February 4, 2026

Ex-IMD Official Denied 15 Months Salary Despite Kidney Transplant, Case Reaches Central Information Commission

A former IMD senior observer was denied salary for 15 months after a kidney transplant. Medical bills were reimbursed only after tribunal intervention. The Central Information Commission ordered a probe into missing records under RTI.

February 3, 2026

Seven Million Cancers a Year Can Be Prevented: WHO Report

A new WHO study finds 37% of global cancers can be prevented yearly by avoiding infections, quitting smoking, and tackling pollution. Around 7 million cancer cases could be stopped with lifestyle changes and vaccines.

February 3, 2026

13-Year-Old Australian Boy's Superhuman Swim Saves Family Lost at Sea

A 13-year-old Australian boy swam four hours and 4km to get help after his family was swept 14km out to sea. Despite exhaustion and danger, Austin Appelbee’s brave efforts led to their rescue off Western Australia's coast.

February 3, 2026

Economic Survey 2025-26 Flags Digital Addiction, Calls for Preventive Healthcare Shift

The Economic Survey 2025-26 warns of rising digital addiction and mental health issues, especially among youth. It suggests tough new rules and greater mental health support. The Survey also pushes preventive healthcare to fight growing illness and celebrates India's fall in maternal and child mortality.

February 3, 2026

New Flexible Biosensor Detects Heart Attack Biomarker Early and Affordably

Researchers from BITS Pilani-Hyderabad and RMIT University developed a flexible graphene biosensor to detect myoglobin, a key heart attack marker. It’s cheap, fast, and ideal for rural and low-resource areas.