January 30, 2026

Five-Year-Old Essex Girl Battles Rare Deadly CLN2 Batten Disease With Enzyme Therapy

Holly Nayler, 5, from Essex, suffers from rare CLN2 Batten disease causing hundreds of seizures daily and gradual loss of skills. She receives enzyme treatment at Great Ormond Street but faces uncertain drug access.

January 29, 2026

Bengaluru’s Namma 112 Gets Big Tech Boost, 77,000 More Calls Last Year

Bengaluru’s emergency helpline, Namma 112, handled over 5.2 lakh calls last year with tech upgrades like body cameras, SMS tracking and Ola integration improving safety and response times.

January 29, 2026

France Ends 'Marital Duty' to Have Sex, Bans Sexual Obligation in Marriage Law

France has moved to remove the idea that marriage means a duty to have sex. The new bill stops using sexual refusal as a fault in divorce cases. It's a big step to protect consent and fight marital rape.

January 29, 2026

85% of Apples Sold in Europe Contain Toxic Pesticide Cocktails, Study Finds

A new report reveals that 85% of apples sold across Europe carry multiple pesticide residues, with some having up to seven dangerous chemicals. Environmental groups warn of health risks and recommend buying organic or peeling conventionally grown apples.

January 29, 2026

Economic Survey 2025-26 Flags Rising Digital Addiction Impacting Youth Mental Health

The Economic Survey 2025-26 highlights the rising threat of digital addiction among youth and adults in India. It calls for urgent steps to tackle this growing issue affecting mental health, productivity, and academics.