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Oral pouches are new nicotine craze for Gen Z, warns study

While almost half of individuals can identify cigarettes and e-cigarettes, just one in four would recognise oral nicotine pouches.

Sep 5, 2024

Damaged tracks restored, train traffic on Vijayawada-Hyderabad route set to resume

Two tracks damaged in the recent floods in Telangana's Mahabubabad district were restored on Wednesday, paving the way for the resumption of trains between Vijayawada and Hyderabad after four days.

Sep 5, 2024

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

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

EPFO raises interest rate on PF deposits to 8.25% for 2023-24

The Central Board of Trustees of the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has recommended an interest rate of 8.25 per cent on Provident Fund deposits for 2023-24.

Feb 10, 2024

Sankaracharyas skipped Ram temple event due to PM Modi's OBC status: Udhayanidhi Stalin

Udhayanidhi Stalin, Tamil Nadu Minister for Sports Development and Youth affairs, has claimed that Sankaracharyas had not attended the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony in Ayodhya due to the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi who belongs to a backward class community.

Feb 5, 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

New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu With Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman At Rashtrapati Bhavan

Highlights of Interim Union Budget 2024-25

Finance Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Interim Union Budget 2024-25 in Parliament on Thursday.

Feb 1, 2024

Hemant Soren quits as Jharkhand CM as ED arrests him, moves HC

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Wednesday resigned from his post as the ED arrested him in a money laundering case linked to an alleged land scam and has moved the HC against the agency's action.

Jan 31, 2024

Sania Mirza Opted For 'Khula' From Shoaib Malik

'More wives than wins': Shoaib Malik trolled for marrying Sana; ex-wife Sania Mirza opted for 'khula'

Khula refers to the right of a Muslim woman to unilaterally divorce her husband. It is a right granted to women in Islam, allowing them the option to seek divorce, which leads to the termination of their marriage. It also has to be noted that after the separation, the husband bears the responsibility for providing education and financial support for the children.

Jan 21, 2024

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