Health

Multiple earthquakes rock Tibet's Xizang region, 95 dead

At least 95 people died and 130 others were injured after multiple earthquakes, with the strongest measuring 7.1 on the Richter Scale, hit Tibet's Xizang region, close to the Nepal border on Tuesday, Chinese media reports said.

India's HMPV cases surge to 7 after two cases reported from Nagpur

New Delhi/IBNS: Seven people have so far been diagnosed in India with Human Metapneumovirus, which reportedly had an outbreak in China, media reports said.

India's HMPV cases surge to 7 after two cases reported from Nagpur

New Delhi/IBNS: Seven people have so far been diagnosed in India with Human Metapneumovirus, which reportedly had an outbreak in China, media reports said.

Thirty-two die after multiple earthquakes jolt Tibet, strong tremors felt in several Indian cities

At least 32 people died and 38 others were injured after several earthquakes, with the strongest tremor measuring 7.1 Richter Scale, hit a remote region in Tibet on Tuesday, Chinese media reports said.

Multiple earthquakes hit Tibet, tremors felt in several Indian cities

Multiple earthquakes, including the strongest measuring 7.1 on the Richter Scale, hit Tibet with tremors being felt across several Indian cities on Tuesday.

As India detects 3 HMPV cases, #lockdown trends; Centre says no need to panic

New Delhi/IBNS: India Monday reported three cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) of which two are in Bengaluru and one in Ahmedabad.

India's health ministry confirms two HMPV cases in Karnataka

New Delhi/IBNS: Two cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) have been detected in the southern state of Karnataka, the union health ministry of India confirmed on Monday.

India detects its first case of HMPV in Bengaluru

Bengaluru/IBNS: The first case of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in India has been reported from the southern state of Karnataka, media reports said.

HMPV virus outbreak: India asks WHO to share timely updates on the situation in China

The Indian government on Saturday asked the World Health Organization to share timely updates regarding the situation in China where rising respiratory illness, mostly driven by Human Metapneumovirus, cases have forced the neighbouring nation to be vigilant.

HMPV virus outbreak: India asks WHO to share timely updates on the situation in China

The Indian government on Saturday asked the World Health Organization to share timely updates regarding the situation in China where rising respiratory illness, mostly driven by Human Metapneumovirus, cases have forced the neighbouring nation to be vigilant.

Dense fog covers Delhi-NCR; over 160 flights impacted, train ops hit

New Delhi/IBNS: Over 160 flights have been impacted as thick fog continued to cover parts of the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) on Sunday morning, resulting in reduced visibility for the third straight day.

No cause for alarm over HMPV virus spread in China: Indian Health Agency

New Delhi/IBNS: Amid the spread of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China, a top official of India's repository of technical knowledge on medical issues has suggested people to take general precautions and not panic over it, media reports said.

China facing new COVID-19-like virus outbreak, hospitals, cemeteries overcrowded

Several videos are currently going viral on social media, showing China's hospitals overwhelmed with patients due to the outbreak of human metapneumovirus (HMPV).

After 4 decades, Bhopal gets rid of toxic waste from Bhopal gas tragedy

Bhopal/IBNS: Forty years after the hazardous gas leak that occurred in 1984 and the tragedy that unfolded afterward, Bhopal has been finally able to get rid of the toxic waste.

After 4 decades, Bhopal gets rid of toxic waste from Bhopal gas tragedy

Bhopal/IBNS: Forty years after the hazardous gas leak that occurred in 1984 and the tragedy that unfolded afterward, Bhopal has been finally able to get rid of the toxic waste.

South Korea: Scientists find way to change cancerous cells back to normal without side effects

Showing a ray of hope, South Korean researchers have discovered a way that can potentially change cancerous cells back to normal.

South Korea: Scientists find way to change cancerous cells back to normal without side effects

Showing a ray of hope, South Korean researchers have discovered a way that can potentially change cancerous cells back to normal.

WHO asks China to share data five years after COVID-19

The World Health Organization (WHO) this week reflected on COVID-19, and ongoing efforts to understand the disease, five years after its emergence.

Sunita Williams, her colleagues will see 16 sunrises and sunsets on New Year from space

Astronaut Sunita Williams, who is still in space, will see 16 sunrises and sunsets on New Year as the International Space Station, where she is located, keeps moving.

World climate body says 2024 is set to be warmest on record

The year 2024 is set to be the warmest on record, capping a decade of unprecedented heat fuelled by human activities, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).

ISRO joins elite list by launching SpaDeX mission

The Indian Space Research Organisation on Monday launched the Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) mission, a key milestone in the country's space programme.

ISRO launches SpaDeX mission aimed for 'in-space docking'

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Monday night informed that two spacecraft that would help ISRO in demonstrating space docking, a critical technology for future space missions, got separated successfully and were placed into the desired low earth orbit late.

IIT Mandi researchers devise cost-effective method to monitor bridge health using traffic data

A team of engineers at IIT Mandi has developed an innovative method to determine the extent of wear and tear on bridges with the help of traffic data, media reports said.

IIT Mandi researchers devise cost-effective method to monitor bridge health using traffic data

A team of engineers at IIT Mandi has developed an innovative method to determine the extent of wear and tear on bridges with the help of traffic data, media reports said.

Delhi AQI remains in 'very poor' category despite dip in air pollution level

New Delhi/IBNS: The air quality in the national capital Delhi on Thursday remained in the "very poor" category despite the dip in the pollution level, media reports said.

Delhi AQI remains in 'very poor' category despite dip in air pollution level

New Delhi/IBNS: The air quality in the national capital Delhi on Thursday remained in the "very poor" category despite the dip in the pollution level, media reports said.

Some myths related to cardiology busted

Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, yet many of us hold misconceptions about this complex condition. In this article, we'll separate fact from fiction and bust common myths related to cardiology.

Some myths related to cardiology busted

Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, yet many of us hold misconceptions about this complex condition. In this article, we'll separate fact from fiction and bust common myths related to cardiology.

Smog covers Delhi, Mumbai as air quality continues to dip amid cold wave condition

A thick blanket of smog is covering Delhi and Mumbai, as the air quality dipped further amid cold wave conditions.

Smog covers Delhi, Mumbai as air quality continues to dip amid cold wave condition

A thick blanket of smog is covering Delhi and Mumbai, as the air quality dipped further amid cold wave conditions.