Science
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Newly discovered bat coronavirus can spread to humans like Covid-19: Experts
New Delhi: The newly discovered bat coronavirus — HKU5-CoV-2 — can spread to humans like Covid-19, said experts on Saturday, raising fresh health concerns. HKU5-CoV-2 was identified by a team of Chinese…
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Just 5 minutes of exercise daily can ward off dementia risk in elderly: Study
New Delhi: Just five minutes of exercise, that is moderate to vigorous, daily can help the elderly stave off the risk of dementia, according to a study. Researchers from the Johns Hopkins…
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Domestic air passenger traffic up 14.5 YoY at 150.3 lakh in Jan
New Delhi: Domestic air passenger traffic in India continued its upward trend in January, reaching an estimated 150.3 lakh passengers, according to a new report. This represents a 0.7 per cent increase…
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IN-SPACe’s new Rs 500 cr tech adoption fund to boost space startups
New Delhi: The new Rs 500 crore worth Technology Adoption Fund (TAF) unveiled by the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe), an arm of the Department of Space (DoS), will…
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T Kishankumar Reddy appointed as VC of JNTU Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Tadisina Kishenkumar Reddy, professor emeritus, Mechanical Engineering, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad, has been appointed as its vice-chancellor by Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma on Tuesday, February 18. He will be…
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Indigenous 10-tonne vertical mixer testament to India’s growing tech prowess: ISRO
New Delhi: The indigenously developed 10-tonne propellant mixer for solid motors is a testament to India’s growing tech prowess, said the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). The propellant mixer was developed and…
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No threat to Telangana poultry industry amid bird flu concerns: Scientists
Hyderabad: As rumours spread across Telangana over bird flu, veterinary scientists assured the public there is no need to panic. Bird flu or Avian Influenza A- H5N1 is a viral disease prominently…
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Centre inks Rs 642 cr contract with BEL for 28 EON-51 systems for Indian Navy
New Delhi: The Ministry of Defence on Saturday signed a Rs 642 crore contract with government-owned Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) Delhi for the procurement of 28 EON-51 systems for the Indian Navy.…
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Telangana veterinary officials alert on Avian Influenza, taking preventive steps
Hyderabad: In view of Avian Influenza cases being reported in other states, the Veterinary and Animal Husbandry (V&AH) department is initiating preventive measures. The V&AH department has already held an awareness meeting…
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Hyderabad: 3-day workshop on horticulture to begin at Hitex on Friday
Hyderabad: A three-day “Workshop on Innovative Technologies in Horticulture Crops Production and Value Addition” is being organized as part of the ‘Kisan Agri Show’ at HITEX in Hyderabad from February 7-9. The…
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Softbank’s Son had ‘good discussion’ with chiefs of Samsung, OpenAI
Seoul: SoftBank Group head Masayoshi Son said on Tuesday he had a “very good discussion” with Samsung Electronics Co. Chairman Lee Jae-yong and OpenAI chief Sam Altman, as the three gathered to…
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Indian researchers’ new drug delivery system to revolutionise arthritis treatment
New Delhi: Researchers from the Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST) Mohali, an autonomous institution of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), have developed an innovative “self-actuating” drug delivery system…
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Lung cancer is on rise among non-smokers, reveals new study
Bringing awareness to a new phenomenon, a study published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine journal reveals lung cancer is no longer restricted to smokers but is now emerging as the fifth leading cause…
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Government’s consumption growth estimated to improve in FY25
New Delhi: The government consumption growth is estimated to improve in FY25 given the increase in the revenue expenditures of both state and union governments, while private consumption growth is expected to…
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People in big cities ‘living simply’ will help Ladakh survive: Sonam Wangchuk
Hyderabad: Climate activist and educational reformer Sonam Wangchuk said that the people in big cities “living simply” will help the people in regions like Ladakh to simply live, in times these when…
