality deteriorated to the 'poor' category on the final day of the year.

Dec 31, 2024

NGT orders thermal power plants at Aurangabad's Nabinagar to comply with environmental laws

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has ordered two thermal power plants at Nabinagar in Bihar's Aurangabad to rectify minor non-observance of environmental laws.

Dec 30, 2024

Delhi's air quality improves to 'moderate' days after rain

Delhi's air quality improved to the 'moderate' category on Monday, facilitated by the record rain that lashed the city between last Friday and Saturday.

Dec 30, 2024

Delhi-NCR on ventilator as air quality turns toxic

Delhi air quality 'very poor' again despite rain record

After a slight improvement in air quality due to heavy rainfall over the past two to three days, Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) has once again deteriorated to the 'very poor' category. As per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the overall AQI in the national capital was recorded at 223 at 7 a.m.

Dec 29, 2024

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Articles by IBT Science Desk

Clear night sky pushes temperature further down in J&K

No relief in air quality; capital shivers at 5 degrees

HMPV: Centre urges States to review surveillance on respiratory illnesses

Dense fog envelopes Delhi; Flights, trains face continued delays

7.1 magnitude earthquake strikes Nepal-Tibet border, 32 dead

2 children test positive for HMPV in Nagpur, no surge in respiratory illness: Centre

HMPV not deadly, no evidence of mortality or severe spread: Dr Raman Gangakhedkar (IANS Interview)

Two children test positive for HMPV in Chennai, recovering

ICMR detects 2 cases of HMPV in Karnataka with no travel history: Centre

Delhi: IMD issues yellow alert for light rain, predicts drop in temperature

Ayushman Bharat, telemedicine providing last-mile delivery in healthcare: Dhankhar

Indian scientists develop injectable hydrogel for targeted breast cancer treatment

Dense fog may disrupt flight operations in Delhi; IMD predicts warmer days ahead

Researchers find vital link between inflammation and depression

Tourists turn out in large numbers to celebrate New Year in Valmiki Tiger Reserve

Delhi's AQI slips back to 'poor' levels again, cold wave persists

Cold winds, foggy conditions to continue in Delhi-NCR

NGT orders thermal power plants at Aurangabad's Nabinagar to comply with environmental laws

Delhi's air quality improves to 'moderate' days after rain

Delhi air quality 'very poor' again despite rain record

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