Pakistan: Monsoon-related incidents leave 13 people, mostly children, dead in KP
Jul 23, 2025, at 05:41 pm
Severe monsoon-related incidents in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region have left at least 13 people, including nine children, dead in the past 48 hours, media reports said.
Droughts are causing record devastation worldwide, reveals UN-backed report
Jul 22, 2025, at 08:55 am
Worldwide, some of the most widespread and damaging drought events in recorded history have occurred in recent years due to climate change and resource depletion.
Scientists create new mRNA vaccine that can boost fight against cancer
Jul 19, 2025, at 09:48 am
An experimental mRNA vaccine boosted the tumour-fighting effects of immunotherapy in a mouse-model study, bringing researchers one step closer to their goal of developing a universal vaccine to “wake up” the immune system against cancer.
Jul 18, 2025, at 12:36 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Irregular periods are a growing concern among women, often caused by hormonal imbalances, stress, poor lifestyle, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), or the onset of menopause.
Indian Cabinet commends Shubhanshu Shukla's successful space mission
Jul 16, 2025, at 07:34 pm
The Indian Cabinet on Wednesday 'welcomed' the return of astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla to Earth after his 18-day stay in the International Space Station.
Over 14 million infants remain unvaccinated in 2024: WHO
Jul 15, 2025, at 04:47 pm
In 2024, 89% of infants globally – about 115 million – received at least one dose of the diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (DTP)-containing vaccine, and 85% – roughly 109 million – completed all three doses, according to new national immunization coverage data released today by the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF.
Shubhanshu Shukla returns to Earth after his 18-day mission to space
Jul 15, 2025, at 03:24 pm
Writing a glorious chapter in India's space odyssey, astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla splashed down off California with Ax-4 crew members on Tuesday.
Dragon spacecraft undocks from ISS, Shubhanshu Shukla's journey to Earth commences
Jul 14, 2025, at 05:07 pm
Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla and the Axiom-4 mission (Ax-4) crew members resumed their journey towards Earth after their Dragon spacecraft undocked from the International Space Station on Monday.
Shubhanshu Shukla, other Axiom-4 crew members enter Dragon spacecraft, undocking from ISS soon
Jul 14, 2025, at 03:05 pm
Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla and the crew for the Axiom-4 mission (Ax-4) will depart from the International Space Station shortly.
India still looks 'sare jahan se accha' from space, says Shubhanshu Shukla in his farewell speech
Jul 13, 2025, at 09:38 pm
Astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, who is part of the Axiom-4 mission, referred to the words of Rakesh Sharma and said India still looked 'sare jahan se accha' (the best place in the world) from space.
Ayush innovations features in WHO’s landmark brief on AI in traditional medicine
Jul 12, 2025, at 02:29 pm
In a significant milestone for global healthcare innovation, the World Health Organization (WHO) has released a technical brief titled "Mapping the Application of Artificial Intelligence in Traditional Medicine", acknowledging India’s pioneering efforts in integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) with traditional medicine systems, particularly Ayush systems.
Study reveals vaccine campaigns cut deaths by nearly 60 per cent
Jul 12, 2025, at 09:53 am
Emergency vaccination campaigns have slashed deaths from major infectious disease outbreaks by nearly 60 per cent since 2000, according to a new study published this week.
3.7 magnitude earthquake hits near Haryana’s Jhajjar, tremors felt in Delhi-NCR
Jul 11, 2025, at 11:32 pm
An earthquake measuring 3.7 on the Richter Scale struck near Jhajjar in Haryana on Friday evening, sending tremors across parts of Delhi-NCR, the National Centre for Seismology said.
Nine die after flash flood devastates Nepal-China border, road to border port reopens
Jul 11, 2025, at 06:18 pm
The section of the National Highway 216 leading to Gyirong Port in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, which was damaged due to the flash flood which hit the region on Thursday, was reopened on Friday.
Funding disruption can lead to 6 million more HIV infections by 2029, alerts UN
Jul 11, 2025, at 05:42 pm
Devastating funding cuts from international donors are hitting countries hardest affected by HIV — but many are showing remarkable resilience and determination to keep progress alive.
Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, other Axiom 4 crew to undock from space station on July 14: NASA
Jul 11, 2025, at 12:37 am
Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla and three other crew members of Axiom 4 will begin their return journey to Earth on July 14, NASA has announced.
Tremors felt in Delhi-NCR after earthquake of 4.4 magnitude strikes Haryana's Jhajjar
Jul 10, 2025, at 10:13 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Strong tremors were felt in the Delhi-NCR region after an Earthquake of 4.4 magnitude struck Haryana's Jhajjar on Thursday morning, media reports said.
Anaemia threatens women’s health and economic futures in South Asia, warns UN agencies
Jul 09, 2025, at 05:56 pm
Anaemia remains one of South Asia’s quietest but most pervasive health crises, disproportionately affecting the region’s poorest women and girls – and with 18 million more cases projected by 2030, experts say urgent, unified action is critical.
Jul 07, 2025, at 09:52 pm
Public sector lender State Bank of India commemorated its 70th foundation day with a nationwide blood-donation drive.
Caffeine has potential to slow cellular ageing: Study
Jul 06, 2025, at 09:37 pm
Caffeine has long been linked to potential health benefits, including reduced risk of age-related diseases, a new study said.
Shubhanshu Shukla enters iconic cupola inside ISS
Jul 06, 2025, at 08:35 pm
Indian Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, who made history by reaching the International Space Station (ISS), was clicked in the iconic cupola, a moment the countrymen will cherish forever.
ICMR-AIIMS conducted study finds no link between COVID-19 vaccination and sudden deaths
Jul 02, 2025, at 03:25 pm
Studies conducted by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and AIIMS found that there is no direct link between COVID-19 vaccination and the reports of sudden deaths in the country.
Jul 01, 2025, at 06:46 pm
According to a new research paper, there are associated health benefits to adding more nature in cities, but where you add it matters. More green spaces in densely populated areas save the most human lives, followed by green spaces in areas with the least amount of nature. The study included five Indian cities, where increasing green spaces by just 1% could prevent at least 875 deaths, comparable to the annual death toll in Bengaluru due to road accidents. Mongabay India writer Nikhil Sreekandan reports
WHO says 100 people die of loneliness-related causes every hour
Jul 01, 2025, at 09:06 am
One in six people are affected by loneliness, with significant implications for health and well-being, according to a new report from the UN World Health Organization (WHO).
Mumbai hospital starts India's first weekly clinic to help patients prepare a 'living will'
Jul 01, 2025, at 01:46 am
A Mumbai-based private hospital has launched India's first weekly clinic to help patients and families prepare a 'living will' following a 2018 Supreme Court verdict recognising the same.
DR Congo: New initiative to eliminate HIV in children ‘a beacon of hope’, says UN
Jun 30, 2025, at 12:14 am
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has launched a bold new national initiative aimed at eliminating AIDS among children by 2030 – a move hailed by the United Nations as “a beacon of hope” amid growing global funding constraints.
Tide of change in Philippines as women revive watersheds and livelihoods
Jun 29, 2025, at 09:46 pm
In the coastal town of Sasmuan, Philippines, life flows with the river’s tide. At dawn, slender boats glide through calm waters as fishing nets are cast beneath the warming sky.
'Feeling lightheaded, but that's nothing compared to the excitement': Shubhanshu Shukla from ISS
Jun 26, 2025, at 11:00 pm
Indian Air Force (IAF) Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is feeling "lightheaded" but "that is nothing compared to the excitement" as the Axiom-4 Mission carrying him and three other astronauts successfully docked at the International Space Station (ISS) this evening.
Monsoon set to cover India ahead of schedule, boosting crop sowing prospects
Jun 26, 2025, at 08:10 pm
Mumbai: India’s annual monsoon is poised to blanket the entire country within the next three to four days, over a week earlier than its usual timeline, media reports said.
Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, 3 others enter ISS as Axiom-4 Mission successfully docked
Jun 26, 2025, at 06:44 pm
The Axiom-4 Mission carrying astronaut and Indian Air Force (IAF) Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla and three other specialists entered the International Space Station (ISS) on Thursday.