In 1796, an English surgeon noticed that milkmaids rarely got smallpox, and the vaccination changed the worldEdward Jenner pioneered the smallpox vaccine in the late 1700s. He noticed milkmaids, who contracted cowpox, were immune to smallpox. Jenne...
02 Jun, 2026, 04.33 PM IST
Ebola-related deaths touch 131, WHO seeks answersThe WHO is investigating potential vaccines and treatments for a potentially lengthy Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, wh...
20 May, 2026, 12.03 AM IST
After journalist's human rights query, India rejects allegations, defends democratic valuesIndia has firmly rejected claims of human rights violations. A senior diplomat highlighted the nation's constitutional commitment to justic...
19 May, 2026, 05.45 PM IST
WHO chief concerned about 'scale and speed' of deadly Ebola outbreakThe World Health Organization has declared an international health emergency over an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Th...
19 May, 2026, 03.19 PM 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
India's knowledge repository 'systematically destroyed' by invaders: NITI Aayog memberIndia's ancient scientific knowledge was lost due to foreign invasions. NITI Aayog member Gobardhan Das highlighted this at Delhi Universit...
11 May, 2026, 07.08 PM IST
April 12 in world history: From the introduction of Union Jack to opening of DisneylandApril 12th marks pivotal moments, including the 1204 sacking of Constantinople, the 1606 decree of the Union Flag, and the 1861 start of th...
12 Apr, 2026, 02.44 PM IST
Prioritise immunisation, it’s a powerful tool for enhancing survival rates and economic prosperityAt the turn of the last century, infectious diseases caused more than one-third of all deaths in the US, killing a greater proportion of pe...
12 Mar, 2023, 11.58 PM IST
India remains steadfast partner in global efforts to combat Covid: PM ModiNew Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday thanked a host of world leaders for their wishes to India on crossing the 100-crore vacci...
22 Oct, 2021, 05.45 PM IST
PM Modi changes his Twitter profile picture to celebrate 100 crore plus vaccinesSpeaking of it as no ordinary feat, the Prime Minister tweeted, “India scripts history. We are witnessing the triumph of Indian science, en...
22 Oct, 2021, 11.26 AM IST
Health minister Mansukh Mandaviya launches song, film as India hits COVID vaccine milestoneThe minister released the song and the film from the Red Fort where the country's largest ‘khadi' tricolour, weighing around 1,400 kg, was ...
21 Oct, 2021, 05.58 PM IST
Achieved 100 crore COVID-19 vaccinations through collective effort, says Bhupender Yadav"Today we've achieved 100 crore COVID-19 vaccinations. Under PM's leadership, scientists through extensive research prepared these vaccines...
21 Oct, 2021, 11.36 AM IST
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya congratulates nation as COVID-19 vaccinations cross 100 cr markMeanwhile, the Prime Minister reached Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital as the vaccination coverage exceeded 100 crore. India's COVID-19 vaccinati...
21 Oct, 2021, 11.16 AM IST
COVID-19 vaccination coverage exceeds 99 crore: Mansukh Mandaviya"Go for it India, continue to rapidly march towards our milestone of 100 crore #COVID19 vaccinations," Mandaviya wrote on Twitter. Yesterda...
19 Oct, 2021, 04.04 PM IST
Provide coronavirus vaccine free to everyone: Arvind Kejriwal appeals to Centre"Coronavirus is the century's biggest pandemic. It is important to protect our people from it. I appeal to the Central government to ensure...
09 Jan, 2021, 02.53 PM IST
Vaccines: 200 years of progress -- and scepticismFour in 10 Americans, and six in 10 French people say they will not get vaccinated against the virus, even if the shot is free.
08 Dec, 2020, 11.46 AM IST
Airlines face ‘Mission of the Century’ in shipping vaccinesLaid low by a Covid-19 outbreak that’s decimated passenger demand, airlines will be the workhorses of the attempt to eradicate it, hauling ...
30 Nov, 2020, 11.36 PM IST