Drinkers with depression experience same stimulation as those without depression: Study

New York (IANS) People with alcohol use disorder (AUD) and depression experience high levels of stimulation and pleasure when intoxicated, similar to drinkers who do not have depression, according to a new study. 

The study by the University…

Union Budget: 3 CoEs to help India position itself as a global powerhouse in AI

New Delhi (IANS) With artificial intelligence (AI) becoming an essential tool for a tech-powered economy, it is heartening to see the introduction of Centres of Excellence (COE) for Artificial Intelligence in education, industry leaders said on Sunday. 

South Korea to send inquiry to China's DeepSeek over data privacy concerns

Seoul (IANS) South Korea's data protection authority plans to send an inquiry to DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) startup, amid growing concerns over the company's data collection practices, according to officials. 

According…

Eco Survey: Demographic advantage, responsible approach position India to benefit from AI

New Delhi (IANS) As concerns grow around Chinese AI DeepSeek while India remains steadfast in safeguarding users’ data and privacy, the Economic Survey 2024-25 on Friday said the country's demographic advantage and diverse economic landscape position…

Celltrion gets US FDA approval for new biosimilar for autoimmune disease treatment

Seoul (IANS) Celltrion, a major South Korean biopharmaceutical firm, on Friday said its new biosimilar for an autoimmune disease treatment has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).  

The FDA approved Celltrion's…

Shubhanshu Shukla: First Indian astronaut to fly to ISS on NASA mission

New York (IANS) ISRO astronaut and Indian Air Force (IAF) officer, Shubhanshu Shukla, will take on the role of pilot on the Axiom Mission 4, or Ax-4, that will go to the International Space Station (ISS) from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida…

Indian servers to host China’s DeepSeek AI, address privacy concerns: Ashwini Vaishnaw

New Delhi (IANS) Indian servers will host the new Chinese artificial intelligence platform DeepSeek, along with addressing privacy concerns around it, Union Minister of Railways and Electronics and IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw, said on Thursday. 

The…

Australian research finds genetic diversity of plants, animals in decline globally

Sydney (IANS) Australian-led international research published on Thursday showed that genetic diversity in plants and animals has declined over the past three decades. 

The research, which was published by the University of Sydney, analysed…

Fight against NTDs must center on affected communities, climate change: WHO

New Delhi (IANS) The fight against Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) must be centered on affected communities and climate change impacts, said Saima Wazed, Regional Director for World Health Organization (IANS) South-East Asia on Wednesday, ahead…

ISRO celebrates milestone with 100th launch of GSLV rocket, successfully deploys NVS-02 satellite

New Delhi (IANS) India’s space agency, ISRO, marked a significant milestone on Wednesday morning with the successful launch of its 100th GSLV rocket from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. 

The GSLV-F15 rocket lifted off at 6:23…