London patient may be second in the world to be cured of HIV
An HIV-positive man in Britain has become the second known adult worldwide to be cleared of the HIV virus. He had received a bone marrow transplant from an HIV resistant …
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Putin suspends INF treaty with US
Russia officially suspended it’s participation in the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces(INF) on the grounds that US have violated the INF treaty. US had already withdrawn from the treaty claiming that Russia …
Read MoreISRO to shortlist students for ‘young scientist programme’ by month-end
Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has requested States and UTs to select three students each for the Young Scientists Programme and submit the list by March-end. In January 2019, ISRO …
Read MoreGovernment plans to colour code generic drugs
The government has planned to colour code generic drugs. This would enable consumers to differentiate between generic drugs and other medicines and take an informed decision while purchasing medicines. The …
Read MoreDacoy jets gave strike fighters a free run
The one among the various weapons used by the Indian Air Force at its target in Balakot,Pakistan were Israeli-developed SPICE-2000. SPICE stands for Smart, Precise Impact, Cost Effective.The bomb comes …
Read MoreSpaceX astronaut capsule launched on ISS test mission
SpaceX successfully launched a new astronaut capsule to the International Space Station(ISS).It is a key step towards resuming manned space flights from U.S after an eight-year break.The only occupant on …
Read MoreSwine flu cases on the rise in Gujarat
Swine flu cases has been on a rise in Gujarat. Of late, nearly 100 new cases are reported from across the state per day. Swine flu is a highly contagious …
Read MoreIndia bombs Jaish camp in Pakistan’s Balakot
India with its Mirage-2000 fighter jets and other weapons has decimated multiple terror camps across the Line of Control in Pakistan. A dozen of Mirage-2000 were used, accompanied by four …
Read MoreParkinson’s drug trial offers glimmer of hope for cell repair
According to scientists, clinical trials of experimental treatment for Parkinson’s disease could not substantially prove whether the treatment was able to halt or slow down the disease. The treatment is …
Read MoreQuick reaction missile tests a success
India successfully test-fired two indigenously developed Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air missiles(QR-SAM) from a test range off the Odisha coast. The QR-SAM weapon system has been jointly developed by the Defence Research …
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