India offers high treatment coverage against TB: WHO

India's Strides and Struggles in TB Treatment Coverage

India has achieved over 80% TB treatment coverage in 2023, despite the high cost and long duration of therapy. The country reported 28 lakh TB cases in 2023, accounting for 26% of the global TB burden, the highest globally. 21 days ago
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Now filter chats with customised lists on WhatsApp

Meta-owned WhatsApp on Thursday made it easier to organise messages filling up users' inbox, which will help them keep track of conversations with family members, work colleagues, college friends and more. 21 days ago
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CDC links McDonald's Onions to E. coli outbreak in the US

The fast-food industry has been rocked by a recent development from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The health agency has identified fresh, slivered onions served at McDonald's as the likely source of an E. coli outbreak in the United States. 22 days ago
Telangana bans egg-based mayonnaise

Telangana Imposes Year-Long Ban on Egg-Based Mayonnaise, Here's Why

Telangana government has imposed a ban on the production, storage, and sale of mayonnaise prepared from raw eggs. The ban, which came into effect on October 30, 2024, will last for a year. This decision was taken in response to several instances of food poisoning linked to the consumption of this popular condiment. 22 days ago
Logo of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) painted on a wall outside its office in Kolkata

BSNL deploys 50,000 4G sites in India's remote regions; Strengthens network

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), the state-run telecom operator, has successfully installed over 50,000 indigenous 4G sites across the nation. This announcement was made by the Ministry of Communications, marking a pivotal moment in the country's journey towards enhanced digital infrastructure. 22 days ago