Japan commits ODA loan to India in urban Transport, health and agriculture sectors

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Japan commits ODA loan to India in urban Transport, health and agriculture sectors

The Government of Japan has committed an Official Development Assistance loan worth JPY 275.858 billion, about ₹16,420 crore, to India for four infrastructure and social sector projects. The agreement, signed on March 24, 2026, in New Delhi, covers metro rail expansion in Bengaluru and Mumbai, healthcare upgrades in Maharashtra, and horticulture development in Punjab. The […]

DNA screen: World-first preventative saliva test for cancer and heart disease risk

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DNA screen: World-first preventative saliva test for cancer and heart disease risk

Young Australians can now access a free DNA saliva test to learn whether they face increased risk of some cancers and heart disease, which can be prevented or treated early if detected, in a world-first DNA screening study. The nationally collaborative project, led by Monash University and supported by researchers and clinicians across Australia, will […]