Delhi AQI at 3,000 or 300? Why different apps are showing different pollution levelsDelhi's air pollution readings have sparked confusion as government and independent monitoring platforms report sharply different AQI figur...
09 Nov, 2026, 10.21 AM IST
Iodine tablets and radiation fears: Is Iran preparing for the worst?Iran has reportedly begun distributing iodine tablets to residents near its nuclear facilities amidst rising tensions. US military preparat...
07 Nov, 2026, 09.20 PM IST
ET Graphics: Smog season is here, againDelhi’s air quality has deteriorated, as pollution levels reached alarming rates in neighbouring cities as well. Major factors contributing...
07 Nov, 2026, 01.25 AM IST
'Ebola is like Covid pandemic': African CDC chief says no country in the world is safe nowIn light of the ongoing Ebola outbreak, Dr. Jean Kaseya from the Africa CDC underscores the urgent need for global readiness. With over 10,...
28 Oct, 2026, 07.04 PM IST
Delhi's decades-long battle against air pollution: From dusty skies to AI-powered monitoringDelhi has faced significant air pollution issues, prompting numerous studies and legal actions over the decades. Interventions such as the ...
24 Oct, 2026, 05.35 PM IST
Is your favourite diet soda really safe? How it effects weight loss in comparison to water, revealed in new studyA new two-year study has challenged concerns about diet soda and weight gain, finding that adults who drank diet beverages lost a similar a...
22 Oct, 2026, 11.40 PM IST
What to know about the Ebola outbreak that has spread from Congo to 4 other countriesThe Ebola outbreak from Congo has now spread to Nigeria, Uganda, and Kenya, raising urgent health concerns. Nigeria confirmed a case involv...
22 Oct, 2026, 10.20 AM IST
Pakistan's factory workers swelter in extreme heat as global brands fail on safety pledgesWorkers in Karachi's garment factories face extreme heat and unsafe conditions while producing clothing for international brands. Many repo...
21 Oct, 2026, 07.11 AM IST
The burden of cancer drugs: Millions battle exorbitant prices as life-saving treatment slips out of reachFor millions of cancer patients, the cost of treatment can be as frightening as the diagnosis. From steep markups to patented drugs that re...
18 Oct, 2026, 09.18 AM IST
Bangladesh is battling measles. It's a 'real warning' to other nationsBangladesh is currently handling the world's most significant measles outbreak, aggravated by declining vaccination rates. The World Health...
17 Oct, 2026, 10.27 AM IST
Jackie the celebrity bald eagle died of bird flu, California officials confirmJackie, a well-known bald eagle from Big Bear Lake, passed away due to bird flu. A necropsy revealed that bird flu caused severe complicati...
15 Oct, 2026, 06.32 PM IST
School Assembly News Headlines, October 16, 2026: Check national, international, business, sports updates and thought of the dayCurrent school assemblies are incorporating news segments to educate students on vital global and local happenings. Recently, a tragic scho...
15 Oct, 2026, 05.00 PM IST
World Health Organization informs countries to improve efforts to prevent lead exposureThe World Health Organization (WHO) urges countries to expand their efforts to prevent lead exposure, especially to children who are vulner...
15 Oct, 2026, 01.25 PM IST
Government mulls further tightening of FDI norms in tobacco sector: SourcesThe Indian government is evaluating a proposal to restrict foreign direct investment in the tobacco sector. This initiative aims to tighten...
14 Oct, 2026, 05.24 PM IST
Advocate moves NHRC seeking safeguards for people detained during Delhi agitation; seeks food, water and medical careAdvocate Virendra Vashist has approached the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), seeking preventive measures to ensure adequate food, ...
14 Oct, 2026, 10.41 AM IST
WHO says Russia confirms death at research lab, no plague case registeredThe World Health Organization said it has not identified the cause of pneumonia that killed a Russian laboratory worker in Siberia on Octob...
11 Oct, 2026, 06.36 AM IST
The plague never went away. Cases are reported in parts of Africa and the US nearly every yearPlague, caused by Yersinia pestis, continues to exist today and mostly affects regions in Africa. Human cases in the U.S. are quite rare, a...
08 Oct, 2026, 06.54 AM IST