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. 20 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. 21 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
Kejriwal urges people to light diyas, avoid firecrackers on Diwali

Kejriwal urges people to light diyas, avoid firecrackers on Diwali

Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has called upon residents of the national Capital to avoid bursting firecrackers during Diwali, pointing to the severe air pollution it causes in the city. Instead, he encouraged people to light diyas as a safer, more environment-friendly way to celebrate the festival of lights. 23 days ago