In a sign of religious profiling, officials revealed that the terrorists had pulled down or unzipped the trousers of about 20 male victims during the Pahalgam massacre, to identify their faith befo…
The 30-share BSE Sensex leapt 1508.91 points or 1.96 per cent to end the day at 78,553.20. The broader Nifty 50 index closed at 23,851.65, up 414.45 points or 1.77 per cent from yesterday’s closi…
The Mk-II (A) Laser-Directed Energy Weapon (DEW) system will eventually be upgraded and strengthened to increase its efficiency and capacity, said DRDO chief Samir V. Kamat. DRDO officials describe…
According to a study conducted by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and published in The Lancet, India’s diabetes crisis has reached alarming proportions: over 100 million Indians now…
A day after the US imposed a 27% tariff on its imports, India on Thursday said that it was evaluating the impact of this change in US trade policy and exploring potential opportunities that may ari…
Napping has long been praised as a tool for boosting alertness, enhancing mood, strengthening memory and improving productivity. However, for some, the practice can sabotage nighttime sleep. Theref…
A ground-breaking cancer therapy being tested in China is offering new hope for patients with advanced malignancies, particularly those who have exhausted conventional treatment options. The experi…
The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 1078.87 points or 1.4 per cent to end the day just below the 78,000 mark (at 77,984.38 points). The broader Nifty 50 index rose 307.95 points or 1.32 per cent at 23,6…
Anorexia nervosa with its devastating mental, behavioral, and physical symptoms has the highest mortality rate among psychiatric disorders, claiming lives through medical complications like cardiac…
In collaboration with the Observer Research Foundation (ORF), Firstpost will bring agenda-setting discussions, exploring themes that define foreign policy, security, economics, and emerging global …
The SpaDeX mission was launched on December 30 last year when the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) placed in orbit two satellites – SDX01 and SDX02 – to demonstrate the docking experim…
Trump’s proposal to impose reciprocal tariffs from early April on trading partners including India is worrying Indian exporters in sectors ranging autos to agriculture, with Citi Research analyst…
India has confirmed its first case of the H5N1 avian influenza virus in domestic cats.The case was detected in Madhya Pradesh’s Chhindwara district and has raised concerns about the possibility o…
Three in every five people in India succumb to cancer following diagnosis with women bearing a “disproportionate burden” compared to men, an analysis of global cancer data has estimatedread mor…
With drones and other disruptive technologies impacting the dynamics of warfare as demonstrated in recent conflicts, the Army Air Defence has drawn a roadmap to boost its capabilities through…
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called for cigarette-style cancer warnings on cans and bottles of alcohol owing to their detrimental effects on health.
The UN health body said that governments…
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi is co-hosting the AI Action Summit with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron, all high-level engagements are lined up. He, along with Macron will travel to the site…
A US military aircraft with 104 Indian nationals landed in Punjab’s Amritsar on Wednesday.
The plane carried Indians deported for residing illegally in the United States. The action comes amid US…
On February 4, World Cancer Day, when the world focussed on fighting one of the deadliest diseases, the United States and China—two of the biggest economies—were caught in a serious trade and tariff…
Today is World Cancer Day. And, it becomes even more important to raise awareness about lung cancer – one of the most prevalent forms of the disease.
A recent study has found a rise in lung cancer…
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2025 in Parliament on Saturday, announcing a significant boost for the education sector.
With a strong emphasis on education, skilling,…
India will launch a national mission on high-yielding seeds, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Saturday.
Presenting her 8th straight Budget, she also said a ‘Makhana Board’ will be…
As the Finance Minister is set to present the Union Budget on 1st February for the upcoming financial year of 2025-26, the middle-class people of the country are eyeing some tax benefits and a…
In the world of healthcare, progress is defined not just by the treatments we offer but by how we deliver them. For generations, needles have been an essential part of paediatric care, yet they also…
What do you do when you feel unwell?
Whether it is a headache, stomach ache, or fever, many people avoid consulting doctors and instead take commonly available medicines.
So far, seven cases of Human…
‘There’s nothing sweeter than a cup of bitter coffee’.
Coffee has several health benefits, ranging from improved heart health to longer life.
These benefits, however, could vary depending on when you…
Indian benchmark indices – BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 – on Monday ended over 1.50 per cent down with more that 320 stocks hitting a lower circuit limits as India logged first case of human…
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has confirmed two cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in Karnataka’s Bengaluru. The ICMR said in a statement that the two cases were found “through…
Several Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) systems have either been completed or are in the ”final stages” of user evaluation or development trials, the defence ministry said on…
The Centre has launched the ‘One Nation One Subscription’ (ONOS), opening a treasure trove of research articles and academic journals that will benefit over 18 million students across India.
