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Varanasi School Hosts TB-Free Panchayat Awareness Programme

A TB awareness programme at Shiv Kumari Balika Inter College in Varanasi's Pindra block educated 750 students on symptoms, prevention, and free government treatment. Students pledged to spread the message in their communities.

New Blood Test Can Detect a Single Lung Cancer Cell

A revolutionary blood test using infrared light can identify a single lung cancer cell, promising earlier diagnosis and personalised treatment. This breakthrough could transform cancer detection globally.

India's Cancer Care Crisis: A Patient's Journey & Solutions

Medha's stage III cervical cancer diagnosis reveals systemic gaps in India's oncology. With 2M new cases yearly, only 30% are caught early. Discover how decentralized care, tech, and patient-centric models can transform outcomes.

Cliff Richard, 85, Cleared of Prostate Cancer

British pop icon Cliff Richard, 85, shares hopeful health update after prostate cancer treatment. He urges UK to expand national screening for early detection. Read his full story.

Karnataka Deploys Canine Squads in Tiger Reserves

Karnataka's forest department deploys 10 specially trained Belgian Malinois dogs across its five tiger reserves, a first-of-its-kind initiative in India to strengthen anti-poaching efforts and wildlife conservation.

IIT Bombay finds why dormant TB resists antibiotics

IIT Bombay and Monash University research uncovers how TB's dormant state creates a rigid membrane barrier against drugs. The discovery could make existing antibiotics more effective against the persistent disease. Read the full breakthrough.

Bihar MPs Unite for TB-Mukt Bharat in High-Level Meeting

Union Health Minister JP Nadda chairs a crucial meeting with Bihar MPs to accelerate the TB-Mukt Bharat Abhiyan. India sees a 21% decline in TB incidence, with Bihar playing a pivotal role. MPs commit to grassroots action.

Jenna Fischer Beats Breast Cancer, Urges Early Screening

The Office's Jenna Fischer reveals her year-long battle with stage 1 triple-positive breast cancer, now declared cancer-free. Her story highlights the life-saving power of routine mammograms and early detection.

IIVR & ABM Partner on AI Spore Trap for Farmers

IIVR Varanasi and ABM Knowledgeware join forces to test an AI-enabled spore trap device for early detection of fungal diseases in vegetables, aiming to cut crop losses and reduce pesticide use.

Scammers Shift to Business Accounts for Illicit Funds

Financial criminals are now exploiting small business and current accounts as mule accounts to move illegal money, evading stricter checks on retail savings accounts. Learn how startups are helping banks fight back.

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