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Children are routinely given the measles-mumps- rubella (MMR) vaccine at 12 months and the measles-mumps-rubella-varicella (MMRV, with “varicella” being chickenpox) vaccine at 18 months. Babies at higher risk of catching the disease can also be given an additional early dose

If we trade humanity for perfection, we risk losing the very thing that makes influence meaningful: the glorious mess of being human

Telangana Horticultural University scientists mull saffron cultivation using aeroponics, aiming to replicate Kashmir’s climate in a controlled facility. The project seeks to make Telangana a new hub for saffron production and create opportunities for youth in modern horticulture

Serving as the mission pilot of the Axiom-4 commercial mission to ISS, he will be joined by mission commander Peggy Whitson and mission specialists Tibor Kapu from Hungary and Slawosz Uznanski-Wisniewski from Poland. The mission marks India's return to space after 41 years since Rakesh Sharma's historic spaceflight onboard Russia's Soyuz mission in 1984

A viral message promising “zero monthly fees” and “unlimited internet” through Starlink Mini is circulating widely. However, Starlink is not operational in India, and such offers are unauthorized. The government has cautioned the public against falling for such fake advertisements.

Nvidia will provide curriculum guidance and technical training resources to support AI education and capacity building in engineering colleges across the state.

This leaves US space agency to use Russia's Soyuz capsules to take crews to the space station

India’s first State-run digital wallet, T Wallet, has completed eight years with over 16 lakh users and Rs 34,991 crore in transactions. Integrated across Telangana’s service points, it enables IMPS transfers, utility payments, and seamless banking even in rural areas.

There is sufficient evidence that household mould is associated with respiratory issues attributable to their allergic effects. However, there is no strong evidence mycotoxins from household mould – and in particular black mould – are associated with substantial health issues

Shares of Elon Musk's electric vehicle maker plunged more than 14% in a stunning wipe-out as investors dumped holdings amid a bitter war of words between the President and the world's richest man

Over 80 per cent of technology firms are planning to systematically integrate AI into their products and services within the next 12 months.

OpenAI now supports 3 million business users of ChatGPT, up from 2 million in February. It announced powerful new tools including Connectors, Deep Research integrations, and Record mode to help teams access insights, boost productivity, and streamline workflows.

Dhruva Space has partnered with France-based Sodern ArianeGroup to deploy the HORUS star tracker on a 2026 mission. The collaboration will use Dhruva’s modular nanosatellite platform and marks a significant Indo-French advancement in satellite-based attitude determination technology.

Elon Musk has announced XChat, a new messaging platform offering end-to-end encryption, file sharing, and audio-video calls. Built on Rust with Bitcoin-style encryption, XChat is currently in beta testing and is expected to rival WhatsApp upon its official launch.

The 9-month-old baby, Lavanya, who suffered profound hearing loss, has successfully undergone a complex cochlear implant surgery at Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad. Baby Lavanya was born to parents Diveka Dhanraj and Satish Sakishnu of Indian origin settled in Guyana

Smartphones have radically changed our lives. So much so that most of us are rarely without them. Yet, despite their benefits, many of us are hostage to our phones and slaves to the endless scroll, unable to fully disconnect. Phone users are paying the price with a lack of sleep, weaker offline relationships and mood disorders

UPI has made everyday transactions seamless, instant, and cashless for millions of people in the country

Soket AI, Gan AI, Gnani AI selected for building indigenous foundation model, said IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

Perplexity initially launched as a real-time answer engine and later introduced Deep Research (now renamed simply “Research”) to provide more comprehensive analysis. Labs is the next evolution, allowing users to move from idea to execution, thanks to a suite of powerful tools including code generation, deep web browsing, and data visualization.

Among the new features is Layout, which allows users to turn up to six photos into a customized collage using editing tools to arrange them as desired. Another key addition is More with Music, letting users create a Status entirely centered around a particular song or use a music sticker to set the right mood.

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said India leads the global digital payments landscape, with UPI going international and telecom costs among the lowest. He highlighted India's digital-first economy and rapid northeast growth as central to the Viksit Bharat vision.

If countries can limit warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, the study said 40-45 per cent of glacier ice in the Himalayas and the Caucasus would be preserved

Another game-changer is Flashback Capture, which ensures that no inspired moment is ever lost. This feature lets users retrieve performances — even if they forgot to hit record — capturing both MIDI and audio data.

Close-quartered collaborative efforts with Google saw the integration of real-time design feedback into One UI 8 as the UI launches alongside Android 16 for the very first time. It opens AI-powered multimodal capability, contextual UX, and suggestions for foldables.