WHO seeks details from India over oxytocin-linked deaths; licences of manufacturer cancelledThe World Health Organisation (WHO) has sought details from the Indian government after reports linked oxytocin injections made by Jackson ...
26 Jun, 2026, 06.10 PM IST
Centre eyes medical tourism boost with funding support for hospitalsIndia is gearing up to become a global medical tourism powerhouse with a new government scheme. Funding will boost hospitals, colleges, and...
26 Jun, 2026, 12.42 AM IST
Tamil Nadu CM strongly opposes Centre's NLC disinvestment planTamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has strongly opposed the Union Government's plan to disinvest up to three percent of its equity i...
25 Jun, 2026, 05.53 PM IST
India mandates Air Suvidha self-declaration for passengers arriving from Ebola-affected countriesIndia has reactivated the Air Suvidha portal for travelers from Ebola-affected regions, streamlining health checks with an online declarati...
25 Jun, 2026, 10.17 AM IST
How much health insurance cover do you need? Here’s the ideal cover for ₹10 lakh, ₹20 lakh, ₹30 lakh, and ₹50 lakh annual income as per expertsSoaring medical costs, with surgery expenses up 250-300%, necessitate robust health insurance. Experts advise a minimum of Rs 10-15 lakh fo...
25 Jun, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
India's AI boom cannot ignore its water crunchIndia's AI growth risks exacerbating severe water stress as data centers, crucial for AI infrastructure, consume vast amounts of water. Cit...
24 Jun, 2026, 11.32 PM IST
IRFC OFS subscribed over 1.5x by institutional investors; govt to exercise greenshoe optionThe government’s offer for sale in IRFC received a strong response from institutional investors, with the non-retail portion subscribed 1.8...
24 Jun, 2026, 07.25 PM IST
Online: Two-thirds of Indians (66%) have encountered a health or wellness scam: McAfee Health & Wellness researchNew research from McAfee reveals a surge in health scams targeting Indians, particularly young adults. Scammers are exploiting influencer t...
24 Jun, 2026, 04.22 PM IST
Five-min walk break every hour feasible, effective in offsetting harms of prolonged sitting: StudyA recent study reveals that taking a five-minute walking break every hour is the sweet spot for combating the health risks of prolonged sit...
24 Jun, 2026, 02.46 PM IST
India’s next big challenge: From welfare delivery to human developmentThe National Family Health Survey 2023-24 reveals India's success in expanding welfare delivery and essential service access, reaching near...
23 Jun, 2026, 11.38 PM IST
NEET-UG re-test underway across India, abroad; travel woes hit aspirantsNEET-UG 2026 re-exam commenced nationwide and abroad Sunday under stringent security measures. Over 95,000 rooms are under CCTV surveillanc...
21 Jun, 2026, 04.49 PM IST
NEET re-exam: Pradhan urges candidates to appear fearlessly, free of anxietyUnion Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan urged 22 lakh NEET aspirants to take the re-exam fearlessly, expressing full faith in the NTA a...
21 Jun, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
AGS Health, PGP Glass, 2 others get Sebi nod to float IPOsFour Indian companies, AGS Health, PGP Glass, Shreni Shares, and SRIT India, have received the green light from Sebi for their upcoming IPO...
19 Jun, 2026, 06.52 PM IST
Mizoram CM Lalduhoma highlights role of externally aided projects in Northeast development at Shillong seminarMizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma said externally aided projects not only provide financial assistance but also bring valuable technical exp...
19 Jun, 2026, 05.49 PM IST
Put a freeze on extreme heat: Why India needs more than just heatwave warningsIndia faces severe heatwaves. Dangerous heat now affects large areas with little relief. This crisis demands action beyond meteorology. Hea...
18 Jun, 2026, 11.41 PM IST
E-Ambulances will get up to 35% PM E-DRIVE subsidyThe government will subsidise electric ambulances. This support is up to 35% of the ex-factory price. Rs 500 crore is allocated for 3,811 e...
18 Jun, 2026, 06.36 PM IST
Kerala remains India’s ground zero for the Nipah virus, but why?A new Nipah virus case in Kozhikode, Kerala, highlights the state's recurring outbreaks. Experts link these to fruit bats and human activit...
14 Jun, 2026, 10.40 AM IST