Science & Health

Nagaland's HIV/AIDS adult prevalence rate much higher than national average: Survey

The HIV/AIDS adult (15 to 49 years) prevalence rate in Nagaland is 1.36 per cent, which is much higher than the national prevalence rate of 0.2 per cent, the state's Economic Survey 2023-24 said.

Jan 9, 2025

Indian-origin researcher finds gene behind autism and seizures

A team of researchers, led by Indian-origin neuroscientist Viji Santhakumar, has found a gene that contributes to the development of behavioural changes associated with autism spectrum disorder and epilepsy.

Jan 9, 2025

Women more likely than men to live for 5 years after lung transplant: Study

Women who receive a lung transplant are more likely than men to live for five years post-transplant, according to new research.

Jan 9, 2025

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

Delhi sees sharp drop in temperature, records 6.4 degrees Celsius

Delhi experienced a significant drop in temperature on Thursday, as cold wave conditions and inclement weather enveloped the city.

Jan 9, 2025

Gulmarg, Snowfall in J&K,snow-covered landscape,Jammu and Kashmir's Gulmarg

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

Body recovered from inundated coal mine in Assam's Umrangso

The body of one of the trapped labourers in a coal mine in Umrangso locality in Assam's Dima Hasao district was recovered by the para divers, said Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday.

Jan 8, 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