International
Alipov lauds Russia's vital role in Indian space programme
New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Russian Ambassador to India Denis Alipov on Saturday highlighted the leadership of the USSR and Russia in space exploration on the occasion of the Cosmonautics Day, citing the significant role it played in the development of the Indian space programme.
Haj 2025: Indian officials review arrangements in Saudi Arabia
New Delhi/Riyadh, April 12 (IANS) Setting the tone for Haj 2025, Secretary of the Ministry of Minority Affairs Dr Chandra Shekhar Kumar is currently on a visit to Saudi Arabia to review preparations for this year’s pilgrimage, an official said on Saturday.
Sexual violence against children rises alarmingly in DR Congo: UNICEF
United Nations, April 12 (IANS) A child was reported raped on average every 30 minutes during intense January and February fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) said.
Indian-origin municipal councillor charged in mafia-run gambling operation in US
New York, April 12 (IANS) An Indian-origin municipal councillor has been charged with participating in a mafia-run gambling operation, according to New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin.
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UK researchers find promising biomarker for early sepsis detection
New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) A team of UK researchers has found the potential of interleukin-6 (IL-6) as a powerful diagnostic biomarker for the early detection of sepsis in high-risk patient groups, including neonates, children, and pregnant women.
No one is alone in India: PM Modi to divyang man whose daughter got treatment under PM-JAY
Rajkot, April 12 (IANS) A divyang (specially-abled) man from Rajkot, Vipul Pitroda, experienced a heartwarming moment when Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally responded to a letter he had written, expressing gratitude for the life-saving treatment his daughter received under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY).
Common respiratory condition fuels death risk by 3x in adults up to a year: Study
New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Adults with respiratory syncytial virus-associated acute respiratory infection (RSV-ARI) are likely to be at a 2.7-fold higher risk of death within one year, warned a study.