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National Cancer Grid
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National Cancer Grid

Science & Tech 27/08/22 15:35 PM IST
by Mahesh

'The National Cancer Grid (NCG) has established the Koita Centre for Digital Oncology (KCDO) to promote use of digital technologies and tools to improve cancer care across India.' The Centre has be Read More...

India may need $10 trn investment to achieve net-zero emission by 2070
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India may need $10 trn investment to achieve net-zero emission by 2070

Science & Tech 27/08/22 11:30 AM IST
by Mahesh

'India will need an investment of over USD 10 trillion to achieve its net-zero emission target by 2070. India would continue to rely on coal power, at least in the near future.' Thus, the country n Read More...

Justice UU Lalit
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Justice UU Lalit

Science & Tech 27/08/22 10:30 AM IST
by Mahesh

'Justice UU Lalit is going to be the second Chief Justice of India who is directly elevated to the Supreme Court bench from the bar after Justice SM Sikri in 1964.' He is one of the six senior coun Read More...

Center identifies 75 tribal districts for focused TB interventions
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Center identifies 75 tribal districts for focused TB interventions

Science & Tech 27/08/22 10:30 AM IST
by Mahesh

'Ministry of Tribal Affairs and TB division of Ministry of Health and Family welfare organized a national conclave at the National Tribal Research Institute (NTRI), New Delhi to disseminate the learni Read More...

China pledges support to Sri Lanka at UNHRC session
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China pledges support to Sri Lanka at UNHRC session

Science & Tech 27/08/22 10:30 AM IST
by Mahesh

'Sri Lanka awaits China’s response to its request for bridge loans to tide over the country’s enduring economic crisis. ' While Beijing announced a $74 million grant in May, it is yet t Read More...

South Delhi’s Anang Tal site to be Centrally protected
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South Delhi’s Anang Tal site to be Centrally protected

Science & Tech 26/08/22 22:50 PM IST
by Mahesh

'Recently, the Anang Tal Lake in South Delhi has been declared a monument of national importance through a gazette notification by the Ministry of Culture.' It dates back to 1,060 AD. Anang Tal is Read More...

Supreme Court set to review PMLA verdict, reconsider two provisions
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Supreme Court set to review PMLA verdict, reconsider two provisions

Science & Tech 26/08/22 15:50 PM IST
by Mahesh

'The Supreme Court agreed to consider a plea seeking a review of its earlier judgment upholding the constitutional validity of anti-money laundering provisions, including the powers of arrest and seiz Read More...

One Nation One Fertiliser
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One Nation One Fertiliser

Science & Tech 26/08/22 11:50 AM IST
by Mahesh

'One Nation, One Fertiliser (ONOF) programme will be implemented across the country from October starting with urea and later crop nutrients di-ammonium phosphate (DAP) or muriate of potash (MOP) will Read More...

TN Idol Wing CID initiates steps to bring back 6 stolen Chola-era idols from US
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TN Idol Wing CID initiates steps to bring back 6 stolen Chola-era idols from US

Science & Tech 26/08/22 11:50 AM IST
by Mahesh

'The Tamil Nadu Idol Wing CID said it has initiated steps to retrieve six Chola-era bronze idols, stolen from the Nareeswara Sivan temple, Veeracholapuram in Kallakurichi district back in the 1960s, a Read More...

Newly identified gene could be clue to treatment of fungal infection in immuno-compromised patients
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Newly identified gene could be clue to treatment of fungal infection in immuno-compromised patients

Science & Tech 26/08/22 11:35 AM IST
by Mahesh

'A newly identified gene can hold the key to prevent fungal infection Candidiasis that often affects intensive-care unit (ICU) patients, cancer patients and patients receiving immunosuppressive therap Read More...