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11-year-old Canadian boy died of rabies after waking up with a bat on his face despite having no visible bite marks- Scientists just reviewed more than 400 cat studies and found that outdoor-roaming pets had three to five times the odds of carrying germs that can infect people, turning a common habit into a quiet public health risk
- Kerala remains India’s ground zero for the Nipah virus, but why?
- MUFG’s new India fund; District goes sportingHappy Tuesday! Japan’s MUFG is doubling down on India just as a new wave of investors moves into the country’s startup market. This and mor...02 Jun, 2026, 04.42 PM IST
- California on high alert after bat tests positive for rabies; officials issue urgent warning: Here's what you should doA bat found near a public sidewalk in South Fremont, California, has tested positive for rabies, prompting a high alert for residents. The ...01 Jun, 2026, 01.46 PM IST
- As Ebola scourges Congo, experts warn of link to the consumption of 'wild meat'Wild meat consumption in Central and West Africa, a cultural staple, poses a significant risk for zoonotic disease transmission, including ...30 May, 2026, 10.17 AM IST
- Ebola virus in India? Here's the latest update on the Bengaluru scare, symptoms and precautions explainedEbola virus in Bangalore: A woman returning from Uganda was quarantined in Bengaluru with Ebola-like symptoms. Her tests have come back neg...27 May, 2026, 10.43 AM IST
- WHO declares international emergency as Ebola outbreak kills more than 80 in DR CongoThe World Health Organization has declared an international health emergency due to an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. ...17 May, 2026, 05.15 PM IST
- How roofs can shelter and support cookingGoa's monsoon season highlights the vital role of roofs, from sheltering homes and drying food like onion braids to providing space for com...17 May, 2026, 09.58 AM IST
- Caught on camera: Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag filmed vaping in dressing roomRajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag was filmed vaping in the team dressing room during a live match broadcast. The incident occurred in th...29 Apr, 2026, 11.20 AM IST
- IPL 2026 Youngest Players: From Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to Ayush Mhatre; top 5 rookies to watch out for this yearYoungest Players in IPL 2026: The IPL 2026 season is headlined by a new generation of teenage cricketers, led by the 15-year-old batting se...27 Mar, 2026, 03.04 PM IST
- IPL 2026 auction: Five wicketkeepers set to draw franchise attention2026 IPL Auction: Top 5 wicket keepers in focus. The IPL 2026 auction on December 16 sees franchises prioritizing wicketkeepers who offer b...14 Dec, 2025, 09.46 PM IST
- New Covid strain found in moustached bats — scientists fear it’s been spreading for monthsScientists have found a new virus called BRZ batCoV in moustached bats in Latin America. Experts are studying it because it has some Covid-...30 Oct, 2025, 09.56 PM IST
- What is Marburg virus that has spread in Rwanda? Is it fatal? What are its symptoms, prevention and cure?Marburg virus disease poses a significant health threat due to its high fatality rate and rapid progression. Awareness of symptoms, prevent...03 Oct, 2024, 08.40 PM IST
- Marburg virus outbreak hits Germany: What to know as deadly Ebola-like virus claims 10 lives in RwandaTwo passengers traveling from Rwanda triggered a health scare at Hamburg Central Station amid fears they might be infected with the deadly ...03 Oct, 2024, 07.16 AM IST
- Nipah virus claims another life in Kerala district, masks up, schools shut: Symptoms, treatment and transmission explainedNipah Virus: The Kerala government has imposed strict containment measures in Malappuram district following a Nipah virus death. Shops in a...17 Sep, 2024, 09.26 AM IST
- What's Nipah, how does it get transmitted, what are the symptoms? Things you should know about the fatal virusNipah Virus: A healthcare worker in Kerala, India, has been diagnosed with Nipah fever, bringing the total number of cases in the area to f...14 Sep, 2023, 03.41 PM IST
- Global 'hot spots' where new coronaviruses may emerge identifiedThe researchers also identified locations that could easily become hot spots with changes in land use. They found that parts of Japan, the ...03 Jun, 2021, 01.18 PM IST
- China, SE Asia 'hotspot' for new coronaviruses: StudyThe study, published in the journal Nature Food, showed that this is because of the global land-use changes including forest fragmentation,...02 Jun, 2021, 07.50 PM IST
- Chinese researchers warn of new virus in pigs with human pandemic riskResearchers looked at influenza viruses found in pigs from 2011 to 2018 and found a "G4" strain of H1N1 that has "all the essential hallmar...01 Jul, 2020, 03.33 PM IST
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