India surpasses China to become largest two-wheeler market globally

India Overtakes China in Global Two-Wheeler Market

India has made a significant stride in the global automotive industry by surpassing China to become the world's largest two-wheeler market. This shift is primarily attributed to an increase in demand from rural areas, which has been bolstered by favourable monsoon conditions and government initiatives aimed at rural development. Oct 18, 2024
How India is fighting against lymphatic filariasis

India's Robust Strategy Against Lymphatic Filariasis

India is making significant strides in the fight against lymphatic filariasis (LF), a debilitating disease commonly known as elephantiasis. The disease, transmitted by the bite of a Culex mosquito that breeds in dirty or polluted water, is one of the world's leading causes of long-term disability. Oct 17, 2024
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Government Boosts Rabi Crop MSP for 2025-26 Season

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved an increase in the minimum support prices (MSP) for all mandated Rabi crops for the marketing season 2025-26. The highest increase in MSP has been announced for rapeseed and mustard at Rs 300 per quintal, followed by lentil (masur) at Rs 275 per quintal. Oct 16, 2024
NASA's Europa Clipper mission to lift off on Monday

NASA's Europa Clipper Set for Liftoff: A New Quest for Life

NASA's Europa Clipper mission, delayed by Hurricane Milton, is set to launch on Monday aboard SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket. The $5 billion spacecraft, the largest for a planetary mission, will travel 2.6 billion kilometers to reach Jupiter's icy moon, Europa, by 2030. Oct 14, 2024
Stem cell therapy can help restore vision after eye injury

India's Battle Against Preventable Blindness

India, with 34 million visually impaired individuals, faces a health crisis as 85% of these cases are preventable or treatable. Cataracts account for 66.2% of all blindness cases in India, followed by uncorrected refractive errors and diabetic retinopathy. Oct 10, 2024