HMPV not deadly, no evidence of mortality or severe spread: Dr Raman Gangakhedkar

New Delhi (IANS) The Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) is definitely not deadly, and there is, to date, no evidence of mortality or a severe transmission rate, said former Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) scientist, Dr Raman Gangakhedkar, on Monday. 

New AI system to help doctors identify patients at risk for suicide

New Delhi (IANS) A team of US researchers has developed a novel artificial intelligence (AI) system that can help doctors identify patients at risk for suicide. 

Researchers from the Vanderbilt University Medical Center said that AI-driven…

India well prepared to handle HMPV, surveillance shows no unusual surge: Centre

New Delhi (IANS) India is well-prepared to handle respiratory illnesses and surveillance shows no unusual surge in the country, according to the government, as reports surface about rising cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China in the past…

DPDP rules: E-com, gaming, social media platforms to delete personal user data after 3 years

New Delhi (IANS) Data fiduciaries such as e-commerce, online gaming and social media platforms will have to erase personal data of a user three years after it is no longer required, according to the draft rules of the Digital Personal Data Protection…

India striving to ensure visually impaired live with dignity, equality: Centre

New Delhi (IANS) India is striving to ensure that people with visual impairment live with dignity, independence, and equality, said the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment on World Braille Day on Saturday. 

World Braille Day is observed…

realme partners with KRAFTON India to revolutionise Indian e-sports landscape

New Delhi (IANS) India's gaming industry is experiencing remarkable growth, transforming the country into a major force in the global gaming landscape. 

By 2028, the APAC region is projected to generate $181.8 billion in gaming revenue,…

Vande Bharat sleeper train achieves peak speed of 180 km per hr during trials

New Delhi (IANS) The government on Friday said that Vande Bharat sleeper train has achieved a peak speed of 180 km per hour in its multiple trials in the last three days. 

The trials will continue till this month-end, before this world-class…

IIT Madras, Agriculture Ministry to partner on project VISTAAR to empower farmers

Chennai (IANS) The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras on Thursday announced a collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer Welfare on Project VISTAAR, which seeks to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the agricultural…

Scientists unravel how early life experiences reshape our genes, brain health

Toronto (IANS) A team of researchers has provided crucial insights into how early-life experiences become biologically embedded, affecting long-term health outcomes by reshaping our genes and brain health. 

In a comprehensive Genomic Press…

AI helps identify causes of fuel cell malfunctions: Study

Seoul (IANS) A team of researchers has developed a novel way to analyse the microstructure of carbon fibre paper, a key material in hydrogen fuel cells, at a speed 100 times faster than existing methods, thanks to digital twin technology and artificial…