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The herbicide 2,4-D (2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid) has a controversial background, initially developed during World War II. Created in a US laboratory in 1941, it was synthesised by scientist R. Pokorny as a biological weapon rather than for...
Kerala has reported a new case of the Nipah virus, following the diagnosis of a 40-year-old man in Kozhikode. This incident contributes to the ongoing concerns regarding the spread of the virus in the region. Health...
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Tamil Nadu Prohibits Liquor Sales to Individuals Under 21

The Government of Tamil Nadu has announced a strict prohibition on the sale of liquor to anyone below the age of 21. This directive...

28 Arrested in Rajasthan’s Fake Doctor Racket, Over 100 Under Scanner

A major racket of medical documents forging has busted in Rajasthan. Many MBBS graduates from foreign universities who failed the mandatory Foreign Medical Graduate...

Punjab Proposes Rs 42.95 Crore Action Plan to Strengthen Anti-Drug Efforts

The Punjab government has proposed an action plan amounting to Rs 42.95 crore as part of the National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction...

Ebola Border Shutdown Leaves Goods Rotting Between Uganda and DRC

The recent closure of the border between Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) due to an Ebola outbreak has resulted in...

Indian Testing Technology Aims to Combat Ebola Outbreak

The ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has underscored the urgent need for effective testing solutions. The outbreak, which is...

Air Pollution Impacts Foetal Development, AIIMS Study Reveals

The recent study conducted by researchers at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi, has revealed how air pollution adversely affects foetal...

India Experiences 3,400 Deaths Daily Due to Extreme Heat

The summer of 2026 has brought soaring temperatures exceeding 45°C in various regions across India, raising alarms regarding the escalating frequency and severity of...

India Releases National Family Health Survey-6 Findings

The recently released National Family Health Survey-6 (NFHS-6) provides an extensive analysis of India's progress in areas such as nutrition, family welfare, maternal and...

Google Proposes Release of 32 Million Mosquitoes in Florida and California

Google-backed researchers are aiming to obtain authorisation to release up to 32 million specially treated mosquitoes across parts of Florida and California. This initiative...

Twenty-One Out Of Twenty-Five Most Polluted Cities Worldwide Reside In India

The current situation in India is marked by a severe heatwave, which simultaneously coincides with alarming air quality levels. Recently released rankings by AQI.in,...

Ayushman Bharat Health Cards To Be Launched In West Bengal In July

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced the resumption of the Ayushman Bharat health card rollout in the state, set to begin in July....

Over 1.59 Lakh Beneficiaries Utilise Punjab Government’s Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana

The Punjab government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, has reported that more than 1.59 lakh beneficiaries have already accessed treatment through...

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