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July 20, 2024 6:12 PM

24 Service personnel among 117 Indian athletes taking part in Paris 2024 Olympics

24 Armed Forces personnel will be among the 117 Indian athletes competing at the Paris Olympics, set to begin on July 26. This representation highlights the military's commitment to sports excellence and national pride on the global stage. The Minis...

July 19, 2024 6:22 PM

Study reveals influenza viruses can use two pathways to infect

A study conducted by researchers at the University of Zurich has uncovered a second mechanism by which certain influenza viruses can enter human and animal cells. This discovery could have significant implications for understanding cross-species tran...

July 18, 2024 12:52 PM

Indian Navy warship INS Teg leads rescue mission off Oman coast

The Indian Navy warship INS Teg is spearheading a critical search and rescue operation off the coast of Oman following the capsizing of an oil tanker on July 15. As of today, the mission has successfully rescued nine crew members, including eight Ind...

July 18, 2024 2:02 PM

EAM Jaishankar inaugurates India’s first overseas Jan Aushadhi Kendra in Mauritius

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar inaugurated India's first overseas Jan Aushadhi Kendra in Mauritius on Wednesday, marking a significant step in strengthening ties between the two nations. Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Kumar Jugnauth was al...

July 17, 2024 1:05 PM

Hormone therapy for breast cancer may be linked with lower dementia risk: Study

Hormone modulating therapy (HMT) for breast cancer is associated with a 7% lower risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and related dementia (ADRD) later in life, according to a new study. "Our findings emphasize the importance of considering indivi...

July 16, 2024 3:25 PM

Gambia parliament rejects bill to end ban on female genital mutilation

Gambia's parliament on Monday rejected a bill that would have ended a ban on female genital mutilation, after lawmakers voted down all the clauses in the proposed law. "The ban on FGM is still firmly maintained in the Gambia," the Ministry of Inform...

July 15, 2024 7:44 PM

All-India Institute of Ayurveda successfully hosts ‘Saushrutam 2024’ with live surgical demonstrations

The All-India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) in New Delhi successfully concluded its Second National Seminar SAUSHRUTAM Shalya Sangoshti, marking the celebration of Sushruta Jayanti-2024. The three-day event, which began on July 13, honored Sushruta, w...

July 15, 2024 1:37 PM

India commits to enhancing cooperation with Pacific partners: S Jaishankar

India's External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to fund four community development projects in the Marshall Islands. Speaking at the signing ceremony, Jaishankar reflected on the lon...

July 13, 2024 4:03 PM

Colorado reports three presumptive human bird flu cases, CDC says

Colorado has reported three presumptive cases of H5 bird flu virus infection in poultry workers, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Friday. The three people experienced mild symptoms, the CDC said in a statement. The infect...

July 12, 2024 5:23 PM

UAE honours Indian-origin doctor with street name in Abu Dhabi

The UAE has named a road in Abu Dhabi after Dr. George Matthew, an Indian-origin doctor who has made substantial contributions to the country's healthcare sector. This honor is part of the "Honoring UAE's Visionaries: Commemorative Streets" project i...

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