New UN study shows alcohol consumption is linked to higher risk of pancreatic cancer
May 27, 2025, at 09:59 am
A new UN study has found that alcoholic drinks, especially beer and spirits, may raise the risk of pancreatic cancer.
Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano erupts with 1,000-foot 'lava fountaining'
May 27, 2025, at 01:26 am
Kilauea Volcano, located along the southeastern shore of Hawaii Island, experienced "lava fountaining" that reached at least 1,000 feet high over the weekend.
Mass awareness of Ayurvedic medicines is needed: Parampara Ayurved founder Debabrata Sen
May 26, 2025, at 02:11 pm
Parampara Ayurved founder Dr. Debabrata Sen said mass awareness is needed to help Ayurvedic medicine practice reach all sections of society, and he is fighting a tough battle to bridge the gap.
Covid-19 cases spike in India, tally touches 1,009
May 26, 2025, at 02:00 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The total number of Covid-19 cases have touched 1,009 in India with the recent spread of virus in several states, media reports said.
Bengaluru reports first COVID-19 death in 2025, 84-year-old man with severe comorbidities dies
May 25, 2025, at 01:44 pm
Bengaluru/IBNS: The city of Bengaluru reported its first COVID-19 death on Saturday, the Karnataka Health Department said in an official statement.
Flight ops hit, several streets waterlogged as Delhi receives heavy overnight rains
May 25, 2025, at 10:57 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Heavy rains lashed Delhi and its surrounding areas overnight along with thunderstorms and strong winds, hitting flight operations and leaving several streets waterlogged.
Indian Monsoon rains hit Kerala eight days before schedule
May 24, 2025, at 06:46 pm
The Monsoon rains hit Indian coasts on Saturday, eight days before their usual schedule of June 1, India Meteorological Department (IMD) said, giving relief to people suffering from the heatwave in a large portion of the country and promising a bumper harvest this year.
Even few nights of insufficient sleep can affect heart problems, shows study
May 24, 2025, at 10:00 am
Even a few nights with insufficient sleep promote molecular mechanisms linked to a greater risk of heart problems, a new study has revealed.
COVID-19 cases inch up in India amid Southeast Asia surge; experts say no cause for alarm yet
May 22, 2025, at 11:52 pm
New Delhi: Amid rise in COVID-19 cases across parts of Southeast Asia, India is witnessing a mild uptick in infections, prompting health authorities to scale up surveillance and preparedness measures.
May 22, 2025, at 03:44 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Vijaya Diagnostic Centre, India’s largest B2C-focused integrated diagnostic chain, has announced the grand opening of its state-of-the-art diagnostic centre in Krishnanagar, West Bengal.
Massive storm hits Delhi, Noida; causes heavy traffic congestion, power cuts
May 21, 2025, at 11:34 pm
New Delhi: A massive storm, followed by rain, hit Delhi and Noida on Wednesday evening, leading to heavy traffic congestion and waterlogging, besides power cuts in several areas.
Nations adopt historic pledge to guard against pandemics in future
May 21, 2025, at 03:35 pm
After three years of negotiations sparked by the COVID-19 crisis, countries have adopted the world’s first-ever international agreement to better prevent, prepare for, and respond to future pandemics.
Southwest monsoon set to arrive in Kerala early; could be earliest onset since 2009
May 20, 2025, at 10:37 pm
New Delhi: The southwest monsoon is likely to make an early arrival in Kerala within the next four to five days, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Tuesday, potentially marking one of the earliest onsets over mainland India in over a decade.
New study reveals waist-to-height ratio predicts heart failure incidence
May 20, 2025, at 07:00 pm
Waist-to-height ratio predicts heart failure incidence, according to research presented today at Heart Failure 2025, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC).
New study shows 1.5°C target too high for polar ice sheets and sea level rise
May 20, 2025, at 06:09 pm
Efforts to limit the global temperature increase to 1.5°C under the Paris Climate Agreement may not go far enough to save the world’s ice sheets, a new study revealed.
Setback for ISRO's PSLV-C61 launch, loses EOS-09 satellite minutes after liftoff
May 18, 2025, at 12:06 pm
Sriharikota/IBNS: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched its 101st satellite, EOS-09, on Sunday aboard the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C61). However, the mission failed minutes later.
