Author: Sharad Natani
India may be detecting cancer earlier than ever before — but a new study reveals a troubling truth: patients are now fighting two battles at once — the disease itself, and a failing insurance system that cannot support modern cancer care. A landmark analysis by Plum Data Labs, based on one lakh cancer insurance claims filed between 2023 and 2025, paints a stark picture of the rising financial distress facing households across the country. While early detection has surged sharply, insurance payouts have steadily declined, leaving families exposed to spiralling medical bills and fragmented, multi-stage treatment costs. Early Detection Rising,…
A 19-minute video that has been circulating across social media platforms has taken a dramatic new turn, with fresh claims suggesting that the real story behind it may be far more disturbing, deeper, and more dangerous than what viewers initially believed. What began as a simple “viral clip” shared on WhatsApp groups and X has now become the centre of heated debate, public fear, and official scrutiny. Experts say that the viral video — previously dismissed as exaggerated — may actually be just the tip of a much bigger and darker truth. What Exactly Is the Video About? While the…
India has officially released a major update to its seismic hazard map—one that places the entire Himalayan arc, from Jammu & Kashmir to Arunachal Pradesh, in the newly created highest-risk Zone VI. The revision, announced on 28 November 2025 through the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Earthquake Design Code, marks the biggest shift in India’s earthquake preparedness strategy in decades. 61% of India Now in Moderate to High-Risk Zones The updated map shows that 61% of the country now falls under moderate to severe seismic threat—up from 59%. This includes three-fourths of India’s population, intensifying concerns for urban planners, state…
India’s aviation security is facing one of its most serious modern threats — GPS spoofing attacks targeting aircraft navigation systems. The Union Government has officially confirmed multiple cases of manipulated satellite signals, including one alarming incident near Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA), forcing a nationwide emergency response. Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu, speaking in Parliament, revealed that an aircraft experienced “spoofed GPS signals” during satellite-based landing procedures on Runway 10 at IGI Airport. The good news? Flight operations remained safe due to traditional ground-based navigation systems that kicked in instantly. The bad news? The threat is real, spreading,…
In one of the largest and most tightly monitored state examinations in India, the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) successfully conducted the UPPCS 2025 Prelims on Sunday under extraordinary security measures. After last year’s controversy and protests over an alleged exam breach, the Commission rolled out the strictest surveillance system in its history, ensuring zero malpractice across the state. AI Cameras, Command Control & Real-Time Alerts For the first time, UPPSC used a statewide AI-enabled command control system, monitoring live video feeds from all exam centres. The system generated instant suspicious movement alerts, helping officials act within seconds. Security…
In the small artisan village of Etikoppaka, where lacquer toys have been handcrafted for generations, 37-year-old Santosh Kumar Gorsa is scripting a revival story that is inspiring the entire nation. Days from now, Santosh will walk up to the Rashtrapati Bhavan stage to receive the prestigious Shilp Guru Award from President Droupadi Murmu — India’s highest honour for master craftspersons. But behind this national celebration lies 16 years of struggle, determination, and unwavering love for a dying craft. A Legacy Carved in Wood and Colour Hailing from Etikoppaka in Anakapalle district, Santosh has spent his life working with Ankudu Karra…