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UN agency opens migration response centre in Somalia
Mogadishu, April 22: The International Organization for Migration (IOM), the UN migration agency, has officially inaugurated the Migration Response Center (MRC) in Burao in Somaliland, a self-declared region of Somalia.
IIT Guwahati launches 4-year BS in Biomedical Science & Engineering
Guwahati, April 21: Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati announced the launch of its new four-year Bachelor of Science (BS) Program in Biomedical Science and Engineering. The program will be offered by the Jyoti and Bhupat Mehta School of Health Sciences and Technology (JBMSHST) at IIT Guwahati.
International Space Mission carrying Indian astronaut scheduled for next month: MoS Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, April 18: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced an International Space Mission carrying an Indian astronaut, scheduled for next month.
Soft brainstem implant delivers high-resolution hearing: Researchers
New Delhi, April 18: A team at EPFL's Laboratory for Soft Bioelectronic Interfaces in Switzerland on Friday said it has developed a soft, thin-film auditory brainstem implant (ABI) that closely conforms to the curved surface of the brainstem.
International space mission carrying Indian astronaut scheduled for next month
New Delhi, April 18: The country is all set to create history once again in its space journey as an Indian astronaut will fly to the International Space Station (ISS) next month as part of an international space mission, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh, said on Friday.
IIT Guwahati, HDFC Parivartan launch tech-based rural development initiatives in Assam, Meghalaya
Guwahati, April 17: The Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, in collaboration with HDFC Parivartan, on Thursday, launched a series of technology-based rural development initiatives aimed at improving food and energy security, increasing farmer income, and building capacity among agricultural communities in the northeastern states of Assam and Meghalaya.
Urgent global action needed as Sudan War enters third year: UN
Geneva/Port Sudan, April 15: As the brutal war in Sudan entered its third year on Tuesday, the International Organization of Migration (IOM) has called for an immediate, coordinated international action to help alleviate the "unimaginable scale" of human suffering caused by the conflict and to prevent even greater instability across the region.
Gut-brain link behind behavioural symptoms in children with autism
New Delhi, April 14: Imbalance in the digestive system may disrupt brain signals and influence behavioural symptoms in children with autism, according to a study on Monday.
UK researchers find promising biomarker for early sepsis detection
New Delhi, April 12: 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.
Latin America must choose unity over isolation, says Colombian president
Tegucigalpa, April 10: Colombian President Gustavo Petro called on Latin America and the Caribbean to act as a "guiding light" for multilateralism in a world increasingly troubled by division and unilateralism.
Biomedical engineers build world's smallest pacemaker
Washington DC, April 9: Smaller than a grain of rice, a new pacemaker is particularly suited to the small, fragile hearts of newborn babies with congenital heart defects.
Antibiotic use in first weeks of life may reduce efficacy of childhood vaccination: Study
New Delhi, April 5: Babies treated with antibiotics in the first few weeks of their life are likely to show weaker immune responses to essential vaccines taken in childhood, according to a study.
Biometric payments becoming widespread in Russia: Report
New Delhi, April 3: Biometric payments have become widespread in Russia, according to a report on Thursday.
Common gut bacteria can make diabetes, cancer drugs less effective: Study
New Delhi, April 3: Common gut bacteria can metabolise some oral medications potentially rendering these important drugs against migraines, depression, type 2 diabetes, and prostate cancer less effective, according to a study on Thursday.
Aadhaar face authentication sees over 130.5 cr transactions, 39.5 cr in Jan-March
New Delhi, April 2: The Aadhaar face authentication solutions, developed by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), have seen a massive growth with over 78 per cent of the total transactions in FY25 alone, the government has said.
UIDAI's AI-powered Aadhaar face authentication sees over 130.5 crore transactions, revolutionizing biometric verification
New Delhi, April 1: The AI and machine learning (ML) based Aadhaar Face Authentication solutions developed in-house by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has been witnessing a massive growth, with over 78 per cent of the total transactions coming alone in the FY 25 fiscal year, which ended 31 March 2025, the Ministry of Electronics and IT said in a release on Tuesday.
Amazing, just amazing: Sunita Williams answers how India looked from space
New Delhi, April 1: Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams, days after landing on Earth following her extended mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS), recalled her awe-inspiring experiences of viewing India from space during a press conference.
Govt to create regional BIRAC centres to accelerate startups and biomanufacturing
New Delhi, March 28: The Union government on Friday announced the creation of regional BIRAC (Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council) Centers across India to accelerate startups and biomanufacturing.
NIT Rourkela's natural bioink to help 3D bioprinting of bone tissue
New Delhi, March 28: Researchers at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela have developed a bioink made from natural materials to boost 3D bioprinting of bone-like structures.
UIDAI, IIIT-H launch biometric challenge, offers Rs 7.7 lakh worth prize
New Delhi, March 28: The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), in collaboration with IIIT-Hyderabad has launched a large-scale competition to test fingerprint-based authentication solutions in biometric algorithms, said the Ministry of Electronics and IT.
Shashi Tharoor welcomes Trump's recognition of India's Voter ID system
New Delhi, March 28: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has welcomed US President Donald Trump's recent recognition of India's voter ID system in his latest executive order aimed at overhauling the US federal election process. Trump's order mandates proof of citizenship for federal elections and imposes new restrictions on mail-in voting, drawing comparisons with election systems in India and other countries.
