SC questions indefinite detention of illegal Bangladeshi immigrants in India

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday sought clarification from the Union Government regarding the prolonged detention of illegal Bangladeshi immigrants in correctional homes across India instead of deporting them to their native country. A bench comprising Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice R Mahadevan emphasized that once an illegal immigrant from Bangladesh is apprehended and… Continue reading SC questions indefinite detention of illegal Bangladeshi immigrants in India

IIT Guwahati develops multi-stage clinical trial method for personalised medical care

Guwahati (Assam) [India]: Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, in partnership with leading institutions around the world, have devised an innovative multi-stage clinical trial method that aims to revolutionise personalised medical care. This cutting-edge approach customises treatment regimens in real time based on each patient’s individual responses during trials, resulting in highly customised… Continue reading IIT Guwahati develops multi-stage clinical trial method for personalised medical care

5 new GBS cases detected, tally up at 163 in Maharashtra

PUNE: The tally of suspected Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) cases has reached 163 in Maharashtra after detection of the rare nerve disorder in five more persons in Pune, a health official said. Five persons have died so far from the ailment in the state, the official said on Monday. “Five cases were detected, though no death… Continue reading 5 new GBS cases detected, tally up at 163 in Maharashtra

Lung cancer cases in never-smokers on the rise, air pollution could be driver: Lancet study

NEW DELHI: Cases of lung cancer among those who never smoked is on the rise and air pollution could be contributing to the increase, according to a new study. The study was published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine journal on World Cancer Day on Tuesday. Researchers, including those from the International Agency for Research on… Continue reading Lung cancer cases in never-smokers on the rise, air pollution could be driver: Lancet study

Buddhist monks from Sikkim begin journey to Kumbh Mela

GANGTOK: A team of 30 Buddhist monks from Sikkim on Monday embarked on a journey to Prayagraj to take part in the Kumbh Mela, an official said. Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang flagged off the journey of the team which also included two officials of the Ecclesiastical Department. Source: PTI News  

Maha Kumbh: Over 2.5 crore take ‘Amrit Snan’ on Basant Panchami amid heightened safety measures

MAHAKUMBH NAGAR: The third ‘Amrit Snan’ at the Maha Kumbh proceeded smoothly on Monday with lakhs of people taking a dip on the occasion of Basant Panchmi and akharas resuming the grand processions curtailed last week when a stampede killed at least 30 people. By 8 am, over 62.25 lakh devotees had taken the ritual… Continue reading Maha Kumbh: Over 2.5 crore take ‘Amrit Snan’ on Basant Panchami amid heightened safety measures

Weather change linked to heightened risk of Salmonella outbreaks: Study

England [UK]: According to new research from the University of Surrey, climate change has an impact on Salmonella spread. This study builds on prior work by the researchers, which discovered that weather change is contributing to the spread of deadly diarrhoeal illnesses. The study, led by a team of researchers at Surrey’s School of Veterinary… Continue reading Weather change linked to heightened risk of Salmonella outbreaks: Study

Indian-American musician and entrepreneur Chandrika Tandon wins Grammy

NEW DELHI: Indian-American vocalist and entrepreneur Chandrika Tandon has won the Grammy award for the album ‘Triveni’ in the Best New Age, Ambient or Chant Album category. The 67th edition of the biggest musical awards night, organised by the Recording Academy, was held on Sunday at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Tandon, also a… Continue reading Indian-American musician and entrepreneur Chandrika Tandon wins Grammy

PM Modi set to hold talks with US President Trump in Washington on Feb 13

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to pay a two-day visit to the US from February 12 to hold talks with US President Donald Trump on a range of issues including trade and defence, people familiar with the matter said on Monday. As per the plan, Modi will travel to Washington DC after… Continue reading PM Modi set to hold talks with US President Trump in Washington on Feb 13

Delhi Polls: High-octane campaigning ends today; AI spoofs, roadshows set stage for Feb 5 battle

NEW DELHI: The high-voltage campaigning for Delhi Assembly polls will come to an end at 5 pm on Monday, ushering in the mandatory silence period before voting on February 5. On the final day of campaigning, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has scheduled 22 roadshows and rallies across Delhi, intensifying its bid to reclaim power… Continue reading Delhi Polls: High-octane campaigning ends today; AI spoofs, roadshows set stage for Feb 5 battle