US Giant Merck Ends Covid Vaccine After Poor Response
- Merck ends Covid vaccine development after "disappointing" trial result
- Both vaccines generated fewer neutralizing antibodies to halt infection
- It also working on a pill for Covid patients at earlier stages of disease
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In Rajya Sabha Numbers Game, Cross-Voting Fears And A Congress Gujarat Shock
- Rajya Sabha polls for 25 seats scheduled for June 18 amid cross-voting concerns
- BJP aims to increase its tally to over 150 seats and may win 17-18 seats in this election
- Congress faces major loss in Gujarat, likely losing Rajya Sabha representation after June 21
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Dead For Years, Active Before Attack: The Phone Trail Behind Pahalgam Attack
- One terrorist phone in the 2025 Pahalgam attack was traced to a 2021 Pakistan import consignment
- The consignment was financed by Karachi-based Faysal Bank, previously linked to terrorism cases
- The phone remained unused for four years before activation just prior to the Pahalgam attack
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Why PM Balen Shah's India-Border Dispute Remarks Have Triggered Many In Nepal
- Nepal PM Balen Shah said Nepal also encroached on Indian territory in border areas
- Shah urged both nations to use experts to resolve the Lipulekh, Limpiyadhura dispute
- Opposition and experts criticised Shah for undermining Nepal's stance on border issues
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Without Naming Sooryavanshi, Kohli Gives Mic Drop Statement After IPL Win
- Virat Kohli scored an unbeaten 75 to lead RCB to their second IPL title with 5-wicket win vs GT in final
- After the title triumph, Kohli mentioned how 'super young' players like Vaibhav Sooryavanshi pushed him
- "Such is the demand that super young players are pushing you to up the ante," he said after the game
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Indian-Origin Pilot Dies In US Chopper Crash. He Got Married Just Hours Ago
- Indian-origin pilot Dave Fiji died in a Georgia helicopter crash hours after his wedding
- The Robinson R66 crashed near Dawsonville while en route to the couple’s honeymoon flight
- Fiji’s bride, Jessni, survived with injuries and was trapped in wreckage for nearly six hours
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Imtiaz Ali Backs Ranbir Kapoor As Lord Rama In Ramayana: "He Can Do Anything"
- Ranbir Kapoor is playing Lord Rama in Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana
- Imtiaz Ali praised Ranbir Kapoor's versatility and suitability for the role of Rama
- Ramayana Part 1 is scheduled for release on Diwali 2026
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Rise Seen In Health Insurance Coverage Across India, Says NFHS-6
- Health insurance coverage in India rose to 60.2% in NFHS-6 from 41% in NFHS-5
- Government schemes and increased awareness drove the near 20-point coverage increase
- Insurance reduces out-of-pocket health expenses and financial strain on families
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National Health Mission, Ayushman Bharat To Be Implemented In West Bengal
- West Bengal to implement National Health Mission with Rs 2,103 crore sanctioned by Centre
- Ayushman Bharat scheme to cover over 1.36 crore families with cashless insurance benefits
- State plans to recruit more doctors, nurses, and healthcare staff to improve services
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India's Health, Nutrition And Social Development: Key Findings Of NFHS-6
- The NFHS-6 survey was conducted from May 2023 to December 2024 in India except Manipur
- Population aged 60+ increased to 12.9% and health insurance coverage rose to 60.2% of households
- Internet use among women nearly doubled to 64.3%, and among men increased to 80.5%
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Ebola Explainer: Why Caregivers Face The Highest Risk Of Infection
- Caregivers face high Ebola infection risk due to close contact with infected bodily fluids
- Ebola spreads through direct contact with blood, vomit, urine, saliva, and contaminated items
- Healthcare workers and family caregivers frequently contract Ebola during outbreaks
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