Rs 3,000 Crore Plan for Indigenous Power Equipment Testing
The Indian government plans a Rs 3,000 crore initiative to boost domestic testing for power equipment, aiming to cut imports and enhance self-reliance in the energy sector. Read more.
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Jaundice outbreak hits Odisha school, 25 students infected
A jaundice outbreak at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya in Khurda has infected 25 students, with 100 more symptomatic. Authorities suspect viral hepatitis as the cause. Read for details on the response and health measures.
Kerala's Record Hepatitis A Outbreak: Over 31,000 Cases
Kerala faces its worst Hepatitis A outbreak with 31,536 cases and 82 deaths by Dec 30, 2025. Experts blame water safety failures and warn of a dangerous shift to older patients. Learn symptoms and prevention.
Indian Experts Advise Caution on New Embryo Genetic Test
Leading Indian fertility specialists call for rigorous validation before clinical adoption of non-invasive preimplantation genetic testing (niPGT). Learn about the potential and pitfalls.
Experts Advise Caution on Non-Invasive Embryo Genetic Tests
Fertility specialists highlight the benefits and limitations of non-invasive preimplantation genetic testing (niPGT). Learn when this advanced screening is truly recommended.
Indore Contaminated Water: Symptom Onset & Health Risks
Indore faces a water-borne disease outbreak. Learn how soon symptoms like diarrhoea or hepatitis appear after drinking contaminated water, the key infections, and crucial treatment steps to save lives.
India's 220 kmph Rail Test Track Ready by March 2026
India's first dedicated high-speed rail test track, a 64-km facility in Rajasthan, is on track for completion by March 2026. It will enable testing at 220 kmph, positioning India as a global hub for rolling stock validation. Read more!
Surat Blood Centre's NAT Upgrade Enhances Patient Safety
Surat's SRKRC upgrades to a fully automated NAT system, detecting 117 infected blood donations missed by ELISA, preventing at least 351 potential infections. Read how this tech saves lives.
New FDA Lab in Pune's Moshi to be Ready by March 2026
A new state-of-the-art FDA lab in Pune's Moshi will slash testing delays for food and drug samples from over two months to swift results, boosting enforcement across five districts.
Blood Transfusion Gaps Infect Thalassaemia Patients with HIV
As the National Blood Transfusion Bill, 2025 is introduced, thalassaemia patients reveal how unsafe blood screening gave them HIV and Hepatitis C, demanding mandatory NAAT testing for all donor blood.
House of Diagnostics Launches $30-40 Million Funding Round
House of Diagnostics initiates a $30-40 million funding round as India's diagnostic market is projected to hit $15-16 billion. Read about the expansion plans and sector tailwinds.
1,411 kg vegetable sauce seized in Jaipur over safety concerns
Jaipur health officials seized over 1.4 tons of 'Super Se Upar' vegetable sauce after complaints. The firm lacked hygiene, pest control records. Samples sent for testing. Read more.
India's Doping Positivity Rate Highest in WADA 2024 Report
WADA's 2024 report reveals India's 3.6% doping positivity rate is the highest among major nations, with 260 adverse findings from 7113 tests. Read the full analysis.
Panel Recommends Focus on Pen-and-Paper Exams Over CBT
A parliamentary committee recommends a stronger focus on traditional pen-and-paper exams for national tests like JEE, NEET, citing recurring disruptions in NTA's computer-based tests. Explore the findings and implications.
BrowserStack AI Agent Cuts Debug Time by 80% for Devs
BrowserStack unveils Test Failure Analysis Agent, an AI-powered tool that automates debugging, reducing analysis time from hours to minutes. Discover how it boosts developer productivity.
BrowserStack AI Agent Cuts Test Debug Time by 90%
BrowserStack's new Test Failure Analysis Agent uses AI to pinpoint test failure root causes, boosting developer productivity. Discover how this tool bridges the developer-QA gap.
Indian Startup Bellatrix Builds Space Tech in Bengaluru Lab
Bellatrix Aerospace, a Bengaluru-based space-tech startup, designs its own vacuum chambers and propulsion systems to test satellite engines. Discover how they're pioneering green propulsion and ultra-low Earth orbit tech.
Angelina Jolie Reveals Mastectomy Scars After 10 Years
Angelina Jolie opens up about her 2013 preventive double mastectomy, revealing scars to advocate for global access to genetic testing and healthcare. Her story continues to empower women.
New AI Tool Cuts Rock Testing Time from Days to Seconds
Indian scientists develop a web-based tensile strength estimator for rocks, slashing testing time from 3-5 days to seconds. This breakthrough aids infrastructure planning and safety. Learn how this tool revolutionizes construction.
Taratala Flyover Reopens, Easing Kolkata Commute
Kolkata's Taratala flyover reopened after a 4-day load test, bringing relief to Behala and South 24 Parganas commuters. Travel times drastically improved. Read the full report.
FSSAI Tests Eggs Nationwide for Banned Antibiotics
FSSAI launches nationwide sampling of eggs to check for banned nitrofurans. This follows concerns over Eggoz brand eggs. Experts warn of long-term health risks from antibiotic misuse in poultry.
Kolkata Traffic Chaos as Taratala Flyover Shuts for Testing
Lakhs in Kolkata face severe traffic jams due to Taratala Flyover closure for load testing. Commutes triple in time, with 2 lakh vehicles clogging alternate routes. Police advise diversions.
Mangaluru Police Arrest 25, Seize Drugs in Major Crackdown
Mangaluru City Police intensify anti-drug drive, arresting 25 and seizing significant narcotics. Anonymous QR code system aids crackdown as random testing targets colleges.
Karnataka Minister: No Need to Panic Over Egg Safety Reports
Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao advises against panic over reports of cancer-causing substances in eggs. The health department is awaiting test results. Stay informed.
DMK MP Seeks SWAYAM Exam Centre Change for TN Students
DMK MP P Wilson urges Union Education Minister to relocate SWAYAM exam centres for Tamil Nadu B.Ed students assigned to Kerala & Karnataka. Exam is on Dec 14-15. Read more.
US May End Universal Hepatitis B Vaccine at Birth
A US CDC panel reviews the universal hepatitis B birth dose policy. Experts warn against delay, citing household transmission risks and a 99% drop in infections since 1991. Learn why.
Central Drug Testing Lab Approved for Bengaluru
Bengaluru is set to receive a central drug testing laboratory, significantly reducing wait times for sample analysis reports. Approval from the Centre is pending. Read more.
MIT's Non-Invasive Glucose Monitor Uses Light, Not Needles
MIT researchers develop a light-based glucose sensor, eliminating painful finger pricks. The shoebox-sized device uses Raman spectroscopy and aims for smartwatch size. A potential game-changer for India's diabetic population.
Trump lauds CDC panel's hepatitis B vaccine decision
US President Donald Trump praised a CDC panel vote to end its recommendation for Hepatitis B vaccination for newborns. Read the details and implications of this major public health shift.
CDC Changes Hepatitis B Vaccine Rule for Newborns
CDC's vaccine panel votes to end universal hepatitis B shot at birth for babies of negative mothers. Parents and doctors to decide case-by-case. Experts warn of risks.
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