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Tuesday, May 26, 2026
TopicAnopheles mosquitoes

Topic: Anopheles mosquitoes

Why mosquitoes have invaded cold Himalayan foothills

A new study reveals that historically cold hilly regions like Himachal Pradesh's Kangra are turning into warm, humid hotspots for malaria-carrying vectors.

India sees 69% drop in malaria cases from 2017 to 2023, exits WHO’s ‘high burden high incidence’ group

The country has set a target of eliminating the disease by 2030, in line with WHO’s Global Technical Strategy that aims to reduce malaria case incidence & deaths by at least 90% in 6 yrs.

This discovery of 29 ‘new’ mosquito genes could open door to curbing malaria spread in India

Scientists in India and the US discovered 29 genes in malaria-causing mosquitoes that make the mosquito resistant to insecticides.

Too hot for one mosquito, not so for another — Dengue overtakes malaria in Africa

A new study suggests that climate change may lead to reductions in malaria in sub-Saharan Africa. But that’s not the only disease that bites.

On Camera

Aishwarya Rai cannot win the Indian beauty debate. Her Cannes appearance is proof

For years, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was mocked for gaining weight and oversized sleeves. This was a departure from body-hugging gowns & delicate sarees she wore in early 2000s at Cannes.

After 4 rounds of fuel price hike, oil marketing companies still ‘losing around Rs 600 cr each day’

Petroleum ministry says profits earned by oil firms last year could be wiped out within a quarter as under-recoveries still very high.

From Turkey-made Bayraktars to fibre-optic FPVs: Ukraine drone evolution showcases future of warfare

The Ukraine war has become a global laboratory for drones, electronic warfare & rapidly evolving battlefield tactics, demonstrating how low-cost tech impact military operations.

2026 is like 1973 Indira-era oil shock plus youth anger. Modi has space, but not immunity

An oil shock, monsoon fears, rampant unemployment, and the seeming inevitability of inflation are common to both eras. Indira Gandhi’s self-destructive responses are instructive today.