ISRO's Aditya-L1 solar mission placed in halo orbit, PM Modi appreciates
Jan 06, 2024, at 11:56 pm
Expanding India's space exploration, Aditya-L1, the country's first mission to study the sun, was parked at Lagrange Point 1 on Saturday, Indian Space Research Organisation said.
KGMU exemplifies Uttar Pradesh's Rich 'Ganga-Jamuni' Heritage: Dr Mahendra Bhandari
Jan 06, 2024, at 11:46 pm
New Delhi: Dr Mahendra Bhandari, CEO of Robotic Surgery Champion Vattikuti Foundation has said that King George’s Medical University (KGMU) exemplifies Uttar Pradesh's Rich 'Ganga-Jamuni' Heritage.
Indian government orders new drug-making standards following deaths overseas
Jan 06, 2024, at 11:01 pm
The Indian government has mandated new drug manufacturing standards this year for the country's pharmaceutical companies, media reports said.
WHO warns COVID-19 infections are rising fast globally
Jan 06, 2024, at 03:22 pm
The UN health agency WHO confirmed on Friday that coronavirus numbers are spiking globally and that we “should expect more cases” in the coming winter months in the northern hemisphere.
WHO alerts COVID-19 infections are rising fast globally
Jan 06, 2024, at 03:20 pm
The UN health agency WHO confirmed on Friday that coronavirus numbers are spiking globally and that we “should expect more cases” in the coming winter months in the northern hemisphere.
Jan 06, 2024, at 04:59 am
Kolkata/IBNS: The Department of Gastro Sciences at CMRI hospital in Kolkata has successfully performed two consecutive total pancreatectomy surgeries with splenic preservation in cases of Cancer in Pancreas.
Sun Mission: ISRO on path of making history with Aditya to reach L1 point tomorrow
Jan 06, 2024, at 02:06 am
Chennai/IBNS/UNI: D-day beckons the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), which is all set to create history on Saturday when its first solar exploratory mission spacecraft Aditya-L1 will reach the halo Lagrange-L1 point.
Jan 05, 2024, at 05:45 am
New Delhi: India has proposed the names of three cities – Indore, Bhopal, and Udaipur – for accreditation as international wetland cities.
Elon Musk's SpaceX rocket to launch India's communication satellite
Jan 04, 2024, at 05:28 am
New Delhi: India will launch a communications satellite with the help of SpaceX, a venture led by billionaire Elon Musk, according to a statement by NewSpace India Ltd (NSIL), the commercial arm of ISRO.
'Purrs in the wild!' Namibian Cheetah Aasha births three cubs in MP's Kuno National Park
Jan 04, 2024, at 04:59 am
New Delhi: Union Minister Environment and Forest Minister Bhupender Yadav on Wednesday shared the news of the birth of three cubs by Namibian Cheetah Aasha at the Kuno National Park located in Madhya Pradesh’s Sheopur district.
70 hospitalised after consuming food at religious event in Maharashtra's Kolhapur
Jan 04, 2024, at 04:25 am
Kolhapur/IBNS/UNI: At least 70 devotees were hospitalised with complaints of nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea after consuming a suspected contaminated meal at a 'Harinam Saptah' function at Parite village in Maharashtra's Kolhapur on Wednesday.
Study finds you need to combine mindfulness with exercise for mental health boost in 2024
Jan 03, 2024, at 10:49 pm
For people looking to start 2024 with a new routine to feel fitter and happier, a new study from the University of Bath suggests that combining mindfulness with exercise could be your key to success.
Death toll in Japan earthquake touches 62
Jan 03, 2024, at 04:20 pm
The death toll due to the strong earthquake which hit the Japanese prefecture of Ishikawa on Monday has touched 62.
Death toll in Japan earthquake touches 48
Jan 02, 2024, at 10:19 pm
The number of victims of a series of powerful tremors in the Ishikawa prefecture in Japan has risen to 48, Japanese news agency Kyodo reported on Tuesday, citing local authorities.
