Science & Health

Dengue cases on rise in Gurugram, 18 recorded as of Thursday

Dengue cases have started increasing in Haryana's Gurugram, near Delhi. The district health department recorded 18 fresh cases till Thursday.

Jul 27, 2024

Health experts raise concerns over surging liver disease among young adults

Liver diseases are significantly rising among young adults aged 23-35, said health experts on Friday ahead of World Hepatitis Day.

Jul 26, 2024

Dy CM Ajit Pawar reviews situation as heavy rains lash Maha

Heavy rains wreak havoc in Maharashtra, Emergency Control Room set up at Mantralaya

In view of the heavy rains continuing to lash Mumbai, Pune, Thane and other parts of Maharashtra, Deputy Chief Minister, Ajit Pawar, on Thursday visited the Emergency Control Room at the Mantralaya and reviewed the waterlogging and flood situation created by the downpour.

Jul 25, 2024

Wildfires rage across US; prompt evacuations, highway shutdown

Wildfires rage across California, Oregon, Washington states in US; Evacuations, highway shutdown underway

Wildfires continue raging across the western United States, prompting thousands to evacuate, together with the highways' shutdown.

Jul 25, 2024

Cancer drugs -- Trastuzumab deruxtecan, Osimertinib and Durvalumab -- to get exemption from customs duty

In a big relief to cancer patients, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, while presenting the Union Budget 2024, exempted customs duty on three cancer drugs.

Jul 23, 2024

India made significant progress on climate action: Economic Survey

Recognising its position as one of the most climate-vulnerable countries, India has made significant progress on environmental protection, according to the Economic Survey 2023-24.

Jul 22, 2024

K'taka landslide tragedy: As political slugfest erupts, Army joins rescue operations

Amid a political slugfest between the ruling Congress and the opposition over the handling of the landslide tragedy on the Shirur highway in Karnataka's Uttara Kannada district, the Army on Monday joined the local authorities in rescue operations.

Jul 22, 2024

Over 34.7 cr Ayushman Bharat cards generated: Economic Survey

Ayushman Bharat cards cross 34.7 crore; leads nation's healthcare tranformation

In a significant stride towards universal healthcare, India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that over 34.7 crore Ayushman Bharat cards have been generated. This announcement was made during the tabling of the Economic Survey document in Parliament, a day before the Union Budget announcement.

Jul 22, 2024

Lack of proper sleep could lead to brain-related problems, warn doctors

Beware: Lack of proper sleep could lead to brain-related problems

People must never ignore sleep to meet deadlines, and it's never appropriate to waste time on the Internet over a proper good night's sleep, advise healthcare professionals on World Brain Day.

Jul 22, 2024

Union Budget: India to give further push to green energy

The Union Budget 2024-2025 will give a further push to prioritise environmental, social, and governance (ESG) and sustainability initiatives to drive long-term economic growth and environmental resilience, experts said on Monday.

Jul 22, 2024

14-year-old Nipah virus patient dies in Kerala, Centre issues advisory

The Union government on Sunday informed that a case of Nipah virus has been detected in Mallapuram district of Kerala and the patient succumbed to the disease.

Jul 22, 2024

Three devotees killed in landslide in Kedarnath

Three killed in landslide on Kedarnath Yatra route

At least three devotees were killed and six others injured in Uttarakhand's Kedarnath in a landslide triggered by rain on Sunday, officials said.

Jul 21, 2024

Centre to sign over 70 MoUs with startups to empower the disabled

The government is set to sign more than 70 MoUs on Monday between the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) and various startups and private organisations.

Jul 21, 2024

SpaceX Dragon Cargo Spacecraft Back To Earth With Scientific Research Samples

Climate Change: What caused Earth's axis to meander 10 metres in last 120 years?

Two NASA-funded studies have shown that melting ice, dwindling groundwater, and rising seas, a result of climate change, has also led to the Earth's axis to meander 10 metres in the last 120 years.

Jul 20, 2024

Low Vitamin D levels hit bone health, cause osteoporosis, arthritis among women: Experts

Low Vitamin D levels, also known as the sunshine vitamin, are vital for bone health and remain a pressing concern among women, who are more prone to osteoporosis, arthritis, or other bone-related issues.

Jul 20, 2024

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Science & Health

Dengue cases on rise in Gurugram, 18 recorded as of Thursday

Health experts raise concerns over surging liver disease among young adults

Heavy rains wreak havoc in Maharashtra, Emergency Control Room set up at Mantralaya

Wildfires rage across California, Oregon, Washington states in US; Evacuations, highway shutdown underway

Cancer drugs -- Trastuzumab deruxtecan, Osimertinib and Durvalumab -- to get exemption from customs duty

India made significant progress on climate action: Economic Survey

K'taka landslide tragedy: As political slugfest erupts, Army joins rescue operations

Ayushman Bharat cards cross 34.7 crore; leads nation's healthcare tranformation

Beware: Lack of proper sleep could lead to brain-related problems

Union Budget: India to give further push to green energy

14-year-old Nipah virus patient dies in Kerala, Centre issues advisory

Three killed in landslide on Kedarnath Yatra route

Centre to sign over 70 MoUs with startups to empower the disabled

Climate Change: What caused Earth's axis to meander 10 metres in last 120 years?

Low Vitamin D levels hit bone health, cause osteoporosis, arthritis among women: Experts

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

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