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New low-cost clip can monitor BP using your smartphone's camera; how it works

US engineers have developed a simple, low-cost clip that uses a smartphone's camera and flash to monitor blood pressure at the user's fingertip.

Jun 4, 2023

6 places in India with senior citizen-friendly experiences

Travelling offers seniors the opportunity to embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and personal growth. By venturing to new destinations and immersing themselves in diverse cultures, seniors can experience a revitalising effect on their mental well-being.

Jun 3, 2023

Mars comes closer to Earth for millions via ESA live-streaming.

European Space Agency (ESA) live-streamed historic live images

In a first, the European Space Agency (ESA) live-streamed historic live images directly from Mars on YouTube. The historic images were also shared on ESA's Twitter account.

Jun 3, 2023

K'taka cabinet meet begins, decision on 5 guarantees expected

The much-awaited cabinet meeting of the Congress government began in Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru on Friday. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had announced that a decision will be taken at the meeting on announcement regarding the implementation of five guarantee schemes promised during polls.

Jun 2, 2023

Class 10 chapters dropping like flies; NCERT's reasoning leaves netizens baffled [reactions]

How can they permanently delete complete chapters or even remove any mention of significant parts of history, questioned netizens.

Jun 1, 2023

Music Composer-Duo Salim-Sulaiman Launched Musical Anthem - "Aaj Zindagi Jeete Hai" in Collaboration with Tata Memorial Centre on World No Tobacco Day

Salim Merchant said We fully support the India vs Tobacco campaign, which is a step towards spreading public awareness around the harmful effects of tobacco consumption in India

Jun 1, 2023

Drugs, arms worth Rs 100 crore recovered in Poonch; forces foil infiltration attempt [details]

On the direction of Pakistan-based terrorists, three locals terrorists have received a consignment of arms and narcotics smuggled from Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir to support terror groups active on this side of the border.

May 31, 2023

Power to withdraw banknotes lies with Centre, petitioner to Delhi HC on Rs 2K note issue

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday reserved its judgement on a plea filed against the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)'s decision to withdraw Rs 2,000 notes from circulation.

May 31, 2023

Electric-2 wheeler that charges within 12 minutes arrives in India

Battery tech startup Log9 Materials on Tuesday announced the launch of India's fastest-charging two-wheeler commercial electric vehicle (CEV) in partnership with Hyderabad-headquartered EV firm Quantum Energy.

May 30, 2023

Rahul Gandhi shares video of his truck ride from Murthal to Ambala, drivers share their problems

Former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi on Monday released a video of his ride on a truck from Haryana's Murthal to Ambala, in which he was seen discussing the problems and issues of truck drivers.

May 30, 2023

CSKvsGT: Female spectator hits policeman at stadium amidst heavy rains; Dhoni -Hardik to play the finale on reserve day [details]

Woman slaps police officer thrice during CSK vs GT IPL Final 2023 in Narendra Modi stadium, viral video. A reserve day, May 29, has been designated to account for any further weather-related disruptions. In case there is no play possible, then the team which was on top of the table during the league stage (Gujarat Titans) will be declared champions.

May 29, 2023

Massive political debate erupted in J&K after NIA seeks death penalty for Yasin Malik [details]

After Apni Party chief Altaf Bukhari demanded deterrent measures to foil designs of anti-national elements, PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti dubbed him (Bukhari) as a political Ikhwan who is gleefully supporting the hanging of a political prisoner (Yasin Malik).

May 27, 2023

Experimental drug can inhibit or prevent diabetic eye disease: Study

Researchers, including one of Indian-origin, have found evidence that an experimental drug may help prevent or slow vision loss in people with diabetes.

May 27, 2023

An undated picture of Former Delhi Minister Satyendar Jain, who has been admitted to the Deen Dayal Upadhyay Hospital after he slipped in the bathroom at Tihar Jail.

Ailing AAP leader, former Delhi health minister Satyendar Jain finally gets bail

The Supreme Court on Friday granted interim bail for six weeks to Satyendar Jain, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and former cabinet minister in the Delhi government, on medical grounds.

May 26, 2023

Death of six cheetahs at Kuno prompts NTCA to set up high-power committee to monitor project

The death of six cheetahs, including three newborn cubs, within a period of two and half months at Madhya Pradesh's Kuno National Park (KNP) has prompted the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) to form a high-level screening committee for the Centre's ambitious 'Project Cheetah'.