Gujarat: Ahmedabad Civil Hospital records over 1,000 organ, tissue donations in six years
Ahmedabad, May 15 (IANS) Ahmedabad Civil Hospital has reported a total of 1,032 organs and tissues donated through its organ donation programme over the past six years, officials said on Friday, as it continues to be recognised as a leading centre for cadaveric organ donation in India. In the latest case, a 29-year-old man from […]
First year post-SSC Diploma admission process to begin from May 20 in Maharashtra
Mumbai, May 15 (IANS) The admission process for First Year Diploma courses in Engineering and Technology, and Architecture, after Class 10, for the academic year 2026-27, will begin from May 20 in Maharashtra, government officials said on Friday. Maharashtra Higher and Technical Education Minister Chandrakant Patil has directed the Directorate of Technical Education to ensure […]
Trump-Xi summit highlights cooperation, lacks breakthroughs on key fault lines
Beijing, May 15 (IANS) When US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Beijing this week, their cordial exchange of pleasantries, a firm handshake and emphasis on cooperation fueled cautious optimism about relations between the two superpowers. However, a lack of major breakthroughs on complex issues, including the status of Taiwan, underscored […]
Thailand declares hantavirus ‘dangerous communicable disease’
Bangkok, May 15 (IANS) Thailand’s National Communicable Disease Committee on Friday approved the designation of hantavirus as a “dangerous communicable disease.” According to the Ministry of Public Health, the new mandate requires authorities to report suspected cases within three hours, conduct disease investigations within 12 hours, and enforce a strict 42-day quarantine for high-risk contacts. […]
Africa CDC confirms Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo
Kinshasa, May 15 (IANS) Health authorities have confirmed a new outbreak of Ebola virus disease in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on Friday. Hundreds of suspected cases have been reported in Ituri Province, according to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC). Preliminary tests by the National Institute of Biomedical […]
Strait of Hormuz open to all except hostile countries: Iranian FM Araghchi
New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Friday said that the Strait of Hormuz remains open to all vessels, except for those belonging to countries engaged in a conflict with Iran. Addressing a press conference in New Delhi, Araghchi said that Iran continues to facilitate the passage of vessels, noting […]
Trump says he discussed North Korea with Xi during summit in Beijing
Beijing, May 15 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said Friday he discussed North Korea with Chinese President Xi Jinping during their summit in Beijing this week, as he has expressed his desire to re-engage with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. Trump made the remarks in a meeting with reporters aboard Air Force One en route […]
US pharma sector critically dependent on Chinese supply chains, warns report
New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) The US pharmaceutical and biotechnology sector has become critically dependent on Chinese inputs, which makes it vulnerable to supply chain risks from a foreign country, a report has said. An article in The National Interest, a US-based online publication cites the example of Heparin, a blood thinner, on which US […]
BRICS Chair’s statement demonstrates broad consensus on international, regional issues: Chinese envoy
New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) China’s Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong on Friday congratulated India for successfully hosting the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. He stated that BRICS Chair’s statement and outcome document demonstrate broad consensus on international and regional issues, the future development of BRICS and the reform of global governance and the multilateral system. […]
Israeli military chief secretly visited UAE during war with Iran: Israeli state media
Jerusalem, May 15 (IANS) Israeli military chief Eyal Zamir and other senior officers secretly visited the United Arab Emirates (UAE) during the recent war with Iran, Israel’s state-owned Kan TV News reported on Friday. The channel said that during his visit, Zamir met with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and senior security […]
