India’s five-year breast cancer survival rate for women diagnosed between 2017 and 2021 is 65.7%, according to the first country-wise survival estimates published by the World Health Organization (WHO) in Nature Medicine. This figure trails the global median of 77.8% and the 87.3% survival rate seen in high-income countries. The Survival Gap Between Income Levels … Read more
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted searches in Kolkata on Tuesday to investigate the purchase of an Embraer Legacy 600 aircraft and an Agusta 109 SP helicopter by Carewell Aviation India Pvt Ltd, which allegedly received Rs 160 crore from the TMC party’s accounts, according to sources. The aviation company, incorporated in September 2021 after TMC’s … Read more
Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri rejected social media claims regarding India’s E20 ethanol-blended petrol programme on Tuesday, labeling concerns about engine damage as a “misinterpretation.” According to the minister, there is no evidence that E20 fuel harms compatible vehicles, a position supported by automobile manufacturers and service providers who report no difficulties with the fuel. … Read more
The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust displayed gold ornaments and other valuables on Monday to address public allegations regarding missing high-quality donations. Swami Govind Dev Giri Ji Maharaj, the trust’s treasurer, stated that all 2,800 recorded items remain secure and accounted for within the temple’s official registry. Verification of temple assets To address claims … Read more
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has officially named Pakistan-based terrorist Hafiz Saeed as an accused in the Pahalgam terror attack case. In a supplementary chargesheet filed before a special court in Jammu, the agency alleges that Saeed orchestrated a cross-border conspiracy to wage war against India. The charges follow an investigation into the April 22, … Read more
NITI Aayog has unveiled a strategic roadmap to establish Ayurveda as a recognized global healthcare system by 2047. The plan aims to move the practice beyond wellness products by implementing a global practitioner registry, international quality standards, and insurance-backed treatments to bypass current regulatory barriers in developed markets. How will NITI Aayog transform Ayurveda into … Read more
India confirmed Friday that the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) will remain in abeyance until Pakistan takes credible steps to end its support for cross-border terrorism. The Ministry of External Affairs maintains that this policy is a consistent response to security concerns, following the decision to pause the treaty after the Pahalgam attack. Pakistan has … Read more
The Indian Army is providing emergency medical care to earthquake survivors in Venezuela through Operation Amistad. The mission includes a field hospital in Caracas, 66 tonnes of medical supplies delivered via C-17 aircraft, and the deployment of AI-enabled BHISHM cubes to provide 24/7 trauma care and surgery to those affected by recent earthquakes. How is … Read more
India’s monsoon rainfall is expected to remain “below normal” across most regions in July, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). While a low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal may reduce the current 40% rainfall deficit in the coming weeks, temperatures are predicted to be warmer than usual. Why is the monsoon rainfall below … Read more
The research, published in Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses, suggests that prioritizing seniors with chronic conditions like heart or lung disease offers the highest health gains for the lowest government expenditure. How much would a national flu vaccination program cost? Researchers estimate a targeted vaccination strategy for elderly Indians with underlying health conditions would cost … Read more