Leg swelling, unexplained leg pain, cold feet or changes in skin colour can indicate heart or blood vessel problems. A Mumbai-based cardiologist explains why it is crucial to pay attention to these warning signs. Remember that timely detection and treatment will be life-saving.

A coronal mass ejection released after a magnetic filament erupted from the Sun on 14 August is expected to brush past Earth on Monday, potentially triggering a minor G1-class geomagnetic storm. The event could also bring enhanced auroras to parts of northern North America and Europe.

Known formally as MoM-BH*-1, or Mom Black Hole Star One, this mysterious red object existed only 660 million years after the Big Bang. Here's all you need to know about it.

Lung cancer in India is rising not just due to smoking but also from everyday air pollution. Doctors warn that kitchen smoke, traffic fumes and industrial dust can damage lung tissue, trigger inflammation and raise cancer risk. 

New images from NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter reveal a fresh, 60-foot-wide crater formed when a discarded upper stage of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket slammed into the moon on August 5. 

New research indicates that naturally-sweet foods significantly fueled human brain evolution. The study, led by scientists from the University of Sydney and Glasgow, reveals that natural sugars provided essential energy before cooking became prevalent.

“Some of Earth’s microbes likely to hitch a ride to space with human explorers could survive in the shaded nooks and crannies of the Moon’s South Pole region,” NASA scientists said.

Waist size, lack of physical activity, unhealthy eating practices and a family history of diabetes may call for more focus even in individuals with normal weight levels. Research indicates that visceral fat has been linked to the development of insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes.

The latest results are promising, but not yet definitive

India has been observing National Space Day on August 23 since the historic success of its Moon mission, Chandrayaan-3. Here, we discuss India's ambitious space plan and ‘Space Vision of 2047’.

China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) said on Sunday, “China's Chang'e-7 lunar probe does not meet launch conditions, and its launch therefore cannot take place during the planned window this year.”

From high-tech scans to continuous AI monitoring, new-age clinics are turning your body into a living data stream. But as healthcare shifts from treating sickness to predicting it, are we truly getting healthier—or just handing over our most intimate biology?

Plant-based protein market in India is reported to reach ₹9,000 crore in just five years, claimed Plant Based Foods Industry Association (PBFIA). Reportedly, India dependent on imports for nearly 90% of its plant-protein ingredients.

Doctors explain how overlapping symptoms like pelvic pain, bloating and irregular periods can occur in PCOS, endometriosis and ovarian cancer, and why accurate diagnosis requires medical evaluation rather than self-diagnosis.

NASA is launching the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope to study dark energy and dark matter to help scientists unravel mysteries of the universe.

Hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol and obesity are now commonly seen in many young adults, and these conditions impact brain health. Neurologists stress that brain health should be part of preventive healthcare from the 30s onwards.

By mapping billions of galaxies and studying how they are distributed and how their distances change over time, scientists hope Roman will provide new clues about the expansion of the universe and the forces driving it.

The investigation into the thwarted attack aboard a Flydubai flight bound for Tel Aviv is continuing, with authorities examining the circumstances surrounding the cockpit assault and whether the incident involved terrorist activity, prior planning or possible outside direction. The UAE has launched a specialised investigation into the incident, while authorities in Israel and Saudi Arabia are also involved in examining what happened.In a recent interview, Israeli diplomat Michal Maayan discussed the ongoing probe, the coordination with UAE authorities and the broader security concerns emerging from the incident. n18oc_raw-report n18oc_india News18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

Aradhana Mishra appointed new UP Congress Chief, Imran Masood Working President ahead of 2027 polls.

A major security operation has been reported along the India-Pakistan border in Punjab’s Tarn Taran district, where the Border Security Force (BSF) intercepted an alleged daylight infiltration attempt.According to the reported details, two Pakistani intruders were neutralised during the operation after they attempted to cross the international border. The incident has once again brought the spotlight on security challenges along the India-Pakistan frontier and the heightened vigilance maintained by security forces in border areas. n18oc_breaking-newsn18oc_india News18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

A critical flaw in GitLab's AI Gateway could let a logged-in user with Duo Agent Platform access run commands on the gateway under certain conditions, GitLab said in an advisory. The gateway is the service that connects a GitLab instance to AI models, and only organizations that host their own gateway need to act. The flaw is fixed in gateway versions 19.2.4, 19.3.2, and 19.4.1. The flaw

Government and policy organizations across Asia have become the target of a new campaign orchestrated by a China-nexus threat actor. The activity, which has targeted government and policy organizations in Taiwan, India, the Philippines, Cambodia, Pakistan, Thailand, and Myanmar, involves the deployment of a previously undocumented backdoor codenamed Antino. Cisco Talos is tracking the cluster

A shocking cockpit attack aboard a Flydubai flight has raised serious questions about aviation security, cockpit access protocols and the circumstances surrounding the alleged assault.According to reports, the Omani co-pilot allegedly attacked and stabbed the captain while the aircraft was in flight. The incident reportedly triggered a desperate struggle inside the cockpit, with passengers intervening after gaining access to help the injured captain and crew. Despite the chaos, the aircraft was brought under control and eventually landed safely in Saudi Arabia. n18oc_raw-report n18oc_india News18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

For Sachin Pilot, managing the Congress Punjab unit presents a high-stakes test

Rahul Gandhi backed the Jantar Mantar protests on Gandhi Jayanti and demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

Dell has released security updates to address multiple critical security flaws in Dell Container Storage Modules (CSM) that could be exploited by bad actors to take over susceptible systems. The vulnerabilities are listed below - CVE-2026-63688 (CVSS score: 10.0) - A missing authentication for critical function vulnerability in the csm-authorization-storage gRPC server that an

In an exclusive interview, FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe responds to Sanjay Raut’s allegations of corruption and defends his strict enforcement of food safety regulations. Mundhe emphasises transparency, a zero-tolerance policy towards wrongdoing and a mission-driven approach to protecting public health.He also signals that infant nutrition will be the next focus of the FDA’s enforcement efforts, as the department steps up its drive to ensure food safety and accountability. Emphasizing on transparency, he talks about a zero-tolerance policy for wrongdoing, and a mission-driven approach to public health, aiming for a healthier India. -hard-factsNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

The inclusion of women warriors shifts attention towards women rulers and regional figures who played important roles in shaping dynasties and resisting external powers.

Pargat is a close aide of former chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi, who was miffed over Warring's appointment as the PCC president earlier.

The case began when Ranya arrived at Kempegowda International Airport from Dubai on March 3, 2025. Customs seized 14,213.05 grams of foreign-marked gold valued at ₹12.56 crore.