New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) The government reportedly plans to launch a microcredit programme in April 2026, offering collateral‑free loans of up to Rs 10,000 per annum to gig workers, domestic helpers, and other vulnerable groups.
New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) A team of Australian researchers has tested a new way of treating childhood brain cancer by combining two medicines in lab studies.
Seoul, Jan 17 (IANS) South Korea on Saturday confirmed its first case of African swine fever (ASF) in about two months, prompting authorities to cull thousands of pigs and issue a standstill order to prevent the virus from spreading.
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) In Pakistan, menstrual pads are a luxury item, and the government continues to impose a 40 per cent tax on period products, according to a media report.
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) The ongoing Nipah outbreak in West Bengal, with cases rising to five in just a week, acts as a warning against intruding into animal habitats, said health experts on Friday.
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) worked to transform India’s scientific ecosystem by reinventing roads using green technology, protecting biodiversity, and boosting healthcare with indigenous diagnostic kits, according to a report.
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) The CSIR Integrated Skill Initiative, a flagship national programme implemented by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), has trained over 2 lakh workers across the country, the Ministry of Science & Technology said on Friday.
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) India’s digital public infrastructure and tech push laid the groundwork on which agentic AI can thrive on trusted data and integrated workflows, a report said on Friday.
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) The World Bank on Friday approved a loan of $286 million for a new programme to enhance access to healthcare for over 90 million people in West Bengal.
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) Your mouth bacteria can significantly affect your gut health, and predict the risk of chronic liver disease, finds a study.
