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Shubhanshu Shukla's Axiom-4 mission launch to space postponed by a day due to bad weather

Shubhanshu Shukla's Axiom-4 mission launch to space postponed by a day due to bad weather

The launch of the Axiom-4 mission, which would carry India's second astronaut, Shubhanshu Shukla, to space, has been postponed by a day due to inclement weather.

IBNSJun 09, 2025
Antonio Guterres calls for an end to ocean ‘plunder’ as UN summit opens in France

Antonio Guterres calls for an end to ocean ‘plunder’ as UN summit opens in France

With the Mediterranean glittering in the background, UN Secretary-General António Guterres opened the Third United Nations Ocean Conference on Monday, delivering a blunt indictment of humanity’s fractured relationship with the sea.

IBNSJun 09, 2025
Indian astronaut's space odyssey: Shubhanshu Shukla to pilot Axiom-4 mission to ISS on June 10

Indian astronaut's space odyssey: Shubhanshu Shukla to pilot Axiom-4 mission to ISS on June 10

Years after Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma added a jewel to the crown of India's space story, Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla will create history by becoming the second person from the South Asian nation to go for a spaceflight on June 10.

IBNSJun 08, 2025
Delhi sizzles past 40°C for first time in June, IMD issues yellow alert for four days

Delhi sizzles past 40°C for first time in June, IMD issues yellow alert for four days

New Delhi: Delhi residents reeled under intense heat on Sunday as the mercury climbed past the 40 degrees Celsius mark for the first time this June.

IBNSJun 08, 2025
Drifting architects: Plankton, climate, and the race to understand our changing ocean

Drifting architects: Plankton, climate, and the race to understand our changing ocean

They drift unseen, but everything depends on them. Plankton – the ocean’s lifeblood – regulate the climate, feed the seas, and shape life on Earth. On the French Riviera, scientists are racing to unlock their secrets before the hush of their decline echoes across the planet.

IBNSJun 08, 2025
Air pollution has a direct link with premature birth, study finds

Air pollution has a direct link with premature birth, study finds

A new study by Emory University researchers, published in Environmental Science & Technology, found that exposure to the tiny particles in air pollution during pregnancy can disrupt maternal metabolisms, altering key biological pathways.

IBNSJun 08, 2025
Being in nature can help people better manage their chronic back pain: Study

Being in nature can help people better manage their chronic back pain: Study

A new study has revealed that spending time in or around nature can provide people suffering from chronic lower back pain with a degree of escapism that helps them better manage their physical discomfort.

IBNSJun 07, 2025
Serum Institute launches conclave in Kolkata to raise awareness about HPV and cancer prevention

Serum Institute launches conclave in Kolkata to raise awareness about HPV and cancer prevention

Kolkata/IBNS: The 'Conquer HPV and Cancer Conclave 2025' was launched in Kolkata as part of a nationwide public health campaign by the Serum Institute of India (SII).

IBNSJun 06, 2025
AIDS still killing one person every minute, says UN

AIDS still killing one person every minute, says UN

AIDS-related deaths have dropped to their lowest level since 2004, but progress remains precarious, with the disease still claiming one life every minute, as per the UN.

IBNSJun 06, 2025
Startup Matri brings period pain relief device, scales reach through Amazon

Startup Matri brings period pain relief device, scales reach through Amazon

Kolkata: Women can now deal with period pain with a device designed to tackle period cramps, without medicines or side effects, claim the makers of the product.

IBNSJun 01, 2025
India sees steep rise in COVID-19 infections with over 3000 active cases at present

India sees steep rise in COVID-19 infections with over 3000 active cases at present

New Delhi/IBNS: India has witnessed a steep spike in COVID-19 cases in the past week, with the number of active infections in the country surging over 3,000 at present.

IBNSJun 01, 2025
India's 'Tiger Man' Valmik Thapar dies after battling cancer

India's 'Tiger Man' Valmik Thapar dies after battling cancer

Renowned conservationist Valmik Thapar, who is widely known as India's ‘Tiger Man’, died after battling cancer on Saturday.

IBNSMay 31, 2025
India's Covid-19 tally inches closer to 3,000, Kerala worst-hit

India's Covid-19 tally inches closer to 3,000, Kerala worst-hit

New Delhi/IBNS: The tally of fresh Covid-19 cases have spiked to almost 3,000 with the southern state of Kerala adding the highest number of infections.

IBNSMay 31, 2025
WHO warns flavoured nicotine products driving youth addiction

WHO warns flavoured nicotine products driving youth addiction

For most nicotine users today, their first experience with the drug is a flavoured product – making it easier, and more appealing, to try, as per the UN World Health Organization (WHO).

IBNSMay 31, 2025
Manipal Hospital trains Gariahat hawkers in CPR, heart disease awareness

Manipal Hospital trains Gariahat hawkers in CPR, heart disease awareness

Kolkata: Manipal Hospital Dhakuria recently organized a training session for the Gariahat Hawkers at the hospital premises to share insights on the symptoms of heart diseases and stressed on early diagnosis

IBNSMay 28, 2025
India's River Dolphin: Clear And Present Danger

India's River Dolphin: Clear And Present Danger

The lovable river dolphin of India is in danger of survival and needs urgent conservation efforts as the first ever survey on the species published recently reveal, writes Ranjita Biswas

IBNSMay 28, 2025
Earth's average temperature between 2025-2029 may breach 1.5 °C limit: UN report

Earth's average temperature between 2025-2029 may breach 1.5 °C limit: UN report

A new report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), the UN's weather and climate agency, on Wednesday warned that global temperatures will likely continue rising, with an 80 per cent chance that at least one year between now and 2029 will be even hotter.

