Puducherry Orders 100% Drug Testing After Fake Medicine Raid
Puducherry mandates 100% batch testing for all medicines after a major fake drug racket bust. Learn how this move aims to safeguard public health and ensure drug safety.
Puducherry mandates 100% batch testing for all medicines after a major fake drug racket bust. Learn how this move aims to safeguard public health and ensure drug safety.
US CDC reclassifies flu, RSV, hepatitis A & COVID-19 vaccines for kids. New 3-tier system gives parents more choice. Learn what this means for Indian families.
The US CDC has stopped its routine recommendation for four childhood vaccines for certain groups, a move Trump says aligns with other nations. Experts raise concerns about public health impact.
US health officials narrow childhood vaccine advice, moving RSV, Dengue, and COVID to high-risk or shared decision-making lists. Experts warn of preventable deaths. Read the full update.
La Martiniere Boys' College's 1985 batch held a grand 40-year reunion in Lucknow. 44 alumni from across the globe revisited classrooms, shared nostalgic memories, and unveiled a commemorative plaque. Relive the heartwarming stories.
Delhi Police registers cases after 18 banks report nearly 11,000 counterfeit notes worth Rs 34 lakh. Investigation reveals sophisticated mixing with real currency. Read the full report.
Bhagalpur health officials launch a campaign to administer the single-dose Gardasil HPV vaccine to schoolgirls, aiming to prevent cervical cancer. Nearly 20,000 girls already vaccinated.
EAM S. Jaishankar lauds India's 'Vaccine Maitri' initiative, highlighting its profound global emotional impact and role in strengthening international partnerships during the pandemic.
Stanford scientists identify the immune mechanism behind rare myocarditis post mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, primarily in young males. A soy compound shows promise in preventing it. Read the details.
Delhi Police's cyber cell investigates a complaint about fake news claiming teachers must count stray dogs. The education department calls it fabricated and baseless. Read the full story.
A 44-year-old woman from Sandirya village in Ajmer died after not taking the anti-rabies vaccine following a stray dog bite last month. Health officials urge immediate vaccination.
Uttar Pradesh government approves major IPS promotions across batches. Senior officers Praveen Kumar, Tarun Gaba elevated to Additional DG rank. Details on batch-wise promotions inside.
The 2000 batch of IIEST Shibpur raised over Rs 23 lakh for permanent floodlights at Lords ground and sports gear. This 'Project Illumination' will boost student activities. Read about this alumni initiative.
The 2000 graduating batch of IIT Kanpur pledges a historic Rs 100 crore to their alma mater, marking the largest single-batch commitment in the institute's history. Discover how this will fuel innovation.
IIT Roorkee's 1975 alumni batch marked their Golden Jubilee with a Rs 45 lakh contribution for campus development, including electric carts and a proposed ultrasound machine, strengthening alumni-institute ties.
US, UK, and Australia issue health alerts on fake Indian rabies vaccine Abhayrab. India's manufacturer rejects quality failure claims, stressing only one batch was counterfeit. Public health trust is at stake.
IIT Kanpur's Class of 2000 pledges a historic Rs 100 crore during their Silver Jubilee, the highest-ever batch donation in India, to establish the Millennium School of Technology and Society.
IIT Madras introduces a new academic structure enabling BTech, BS, and dual degree students to undertake full-semester internships for deeper industry exposure from the 2024 batch. Learn about the revised credits and opportunities.
Explore the journey of the word 'batch' from medieval kitchens to today's digital systems. Discover how this concept of grouping defines efficiency, education, and identity in contemporary India. Read more.
The MBBS 2000 batch of KGMU, Lucknow, celebrated 25 years of friendship with a nostalgic 3-day reunion. 132 alumni, including 13 couples who met there, shared memories and honoured teachers.
Australia flags a counterfeit anti-rabies vaccine batch in India. Manufacturer Indian Immunologicals Limited says the batch is withdrawn, warning against unnecessary panic. Details inside.
Australia advises travellers vaccinated with Abhayrab in India to restart their rabies shots due to counterfeit batches. The manufacturer, IIL, calls it an isolated incident. Read the full details.
Australia warns of counterfeit Abhayrab rabies vaccine in India since Nov 2023. Indian Immunologicals Limited refutes, citing action on one batch in Jan 2024. Check your vaccine status.
A Kaithal youth was cheated at Chandigarh airport with fake US dollars and a forged airline ticket in a bogus UK travel scheme. Police have lodged an FIR. Read the full details.
Tamil Nadu government promotes 25 IAS officers across batches. Seven 1995-batch officers elevated to Chief Secretary cadre, effective Jan 1, 2026. Key appointments in finance, health, and metro rail.
IIM Bangalore's Y2K batch explored their campus's rich natural legacy of 30,000 trees during a 25-year reunion. Discover the story of the fig wasp, white-cheeked barbet, and BV Doshi's green vision. Read more!
Karnataka's new vaccine for Kyasanur Forest Disease (monkey fever) is delayed by a year. Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao says ICMR trials ongoing, new lab in Sirsi to boost testing.
Health experts warn of a significant seasonal flu surge this holiday season. Learn key prevention tips from CDC and WHO, including vaccination and hygiene, to protect your family.
The 1975 batch of St. John's High School, Chandigarh, held a grand reunion on December 23, 2024, revisiting their alma mater after five decades. Read about their nostalgic journey.
1991-batch IAS officer Anu Garg is appointed as Odisha's Chief Secretary, becoming the first woman to hold this top post. Learn about her career and this milestone.