World Environment Day: Ministers Urge Action Against Plastic Pollution, Call for Sustainable Living

New Delhi – On the occasion of World Environment Day, Union Ministers on Thursday appealed to citizens to combat plastic pollution, adopt sustainable practices, and contribute to a greener and cleaner future by planting more trees.

Observed…

Study Highlights Importance of Vaccines in Preventing Hearing Loss

New Delhi: Vaccines may play a crucial role in preventing hearing loss among children and adolescents, according to a new study that identified 26 infectious pathogens capable of causing hearing impairment.

Globally, over 1.5 billion people…

Over 6.1 Crore Indian Farmers Now Have Digital IDs Linked to Land Records

New Delhi – Over 6.1 crore farmers across 14 Indian states have been issued unique digital IDs—similar to Aadhaar—that are linked to their land records, according to the latest government data.

These digital farmer IDs are part of the AgriStack…

Covid-19: Current Wave Unlikely to Strain Hospitals, Say Experts

New Delhi: With nearly 4,000 active Covid-19 cases reported across India, health experts on Monday reassured the public that the current wave of infections is unlikely to put significant pressure on hospitals and there is no need for panic.

According…

Mediterranean Diet May Ease IBS Symptoms: Study

New Delhi – A new study by researchers in the US has found that the Mediterranean diet may help relieve symptoms in people suffering from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).

IBS affects an estimated 4 to 11 percent of the global population, with…

Study Identifies Common Gene Variant That Doubles Dementia Risk in Men

New Delhi – Australian researchers have discovered a common genetic variant that doubles the risk of dementia in men.

The team from Curtin University revealed that a gene variant called H63D is carried by about one in three people (with one…

FSSAI Warns Food Companies Against Using '100%' Claims in Labels and Ads

New Delhi – The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a strict advisory to food companies, urging them to stop using the term "100 per cent" on food labels and in advertisements, warning that such claims can mislead consumers.

AI Agents to Lead the Next Wave of Enterprise Transformation in 2025: Nasscom

New Delhi — Enterprises are poised to significantly increase their investments in AI agents in 2025, allocating 3 to 4 times more funds compared to current levels, according to a report released Thursday by Nasscom in collaboration with Avasant. This…

SpaceX’s Starship Explodes During Splashdown; Musk Blames Fuel Leak for Third Consecutive Test Failure

New Delhi: SpaceX's Starship rocket exploded during splashdown on its ninth test flight on Wednesday, with founder Elon Musk attributing the failure to a fuel leak.

This marks the third consecutive failed test flight for Starship. The two…

India Launches Bharat Forecast System to Enhance Monsoon Tracking and Disaster Management

New Delhi: India has launched the indigenously developed Bharat Forecast System (BFS), a high-resolution weather forecasting model aimed at improving monsoon predictions and strengthening disaster management efforts.

The Bharat Forecast…