AI-powered digital stethoscopes show promise in bridging screening gaps

AI-enabled stethoscopes may revolutionize early detection of tuberculosis

"AI-enabled digital stethoscopes have demonstrated promising accuracy and feasibility for detecting lung and cardiovascular abnormalities, with promising results in early TB studies. Training and validation in diverse, high-burden settings are essential to explore the potential of this tool further," said corresponding author Madhukar Pai from McGill University, Canada, along with researchers from the UAE, Germany, and Switzerland. Feb 7, 2026
Foreign women, not Pakistanis: ISI's suicide bomber strategy to retain deniability

Foreign women, not Pakistanis: ISI's suicide bomber strategy to retain deniability?

Interestingly, the JeM has not hired a single woman bomber of Pakistani origin. It is being headed by Pakistani women, but the bombers are all from abroad, an official said. It has been found that the terror outfit has been recruiting women in large numbers from Uzbekistan, Indonesia and the Philippines, an official said. Feb 7, 2026
Sensex, Nifty open nearly flat on Budget Day

Nifty, Sensex close higher amid tariff relief, steady RBI stance

Sentiment improved further after the RBI kept policy rates unchanged and revised its GDP growth estimates upward. As a result, the benchmark indices — Nifty and Sensex — closed at 25,693.70 and 83,580.40, respectively. Broader indices also advanced, reflecting improved risk appetite, said Ajit Mishra – SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd. Feb 7, 2026