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In recall of ex-minister’s statement, NITI Aayog’s VK Paul says India in ‘endgame of pandemic’

In March 2021, just as Covid cases in India were rising ahead of a disastrous second wave, then union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan had said India was in the "end game of the pandemic".

India’s cumulative Covid vaccination coverage exceeds 177.17 crore

23,598 patients have recovered in the last 24 hours and the cumulative tally of recovered patients is now at 4,22,70,482, according to the health ministry.

Lung function in premenopausal, postmenopausal women can decline due to obesity: Study

Ohio (Cleveland) , February 25 (ANI): Obesity has been shown to affect the risk of airway obstructive diseases and can lead to a decline...

Anti-tumour drug promotes weight loss in mice: Study

Washington , February 25 (ANI): According to a new study, an anti-tumour drug promotes weight loss in mice at low doses by activating a...

Study finds immune system’s response to tissue damage linked to cancer spread

London , February 25 (ANI): The spread of cancer around the body is a complex process. Researchers have uncovered how a process involved in...

Vitamin D2 might have adverse health effect while vitamin D3 can be vital for fighting infections: Research

Guildford , February 25 (ANI): A research team has found significant differences between the two types of vitamin D. It suggests that while vitamin...

Lift curbs for social & religious events after careful analysis, Centre tells states, UTs

Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla said states and UTs should continue with testing and surveillance, clinical management and vaccination.

India expands Covid genome sequencing network, 6 pvt labs in Bengaluru, Delhi, Ahmedabad added

Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomic Consortia or INSACOG was set up in Jan 2021. As of 10 Jan 2022, India sequenced 1,28,901 samples, accounting for less than 1% of infected people.

Children with high exposure to air pollution have greater risk of ADHD: Study

Barcelona , February 24 (ANI): ADHD is one of the most common neurodevelopment disorders occurring in children. According to a new study led by...

Low-meat, meat-free diets associated with lower cancer risk, finds study

Oxford , February 24 (ANI): While vegetables like broccoli, onions, cabbage, kale and cauliflower and fruits like oranges, bananas, apples and lemons are known...

On Camera

BJP isn’t defending itself against Congress charge on reservation. Worried for core voters

The consolidated support of orthodox and nationalist voters gave a boost to BJP’s electoral performance post-1990s. Now, the Opposition is trying to woo them.

What’s geopolitical recession? World seems to be heading for one

The long-term rise of China and the 'Global South', combined with a decline of European and Japanese economic power is driving a fundamental shift.

With defence push, India looks to capture markets in Africa beyond western Indian Ocean

India’s defence sector is trying to penetrate the African market. But with China already extending significant influence, India must now play catch-up.      

Abki baar 90 paar for Congress? Why even 30 more seats will ruffle BJP

Discussion about outcome of Lok Sabha polls continues to boil in cauldron of expectations only from BJP. Now reverse this equation, what if we asked about the performance of the 'loser'?