US deported 55 Indians since Jan 20: MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh
By Sahil Pandey, New Delhi, March 27: Minister of State in the Ministry of External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh on Thursday revealed that since January 20, the US has deported 55 Indian nationals who arrived in India via Panama.
Maharashtra: FIR filed after biomedical waste, including fetus found in Pune
Pune, March 26: The Pune Rural Police on Wednesday registered a First Information Report (FIR) against unidentified individuals after discovering biomedical waste, including a fetus and vestigial body parts, improperly disposed of in glass containers at a garbage site in Daund town of Pune district. The incident was reported on Tuesday morning.
Ozzy Osbourne's gigantic plans for comeback gig revealed
Los Angeles, March 23: The Black Sabbath frontman, Ozzy Osbourne, has huge plans for his comeback gig despite him not being in the best of shape.
Don't be afraid to dream big, pursue it one step at a time: Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla
New Delhi, March 18: Indian Air Force (IAF) Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla -- set to become the first Indian to go to the International Space Station (ISS) soon -- on Tuesday urged fellow citizens to not be afraid to dream big and to pursue it one step at a time.
Indian space startups surging at unprecedented rate under clear govt policy: Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla (IANS Exclusive)
New Delhi, March 18: As Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed India's space startup journey at the American podcaster Lex Fridman's mega show, Indian Air Force (IAF) Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla -- set to become the first Indian to reach the International Space Station (ISS) soon -- told IANS on Tuesday that domestic startups in the space sector are growing at an unprecedented rate.
From Covid to probiotics, researchers reveal changes in gut microbiota
New York, March 16: The '13th Gut Microbiota for Health World Summit' in Washington, DC, over the weekend revealed how cutting-edge research on gut microbiome science is being applied to clinical practice.
Assam, Dept of Biotechnology sign MoU for Centre-State partnership under BioE3 policy
Guwahati, March 13: The Assam government and the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) under the BioE3 (Biotechnology for Economy, Environment, and Employment) Policy for Centre-State partnership to accelerate high-performance biomanufacturing while fostering a sustainable biotechnology ecosystem in Assam.
BioE3 Policy: DBT partners with Assam to foster sustainable biotech ecosystem
New Delhi, March 12: The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and the Government of Assam signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) under the BioE3 (Biotechnology for Economy, Environment, and Employment) Policy, said the Ministry of Science & Technology on Wednesday.
Researchers create gel that can self-heal like human skin: Study
Espoo, March 10: Gels are commonly used products that are soft and sticky. They can be applied to hair or to the jelly-like components in various foodstuffs. While human skin shares gel-like characteristics, it has unique qualities that are very hard to replicate. It combines high stiffness with flexibility, and it has remarkable self-healing capabilities, often healing completely within 24 hours after injury.
Study explains why firefighters may face a higher brain cancer risk
New Delhi, March 10: Firefighters with increased exposure to certain chemical compounds are more likely to develop gliomas -- the most common type of malignant brain tumour -- than individuals with other occupations, according to a study on Monday.
Breakthrough research offers hope for treatment of ischemic heart failure
New York, March 9: A global team of researchers has reported a groundbreaking discovery in cardiac regeneration that offers new hope for the treatment of ischemic heart failure.
ICMR launches Medical Innovations Patent Mitra to support biomedical innovations
New Delhi, March 8: In a significant move towards enhancing India's healthcare innovation ecosystem, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has launched the Medical Innovations Patent Mitra initiative during the International Symposium on Health Technology Assessment (ISHTA).
IIT Roorkee study finds mother's milk natural shield for probiotics
Roorkee (Uttarakhand), Feb 25: The Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) on Tuesday said that it has made a groundbreaking discovery about the potential of mother's milk in improving infant health.
International Organization for Migration: 90% of homes in Gaza Strip have been destroyed
Gaza City, February 22: The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) stated that around 90 per cent of homes in the Gaza Strip have been destroyed, leaving hundreds of thousands of people with nowhere to go.
Study shows how gut microbiome raises risk of multiple sclerosis
New Delhi, Feb 21: Gut microbiome plays a significant role in the onset of multiple sclerosis (MS) -- an autoimmune disease that impacts the central nervous system, finds a study that may provide answers to why some people develop the condition.
Indian scientists find common biomarkers for early diagnosis of pancreatic, glioma cancers
New Delhi, Feb 20: A team of scientists from the Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Mohali -- an autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DST) -- has identified some common metabolites of hard to detect pancreatic and glioma cancers, which can boost their early diagnosis and lead to better treatment outcomes.
Maldives to deport expatriates failing to submit biometric data
Colombo, Feb 19: Expatriates residing in the Maldives who fail to give biometric data to Operation Kurangi, a nationwide campaign launched last year to collect biometric data, will face deportation, the official PSM News reported on Wednesday.
Union Minister Jitendra Singh launches Srjanam biomedical waste conversion rig at AIIMS Delhi
New Delhi, February 10: Union Minister for Science and Technology, Jitendra Singh, officially launched the "Srjanam" biomedical waste conversion rig at AIIMS, New Delhi, on Monday, marking a significant milestone in the management of biomedical waste.
CSIR-NIIST develops tech for converting biomedical waste into soil additives
New Delhi, Feb 8: The CSIR-NIIST (National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology) Thiruvananthapuram on Saturday announced an automated biomedical waste conversion rig that can disinfect pathogenic waste and convert it into soil additives.