This symptomless herpes virus can harm newborns, organ transplant & HIV patients
New Delhi, July 6 - Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a common and symptomless herpes virus that can cause serious harm to newborn babies and people with impaired immune systems like organ transplant and HIV patients, said experts here on Saturday.
Indian startups raised nearly $176 million across 16 deals in July 1st week
New Delhi, July 6 - The Indian startup ecosystem raised nearly $176 million in funding across 16 deals in the first week of this month.
Luxury housing surged to 41 pc of total sales in H1 2024 in India
New Delhi, July 6 - India's real estate market witnessed higher luxury housing sales in H1 2024 due to the robust economy and growing demand for luxury lifestyles.
Facing unexplainable mood disorders? You may be low on Vitamin B 12: Doctors
New Delhi, July 6 - Vitamin B-12 plays a key role in producing brain chemicals that affect mood and other brain functions, said doctors on Saturday.
Former NASA astronaut Steve Lee Smith to headline Kerala AI conclave
Kochi, July 6 - Former NASA astronaut and technology executive Steve Lee Smith will be the highlight of the two-day first International GenAI Conclave to be hosted by the Kerala Government in Kochi on July 11 and 12.
Cut down smoking to avoid cognitive ageing: Study
New Delhi, July 6 - Want to maintain sharp memory skills and cognitive function as you age? Cutting down on smoking suggests a large study that found it to be a key lifestyle factor linked to cognitive decline.
Ola exits Google Maps, moves to in-house Ola Maps
New Delhi, July 6 - India's major ride-hailing company Ola has exited Google Maps and has shifted to its own Ola Maps for cab operations.
Mice with functional humanised immune system shows promise
New Delhi, July 6 - A first-of-its-kind mice model with a fully functional human immune system and a human-like gut microbiome has shown promise of mounting specific antibody responses.
Haryana to introduce smart classrooms in 1,000 more primary schools: Chief Secy
Chandigarh, July 5 - To revolutionise education through technology and elevate learning outcomes for children, the Haryana government has decided to introduce smart classrooms in an additional 1,000 government primary schools under the SAMPARK programme, Chief Secretary T.V.S.N. Prasad said on Friday.
Atal Innovation Mission empowering innovators in Tier 2 & 3 cities: Director
New Delhi, July 6 - Atal Innovation Mission’s (AIM) Community Innovator Fellows (CIFs) programme is empowering innovators in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, said Dr. Chintan Vaishnav, Mission Director at AIM.
Startups, Global Capability Centres created 8 cr jobs in India in 5 years: Labour Secy
New Delhi, July 6 - Global Capability Centres (GCCs) and startups have emerged as major players in creating jobs in India.
Centre notifies new Telecommunications Act provisions, focuses on spectrum utilisation
New Delhi, July 7 - The government on Friday notified another set of sections of the Telecommunications Act 2023, that came into effect with immediate effect.
June saw over 42 lakh new demat accounts amid bullish stock market
New Delhi, July 5 - As the Indian stock market keeps touching new highs amid a record bull run, over 42.4 lakh new demat accounts were opened in the month of June, the highest account opening rate since February.
European Commission asks Amazon to furnish details over recommender algorithms, ads transparency
London, July 5 - The European Commission on Friday sent e-commerce giant Amazon a request for information (RFI) under the Digital Services Act (DSA).
Mobile tariff hike: Centre responds to misleading claims
New Delhi, July 6 - The government has responded to misleading claims regarding recent mobile services tariff hike, saying with three private and one public sector players, the current mobile services market operates through the market forces of demand and supply.
Water and Sanitation Dept joins campaign against diarrhoea
New Delhi, July 5 - The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, on Friday joined hands with the Health Ministry’s National STOP Diarrhoea Campaign 2024.
Study shows how cancer evades chemotherapy, finds mechanism to reverse
New Delhi, July 5 - An international team of researchers from the UK and China has shown how cancer builds up resistance to chemotherapy -- one of the biggest challenges in the treatment of the deadly disease.
Centre committed to protecting well-being of women, children & adolescents: JP Nadda
New Delhi, July 5 - The Union government is committed to protecting the well-being of women, children and adolescents in the country, said Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Friday.
ACESO launches ‘ALIP’ to secure continuity of life coverage benefits for LIC policyholders
New Delhi, July 5 - ACESO, a leader in providing new solutions for insurance policyholders, on Friday introduced ALIP (Assignment of Life Insurance Policies), specifically for LIC policyholders who are considering surrendering their policies or facing lapses.
Ultra-processed food ads misleading; fuelling obesity & diabetes in India: Report
New Delhi, July 5 - Advertisements of unhealthy food products with high salt (HFSS) food products, or ultra-processed food (UPF) are misleading and are "seductive, luring, manipulative or deceptive" people to buy and in turn increasing the incidences of obesity and diabetes, according