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El Niño officially returns in 2026: WMO warns climate event could strengthen between July and September, raising risk of heatwaves, droughts and heavy rainfallA powerful El Niño event is officially underway, with the World Meteorological Organization warning of intensified global weather extremes....
Extreme heat could change the mix for European drinks makersEurope's scorching heatwaves are challenging the notion that hot weather always boosts alcohol sales. Research indicates that extreme tempe...
Sitharaman urges French firms to invest in India's AI, clean energy pushUnion Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged French businesses to boost investments in India, highlighting vast opportunities in AI, cle...
Quote of the day by Florence Nightingale: 'Live life when you have it. Life is a splendid gift—there is nothing small about it,' a lesson on gratitude from the British nurse and social reformerFlorence Nightingale, the pioneer of modern nursing and a social reformer, left a profound message: 'Live life when you have it. Life is a ...
Govt brings stem cell, gene therapies under central licensing frameworkIndia's drug regulations have been updated to include advanced treatments like cell, stem cell, gene therapies, and xenografts under centra...
Bank of Baroda settles NMC Health dispute for $600 million; Q1 credit grows 17%Bank of Baroda has settled a significant legal dispute with NMC Health entities for USD 600 million, resolving claims under UAE and UK regu...
11-year-old Canadian boy died of rabies after waking up with a bat on his face despite having no visible bite marksA tragic case in Ontario highlights the deadly risks of bat encounters. An 11-year-old boy died of rabies after a bat landed on his face, d...
US stocks today: US stocks dip as US-Iran tensions weigh on sentimentUS stocks fell as US-Iran tensions weighed on sentiment, dragging Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq lower. Tech stocks led declines even as Meta surg...
mRNA vaccines protect against severe infectious diseases, review confirmsBillions of mRNA vaccine doses administered globally confirm their safety and effectiveness against infectious diseases, including severe C...
Quote of the day by Princess Diana: 'I think the biggest disease the world suffers from in this day and age is the disease of people feeling...' - A message that feels more relevant than ever todayQuote of the day by Princess Diana: Princess Diana, the 'People's Princess', connected with millions through her compassion and humanitaria...
Tamil Nadu doctor on Italy trip with family says Europe feels hotter than India: 'At least in India we have ACs'A Tamil Nadu doctor travelling with his family in Italy during Europe's ongoing heatwave said the weather felt "worse than in India" despit...
Quote of the Day by Selena Gomez: “If you have three people in your life that you can… — Inspiring lessons on trust, loyalty, meaningful connections and why a few trustworthy people are life's greatest blessing by the American actress and singer known for her advocacy for mental health and personal well-beingQuote of the Day by Selena Gomez: Selena Gomez’s quote, “If you have three people in your life that you can trust, you can consider yoursel...
Record heatwave disrupts Europe as France warns death toll to riseEurope is reeling from a devastating heatwave, with France reporting over 1,000 excess deaths, primarily among the elderly. Record temperat...
'We meet not as strangers, but as old friends': PM Modi addresses Parliament of Seychelles, hails people-to-people tiesPrime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Seychelles Parliament, his 20th foreign legislative address. He also received the "Guardian of t...
Psychology explains why it might be harder for women to quit smoking than menPsychology of quitting smoking: Breaking the smoking habit proves particularly tough for women within the first 24 hours of quitting, a new...
India and Switzerland step up innovation partnership with focus on startups, researchIndia and Switzerland are boosting science and technology ties, combining India's scale with Swiss innovation for citizen solutions and sta...
Assam's public health system is among the finest in the country: Himanta Biswa SarmaAssam's public health system is now among the nation's best, with significant improvements in Maternal Mortality Ratio, now at 84, below th...
WHO seeks details from India over oxytocin-linked deaths; licences of manufacturer cancelledThe World Health Organisation (WHO) has sought details from the Indian government after reports linked oxytocin injections made by Jackson ...
India mandates Air Suvidha self-declaration for passengers arriving from Ebola-affected countriesIndia has reactivated the Air Suvidha portal for travelers from Ebola-affected regions, streamlining health checks with an online declarati...
Studying in Germany? Here's when international students can skip statutory health insuranceInternational students in Germany can now apply for an exemption from mandatory statutory health insurance if they possess qualifying cover...