What to know about the Bundibugyo virus, a species of Ebola causing an outbreak in CongoA rare Bundibugyo virus outbreak in Congo, with over 200 deaths, lacks specific treatments or vaccines, complicating response efforts. Whil...
29 May, 2026, 06.56 PM IST
Ebola, hantavirus show world's risk preparedness lagging: Pandemic expertGlobal health crisis response has improved since Covid-19. However, a leading expert warns that awareness of pandemic risks remains low. Re...
20 May, 2026, 11.22 AM IST
India’s invisible workforce gets a new safety net: Key labour reforms for migrant employees decodedIndia's inter-state migrant workers gain significant protections under new labour code rules notified on May 8, 2026. The Occupational Safe...
15 May, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
Hantavirus in India? Health Ministry activates precautionary surveillance measures; check what is Andes virus, signs, symptoms and prevention tipsHantavirus update: India has heightened surveillance for Hantavirus following an outbreak on the cruise ship MV Hondius, which reported eig...
10 May, 2026, 01.59 PM IST
Eight Hantavirus cases reported; three dead, six confirmed Andes Virus: WHOEight Hantavirus cases have been reported, with three deaths. Six cases are confirmed as Andes virus. The World Health Organization assesse...
09 May, 2026, 05.19 PM IST
Is Antarctica's tourism boom a ticking time bomb for disease and contamination? Here's what you need to knowAntarctica's tourism is booming, attracting over 80,000 visitors. Experts warn this surge increases risks of contamination and disease. A r...
08 May, 2026, 01.06 AM IST
Antarctica's tourism boom raises concerns about contamination and diseaseSoaring tourism to Antarctica, driven by climate change fears, raises concerns about contamination and damage to the fragile ecosystem. A r...
07 May, 2026, 10.11 AM IST
Moderna stocks: MRNA shares jump in US Stock market today after pharma giant surpasses Wall Street estimatesModerna had earlier posted a loss of $2.52 per share a year earlier, while analysts expected a loss of $3.96 per share.
01 May, 2026, 04.15 PM IST
Child enrichment can cost Rs 1 lakh/year: Here’s how to fund your child’s preschool activity classes—from dance, music to phonicsFrom phonics to piano, music to drama, activity classes for pre-schoolers are growing fast—and so is the cost of raising a well-rounded chi...
27 Apr, 2026, 10.46 AM IST
Trump's Fed nominee Kevin Warsh calls for 'regime change' at Fed, new inflation approachThe hearing quickly turned contentious, and the pace of Warsh's confirmation process through the Senate remained in doubt.
21 Apr, 2026, 11.00 PM IST
Consider discount on policy renewal for those with 3 doses of COVID-19 vaccine: Irdai to insurersDuring a meeting to create awareness about COVID-19 last week, sources said, the regulator also stressed that insurers should offer incenti...
27 Dec, 2022, 05.12 PM IST
COVID health insurance policies will also cover Omicron infection treatment costs: Irdai"All health insurance policies issued by all general and health insurance companies that cover treatment costs of COVID-19 also cover the c...
03 Jan, 2022, 08.05 PM IST
You can buy Corona Kavach, Corona Rakshak insurance policies till March 31, 2022The Corona Kavach and Corona Rakshak are two basic standard health insurance policies which are available at an affordable price. These pol...
15 Sep, 2021, 01.14 PM IST
Canada health regulator approves Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine``Canadians can feel confident that the review process was rigorous and that we have strong monitoring systems in place. Health Canada and ...
10 Dec, 2020, 09.59 AM IST
Irdai asks insurers to offer corona standard policy by July 10The sum insurances for COVID Standard Health Policy could range from Rs 50,000 to Rs 5 lakhs (in multiples of Rs 50,000). The nomenclature ...
27 Jun, 2020, 09.27 PM IST
IRDAI allows insurers to offer short-term health policies for coronavirus treatmentShort term health policy means any health insurance policy contract which has been issued for a policy term of less than 12 months. However...
24 Jun, 2020, 12.26 PM IST
Health insurers must decide coronavirus treatment requests within 2 hours: IRDAIThe Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has issued norms for general and health insurers for quick settlement o...
20 Apr, 2020, 07.12 PM IST