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DOES AUSTRALIA HAVE THE NIPAH VIRUS
In 1950, Australia used a virus as a biological weapon against millions of rabbits; scientists just decoded how they fought back, using DNA from a rabbit that once belonged to Charles DarwinAustralia's 1950 introduction of the myxoma virus to control rabbits backfired as evolution intervened. Scientists, analyzing rabbit DNA ac...25 Jun, 2026, 04.54 PM IST- Australia teen social media ban has little impact: researchAustralia's social media ban for under 16s has had little impact on teenagers' scrolling habits, researchers said Thursday in one of the fi...25 Jun, 2026, 09.46 AM IST
- Kerala reports 15 new Shigella cases; June tally rises to 165Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram district reported 15 new Shigella cases on Tuesday, with Kozhikode leading the infections. The state has seen 1...23 Jun, 2026, 07.59 PM IST
- 'I will do what I have to do' if Iran does not stick to deal: TrumpPresident Trump warned Iran of unspecified actions if it fails to uphold its agreement with Washington, particularly regarding the use of u...23 Jun, 2026, 07.07 AM IST
- Kerala reports 10 new Shigella cases; Nipah contained, Ebola vigil intensifiedKerala is grappling with a surge in Shigella infections, reporting 10 new cases and a yearly total of 226. While Nipah virus spread has bee...22 Jun, 2026, 08.12 PM IST
- Kerala: One more Shigella death, seven fresh cases reportedAccording to a statement issued by the office of Health Minister K Muraleedharan, health authorities confirmed that a 54-year-old woman fro...21 Jun, 2026, 07.26 PM IST
- Kerala reports 10 more Shigella cases, tally rises to 120 thus farAccording to a statement issued by Health Minister K Muraleedharan, three of the new Shigella cases were reported from Kozhikode, two each ...19 Jun, 2026, 07.53 PM IST
- Burmese proverb of the day: ‘The tongue may be silent, but the teeth know what they’ve eaten’ - meaning, significance and a lesson on honesty and accountabilityA traditional Burmese saying reveals that silence cannot hide actions. The proverb 'The tongue may be silent, but the teeth know what they’...19 Jun, 2026, 01.53 PM IST
- Jeremy Clarkson cancer: The ‘aggressive’ diagnosis he caught early and the symptoms men shouldn’t ignoreJeremy Clarkson has revealed his diagnosis with an aggressive form of prostate cancer, detected last summer and treated with surgery. Prost...17 Jun, 2026, 09.38 PM IST
- Vigilance conducts statewide inspections of ration shops, NFSA godowns in KeralaKerala Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau launched 'Operation Bhakshya Suraksha'. Surprise inspections targeted NFSA godowns and ration s...16 Jun, 2026, 02.31 PM IST
- Kerala launches free KSRTC travel scheme for women, transgender personsKerala's UDF government has launched the 'Priyadarshini' scheme. This initiative offers free travel for women and transgender individuals o...15 Jun, 2026, 11.16 AM IST
- Kerala remains India’s ground zero for the Nipah virus, but why?A new Nipah virus case in Kozhikode, Kerala, highlights the state's recurring outbreaks. Experts link these to fruit bats and human activit...14 Jun, 2026, 10.40 AM IST
- ICMR team reaches Kozhikode after Nipah outbreak; relatives of patient test negativeA Nipah virus case has been confirmed in Kozhikode. An ICMR team has arrived to assess the situation. Close relatives of the patient have t...13 Jun, 2026, 05.49 PM IST
- Kerala: Nipah patient's route map released; animal husbandry dept sets up control roomKozhikode district administration has released the route map of a 43-year-old man infected with the Nipah virus. He is currently on ventila...12 Jun, 2026, 06.10 PM IST
- Nipah virus infection reported in Kerala's Kozhikode, 77 contacts identifiedA Nipah virus infection case is confirmed in Kozhikode, Kerala. Authorities have initiated preventive measures and are tracing contacts. Th...11 Jun, 2026, 09.17 PM IST
- Over 1,500 bat species carry thousands of deadly viruses but rarely get sick, and scientists are only just beginning to understand whyBats possess a unique, preactivated innate immune defense that stops viruses from fully replicating, even after cell entry. This remarkable...11 Jun, 2026, 04.55 PM IST
- Kerala reports fresh Nipah Virus case: Check symptoms, ways to prevent and other key detailsKerala is on high alert after a man in Kozhikode district tested positive for Nipah virus. Health officials are tracing contacts and implem...11 Jun, 2026, 11.03 AM IST
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