Parasitic infection may trigger cancer in cervix after treatment: Study

IANS | April 13, 2025 11:36 AM

New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) New research has revealed that Schistosoma haematobium (S. haematobium), a parasitic infection affecting millions globally, can trigger cancer-related gene activity in the cervical lining, with changes becoming even more pronounced after treatment.

Indian researchers introduce ‘toxicity standard’ of PM2.5 pollution

IANS | April 11, 2025 5:26 PM

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) Researchers at the Bose Institute, an autonomous research institute under the Department of Science and Technology, showed that the toxicity value of PM2.5 experiences a sudden jump when the pollution reaches around 70 micrograms per cubic metre.

Ayushman Card beneficiaries, GI tag recipients laud PM Modi for transformative initiatives in Varanasi

IANS | April 11, 2025 2:32 PM

Varanasi, April 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi was met with heartfelt gratitude by the beneficiaries of the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojana (PM-JAY) and recipients of Geographical Indication (GI) certificates during his visit to Varanasi on Friday. This marked his first trip to the holy city since Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath completed eight years in office.