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AIIMS Delhi Doctors Conduct Remote Ultrasound Scans On Volunteers In Antarctica
AIIMS Delhi doctors remotely performed real-time ultrasound scans on Indian Antarctic station volunteers using a telerobotic system.
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DIGIPIN Explained: What It Is, Benefits and How to Find Yours
DIGIPIN was introduced in India by the government in May this year for the simplification of location mapping, enhancing logistics and emergency response. The new digital platform, introduced in alignment with the National Geospatial Policy 2022, is said to ensure last-mile delivery, especially in rural areas. From information about DIGIPIN to a st...
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Google Launches Emergency Location Service Feature for Android Smartphones in India
Google has activated its Emergency Location Service (ELS) in India for compatible Android devices. Uttar Pradesh has become state in the country to operationalise the functionality by integrating it with its 112 emergency number. Android users can send their "precise" location to emergency service providers by calling or texting the number. The fea...
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Delhi Emerges As Top Choice For Foreign Universities Eyeing India: Report
Preferred Cities In India By Foreign Universities: Apart from Delhi NCR, cities such as Pune, Chennai, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru and Mumbai have emerged as preferred locations for foreign campuses
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Google Announces Emergency Live Video for Sharing Visual Information with Emergency Services on Android
Google on Wednesday announced a new feature for Android, which allows users to get help from emergency services via a real-time video feed. Dubbed Emergency Live Video, a dispatcher can send a request to the phone to share a live video, allowing responders to quickly assess the situation until help arrives. It is said to be built on Android's Emerg...
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After Goa Nightclub Fire: What Travellers Must Check Before Visiting Clubs
Nightclubs across the world share certain characteristics that can make emergencies particularly dangerous.
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As Delhi Chokes, AIIMS Doctor Says Masks Won't Help
Dr Anant Mohan said that masks and purifiers offer limited individual protection. AQI in many areas in Delhi stayed above 400.
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Trapped In Well With Snakes, Woman Survives 54 Hours By Holding Wall
The woman knew how to swim, which helped her stay afloat by holding onto a stone embedded in the wall.
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New Analysis of 1977 Wow! Signal Reveals Stronger Cosmic Mystery
The famous 1977 “Wow!” signal — a mysterious radio burst detected by Ohio’s Big Ear telescope — has been reanalyzed using modern computing techniques. Researchers digitized old telescope records, finding the signal was about four times stronger than first thought, peaking at 250 Janskys. The recalculations also refined its frequency and s...
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Survivors Claw Through Rubble After Deadly Pakistan Cloudburst, Many Still Trapped
Monsoon rain in northern Pakistan has caused flooding and landslides that have swept away entire villages, with around 200 people still missing.
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AIIMS Delhi Doctors Conduct Remote Ultrasound Scans On Volunteers In Antarctica
AIIMS Delhi doctors remotely performed real-time ultrasound scans on Indian Antarctic station volunteers using a telerobotic system.
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DIGIPIN Explained: What It Is, Benefits and How to Find Yours
DIGIPIN was introduced in India by the government in May this year for the simplification of location mapping, enhancing logistics and emergency response. The new digital platform, introduced in alignment with the National Geospatial Policy 2022, is said to ensure last-mile delivery, especially in rural areas. From information about DIGIPIN to a st...
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Google Launches Emergency Location Service Feature for Android Smartphones in India
Google has activated its Emergency Location Service (ELS) in India for compatible Android devices. Uttar Pradesh has become state in the country to operationalise the functionality by integrating it with its 112 emergency number. Android users can send their "precise" location to emergency service providers by calling or texting the number. The fea...
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Delhi Emerges As Top Choice For Foreign Universities Eyeing India: Report
Preferred Cities In India By Foreign Universities: Apart from Delhi NCR, cities such as Pune, Chennai, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru and Mumbai have emerged as preferred locations for foreign campuses
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Google Announces Emergency Live Video for Sharing Visual Information with Emergency Services on Android
Google on Wednesday announced a new feature for Android, which allows users to get help from emergency services via a real-time video feed. Dubbed Emergency Live Video, a dispatcher can send a request to the phone to share a live video, allowing responders to quickly assess the situation until help arrives. It is said to be built on Android's Emerg...
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After Goa Nightclub Fire: What Travellers Must Check Before Visiting Clubs
Nightclubs across the world share certain characteristics that can make emergencies particularly dangerous.
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As Delhi Chokes, AIIMS Doctor Says Masks Won't Help
Dr Anant Mohan said that masks and purifiers offer limited individual protection. AQI in many areas in Delhi stayed above 400.
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Trapped In Well With Snakes, Woman Survives 54 Hours By Holding Wall
The woman knew how to swim, which helped her stay afloat by holding onto a stone embedded in the wall.
-
New Analysis of 1977 Wow! Signal Reveals Stronger Cosmic Mystery
The famous 1977 “Wow!” signal — a mysterious radio burst detected by Ohio’s Big Ear telescope — has been reanalyzed using modern computing techniques. Researchers digitized old telescope records, finding the signal was about four times stronger than first thought, peaking at 250 Janskys. The recalculations also refined its frequency and s...
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Survivors Claw Through Rubble After Deadly Pakistan Cloudburst, Many Still Trapped
Monsoon rain in northern Pakistan has caused flooding and landslides that have swept away entire villages, with around 200 people still missing.
