India sends 8 MT of life-saving medicines to Bolivia to support public healthcare
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Sunday that India has dispatched eight metric tonnes of life-saving and essential medicines to Bolivia to support the public healthcare capacity."Extending a helping hand to a Global South partner. India has dispatched 8 MT consignment of life-saving and essential medicines to…
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Measles outbreak in Bangladesh claims six more lives, death toll crosses 870
Dhaka, Aug 9 (IANS) As many as six children died with measles-like symptoms in Bangladesh in 24 hours until 8 a.m. (local time) on Sunday, raising the total number of confirmed and suspected measles-related fatalities in 2026 to 873, local…
Andhra medico run over by drunk youths with car succumbs, accused set to face more serious offence…
Hyderabad, Aug 9 (IANS) A medico, who was critically injured after being run over by two drunk youths with their car at a mall in Andhra Pradesh’s Rajamahendravaram on August 3, succumbed at a hospital in Hyderabad on Sunday.K. Priyanka, a…
Increased HIV, Hepatitis C cases point towards grim healthcare system in Pakistan: Report
Islamabad, Aug 9 (IANS) Unsafe injections, poorly screened blood, inadequate sterilisation, and weak regulation leading to rising HIV positive cases and increased prevalence of Hepatitis C are a harsh reality of Pakistan's deficient…
Seoul shares pare gains on foreign selling
Seoul, Aug 10 (IANS) South Korean shares pared earlier gains late on Monday morning as foreign investors continued to sell big-cap tech shares despite bargain hunting by retail and institutional investors.After opening 0.76 per cent higher,…
India plans PLI scheme for polysilicon manufacturing to reduce solar import dependence
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) India is preparing a production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme to promote domestic manufacturing of polysilicon, a key raw material used in solar photovoltaic panels, as the government seeks to strengthen the…
Kusha missile test brings India closer to self-reliance and multilayered defence umbrella: Report
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) The first test of the Kusha long-range surface-to-air missile system is set to bring India closer to self-reliance and be a key part of Sudarshan Chakra, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-phase Mission for a…
India to be key player in AI and biotechnology-led industrial revolution: MoS
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) India is poised to become a major force in the next industrial revolution, which will be driven by artificial intelligence and biotechnology, Union Minister of State Dr Jitendra Singh said on Sunday. He said the…
Delhi-NCR likely to witness cloudy skies, intermittent rain till Aug 14; AQI remains moderate
New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) Residents of Delhi-NCR woke up to a humid Monday morning, with discomfort due to high moisture levels despite recent spells of rain. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), temperatures are expected…
Heavy rain likely in southern, eastern districts of Rajasthan today
Jaipur, Aug 10 (IANS) The Meteorological Department has forecast moderate to heavy rainfall at several places across southern and eastern Rajasthan on Monday and Tuesday, with isolated areas likely to receive very heavy rainfall.The…