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22 May 2026


Health

WHO clears first malaria drug for newborns

The World Health Organization (WHO) has approved the first malaria treatment specifically designed for newborns and very young infants, filling a long-standing…

20 died as bus falls into gorge in Udhampur

At least 20 people were killed and several others injured after a passenger bus fell into a deep gorge in Jammu and…

China urges Iran to keep Hormuz open

China has urged Iran to ensure free and safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, saying stability in the key shipping lane…

Syringe reuse triggers HIV outbreak in Pakistan hospital

A major investigation has found that at least 331 children were infected with HIV in Pakistan, with unsafe medical practices at a…

Kalpakkam fast breeder reactor gains criticality

India has reached a major milestone in its nuclear energy journey. The Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu, has…

Low Vitamin D may age your brain faster

Even in sun-soaked India, many adults are quietly struggling with vitamin D deficiency, a condition that could affect the brain decades later.…

Russia, China block UN Hormuz move

Russia and China have blocked a United Nations Security Council resolution that called for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a key global…

Bangladesh launches measles emergency drive

Bangladesh has launched an emergency vaccination campaign after a measles outbreak spread rapidly across several districts, prompting concern among health authorities and…

PM Modi slams TMC over judicial officers gherao

Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticised the Trinamool Congress (TMC) government over the gherao of judicial officers in Malda, calling it “jungle raj.”…

Scientists unlock secrets of Moon’s titanium‑rich rocks

A team of Indian scientists has taken a giant leap in understanding the Moon’s ancient past, uncovering how some of its rarest…