Health

Axis Bank partners with cancer care and research institutions in India through various initiatives

Kolkata: Axis Bank has partnered with three reputed cancer institutions in India - National Cancer Grid (NCG) under Tata Memorial Centre, The Indian Cancer Society (ICS), and the St. Jude India Childcare Centres, for building India’s digital capabilities in oncology, enhancing access to cancer care, raising awareness on early cancer diagnosis and treatment, and advancing cancer research and innovation, a press release said.

Uganda: Ebola vaccination trial begins following recent outbreak

In a global first, Uganda’s Ministry of Health, the World Health Organization (WHO) and other partners on Monday launched a first-ever vaccine trial for Ebola from the Sudan species of the virus.

ISRO's 100th rocket launch faces setback as desired orbit not achieved due to technical glitch

Sriharikota/IBNS: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)'s 100th rocket launch has faced a setback as a technical glitch prevented the achievement of a desired orbit, media reports said.

WHO confirms deadly outbreak of Sudan Ebola virus

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday confirmed an outbreak of Sudan virus disease in Uganda, which is part of the Ebola virus family.

Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla to pilot private spacecraft Axiom-4, do Yoga in space

New Delhi/IBNS: Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is set to become the second Indian to go to space after Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma's journey on board the Soyuz T-11 in April 1984.

CMRI Kolkata performs complex surgery to save patient with pancreatic cancer history

In a remarkable demonstration of medical expertise, CMRI Kolkata has successfully performed a highly intricate surgery on a patient of 72 years with a history of pancreatic cancer and hernia.

ISRO launches 100th rocket launch from Sriharikota successfully

Sriharikota/IBNS: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has launched the 100th rocket launch from Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh successfully, media reports said.

New study shows ocean-surface warming four times faster now than late-1980s

The rate of ocean warming has more than quadrupled over the past four decades, a new study has shown.

WHO announces Georgia as malaria-free nation

Following a nearly century-long effort, Georgia has been certified malaria-free by the World Health Organization (WHO).

Vantara to shelter 20 elephants rescued from exploitative logging industry

New Delhi [India], January 23: Vantara, a renowned rescue center for captive elephants and other wild animals, is preparing to provide a sanctuary for 20 elephants rescued from the exploitative logging industry in Arunachal Pradesh. The rescue, approved by a High-Powered Committee established by the Tripura High Court and supervised by the Supreme Court, marks a significant step toward a future of compassion and freedom for these majestic creatures.

UN General Assembly declares 2025 as International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation

As glaciers disappear at an alarming rate due to climate change, the UN General Assembly has declared 2025 the International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation (IYGP).

Indian space economy is projected to touch USD 44 billion in next decade: Jitendra Singh

Union Minister of State (independent charge) for Science and Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh has said the Indian space economy has grown to $8 billion and is projected to touch $44 billion in the next decade.

Ayurveda can provide new hope for Alzheimer's, shows study conducted by Indian scientists

A new study conducted by Professor Anirban Bhunia and his team at the Bose Institute in Kolkata, an autonomous institute of Department of Science and Technology, provided a multipronged approach to the treatment of several neurodegenerative diseases including Alzheimer’s.

Kolkata's RN Tagore Hospital launches Eastern India’s first Cone Beam CT Cath lab

Kolkata/IBNS: RN Tagore Hospital, a unit of Narayana Health, in Kolkata's Mukundapur, has launched a second interventional radiology catheterisation laboratory (Cath lab), making it the first facility in Eastern India equipped to perform simultaneous interventional procedures.

GRAP-4 restrictions back in Delhi after AQI inches closer to 'severe' category

New Delhi/IBNS: As the air quality index in Delhi is coming close to the 'severe' category once again, the Commission for Air Quality Management, has reimposed stricter pollution curbs in the capital and the National Capital Region, under GRAP-3 and GRAP-4.

Medical experts propose new definitions of obesity which is not just about measuring BMI

A global Commission, published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology and endorsed by more than 75 medical organisations around the world, presents a novel, nuanced approach to diagnose obesity, based on other measures of excess body fat in addition to body mass index (BMI), and objective signs and symptoms of ill health at the individual level.

Death toll due to Los Angeles wildfires rises to 24, firefighters continue battle to bring blaze under control

The death toll in the Los Angeles, USA, wildfires has touched 24 with firefighters struggling to contain the blaze that has ravaged the region.

World Meteorological Organization confirms 2024 was the hottest year on record

UN weather experts from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) confirmed on Friday that 2024 was the hottest year on record, at 1.55 degrees Celsius (C) above pre-industrial temperatures.

2024 is the first year to exceed 1.5°C above pre-industrial level, say scientists 

2024 is the first calendar year that has reached more than 1.5°C above the pre-industrial level, as per the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S).

Death toll from Tibet earthquake rises to 126, rescuers brave biting cold weather to save those trapped under debris

The death toll due to the deadly multiple earthquakes, with the strongest measuring 7.1 on the Richter Scale, that rocked Tibet's Xizang region touched 126 with rescue workers braving biting cold weather condition to rescue those under debris, media reports said.

Death toll from Tibet earthquake rises to 126, rescuers brave biting cold weather to save those trapped under debris

The death toll due to the deadly multiple earthquakes, with the strongest measuring 7.1 on the Richter Scale, that rocked Tibet's Xizang region touched 126 with rescue workers braving biting cold weather condition to rescue those under debris, media reports said.

Death toll in Tibet earthquake rises to 126, rescuers brave biting cold weather to save those trapped under debris

The death toll due to the deadly multiple earthquakes, with the strongest measuring 7.1 on the Richter Scale, that rocked Tibet's Xizang region touched 126 with rescue workers braving biting cold weather condition to rescue those under debris, media reports said.

Avian flu risk still remains 'low' even after US registers first death due to H5N1 virus, says WHO

A day after the United States reported its first human death from avian flu, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) insisted on Tuesday that the risk to the wider population remains “low”.

V Narayanan appointed as ISRO's new chairman, to take over from S Somanath on Jan 14

New Delhi/IBNS: The Centre on Tuesday appointed V Narayanan as the new chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation and secretary, Department of Space.

Centre appoints V Narayanan as ISRO new chairman, will take over from S Somanath on Jan 14

New Delhi/IBNS: The Centre on Tuesday appointed V Narayanan as the new chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation and secretary, Department of Space.

Centre appoints V Narayanan as ISRO new chairman, will take over from S Somanath on Jan 14

New Delhi/IBNS: The Centre on Tuesday appointed V Narayanan as the new chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation and secretary, Department of Space.

Multiple earthquakes rock Tibet's Xizang region, 95 dead

At least 95 people died and 130 others were injured after multiple earthquakes, with the strongest measuring 7.1 on the Richter Scale, hit Tibet's Xizang region, close to the Nepal border on Tuesday, Chinese media reports said.

India's HMPV cases surge to 7 after two cases reported from Nagpur

New Delhi/IBNS: Seven people have so far been diagnosed in India with Human Metapneumovirus, which reportedly had an outbreak in China, media reports said.

India's HMPV cases surge to 7 after two cases reported from Nagpur

New Delhi/IBNS: Seven people have so far been diagnosed in India with Human Metapneumovirus, which reportedly had an outbreak in China, media reports said.

Thirty-two die after multiple earthquakes jolt Tibet, strong tremors felt in several Indian cities

At least 32 people died and 38 others were injured after several earthquakes, with the strongest tremor measuring 7.1 Richter Scale, hit a remote region in Tibet on Tuesday, Chinese media reports said.