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10 Dead In New York's Frigid Cold, Raising Questions About City's Preparedness
At least 10 died after being exposed to the bitter cold that has persisted in New York City since late last Friday.
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Nipah Virus Crisis: Doctor Urges Global Preparedness Against Possible Spread
Nipah virus poses severe health risks, causing brain infection and pneumonia with high death rates. Dr Rajeev Jayadevan stresses early diagnosis, isolation and contact tracing.
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Nipah Virus Scare: Thailand Enhances Screening Of Flights From West Bengal
Thailand's Civil Aviation Authority announced that it will implement comprehensive screening for all flights arriving from India's West Bengal, a high-risk region for Nipah virus, starting from 00:00 local time on Monday to pre
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Viral Videos Show Popular North Indian Tourist Destinations Blanketed In Fresh Snow
As more travellers may consider heading north to chase snow this long weekend, officials are urging caution, preparedness and responsible travel amid rapidly changing weather conditions.
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Indian Army Hits 91% Ammunition Self-Reliance, Bolstering Long-War Endurance
As global security dynamics grow more volatile, the Indian Army is reshaping its preparedness around a critical pillar of modern warfare: endurance.
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Sam Altman Offers Rs 5 Crore For High-Stakes AI Safety Role: "This Will Be A Stressful Job"
The Head of Preparedness is tasked with leading OpenAI's efforts to anticipate and mitigate "catastrophic" risks as AI models become more powerful.
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OpenAI Looking for a Head of Preparedness to Make AI Models Safer, Offers $500K Plus Equity
OpenAI is hiring a Head of Preparedness to guide its safety strategy as AI models become more capable. The role, based in San Francisco, will lead the technical execution of OpenAI’s Preparedness framework, build threat models and coordinate risk mitigations. The position offers a reported salary of up to $555,000 plus equity and sits within the ...
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Kerala Doctors Perform An Emergency Operation To Save A Critically Injured Victim On The Road
In an extraordinary display of medical skill and human compassion, doctors in Kerala performed an emergency surgical procedure on the roadside, saving a critically injured accident victim.
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Is India Prepared For Influenza? Central Disease Control Body, WHO Assess
The National Centre for Disease Control, under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, in collaboration with the World Health Organization in India met to strengthen influenza preparedness in the country.
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"Safest Bet Is Capability": S Jaishankar On Handling An Uncertain Future
For S Jaishankar, the best way to deal with an uncertain future is "capability," and that's the safest bet to have.
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54 Flights Cancelled, Schools Shut: Cyclone Ditwah Affects Tamil Nadu
With Cyclone Ditwah steadily advancing towards the north Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts, authorities have stepped up preparedness on multiple fronts, from large-scale relief operations to flight cancellations and district-wide holiday notifications
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India Plans AI-Driven Predictive Surveillance For Pandemic Preparedness
India is preparing to shift from conventional 'detective-style' disease tracking to a forward-looking, predictive surveillance system powered by advanced technologies including Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital intelligence tools.
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Children's Day: Common Health Hazards Every Parent Should Prevent
Expectant and new parents often focus on the immediate, tangible needs of children. Yet, a life-saving skill set to develop is the knowledge to act decisively when a child's health and wellbeing hangs in the balance.
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Inequality Making World More Prone To Pandemics: UN Report
The report called on world leaders to increase pandemic preparedness by investing in "social protection mechanisms" within their countries while also tackling global inequality, including through debt restructuring for developing countries.
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Researchers Use AI to Predict Storm Surges Faster and More Accurately
AI-powered models are transforming storm surge forecasting by generating accurate coastal flood predictions in minutes. Using past storm data and neural networks, these systems outperform traditional physics models, helping coastal communities prepare faster as climate change drives stronger hurricanes and higher seas.
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10 Dead In New York's Frigid Cold, Raising Questions About City's Preparedness
At least 10 died after being exposed to the bitter cold that has persisted in New York City since late last Friday.
-
Nipah Virus Crisis: Doctor Urges Global Preparedness Against Possible Spread
Nipah virus poses severe health risks, causing brain infection and pneumonia with high death rates. Dr Rajeev Jayadevan stresses early diagnosis, isolation and contact tracing.
-
Nipah Virus Scare: Thailand Enhances Screening Of Flights From West Bengal
Thailand's Civil Aviation Authority announced that it will implement comprehensive screening for all flights arriving from India's West Bengal, a high-risk region for Nipah virus, starting from 00:00 local time on Monday to pre
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Viral Videos Show Popular North Indian Tourist Destinations Blanketed In Fresh Snow
As more travellers may consider heading north to chase snow this long weekend, officials are urging caution, preparedness and responsible travel amid rapidly changing weather conditions.
-
Indian Army Hits 91% Ammunition Self-Reliance, Bolstering Long-War Endurance
As global security dynamics grow more volatile, the Indian Army is reshaping its preparedness around a critical pillar of modern warfare: endurance.
-
Sam Altman Offers Rs 5 Crore For High-Stakes AI Safety Role: "This Will Be A Stressful Job"
The Head of Preparedness is tasked with leading OpenAI's efforts to anticipate and mitigate "catastrophic" risks as AI models become more powerful.
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OpenAI Looking for a Head of Preparedness to Make AI Models Safer, Offers $500K Plus Equity
OpenAI is hiring a Head of Preparedness to guide its safety strategy as AI models become more capable. The role, based in San Francisco, will lead the technical execution of OpenAI’s Preparedness framework, build threat models and coordinate risk mitigations. The position offers a reported salary of up to $555,000 plus equity and sits within the ...
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Kerala Doctors Perform An Emergency Operation To Save A Critically Injured Victim On The Road
In an extraordinary display of medical skill and human compassion, doctors in Kerala performed an emergency surgical procedure on the roadside, saving a critically injured accident victim.
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Is India Prepared For Influenza? Central Disease Control Body, WHO Assess
The National Centre for Disease Control, under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, in collaboration with the World Health Organization in India met to strengthen influenza preparedness in the country.
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"Safest Bet Is Capability": S Jaishankar On Handling An Uncertain Future
For S Jaishankar, the best way to deal with an uncertain future is "capability," and that's the safest bet to have.
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54 Flights Cancelled, Schools Shut: Cyclone Ditwah Affects Tamil Nadu
With Cyclone Ditwah steadily advancing towards the north Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts, authorities have stepped up preparedness on multiple fronts, from large-scale relief operations to flight cancellations and district-wide holiday notifications
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India Plans AI-Driven Predictive Surveillance For Pandemic Preparedness
India is preparing to shift from conventional 'detective-style' disease tracking to a forward-looking, predictive surveillance system powered by advanced technologies including Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital intelligence tools.
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Children's Day: Common Health Hazards Every Parent Should Prevent
Expectant and new parents often focus on the immediate, tangible needs of children. Yet, a life-saving skill set to develop is the knowledge to act decisively when a child's health and wellbeing hangs in the balance.
-
Inequality Making World More Prone To Pandemics: UN Report
The report called on world leaders to increase pandemic preparedness by investing in "social protection mechanisms" within their countries while also tackling global inequality, including through debt restructuring for developing countries.
-
Researchers Use AI to Predict Storm Surges Faster and More Accurately
AI-powered models are transforming storm surge forecasting by generating accurate coastal flood predictions in minutes. Using past storm data and neural networks, these systems outperform traditional physics models, helping coastal communities prepare faster as climate change drives stronger hurricanes and higher seas.
