Category : Africa


Galileo's Fingers: Relics of Science in Florence

Galileo Galilei's body parts, including fingers and a tooth, were preserved as relics by admirers. After being lost for over a century, they were rediscovered and now reside in Florence's Galileo Museum alongside his instruments.

Opium Smuggler Arrested with 2.9kg in Chatra

An alleged courier of an inter-state opium smuggling network was arrested with 2.9 kg of wet opium in Chatra. The accused was nabbed near the Bihar border, and police have established leads to dismantle the network.

WHO Declares Ebola Outbreak an Emergency

The World Health Organization has declared the Ebola outbreak in parts of Africa a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, following recent hantavirus concerns.

India Rejects AbbVie Hepatitis C Patent

India's patent office refused AbbVie's patent for Hepatitis C drug Mavyret, preventing extended market exclusivity. The decision supports access to affordable generics.

Murdoli Transforms into Thriving Tiger Habitat

Murdoli forest in Chandrapur, once a conflict-prone area, has become a thriving tiger habitat and emerging safari destination after years of conservation efforts by forest officials, local communities, and NGO SEWA.

SPPU to Set Up Bioeconomy Centre of Excellence

Savitribai Phule Pune University will establish the Dr Pramod Chaudhari Centre of Excellence for Advanced Bioeconomy, focusing on AI, sustainability, and bioresources, with a Rs 75 lakh donation.

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