Hantavirus most infectious as soon as symptoms appear: WHOThe hantavirus behind the deadly outbreak on a cruise ship is most infectious as soon as symptoms appear, the World Health Organization sai...
12 May, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
WHO chief says 'work not over' after hantavirus evacuation; urges cautionWorld Health Organization chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Tuesday that the efforts to contain the hantavirus outbreak was not over...
12 May, 2026, 06.49 PM IST
Passengers begin evacuating from cruise ship hit by hantavirusPassengers and crew are being evacuated from a cruise ship after a hantavirus outbreak. Global health officials are overseeing the process....
11 May, 2026, 07.01 AM IST
'Insult to science, make a mockery of EIA process': Jairam Ramesh on Great Nicobar projectSenior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has written to the Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupinder Yadav over escal...
10 May, 2026, 10.26 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
Confidant Claude: Anthropic says 6% of users turn to its AI chatbot for personal adviceAI firm Anthropic studied user interactions with its chatbot Claude. About six percent of users sought personal guidance. Health, career, r...
01 May, 2026, 02.32 PM IST
Skydo enables Indian exporters to unlock over $150M in US tariff refundsSkydo and Intoglo simplify access to tariff refunds owed to exporters under IEEPA by US Customs.
30 Apr, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
Basmati rice exporters urge govt action on shipping charges amid West Asia crisisBasmati rice exporters face crippling shipping charges. War-risk surcharges are soaring, sometimes reaching 70 percent of cargo value. Ship...
27 Apr, 2026, 12.55 PM IST
West Asia crisis: Govt considering customs duty cut on critical induction cooktop componentsIn a bid to enhance accessibility to induction cooktops, the government is contemplating a reduction in import duties on components. Additi...
22 Apr, 2026, 06.39 PM IST
Iranians fear sharpening pressure after war and crackdownIranians are trying to live normally after bombing and protests. Shops and parks are open, but the economy is struggling. People fear more ...
18 Apr, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
Ports listing concessions for stranded containers on websiteIndian ports are now displaying stranded cargo eligible for concessions on their websites. This move aims for transparency and ensures expo...
17 Apr, 2026, 05.52 PM IST
US-sanctioned Chinese tanker crosses Strait of Hormuz despite Trump blockadeUS-sanctioned tanker, Rich Starry, has passed through the Strait of Hormuz despite Washington’s newly imposed naval blockade on Iran, highl...
14 Apr, 2026, 09.03 AM IST
US Vice President Vance warns Iran not to ‘play’ US en route to Pakistan for ceasefire talksUS Vice President JD Vance has issued a stern warning to Iran. He is heading to Islamabad, Pakistan, for crucial talks. The negotiations ai...
10 Apr, 2026, 08.34 PM IST
Samsung messages app discontinued: Tech giant pulls the plug on its messages app, users must switch to this platform by JulySamsung is phasing out its Messages app in July 2026, urging millions of Galaxy users to switch to Google Messages. This move aims to conso...
06 Apr, 2026, 10.11 AM IST
Centre forms committee for making coastal shipping guidelinesThis committee, headed by the Chairman, Deendayal Port Authority, would also draft the Model Concession Agreement for Ro-Ro or Ro-Pax Termi...
13 Feb, 2023, 05.49 PM IST
- Industry feels apprehensive about shipping guidelines
Leading ship owners believe the measures would not augur well for the country and its shipping.
12 May, 2008, 03.49 AM IST