The National Cancer Registry Programme released updated data showing a significant rise in cancer incidence in Indian cities particularly breast and colorectal cancers.
Category: Health & Science
ICMR Study Finds Urban Children More Sedentary Than Rural Peers with Greater Obesity Risk
A new ICMR study found Indian urban children spend significantly more time on screens and are at higher risk of childhood obesity than their rural counterparts.
India Clean Cooking Mission Progress Report Shows 92 Percent LPG Coverage in Rural Households
The government’s Ujjwala clean cooking programme has now reached 92 percent LPG coverage in rural households significantly reducing indoor air pollution health risks.
Ginkgo Bioworks AI-Driven Lab Notebooks Written Entirely by Machine Mark New Era
Ginkgo Bioworks COO Reshma Shetty described the moment an AI model wrote its first lab notebook entry as a major shift in how modern science is practiced.
India Government Launches Flagship Digital Health ID Expansion Under Ayushman Bharat Initiative
The Health Ministry announced a major expansion of India’s digital health identity programme under Ayushman Bharat integrating health records across states.
Iran War Energy Disruptions Indirectly Hampering Medical Supply Chains in South Asia
Rising fuel costs and shipping disruptions caused by the Hormuz closure have begun affecting the cost and availability of pharmaceuticals and medical equipment across South Asia.
India ISRO Scientists Track Monsoon Onset Using Satellite Data for Early Warning Systems
ISRO researchers published findings on using satellite-based atmospheric data to more accurately predict the onset and distribution of the annual monsoon.
India AIIMS Research Team Studies Effect of Air Pollution on Infant Lung Development in Delhi
AIIMS researchers launched a longitudinal study tracking the impact of Delhi’s poor air quality on lung development and respiratory health in newborns.
India Solar Energy Capacity Crosses 100 GW Milestone Ahead of 2030 Target
India’s cumulative installed solar power capacity surpassed 100 gigawatts for the first time marking a major milestone in the country’s clean energy transition.
India Climate Change Threat to Northeast Biodiversity Highlighted on World Environment Day
Scientists warned that climate change poses an acute threat to the biodiversity of India’s Northeast states on World Environment Day 2026.