U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier today. Secretary Blinken conveyed the greetings of President Biden and…
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Joint statement by UNICEF Executive Director Henrietta Fore and WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus for the Pre-Summit of the UN Food Systems NEW YORK/GENEVA|27 July 2021: The Pre-Summit of the UN Food Systems is…
Assam and Mizoram border tension Simmering tensions between Assam and Mizoram over state boundaries reached a boiling point on Monday when at least five Assam Police personnel were killed in violent clashes. While it’s not…
World Hepatitis Day is observed each year on 28 July to raise awareness of viral hepatitis, an inflammation of the liver that causes severe liver disease and hepatocellular cancer. World Hepatitis Day 2021 theme This…
Large COVID-Related Protests Hit France, Italy and Australia More than 111,000 people with the virus have died in France, and the country is now seeing about 20,000 new infections a day, up from just a…
By Shobha Shukla Covid-19 has posed innumerable health, economic, and social challenges for all, including people living with HIV. It has exposed the fragility of health systems around the globe and has diverted political attention…
India monsoon: 36 dead after landslides in Maharashtra 40-Year Record For Maharashtra Rain, At Least 36 Dead. Heavy Rains Likely Over Konkan, Goa and Central Maharashtra in 2-3 Days, Says IMD. Karnataka Chief Minister BS…
WHO Warns Of “Long Term” Covid Impact On Mental Health “Everyone is affected in one way or another,” the WHO said in a statement at the start of a two-day meeting in Athens with health…
In a perspective published in Neuropsychopharmacology, leaders from the National Institutes of Health (USA) address how using appropriate language to describe mental illness and addiction can help to reduce stigma and improve how people with…
Addressing the impact of caregiver deaths is critical for pediatric mental health, authors note. More than 1.5 million children around the world are estimated to have lost at least one parent, custodial grandparent, or grandparent…
Updates on COVID-19 42,015 new cases, 36,977 recoveries in the last 24 hours Active caseload currently at 4,07,170, constitute 1.30% of total cases Daily positivity rate at 2.27%, less than 3% for 30 consecutive days….
Mumbai (By News Helpline) 20th July 2021: Global Icon Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas celebrate the third anniversary of their engagement. The power couple took to their respective social media profiles and dropped candid pictures…
The UN human rights chief on Monday said the apparent widespread use of Pegasus spy software to illegally undermine the rights of those under surveillance, including journalists and politicians, was “extremely alarming” and confirmed “some…
Mithali Raj back on top of ICC Women’s ODI Player Rankings India batting star Mithali Raj is back at the top of the ICC Women’s ODI Player Rankings, the ninth time she is number one…
World Health Organization (WHO) plan for the next phase of research in COVID origin excludes the role of the cold chain, frozen foods The World Health Organization has announced a plan for the next…
A leaked database of thousands of telephone numbers believed to have been listed by multiple govt clients of an Israeli surveillance technology firm includes over 300 verified Indian mobile telephone numbers. BREAKING | #PegasusProject A…
If you are living with diabetes, what is the risk that COVID-19 poses to you and how can you stay safe and healthy during the pandemic? WHO’s Dr Gojka Roglic explains in WHO’s Science in…
There is a “bloody surge” impacting humanitarian crises around the world, with civilians in conflict zones paying the highest price, the UN deputy chief told the Security Council on Friday. 17 July 2021. Briefing on behalf…
Karnataka CM Yediyurappa dismisses rumours, says ‘have not resigned’ Speaking to the media this morning, BS Yediyurappa said, “There is no change of guard in the state… We discussed details yesterday with the Prime Minister…..I…
An UN-appointed independent rights expert has spoken out following the death in custody of a renowned Catholic priest, who suffered from Parkinson’s Disease. 16 July 2021. Stan Swamy, who was 84, was jailed last October…