India sees 22 percent jump in Covid-19 cases: Report
Jan 02, 2024, at 07:18 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: India has added 22 percent rise in Covid-19 cases amid the surge in infections across the country, media reports said.
Death toll following Japan earthquake touches 20
Jan 02, 2024, at 02:40 pm
The death toll due to the powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake which hit Japan on Monday (January 1, 2023) has touched 20 as authorities are trying to reach the regions hit by tremors.
Jan 02, 2024, at 05:53 am
New Delhi/IBNS: India recorded a two percent rise in COVID-19 cases over the past 2 weeks, with the tally in the last 24 hours reaching 636 cases.
2024 to be a year of Gaganyaan, ISRO eyeing record 12-14 missions this year: S Somanath
Jan 02, 2024, at 01:56 am
Sriharikota/IBNS/UNI: Asserting that 2024 will be the year of Gaganyaan by conducting a series of tests ahead of the first manned mission next year, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Monday said it is having a busy schedule with a record 12 to 14 missions planned this year.
Jan 02, 2024, at 01:35 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday hailed the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), for the successful launch of the X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat) lauding it as "wonderful news for the space sector and will enhance India's prowess in this field".
Tsunami alert issued for several regions in Russia's Far East following Japan's earthquake
Jan 01, 2024, at 11:36 pm
Several regions in Russia's Far East were on tsunami alert on Monday after a series of powerful earthquakes rocked the central part of Japan, generating waves as high as five metres in some areas.
Magnitude 7.5 earthquake rocks Japan, tsunami waves hit coastal areas
Jan 01, 2024, at 08:26 pm
An earthquake measuring 7.5 on the Richter Scale hit Japan on Monday, triggering tsunami waves to hit the northern coast of central Japan.
Strong quakes jolt central Japan, major Tsunami warning issued
Jan 01, 2024, at 08:05 pm
Tokyo/UNI: A series of strong earthquakes with major ones measured at up to 7.6 magnitude have struck the central Japanese prefecture of Ishikawa on Monday, with Tsunami warnings issued, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).
ISRO successfully launches mission to study Black Holes
Jan 01, 2024, at 03:28 pm
The Indian Space Research Organisation or ISRO started its New Year journey with the successful launch of the country's first dedicated polarimetry mission to study various dynamics of bright astronomical X-ray sources in extreme conditions on Monday.
India's ISRO to launch polarimetry mission to study Black Holes today
Jan 01, 2024, at 02:06 pm
India will try to begin its New Year journey with an effort to know about one of the biggest mysteries in space- black holes.
India records rise in Covid cases again, 841 new infections in 24 hours
Dec 31, 2023, at 07:12 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: India has logged 841 new cases of Covid-19 in 24 hours, recording the highest in 227 days.
ISRO will usher in new year with mission to study cosmic X-rays on Jan 1
Dec 29, 2023, at 02:15 am
Chennai/IBNS/UNI: After a highly productive 2023, with the successful launch of the third Lunar Mission Chandrayaan-3 and the first Sun exploratory Aditya-L1, a buoyant Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will usher in 2024 with the launch of PSLV-C58/X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat) mission on Jan 1 from the spaceport of Sriharikota.
UN chief Antonio Guterres asks people to act on lessons of COVID-19 on Epidemic Preparedness Day
Dec 28, 2023, at 11:16 pm
The world must prepare for the next pandemic and act on lessons learned from COVID-19, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said in a message on Wednesday to mark the International Day of Epidemic Preparedness.
India reports 692 new Covid-19 cases, 6 deaths in past 24 hours
Dec 28, 2023, at 10:18 pm
New Delhi/UNI: India has recorded 692 fresh Covid-19 cases and six deaths during the last 24 hours, Health Ministry data said on Thursday.
Delhi reports first case of JN.1 variant of COVID-19, health minister urges not to panic
Dec 28, 2023, at 03:53 am
New Delhi/IBNS: With the national capital reporting its first case of JN.1 variant infection, Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj said that there is no need to panic and that it only causes mild sickness.