Qatar announced a truce between Israel and Hamas, commence on January 19, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. local time.
The initial phase involves Hamas releasing 33 hostages, while Israel releases around 1,000 Palestinian prisoners.
Israel is going to allow 600 daily humanitarian trucks to enter Gaza during the first phase of its conflict to provide essential aid.
The conflict has resulted in over 46000 Palestinian deaths and displacement, with 1200 deaths reported by Israel.
Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) to partially withdraw from Netzarim Corridor, allowing displaced Gazans to return to northern Gaza.
The Biden and Trump administrations made significant diplomatic efforts in ceasefire talks with Qatar, Egypt, and US.
Final stage faces significant challenges as Israel resists Hamas' insurgency, while Hamas demands full withdrawal of Israeli soldiers.
Science and Technology
India's 1st indigenous surgical tele-robotic system performed heart surgeries
India successfully performed its first tele-robotic cardiac surgery using the domestic SSI Mantra system, developed by SSI Ltd.
On January 9 and 10, a complete endoscopic coronary artery bypass and internal mammary artery harvesting were performed.
It took place across 286 km, marking the largest physical separation between an operating surgeon and a patient in India.
Two teams performed surgeries at Manipal Hospital in Jaipur and Gurugram, responsible for the robotic system.
The technology, with a latency of 35-40 ms, facilitated the instant transmission of surgeon orders from Gurugram to Jaipur's.
It offers benefits like shorter operating times, increased accuracy, reduced incision damage, blood loss, quicker recovery etc.
SSI Mantra system has been granted regulatory approval by Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) in India.
Alzheimer's Disease Treatment with Ayurveda
Bose Institute's group, led by Professor Anirban Bhunia, is exploring therapies targeting amyloid beta aggregation to combat Alzheimer on January 19, 2025.
Amyloid protein accumulation in the brain forms plaques, leading to memory loss and cell death in Alzheimer's disease.
Study published in Biochemistry revealed natural chemicals from Lasunadya Ghrita synthesize peptides in breaking down amyloid beta.
Lasunadya Ghrita, an Ayurvedic medication used to treat mental diseases, contains non-toxic chemicals.
The study employed two methods to prevent amyloid beta aggregation including chemically synthesizing peptides.
It also utilized repurposing traditional Ayurvedic treatment, Lasunadya Ghrita.
People with Alzheimer's disease may still maintain certain abilities like reading, storytelling due to unaffected brain parts.