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There is an uptick in cases of human leptospirosis, a disease caused by rat urine, which if left untreated can cause kidney failure and liver damage in New York City, US.

Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection caused by a type of bacteria called Leptospira. It typically spreads through contact with water, soil, or food contaminated with the urine of infected animals, particularly rodents like rats.

The electric car market is moving forward at a snail's pace in India, still at a nascent stage, with the zero tailpipe emission models accounting for just over 2% of the total passenger vehicles (PVs) sold in the country in FY24.

According to recent data from the industry body, Federation Of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA), PV sales increased 8.45% year-on-year (y-o-y) at 3,948,143 units in FY24 from 3,640,399 units in FY23.

Many say that a lack of balance between education, game & extracurricular activities can lead to a dullness in a student’s personality. This timeless saying highlights an essential truth: finding balance is crucial for a satisfying and prosperous life. For students aiming to excel in competitive exams such as JEE and NEET, striking a balance between academic rigour and extracurricular activities can be quite challenging.

Maruti Suzuki India is gearing up to launch the 2024 Maruti Suzuki Swift in the country. As we have already informed you, this will be the fourth-generation version of the popular hatchback and will enter the market in the second week of May. In its new avatar, the car will have a very important safety feature that might help it in tackling the Tata Punch and the combined force of the Hyundai Exter and the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios.

Ukraine on Friday claimed it shot down a Russian strategic bomber. However, Moscow officials said the plane crashed in a sparsely populated area due to a malfunction after a combat mission.

According to a Ukrainian report, the air force and military intelligence cooperated to bring down the Tu-22M3 bomber with anti-aircraft missiles.

Jasprit Bumrah proved to be too hot to handle for the Punjab Kings batters in the 33rd match of IPL (Indian Premier League) 2024. The right-arm pacer bagged figures of 3/21 to claim the Player of the Match award.

One of the most feared fast bowlers of his time, Ian Bishop, has called for the conferment of a PhD degree on fast bowling to India's ace speedster Jasprit Bumrah after witnessing his match-winning spell against Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, Chandigarh on Thursday (April 18).

Android 15 app quarantine feature will be similar to antivirus programs on Windows. It will prevent malicious apps from performing adverse activity on users’ devices. The feature was also spotted on the developer build of Android 14 but was not released to the public.Google is working on the next version of its Android operating system, Android 15. The upcoming operating system is currently under beta testing and is expected to be unveiled later this year with several new features. Some of the key features of the OS have leaked via developer previews and the first public beta release. Now a report suggests, the company is working on a new feature to help users isolate a malicious app on th...

After starting Royal Enfield Rentals service in India last year, the company has now expanded the service to many more international markets. The service is also now renamed as Royal Enfield Rentals and Tours. Royal Enfield has its accredited partners in all the countries where the service is available and it plans to make its entire lineup available for riders across the world. Royal Enfield Rentals and Tours is a service that offers motorcycle rentals, guided tours, and assistance in planning self-guided trips. They cater to a diverse range of riders based on their preferred terrain and level of expertise. Prospective explorers can choose their own route while enjoying the support of ...