Maharashtra rains: At least four dead, flight ops hit; Mumbai on red alert
Jul 26, 2024, at 03:40 am
Mumbai/IBNS: At least four people have died, of which three were electrocuted in Pune as heavy rainfall, overnight and this morning, battered the three cities and other parts of Maharashtra Thursday.
Polio virus detected across 52 districts in Pakistan
Jul 24, 2024, at 09:55 pm
Pakistani authorities have detected polio virus in an environmental sample from nine districts in the country, media reports said.
World just recorded its hottest day on record on this date in July
Jul 24, 2024, at 03:42 pm
The Earth has just experienced its warmest day in recent history, according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) data.
Immediate boost in HIV services to end AIDS by 2030,urges UN
Jul 24, 2024, at 02:24 pm
An immediate increase in HIV services is needed in the countries most affected by the pandemic to end AIDS by 2030, according to a new report by the Global Alliance for Ending AIDS in Children by 2030, released on Monday.
Jul 24, 2024, at 06:43 am
New Delhi: Green Climate Fund (GCF) has approved US$ 215.6 million in its 39th Board meeting held in Songdo, South Korea for implementing SIDBI’s Financing Mitigation and Adaptation Projects (FMAP) in Indian MSMEs.
India's annual per capita carbon emission is only about one-third of global average: Economic Survey
Jul 22, 2024, at 09:27 pm
Despite being one of the fastest-growing economies in the World, India’s annual per capita carbon emission is only about one-third of the global average, states Economic Survey 2023-24, which was tabled in Parliament today by Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman.
India needs to look at climate change from the local lens, says Economic Survey
Jul 22, 2024, at 09:24 pm
Taking a critical view of the Western approach to tackling Climate Change, the Economic Survey 2023-24 gives a clarion call to all developing countries to look at climate change problem from a ‘local lens’.
Kerala: 14-year-old Nipah virus-infected patient dies
Jul 21, 2024, at 09:58 pm
A 14-year-old boy, who was diagnosed with the Nipah virus, died in Kerala on Saturday, officials said on Sunday.
Jul 20, 2024, at 03:29 pm
The first rumblings of the Sun's next 11-year solar cycle have been detected in sound waves inside our home star – even though it is only halfway through its current one.
Cholera outbreak reported in Dir Upper, hospitals struggle amid high influx of patients
Jul 18, 2024, at 02:25 am
A sudden cholera outbreak has been reported in Pakistan's Dir Upper district of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa.
Jul 17, 2024, at 11:22 pm
Michigan Public Service Commissioner Alessandra Carreon believes that transportation electrification and transition to clean energy can help mitigate the worst impact of climate change in future.
Sudan: 800,000 still trapped in El Fasher where supplies running out, warns WHO
Jul 17, 2024, at 11:18 pm
Hunger and fear of famine stalk Sudan where a staggering 800,000 people still remain trapped in the North Darfur capital El Fasher without enough food, water or medical support, the World Health Organization, WHO, said on Tuesday.
Forty percent of cancer chances can be prevented by changing lifestyle, shows study
Jul 16, 2024, at 11:31 pm
A new study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) finds four in 10 cancer cases and about one-half of all cancer deaths in adults 30 years old and older in the United States (or 713,340 cancer cases and 262,120 cancer deaths in 2019) could be attributed to modifiable risk factors.
Immunization coverage for children worldwide stalled during 2023, new UN data shows
Jul 15, 2024, at 07:08 pm
New data published on Monday by UN agencies shows that immunization coverage for children worldwide stalled during 2023, leaving around 2.7 million lacking the protection they need compared to the pre-COVID-19 levels of 2019.
Pakistan: 22-year-old man dies in Karachi after being infected by brain-eating amoeba
Jul 14, 2024, at 11:19 pm
A 22-year-old man died of primary amoebic meningoencephalitis (PAM) in Karachi city of Pakistan, media reports said.
Jul 10, 2024, at 07:14 am
New Delhi: Dr. Soumya Swaminathan has been appointed as the Principle Advisor at the Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare for the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme on a pro bono basis, a government statement said.
Four die as Hurricane Beryl hits southeast Texas, 2.6 million people suffer power outage
Jul 09, 2024, at 03:32 pm
At least four people died after Hurricane Beryl hit southeast Texas in the USA and disrupted power supply in the area.
Latest data shows last month was the hottest June ever recorded
Jul 09, 2024, at 02:20 pm
Last month was the hottest June since records began and the thirteenth month in a row to set a temperature record, according to new data released on Monday from the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service.
Quit smoking now to avoid cognitive decline among older adults
Jul 08, 2024, at 11:08 pm
Smoking may be among the most important lifestyle factors affecting how quickly our cognitive skills decline as we age, suggests a new study led by UCL researchers.
Sri Lanka: Elephant goes on rampage during religious procession, 13 hurt
Jul 08, 2024, at 12:33 am
At least 13 people were injured after an elephant went on a rampage in Sri Lanka on Saturday.
Jul 07, 2024, at 07:38 pm
Guwahati: The floods in Assam over the past month have resulted in 58 deaths and impacted 23 lakh people, leaving hundreds homeless and displaced, media reported.
UN official describes total devastation in Carriacou following Hurricane Beryl
Jul 06, 2024, at 03:20 pm
The island of Carriacou in Grenada has been virtually “flattened” by the devastating Hurricane Beryl, a senior UN official there reported on Friday, as humanitarian teams ramp up their support to communities affected across the Caribbean.
UNESCO designates eleven new biosphere reserves to global list
Jul 06, 2024, at 02:34 pm
The UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Friday designated 11 new biosphere reserves, recognizing their importance for conserving biodiversity and cultural heritage.
Jul 06, 2024, at 05:35 am
Kolkata/IBNS: At least 25 patients started experiencing complications following cataract surgery at a West Bengal government-run hospital in Kolkata's Metiabruz, which triggered the authorities to stop such operations temporarily, media reports said on Wednesday.
Every third Indian has fatty liver, says Indian Minister
Jul 05, 2024, at 08:21 pm
Every third Indian has a fatty liver, which predates Type 2 Diabetes and other metabolic disorders, said Indian Minister Jitendra Singh.
Kashmir experiences heatwave conditions; Srinagar at 35.7 C is hotter than Kolkata, Delhi
Jul 05, 2024, at 07:19 am
Srinagar/IBNS: The serene valley of Kashmir, which attracts several tourists not just from India but also from abroad owing to its stunning scenery and refreshing air, is reeling under heatwave-like situations along with the rest of the country.
Jul 05, 2024, at 02:53 am
Bengaluru: ISRO Chairman S. Somanath stressed the necessity of international collaboration to develop a planetary protection system against asteroids, stating that no single country can achieve this alone, media reported.
WHO releases new guidelines to help millions quit tobacco
Jul 03, 2024, at 08:20 pm
The UN World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday released the first-ever guidelines for those seeking to quit tobacco use, recommending a range of initiatives, treatments and digital interventions.
Maharashtra: Crocodile caught on camera moving on the road in Ratnagiri amid heavy rainfall
Jul 01, 2024, at 11:29 pm
Maharashtra's Ratnagiri was left shocked when a crocodile was seen walking the streets of the city amid heavy rainfall.
Decoding How to Choose the Ideal Health Insurance Policy
Jul 01, 2024, at 05:31 pm
Choosing the right health insurance policy can feel overwhelming. This can especially be the case with so many options available. You can start by understanding the key factors that influence your decision. This could help you select the best mediclaim insurance policy for your needs.