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India needs to look at climate change from the local lens, says Economic Survey

Taking a critical view of the Western approach to tackling Climate Change, the Economic Survey 2023-24 gives a clarion call to all developing countries to look at climate change problem from a ‘local lens’.

Kerala: 14-year-old Nipah virus-infected patient dies

A 14-year-old boy, who was diagnosed with the Nipah virus, died in Kerala on Saturday, officials said on Sunday.

Scientists find Sun is already starting its next solar cycle despite being halfway through the current cycle

The first rumblings of the Sun's next 11-year solar cycle have been detected in sound waves inside our home star – even though it is only halfway through its current one.

Cholera outbreak reported in Dir Upper, hospitals struggle amid high influx of patients

A sudden cholera outbreak has been reported in Pakistan's  Dir Upper district of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa.

US official Alessandra Carreon bats for transportation electrification, transition to clean energy to combat climate change

Michigan Public Service Commissioner Alessandra Carreon believes that transportation electrification and transition to clean energy can help mitigate the worst impact of climate change in future.

Sudan: 800,000 still trapped in El Fasher where supplies running out, warns WHO

Hunger and fear of famine stalk Sudan where a staggering 800,000 people still remain trapped in the North Darfur capital El Fasher without enough food, water or medical support, the World Health Organization, WHO, said on Tuesday.

Forty percent of cancer changes can be prevented by changing lifestyle, shows study

A new study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) finds four in 10 cancer cases and about one-half of all cancer deaths in adults 30 years old and older in the United States (or 713,340 cancer cases and 262,120 cancer deaths in 2019) could be attributed to modifiable risk factors.

Immunization coverage for children worldwide stalled during 2023, new UN data shows

New data published on Monday by UN agencies shows that immunization coverage for children worldwide stalled during 2023, leaving around 2.7 million lacking the protection they need compared to the pre-COVID-19 levels of 2019.

Pakistan: 22-year-old man dies in Karachi after being infected by brain-eating amoeba

A 22-year-old man died of primary amoebic meningoencephalitis (PAM) in Karachi city of Pakistan, media reports said.

Dr Soumya Swaminathan appointed as Principle Advisor for the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme

New Delhi: Dr. Soumya Swaminathan has been appointed as the Principle Advisor at the Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare for the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme on a pro bono basis, a government statement said.

Four die as Hurricane Beryl hits southeast Texas, 2.6 million people suffer power outage

At least four people died after Hurricane Beryl hit southeast Texas in the USA and disrupted power supply in the area.

Latest data shows last month was the hottest June ever recorded

Last month was the hottest June since records began and the thirteenth month in a row to set a temperature record, according to new data released on Monday from the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service.

Kashmir experiences heatwave conditions; Srinagar at 35.7 C is hotter than Kolkata, Delhi

Srinagar/IBNS: The serene valley of Kashmir, which attracts several tourists not just from India but also from abroad owing to its stunning scenery and refreshing air, is reeling under heatwave-like situations along with the rest of the country.

Asteroid protection: ISRO Chairman bats for global planetary protection system, highlights India's role

Bengaluru: ISRO Chairman S. Somanath stressed the necessity of international collaboration to develop a planetary protection system against asteroids, stating that no single country can achieve this alone, media reported.

WHO releases new guidelines to help millions quit tobacco

The UN World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday released the first-ever guidelines for those seeking to quit tobacco use, recommending a range of initiatives, treatments and digital interventions.

Maharashtra: Crocodile caught on camera moving on the road in Ratnagiri amid heavy rainfall

Maharashtra's Ratnagiri was left shocked when a crocodile was seen walking the streets of the city amid heavy rainfall.

Decoding How to Choose the Ideal Health Insurance Policy

Choosing the right health insurance policy can feel overwhelming. This can especially be the case with so many options available. You can start by understanding the key factors that influence your decision. This could help you select the best mediclaim insurance policy for your needs.

Massive landslide blocks Kishtwar-Paddar road in Jammu Kashmir

Kishtwar (Jammu Kashmir): A massive landslide blocked the Kishtwar-Paddar road on Sunday as light to moderate rains hit isolated areas in the Jammu division, bringing relief from heatwave, media reported.

Gujarat: Ahmedabad road caves in after heavy rainfall

Ahmedabad: A road in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad caved in on Sunday following heavy rain, which disrupted traffic and flooded low-lying areas, media reported.

Delhi to brace for more rains after record-breaking downpour that claimed 11 lives

New Delhi/IBNS: Delhi residents, still recovering from the after-effects of the record-breaking downpour on Friday, will have to brace for more rains, media reports said. 

NASA selects tech entrepreneur Elon Musk's Space X to develop vehicle for safe deorbit of International Space Station

NASA is aiming to deorbit the International Space Station in a controlled manner after the end of its operational life in 2030.

Nearly 1.8 billion adults at risk of disease from not doing enough physical activity, reveals WHO report

New data show that nearly one third (31%) of adults worldwide, approximately 1.8 billion people, did not meet the recommended levels of physical activity in 2022.

Genome Sequencing Lab with cutting-edge next-gen sequencing facilities inaugurated at AFMC, Pune

Pune: A new Genome Sequencing Lab was inaugurated at the Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC) in Pune on Thursday.

Volvo Car India launches The Reverse Project: mission to convert kilometres into trees

Kolkata: Volvo Car India Wednesday announced the launch of Reverse Project that aims at reversing the environmental damage through planting trees commensurate to the mileage done on EV cars of any brand.

WHO report shows over three million deaths per year were attributable to alcohol consumption and drug use

Over three million deaths per year were attributable to alcohol consumption and drug use, a new report from the World Health Organization (WHO) found. Of these deaths, 2.6 million were attributable to alcohol consumption, accounting for nearly five per cent of all deaths, with the highest numbers in the WHO European Region and African Region.

China: Lunar mission Chang'e-6 returns to Earth with first-ever sample from Moon's far side

China's lunar probe Chang'e-6 has returned to Earth after collecting the first-ever sample from the unexplored far side of the Moon, media reports said.

Robot-assisted surgery champion to nurture medical students with ‘Vattikuti Explorers’

US-based robotic surgery champion Vattikuti Foundation is initiating a global program for innovative thinkers among medical students.

Half the world now following doctors’ orders on cutting trans fats, says WHO

A total of 53 countries had best practice policies in place for tackling industrial trans fats in food as of last year, vastly improving the food environment for 3.7 billion people, or 46 per cent of the world’s population, according to a milestone report published by the UN World Health Organization on Monday.

Woman jogging in animal park located close to Paris attacked by wolves

A woman is currently in the intensive care after she was attacked by wolves at a park close to Paris city in France, media reports said.

New study finds important link between weight loss and decreased cancer risk in individuals with obesity

Data from a retrospective observational study conducted using the electronic health record at the Cleveland Clinic, shows that real-world weight loss can be associated with a reduced risk of obesity-related cancers.