Antonio Guterres sounds alarm over rapid Himalayan glacier melt, urges immediate action
May 17, 2025, at 09:23 am
The United Nations Secretary-General warned on Friday that Himalayan glaciers are “caving in,” urging immediate action to address the climate crisis, especially in the world’s most fragile ecosystems.
Hypertension is a silent killer: Anjan Siotia
May 17, 2025, at 01:37 am
A prominent Kolkata-based Cardiologist has warned that high blood pressure is a 'silent killer' and if kept unchecked, it can increase the risk of suffering heart attack, brain stroke and even kidney disease.
Scientists warn climate change could bring bigger storms and waves to UK and Ireland
May 16, 2025, at 05:01 pm
A new report led by the UK's National Oceanography Centre (NOC) highlights that the UK and Ireland could face more very severe winter storms in the future.
Life expectancy worldwide fell by 1.8 years between 2019 to 2022: WHO
May 16, 2025, at 04:20 pm
In just two years, between 2019 and 2021, life expectancy worldwide fell by 1.8 years – the largest fall in recent history according to the World Health Organization (WHO), in the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Two zones of Ranthambore tiger reserve closed after tigress kills forest ranger
May 14, 2025, at 03:09 pm
Jaipur/IBNS: Two forest zones of Ranthambore Tiger Reserve in Rajasthan were closed after a tigress killed a forest ranger last Sunday, media reports said.
Scientists predict life on Earth will end due to oxygen scarcity in one billion years: Study
May 14, 2025, at 12:34 am
A supercomputer simulation study by researchers at Toho University, using NASA planetary modelling, had predicted that Earth's oxygen will disappear in approximately one billion years, making the existence of life impossible on the planet, said reports.
PM Modi reviews status, progress of TB elimination programme
May 13, 2025, at 10:37 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level review meeting on the National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP) at his residence in New Delhi on Tuesday.
Vijaya Diagnostic Centre launches facility in Barasat near Kolkata with region’s first 3T MRI
May 13, 2025, at 01:30 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Vijaya Diagnostic Centre has opened an advanced diagnostic facility in Barasat near Kolkata, reinforcing its commitment to accessible, high-quality diagnostic services across India.
South Kashmir: The costs of coexisting with predatory wildlife
May 12, 2025, at 02:24 pm
A new study across three protected areas in southern Kashmir recorded 92 livestock losses in two years from predators like the Asiatic black bear and the leopard, resulting in major financial strain for households in the buffer zones. While many respondents in the study expressed a generally positive attitude toward wildlife, without timely compensation and improved livestock protection, there is a risk of retaliatory killing. Habitat restoration, better grazing management, and strong community involvement are key to lasting coexistence. Mongabay India correspondent Sneha Mahale reports
UN alerts copper shortage risks slowing global energy and technology shift
May 10, 2025, at 04:20 pm
A looming global copper shortage could stall the world’s transition to clean energy and digital technologies unless smarter trade and investment strategies are adopted, the UN’s trade and development body, UNCTAD, has warned.
Kolkata's Desun Hospital conducts mock drill to test emergency preparedness amid India-Pak conflict
May 10, 2025, at 01:03 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Desun Hospital, India’s only hospital with an operational rooftop helipad, conducted a comprehensive mock drill on Thursday to evaluate its emergency preparedness and ability to manage critical patient scenarios effectively.
FAO calls for action amid foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks
May 06, 2025, at 02:36 pm
Greater awareness and action are needed as Europe and parts of the Middle East grapple with fresh outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) which can have devastating impacts on both animal health and regional economies, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) warned on Monday.
India's DRDO conducts flight-trials of Stratospheric Airship Platform
May 04, 2025, at 03:12 pm
The Indian Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully carried out maiden flight-trials of Stratospheric Airship Platform from Sheopur Trial site in Madhya Pradesh on Saturday, the Ministry of Defence said on Saturday.
7.4 magnitude earthquake strikes off coast of Chile and Argentina, tsunami warning issued
May 02, 2025, at 09:22 pm
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off the southern coasts of Chile and Argentina on Friday, the US Geological Survey stated.