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Big CGHS relief for families: Lifelong medical cover for married dependent sons, brothers with critical illnessesIn a significant update, the CGHS and CS(MA) Rules now offer lifelong medical support to dependent sons and brothers, ensuring marriage doe...
Dubai health regulator bans exaggerated medical claims on social media by doctors and influencersDubai's health authority has banned exaggerated medical claims on social media. Healthcare facilities are now responsible for influencer co...
Ultrahuman raises $60 million led by Qualcomm Ventures at $360 million valuationQualcomm Ventures is investing about Rs 143 crore in the latest tranche, while Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings, or Labcorp, is p...
Supreme Court dismisses PIL seeking ethanol content disclosure at petrol pumpsThe Supreme Court took action on Monday by dismissing a public interest litigation that sought mandatory transparency regarding ethanol per...
Diabetes hurts men, women differently: Men face heart and kidney risks, women battle mental health crisis, study showsNew research reveals type two diabetes affects men and women differently. Men face greater heart and kidney disease risks, while women expe...
Over 2.63L appear in NEET-PG; re-test announced for candidates at 2 Jaipur centresThe NEET-PG 2026 examination was successfully conducted for over 2.63 lakh candidates nationwide. However, power failure disrupted the exam...
Nepal begins burials as flood death toll rises to 752Nepal has started burying hundreds of flood victims after collecting DNA samples. These temporary burials are necessary due to the overwhel...
Nepal resumes flood rescue as thousands still missing; finance minister seeks $4-5 bn for rebuildingNepal resumed search efforts after a weather delay, seeking foreign technical assistance. Hundreds died and nearly three thousand people re...
Ebola travel restrictions: India, Canada, UAE and other countries tighten entry rulesNations worldwide are enacting stricter travel rules to curb disease spread. India launched an online health declaration portal for interna...
Kiren Rijiju says Ladakh will get special provisions under Article 371 soonLadakh LG Vinai Kumar Saxena has ordered strict enforcement of food safety norms across the Union Territory, warning nearly 8,800 food busi...
Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo spreads to 2 new health zones; 60 total areas affectedThe fastest-growing Ebola outbreak has now affected sixty health zones in eastern Congo. Two new zones, Biena and Manguredjipa, are now exp...
Iran presses other countries to refrain from implementing US sanctionsIran's Foreign Ministry declared all nations must avoid implementing United States sanctions. New United States economic measures were call...
Nilekani panel races to ready roadmap ahead of October deadline for 2027 rolloutA dedicated task force is devising a comprehensive action plan for NEET-UG and other entrance examinations. Their goal is to implement a mu...
Are CGHS centres closed from August 27-31, 2026? Ministry responds as confusion prevailsA fake notice falsely claimed CGHS wellness centres closure due to NEET-PG examination duties. The Directorate of CGHS and PIB Fact Check h...
Iran warns of military ship ban in Hormuz under potential deal with OmanIran and Oman are negotiating arrangements to manage commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, excluding military vessels, as Qatar...
Biocon arm gets Japan nod for cancer drug pegfilgrastim biosimilarIn a significant advancement, Biocon Biologics has gained marketing approval for its pegfilgrastim biosimilar in Japan. This vital cancer s...
Delhi H1N1 cases rise: What parents, senior citizens and children need to know about symptoms and precautions as swine flu infections surge past 1,777H1N1 cases rise in Delhi: Delhi has recorded more than 1,777 H1N1 cases this year as seasonal influenza cases rise across the capital. Heal...
Govt eases loan licence requirement for 'outsourced' sterilisation of medical gearMedical device makers now avoid loan licenses for outsourced sterilization services. This change simplifies business while industry leaders...
Health Ministry announces medical device regulatory reforms for ease of doing businessThe Ministry of Health has introduced new regulations for medical devices. These reforms simplify requirements and enhance transparency for...
JP Nadda reviews H1N1 influenza situation; calls for continued vigilance, robust surveillanceUnion Health Minister J P Nadda reviewed the H1N1 influenza situation and national preparedness measures. He stressed the need for continue...