Tobacco Smoking a Major Factor Behind Child Stunting: WHO

New Delhi- Tobacco use is not only linked to cancers and tuberculosis but is also a major factor contributing to child stunting, a condition affecting nearly 150 million children worldwide, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

In…

Soon, Tuberculosis Screening Could Be Done with a Simple Mouth Swab: Study

New Delhi- Tuberculosis (TB) testing may soon move beyond sputum samples, as a new study shows that a simple tongue swab could be used for screening the world’s deadliest infectious disease.

Researchers from Tulane University, US, reported…

GST rejig a major push towards advancing India’s climate goals: Centre

New Delhi (IANS) In a significant development, the GST rationalisation is set to provide a major push towards advancing India’s climate goals by making renewable energy, waste management, biodegradable products, and green mobility more…

Andhra Pradesh to Install Automatic Sirens in Villages for Lightning and Flood Safety

Amaravati: The Andhra Pradesh government has begun installing automatic sirens at village secretariats to protect residents from lightning strikes and floods, a senior official announced on Tuesday.

Katamneni Bhaskar, Secretary of Real Time…

NPCI raises daily UPI payment limit on P2M transactions to Rs 10 lakh

Mumbai (IANS) - The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has raised the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transaction limits for person-to-merchant (P2M) payments to up to Rs 10 lakh in 24 hours for specified categories, effective from Monday. 

Smartwatches and Fitness Trackers Could Help Detect Pregnancy Abnormalities

New Delhi- Everyday wearable devices like smartwatches and fitness trackers could transform pregnancy care by helping detect abnormalities with ease, according to new research.

Scientists at Scripps Research have found early evidence that popular…

Social Media Fueling Negative Perceptions of Contraceptive Pills Among Women, Finds Study

New Delhi — A new study has revealed that social media is playing a significant role in shaping negative opinions about contraceptive pills, which is contributing to many women discontinuing the use of birth control drugs within two years of…

AIIMS Delhi Installs da Vinci Surgical Robot to Strengthen Robotic Surgery Training

New Delhi- AIIMS New Delhi has introduced the da Vinci Surgical robot from US-based Intuitive, marking the launch of the first robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) training facility in a government medical college in India.

The move follows an MoU…

Meta’s Reels Becomes India’s Leading Short-Form Video Platform

New Delhi: Five years after its launch in India, US tech giant Meta’s Reels has emerged as the country’s most popular short-form video platform, with 92 percent of users preferring it over competitors, according to a report released on…

Apple Unveils iPhone 17 Series: Ultra-Thin ‘Air’ Model with Pro-Level Performance

Cupertino: Apple has introduced its all-new iPhone 17 lineup, featuring next-generation technology, upgraded chipsets, and a striking design refresh. The highlight is the iPhone Air, the thinnest iPhone ever created, combining elegance with professional-grade…