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K'taka govt notifies dengue fever as 'epidemic disease'

Karnataka Declares Dengue as Epidemic, Imposes Fines

Karnataka government declared dengue fever as an epidemic disease on September 3. This decision was taken following an amendment to the Karnataka Epidemic Diseases Regulations, 2020.

Sep 4, 2024

'Waste of time and money': Netizens unhappy as Vicky Kaushal, Triptii Dimri, and Ammy Virk's Bad Newz available for rent on Amazon Prime Videos

Bad Newz OTT release: Viewers must rent it for a fee of Rs 349. The streaming service has specified that rentals include 30 days to start watching the video and 48 hours to finish once it has been started.

Aug 31, 2024

Can Mpox virus spread through air; what precautions you must take?

The Mpox virus, a zoonotic disease primarily found in the tropical rainforest areas of central and west Africa, has been causing concern among health experts worldwide. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the current outbreak, which has seen over 14,000 cases and 524 deaths, a global health emergency.

Aug 21, 2024

WHO declares mpox an emergency; 13 African countries, Sweden & Pakistan report cases: Time to panic?

Last week, the Africa CDC reported that the virus has spread to at least 13 African countries and the infected numbers are up by 160 per cent compared to the same period last year, while the deaths increased by 19%.

Aug 18, 2024

Trump loses cool, calls Kamala Harris a left 'lunatic'

Trump also criticized Harris for boycotting Netanyahu's address to Congress, terming her anti-Jewish, ignoring the fact that Harris is married to a Jewish man, Doug Emhoff.

Jul 25, 2024

Delhi doctors see surge in hand, foot & mouth disease in young children

Monsoon Drives Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease in Delhi, young children affected

In the bustling city of New Delhi, medical professionals are raising alarms over a significant increase in cases of a highly contagious viral illness known as Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD). This surge, primarily affecting infants and young children, is being propelled by the monsoon season, which provides an ideal environment for the virus to flourish.

Jul 17, 2024

Tripura: 1790 persons infected by HIV/AIDS in 2023-24

HIV/AIDS Crisis in Tripura: A Deep Dive into the Epidemic

The northeastern state of Tripura in India has reported a concerning rise in HIV/AIDS cases. The government recently revealed that during the 2023-24 period, 1790 individuals were infected by HIV/AIDS, marking a positivity rate of 0.92%. This alarming statistic underscores the ongoing struggle against the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the region.

Jul 12, 2024

Nipah monoclonal antibody to undergo human trials in India, Bangladesh in 2025

A novel monoclonal antibody against the Nipah virus is set to undergo human clinical trials in India, and Bangladesh -- two countries that suffer Nipah outbreaks almost every year -- in 2025, according to a report on Thursday.

Jul 4, 2024

Aditya-L1 Celebrates 178-Day Journey: India's Solar Mission Reaches New Heights

India's first solar observatory, Aditya-L1, has completed its first halo orbit around the Sun-Earth Lagrange Point 1 (L1). The spacecraft was launched last year and inserted into its targeted halo orbit earlier this year.

Jul 3, 2024

Sonakshi Sinha reads Urdu newspaper in SLB Heeramadi during the pre-independence era; netizens spot major goof-ups

Sonakshi Sinha reads Urdu newspaper in SLB's Heeramadi set in pre-independence era; netizens spot major goof-up

TV actor Sheezan Khan said, "Apart from Farida Jalal ji! Nobody could speak "Urdu" in SLB's Heeramandi! Kisi Ka Nuqta, kha, qaf apni jagah pe nahi hai!! Kyu bhai kyu?? Urdu ke saath itni naainsaafi. Disappointed. (Nobody could pronounce it well. Why bother? Why such injustice with Urdu?)"

May 4, 2024

Toronto, other Canadian cities go dark as millions watch total solar eclipse

Toronto and many other cities and towns of Canada fell into darkness as millions of people flocked into public places to watch the total solar eclipse.

Apr 9, 2024

World Cancer Day: Every Day Deadly Cancer Claims 20 Lives In J&K [details]

There has been a constant rise in mortality of Cancer cases in J&K. In the year 2022, a total of 7,396 cancer patients lost their lives due to Cancer in J&K.

Feb 3, 2024

Inclisiran for cholesterol: Docs call it expensive, bat for cheaper options

Even as India is set to soon launch promising new DCGI and US FDA-approved medicine Inclisiran to lower cholesterol and keep it low with just two doses a year, doctors, while hailing the advance, contend that the drug is expensive and stressed on better use of the much cheaper versions available.

Jan 14, 2024

India's solar observatory Aditya-L1 reaches halo orbit L1

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced that India's first solar observatory Aditya-L1 has reached its destination successfully.

Jan 6, 2024

Space News: Four IAF pilots selected as astronaut-designates for 2024 moon mission

After the stellar success of its history-making Chandrayan-3 lunar mission, ISRO is going full throttle with its plans to send Indian astronauts for the first time on the moon by 2040, said Chairman S. Somanath.

Dec 12, 2023

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