Multiple earthquakes hit Tibet, tremors felt in several Indian cities
Multiple earthquakes, including the strongest measuring 7.1 on the Richter Scale, hit Tibet with tremors being felt across several Indian cities on Tuesday.
Health
As India detects 3 HMPV cases, #lockdown trends; Centre says no need to panic
New Delhi/IBNS: India Monday reported three cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) of which two are in Bengaluru and one in Ahmedabad.
India's health ministry confirms two HMPV cases in Karnataka
New Delhi/IBNS: Two cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) have been detected in the southern state of Karnataka, the union health ministry of India confirmed on Monday.
India detects its first case of HMPV in Bengaluru
Bengaluru/IBNS: The first case of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in India has been reported from the southern state of Karnataka, media reports said.
HMPV virus outbreak: India asks WHO to share timely updates on the situation in China
The Indian government on Saturday asked the World Health Organization to share timely updates regarding the situation in China where rising respiratory illness, mostly driven by Human Metapneumovirus, cases have forced the neighbouring nation to be vigilant.
HMPV virus outbreak: India asks WHO to share timely updates on the situation in China
The Indian government on Saturday asked the World Health Organization to share timely updates regarding the situation in China where rising respiratory illness, mostly driven by Human Metapneumovirus, cases have forced the neighbouring nation to be vigilant.
Dense fog covers Delhi-NCR; over 160 flights impacted, train ops hit
New Delhi/IBNS: Over 160 flights have been impacted as thick fog continued to cover parts of the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) on Sunday morning, resulting in reduced visibility for the third straight day.
No cause for alarm over HMPV virus spread in China: Indian Health Agency
New Delhi/IBNS: Amid the spread of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China, a top official of India's repository of technical knowledge on medical issues has suggested people to take general precautions and not panic over it, media reports said.
China facing new COVID-19-like virus outbreak, hospitals, cemeteries overcrowded
Several videos are currently going viral on social media, showing China's hospitals overwhelmed with patients due to the outbreak of human metapneumovirus (HMPV).
After 4 decades, Bhopal gets rid of toxic waste from Bhopal gas tragedy
Bhopal/IBNS: Forty years after the hazardous gas leak that occurred in 1984 and the tragedy that unfolded afterward, Bhopal has been finally able to get rid of the toxic waste.
After 4 decades, Bhopal gets rid of toxic waste from Bhopal gas tragedy
Bhopal/IBNS: Forty years after the hazardous gas leak that occurred in 1984 and the tragedy that unfolded afterward, Bhopal has been finally able to get rid of the toxic waste.
South Korea: Scientists find way to change cancerous cells back to normal without side effects
Showing a ray of hope, South Korean researchers have discovered a way that can potentially change cancerous cells back to normal.
South Korea: Scientists find way to change cancerous cells back to normal without side effects
Showing a ray of hope, South Korean researchers have discovered a way that can potentially change cancerous cells back to normal.
WHO asks China to share data five years after COVID-19
The World Health Organization (WHO) this week reflected on COVID-19, and ongoing efforts to understand the disease, five years after its emergence.
Sunita Williams, her colleagues will see 16 sunrises and sunsets on New Year from space
Astronaut Sunita Williams, who is still in space, will see 16 sunrises and sunsets on New Year as the International Space Station, where she is located, keeps moving.
World climate body says 2024 is set to be warmest on record
The year 2024 is set to be the warmest on record, capping a decade of unprecedented heat fuelled by human activities, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
ISRO joins elite list by launching SpaDeX mission
The Indian Space Research Organisation on Monday launched the Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) mission, a key milestone in the country's space programme.
ISRO launches SpaDeX mission aimed for 'in-space docking'
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Monday night informed that two spacecraft that would help ISRO in demonstrating space docking, a critical technology for future space missions, got separated successfully and were placed into the desired low earth orbit late.
IIT Mandi researchers devise cost-effective method to monitor bridge health using traffic data
A team of engineers at IIT Mandi has developed an innovative method to determine the extent of wear and tear on bridges with the help of traffic data, media reports said.
IIT Mandi researchers devise cost-effective method to monitor bridge health using traffic data
A team of engineers at IIT Mandi has developed an innovative method to determine the extent of wear and tear on bridges with the help of traffic data, media reports said.
Delhi AQI remains in 'very poor' category despite dip in air pollution level
New Delhi/IBNS: The air quality in the national capital Delhi on Thursday remained in the "very poor" category despite the dip in the pollution level, media reports said.
Delhi AQI remains in 'very poor' category despite dip in air pollution level
New Delhi/IBNS: The air quality in the national capital Delhi on Thursday remained in the "very poor" category despite the dip in the pollution level, media reports said.
Some myths related to cardiology busted
Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, yet many of us hold misconceptions about this complex condition. In this article, we'll separate fact from fiction and bust common myths related to cardiology.
Some myths related to cardiology busted
Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, yet many of us hold misconceptions about this complex condition. In this article, we'll separate fact from fiction and bust common myths related to cardiology.
Smog covers Delhi, Mumbai as air quality continues to dip amid cold wave condition
A thick blanket of smog is covering Delhi and Mumbai, as the air quality dipped further amid cold wave conditions.
Smog covers Delhi, Mumbai as air quality continues to dip amid cold wave condition
A thick blanket of smog is covering Delhi and Mumbai, as the air quality dipped further amid cold wave conditions.
First-ever World Meditation Day observed
In a bid to raise awareness about meditation and its benefits, the UN General Assembly proclaimed December 21 as World Meditation Day, recalling the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health.
PhonePe offers Insurance Plan against Dengue and Malaria at Rs. 59 per year
Online app PhonePe has announced the launch of a new Dengue and Malaria Insurance Plan on its platform, at Rs. 59 per year.
Pakistan: Balochistan reports 462 new HIV/AIDS cases
Pakistan's Balochistan region has reported 462 new cases of HIV/AIDS in recent times, taking the total number of registered patients in the province to 2,823.
India's AIDS-related deaths reduced by 79 percent since 2010, says Health Minister Nadda
Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Jagat Prakash Nadda on Sunday said that the number of new HIV cases in India has decreased by 44 percent since 2010 which is higher than the global reduction rate of 39 percent.