Hyderabad: In a significant step toward hybrid neurosurgical practice, Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS) has successfully established a Digital Subtraction Angiography (DSA) program within its neurosurgery operating theatre using advanced 3D C-arm technology. Over a 16-month period, the team completed 100 diagnostic cerebral angiography procedures safely, marking a milestone…
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Iran Missile Intercepted Over Turkey by NATO
A ballistic missile fired from Iran and headed toward Turkish airspace was intercepted and destroyed by NATO air and missile defence systems in the eastern Mediterranean, Turkey’s Defence Ministry confirmed on Wednesday. The incident marks a sharp escalation in the widening Middle East conflict. According to the ministry, the missile…
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Gold Rate Today Near Record High Amid US-Iran War
The gold rate today in India is trading nearly ₹17,000 below its all-time high, but rising geopolitical tensions due to the escalating US-Iran war have strengthened safe-haven demand, keeping prices firmly elevated. Market experts believe that if momentum sustains, gold could test fresh record highs in March 2026. On the…
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Karnataka to Launch HPV Vaccination Under National Drive
Bengaluru: Karnataka is set to roll out the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programme under the Centre’s nationwide immunisation initiative, reviving the State’s earlier plan that was delayed due to procurement hurdles. The campaign aims to protect adolescent girls from cervical cancer, one of the leading causes of cancer-related illness among…
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World Obesity Day: Belly Fat Raises Heart Attack Risk
New Delhi: On World Obesity Day 2026, health experts are urging people to look beyond the weighing scale. Emerging evidence suggests that belly fat not just total body weight may be a stronger predictor of heart attack risk, especially among Indians. Why Belly Fat Is More Dangerous Not all body…
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ISGE 2026: AMH May Underestimate Ovarian Reserve
New Delhi: Anti-Müllerian Hormone (AMH), widely used to assess ovarian reserve, may not accurately reflect reproductive potential in women with cancer, particularly those with systemic inflammation, according to findings presented at the 2026 Annual Congress of the International Society of Gynecological Endocrinology (ISGE). Fertility Preservation Gains Urgency As cancer survival…
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Nitish Kumar Rajya Sabha Move Sparks Bihar Buzz
Patna: A major political churn appears to be underway in Bihar as speculation intensifies over Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s potential move to the Rajya Sabha. The buzz gained momentum on Wednesday evening as the Janata Dal (United) convened a crucial internal meeting in Patna ahead of elections to five Rajya…
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Stock Market Today: Nifty Set for Weak Start
Indian equity markets are bracing for a weak opening on March 4 as global risk sentiment remains fragile. Early indicators suggest pressure on benchmark indices after a sharp sell-off in the previous session, driven by geopolitical tensions and rising crude oil prices. GIFT Nifty was trading nearly 0.43% lower in…
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Holi Work Call Sparks Peak Bengaluru Debate
A Bengaluru woman’s social media post showing her attending a work call minutes after celebrating Holi has struck a chord online, reigniting conversations about work-life balance in India’s tech capital. The woman shared a photograph of herself seated before her laptop, still covered in bright Holi colours. In her caption,…
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PM Modi Welcomes Finland President to India
New Delhi: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on Wednesday welcomed the President of the Republic of Finland, Mr. Alexander Stubb, who has arrived in India on a State Visit. The visit is expected to provide fresh momentum to India-Finland bilateral relations, particularly in trade, innovation, and strategic cooperation. Strengthening India-Finland…