Scientists link new gene to high Parkinson’s disease risk

IANS | March 9, 2025 1:21 PM

New York, March 9 (IANS) A team of scientists has revealed a breakthrough discovery, linking genetic variants in the gene ITSN1 to a significantly elevated risk of Parkinson’s disease, a neurodegenerative condition that affects nearly 2 per cent of adults older than 65 years.

Annpurna Devi to showcase India’s women empowerment initiatives at UN event

IANS | March 9, 2025 9:58 AM

New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) A government delegation, led by Union Minister for Women and Child Development Annpurna Devi, is set to participate in the 69th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), which is starting from March 10 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, it was announced on Sunday.

GBS outbreak: Maharashtra reports 12 deaths; no new cases today

IANS | March 8, 2025 9:35 PM

Mumbai, March 8 (IANS) The Maharashtra Public Health Department on Saturday said that a total of 12 deaths have occurred so far due to GBS in Maharashtra of which six were confirmed as GBS and six were reported suspected GBS deaths. No new suspected GBS case was reported on Saturday.

Denied wheelchair, 82-year-old woman lands in ICU; Air India reacts

IANS | March 8, 2025 2:29 PM

New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) Even as the world celebrates International Women’s Day, an 82-year-old woman who was allegedly denied a wheelchair by Air India officials at the Delhi airport suffered a fall and is currently under observation in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of a Bengaluru hospital.