Australian experts warn of triple avian influenza threat
Canberra, July 15 (IANS) Australia is facing an unprecedented threat from three different strains of avian influenza according to experts from the national science agency. Debbie Eagles and Frank Wong from the Australian Center for Disease Preparedness (ACPD) at the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) on Monday warned that three strains of […]
India recognises priorities, needs of Pacific Island nations: Jaishankar
New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar, on Monday, highlighted the strengthening partnership between India and the Marshall Islands during the signing ceremony of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to fund Four Community Development Projects in the island nation. “It is my pleasure to deliver this message on the occasion of […]
Pakistan: 8 troopers among 17 injured in suicide attack in cantonment
Islamabad, July 15 (IANS) At least eight security personnel and nine civilians have been injured in an attack in the cantonment area of the Pakistani military in the country’s northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Monday, official sources said. The incident took place at about 4.45 a.m. local time in Bannu district of the province where […]
Need to lower the temperature of American politics: Biden
New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) US President Joe Biden sent out a video message, addressing American citizens after a failed assassination attempt on his rival and former US President Donald Trump, urging people to “lower the temperature” of US politics and “take a step back.” “We are not enemies, we are friends, neighbours, co-workers and […]
Sridhar Vembu on developing talent, addressing ‘power imbalance’ at Indian workplaces
New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) Zoho Co-founder and CEO Sridhar Vembu on Monday said that addressing “power imbalance” or “respect imbalance” is very important to be really connected and grounded in reality at the workplace. According to him, when you are in a powerful position or when people hold you in high esteem, “they very […]
Study calls for limiting overprescribing of opioids to cut misuse, overdose
New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) Overprescribing is the direct cause of opioid misuse and overdoses for people who don’t know how to dispose the medicines safely, according to a study. A team of researchers from the Network of Canadian Emergency conducted a study at seven emergency departments in Canada to evaluate the ideal quantity of […]
Walking after meals safe, may help manage BP and diabetes: Expert
New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) Walking after meals is safe and may be key to managing diabetes, hypertension, and sleep issues, said an expert. Taking to social media X, Dr Sudhir Kumar, from Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, said walking, whether in the mornings or evenings, before breakfast or dinner, is a healthy habit. “Walking after […]
Budget needs to further accelerate robust digital infra across India: Industry
New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) The Digital Infrastructure Providers Association (DIPA) on Monday urged the government to extend input tax credit for telecom towers under the GST regime in the upcoming Union Budget 2024-2025, which would significantly reduce costs for infrastructure providers and ultimately benefit consumers. A business pays input tax credit on a purchase […]
WPI inflation remains benign, food prices to rationalise in next 2-3 months: Experts
Mumbai, July 15 (IANS) Inflation in the food articles is expected to rationalise by September/October as many of the Kharif crops will be entering the mandis supplementing the existing supply, industry experts said on Monday. The annual rate of inflation based on the all-India Wholesale Price Index (WPI) number edged up to 3.36 per cent […]
Ashok Leyland bags order for 2,104 buses from Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation
New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) Commercial vehicle manufacturer Ashok Leyland, on Monday, said it has bagged the single-largest, fully-built bus order from the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) for 2,104 units of its Viking passenger bus. The buses will be fully compliant with the latest Central Motor Vehicles Rules (CMVR) standards, featuring ‘AIS 153’ […]
