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Israel-Hamas war: UN Chief reiterates call for immediate humanitarian ceas
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas, United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres has reiterated his call for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire.
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UAE aid convoy sets off towards Rafah crossing, bound for Gaza Strip
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The convoy comprises 13 trucks carrying a total of 272.5 tonnes of aid. These include 10 trucks carrying 16,800 food packages weighing 252 tonnes to support 84,000 people, and 3 trucks carrying 360 tents weighing 20.5 tonnes.
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Bear genes exhibit circadian rhythms even when hibernating
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
A genetic study found that grizzly bears' internal clocks continue to tick during hibernation. This tenacity highlights the significance of circadian cycles in the metabolism of many organisms, including humans.
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Israel announces brief suspension of military activities in Rafah city
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The Rafah border crossing is the only access point in and out of Gaza that is not controlled by Israel. An agreement was reached to allow foreign passport holders and critically injured civilians to depart through Rafah.
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India's second tranche of humanitarian aid for Palestine arrives in Egypt
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The second tranche of humanitarian aid for the people of Palestine has arrived in Egypt.
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Researchers develop ultrasound patch to measure how full bladder is
Updated : 9 months ago IST
MIT researchers have developed a patch-like wearable ultrasound monitor that can inspect organs within the body without the necessity of an ultrasound operator or the application of the gel.
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New method to identify keystone microbial species
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Keystone species, which are thought to exist in low abundance in microbial communities, are thought to have a disproportionate impact on community stability. It can be difficult to identify these keystone species, especially in the human gut, because systematic eradication cannot be utilised
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Children's brains are altered by the time they spent on electronic devices
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The study discovered that screen usage causes alterations in the pre-frontal cortex of the brain, which is the foundation of executive skills including working memory and the ability to plan or respond flexibly to situations.
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Second IAF aircraft carrying emergency aid for Gaza departs for Egypt's El
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
A second Indian Air Force (IAF) C17 aircraft, carrying 32 tonnes of aid for civilians in Gaza caught up in the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, on Sunday departed for the El-Arish Airport in Egypt.
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Biden stands firm against ceasefire, condemns West Bank violence in op-ed
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Biden also called for Israel to respect humanitarian law and minimise the loss of civilian life, saying he counselled Israeli officials during his trip to Tel Aviv "against letting their hurt and rage mislead them into making mistakes we ourselves have made in the past."
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Pak: Woman's corpse found inside drum in Karachi
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
According to a report by the National Commission of Human Rights, approximately 63,000 cases of gender-based violence were reported in Pakistan over the past three years
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Afghanistan: Concerns grow over detentions of women, civil society activis
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Amnesty International has strongly condemned the continued detention of women's rights activists in Afghanistan, emphasizing that restrictions against girls and women can escalate into "sexual harassment and crimes against humanity", Khaama Press reported.
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