Global Aid Cuts May Cause 22.6 Million Additional Deaths Across 93 Countries by 2030: The Lancet

New Delhi: Sharp reductions in global aid, particularly by the United States and European nations, could undo decades of progress in combating major diseases and result in an estimated 22.6 million additional deaths by 2030, according to a new study…

Indian Scientists Develop Single-Unit Device to Capture and Store Solar Energy

New Delhi: Indian scientists under the Department of Science and Technology (DST) have developed an innovative solar-powered energy storage device capable of capturing and storing energy within a single unit, marking a significant advancement in clean…

Doctors Welcome Supreme Court Ban on Stem Cell Therapy for Autism

New Delhi: Doctors on Saturday welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision to prohibit the use of stem cell therapy for treating autism, a neurodevelopmental condition that affects communication, social interaction, and behaviour.

A bench comprising…

India Launches First LNG-Powered Passenger Train in Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad — Indian Railways has marked a significant move towards cleaner and greener rail transportation with the induction of the country’s first liquefied natural gas (LNG)-powered passenger train into regular service in Ahmedabad.

WHO Closely Monitoring Nipah Cases in India, Says No Need for Travel Curbs

New Delhi: The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said that the risk of Nipah virus transmission in India remains low and there is no requirement for travel or trade restrictions, even as it continues to closely monitor the situation.

In its…

Lifestyle Shifts, Ultra-Processed Foods Fuel Rapid Rise in Obesity: Economic Survey

New Delhi- Obesity is increasing at an alarming pace and has emerged as a major public health challenge in India, the Economic Survey 2025–26 stated on Thursday.

The Survey, tabled in Parliament by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman,…

Google Introduces AI-Powered Photo Editing Feature in India

New Delhi: Google on Wednesday rolled out a new Artificial Intelligence-driven photo editing feature for users in India, enabling them to modify images in Google Photos using simple voice or text commands.

With this update, users can edit photos…

Plastics Emissions Could Double Global Health Risks by 2040: Study

New Delhi: Emissions generated across the global plastics system—including greenhouse gases, air pollutants, and toxic chemicals released mainly during plastic production—could double health risks worldwide by 2040 if current practices…

NIMR Collects Bat Samples at Alipore Zoo to Screen for Nipah Virus

Kolkata: Teams from the National Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) have begun conducting random RT-PCR (Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction) tests on bats at the Alipore Zoological Garden in south Kolkata to determine whether they are…

New Non-Invasive Skin Imaging Technology Can Flag Early Heart Disease Risk

New Delhi - German researchers have developed a breakthrough non-invasive imaging technology that can scan the skin to detect early warning signs of cardiovascular disease.

Known as fast-RSOM, the advanced skin scan is capable of identifying…