Students…
Do you choose a packet of chips over a bowl of peanuts? If yes, then you are not alone.
As life gets busier and schedules more hectic, convenience foods and ready-to-eat snacks have become a quick fix…
India has taken a bold leap in its fight against diabetes by setting up the country’s first-ever diabetes biobank in Chennai.
This groundbreaking initiative, a collaboration between the Indian Council…
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Australian Space Agency (ASA) have signed an Implementation Agreement (IA) to support India’s Gaganyaan mission. This milestone collaboration…
Lung cancer leads to global cancer-related mortality rates, affecting both men and women. The World Health Organisation attributes 85% of cases to tobacco use and air pollution, highlighting these as…
India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted a flight trial of a long-range hypersonic missile on Saturday. The trial was conducted at Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island…
The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) announced that it is working to make India’s own regional navigation system (NaVIC) which will be accessible to civilians soon. As of now, the accurate…
Gold prices saw a steep surge of Rs 1,000 and breached the psychological Rs 82,000 per 10 grams-mark for the first time in the national capital on Wednesday, amid robust buying by jewellers ahead of…
Many people are unaware that men can also be affected by breast cancer. Although male breast cancer accounts for less than 1 per cent of all breast cancer cases, this fact is significant and deserves…
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced that the Gaganyaan mission, India’s first crewed spaceflight program, will not launch in 2025 as initially planned. ISRO Chairman S….
Google has announced new initiatives aimed at transforming India’s agriculture sector with artificial intelligence (AI) solutions. As part of its broader strategy to support healthcare,…
Exposure to air pollution has been recognised as a leading cause of mortality and morbidity, responsible for 6.5 million deaths and 167.3 million disability-adjusted life years in 2015, according to…
The Union Cabinet has approved the next phase of space surveillance programme with 52 defence satellites, according to a report.
The Space Based Surveillance (SBS) programme was launched in 2001 and…
Every one in seven Indians has suffered a mental health disorder, according to a study published by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) in 2019.
By all accounts, the mental health crisis has…
India’s population growth is slowing, but the working-age population is set to increase, with projections indicating that it may reach 64.4 per cent by the upcoming Census, according to a report by…
The word variant was synonymous with mathematics. However, in 2020, variant became associated with COVID-19 as the virus kept mutating. Since then, many variants have come and gone, infecting…
September still holds that back-to-school feeling for many of us, no matter how long ago we left the classroom. For many young people looking forward to
freshers’ week or returning to their studies,…
The parliamentary Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is set to examine the allegations against SEBI chief Madhabi Puri Buch, according to a report.
Last month, activist short-seller Hindenburg Research…
Oral cancer, a sinister disease silently wreaking havoc within the oral cavity, is becoming an imminent threat worldwide. The situation is particularly alarming in India, where it is the most…
August 23 marks a significant milestone in India’s history, and will be remembered forever as the day the country made its indelible mark on space exploration.
A year ago, on this day, the Indian…
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to release thousands of images captured by the Vikram Lander and Pragyan Rover during their lunar exploration on the landing anniversary of the…
Two days after the World Health Organization (WHO) classified mpox as a global health emergency due to a surge in cases in Africa and Europe, India is pulling out all the stops to thwart the virus.
In…
Apple has achieved remarkable growth in India, becoming the fastest-growing company in the country over the past 50 years. This surge in Apple’s presence is primarily driven by a significant increase…
India, the world’s third largest oil consuming and importing nation, in July bought USD 2.8 billion worth of crude oil from Russia, second only to China which remains the largest importer of Russian…
On August 9, 2024, a chilling discovery at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in north Kolkata sent shockwaves across the nation—a postgraduate trainee doctor was found brutally murdered after a…
A recent report by Maximize Market Research estimates that the global revenue for complementary and alternative medicine will increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.9 percent from 2022…
Achieving the United Nations’ goal of a hunger-free world by 2030 is unlikely, according to a German economist. Despite the adoption of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in 2015, which…
In a significant stride towards social upliftment, the Charles Walters Council for Innovation & Research has inaugurated Maa Ambey Kutir, a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to providing the…
The Supreme Court, on Monday, refused to entertain a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by a lawyer challenging the government’s decision to cancel the UGC-NET following the alleged paper…
India on Wednesday successfully flight-tested the second phase of its ballistic missile defence system, demonstrating home-grown capabilities to defend against hostile missiles having a range of 5,000…
The Economic Survey 2023-24 stressed that the performance of agriculture sector remains “critical” for India’s economic growth which has been increasing at an average growth rate of 4.18 per cent over…