IBNSMay 28, 2025
New UN study shows alcohol consumption is linked to higher risk of pancreatic cancer

New UN study shows alcohol consumption is linked to higher risk of pancreatic cancer

A new UN study has found that alcoholic drinks, especially beer and spirits, may raise the risk of pancreatic cancer.

IBNSMay 27, 2025
Covid-19 cases spike in India, tally touches 1,009

Covid-19 cases spike in India, tally touches 1,009

New Delhi/IBNS: The total number of Covid-19 cases have touched 1,009 in India with the recent spread of virus in several states, media reports said.

IBNSMay 26, 2025
Mass awareness of Ayurvedic medicines is needed: Parampara Ayurved founder Debabrata Sen

Mass awareness of Ayurvedic medicines is needed: Parampara Ayurved founder Debabrata Sen

Parampara Ayurved founder Dr. Debabrata Sen said mass awareness is needed to help Ayurvedic medicine practice reach all sections of society, and he is fighting a tough battle to bridge the gap.

IBNSMay 26, 2025
Covid-19 cases spike in India, tally touches 1,009

Covid-19 cases spike in India, tally touches 1,009

New Delhi/IBNS: The total number of Covid-19 cases have touched 1,009 in India with the recent spread of virus in several states, media reports said.

IBNSMay 26, 2025
Mass awareness of Ayurvedic medicines is needed: Parampara Ayurved founder Debabrata Sen

Mass awareness of Ayurvedic medicines is needed: Parampara Ayurved founder Debabrata Sen

Parampara Ayurved founder Dr. Debabrata Sen said mass awareness is needed to help Ayurvedic medicine practice reach all sections of society, and he is fighting a tough battle to bridge the gap.

IBNSMay 26, 2025
Flight ops hit, several streets waterlogged as Delhi receives heavy overnight rains

Flight ops hit, several streets waterlogged as Delhi receives heavy overnight rains

New Delhi/IBNS: Heavy rains lashed Delhi and its surrounding areas overnight along with thunderstorms and strong winds, hitting flight operations and leaving several streets waterlogged.

IBNSMay 25, 2025
Bengaluru reports first COVID-19 death in 2025, 84-year-old man with severe comorbidities dies

Bengaluru reports first COVID-19 death in 2025, 84-year-old man with severe comorbidities dies

Bengaluru/IBNS: The city of Bengaluru reported its first COVID-19 death on Saturday, the Karnataka Health Department said in an official statement.

IBNSMay 25, 2025
Flight ops hit, several streets waterlogged as Delhi receives heavy overnight rains

Flight ops hit, several streets waterlogged as Delhi receives heavy overnight rains

New Delhi/IBNS: Heavy rains lashed Delhi and its surrounding areas overnight along with thunderstorms and strong winds, hitting flight operations and leaving several streets waterlogged.

IBNSMay 25, 2025
Bengaluru reports first COVID-19 death in 2025, 84-year-old man with severe comorbidities dies

Bengaluru reports first COVID-19 death in 2025, 84-year-old man with severe comorbidities dies

Bengaluru/IBNS: The city of Bengaluru reported its first COVID-19 death on Saturday, the Karnataka Health Department said in an official statement.

IBNSMay 25, 2025
Flight ops hit, several streets waterlogged as Delhi receives heavy overnight rains

Flight ops hit, several streets waterlogged as Delhi receives heavy overnight rains

New Delhi/IBNS: Heavy rains lashed Delhi and its surrounding areas overnight along with thunderstorms and strong winds, hitting flight operations and leaving several streets waterlogged.

IBNSMay 25, 2025
Bengaluru reports first COVID-19 death in 2025, 84-year-old man with severe comorbidities dies

Bengaluru reports first COVID-19 death in 2025, 84-year-old man with severe comorbidities dies

Bengaluru/IBNS: The city of Bengaluru reported its first COVID-19 death on Saturday, the Karnataka Health Department said in an official statement.

IBNSMay 25, 2025
Flight ops hit, several streets waterlogged as Delhi receives heavy overnight rains

Flight ops hit, several streets waterlogged as Delhi receives heavy overnight rains

New Delhi/IBNS: Heavy rains lashed Delhi and its surrounding areas overnight along with thunderstorms and strong winds, hitting flight operations and leaving several streets waterlogged.

IBNSMay 25, 2025
Bengaluru reports first COVID-19 death in 2025, 84-year-old man with severe comorbidities dies

Bengaluru reports first COVID-19 death in 2025, 84-year-old man with severe comorbidities dies

Bengaluru/IBNS: The city of Bengaluru reported its first COVID-19 death on Saturday, the Karnataka Health Department said in an official statement.

IBNSMay 25, 2025

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