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...
24 Aug, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
Iran says support for new sanctions would be 'act of war'A strong message came from Iran's security chief, cautioning nations that support the freshly imposed US economic measures. President Pezes...
24 Aug, 2026, 07.22 AM IST
Gaza ceasefire hangs in the balance as Israeli strikes fuel fresh uncertaintyDeadly airstrikes in Gaza killed at least ten people on Wednesday. These attacks occurred just days after U.S. negotiators asked Israel to ...
23 Aug, 2026, 06.57 AM IST
- Govt working on amendments to Actuary Act, 2006: DFS official
The Department of Financial Services is working with the Institute of Actuaries of India to amend the Actuary Act, 2006, a senior Finance M...
21 Aug, 2026, 10.20 PM IST
Symbiotec Pharmalab gets Rs 526 crore anchor backing ahead of IPO; Citi Group, Singularity among investorsSymbiotec Pharmalab has raised Rs 526.20 crore from anchor investors ahead of its Rs 1,757 crore IPO opening August 24. The pharmaceutical ...
21 Aug, 2026, 09.21 PM IST
DGGI officers bust clandestine pan masala, tobacco manufacturing network; detect tax evasion of Rs 185 croreDGGI officers busted a pan masala and tobacco manufacturing network in Uttar Pradesh. They seized twenty-seven undeclared pouch-packing mac...
21 Aug, 2026, 04.03 PM IST
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...
21 Aug, 2026, 03.36 PM IST
India, ADB sign $230 million loan to upgrade Chennai water systemIndia and the Asian Development Bank signed a $230 million loan agreement. This project will expand and modernize Chennai's water supply an...
21 Aug, 2026, 02.23 PM IST
Acquired new tastes & distastes: India’s health warnings are loud. Its consumption habits are louderDespite health warnings, cigarette production surged 24%, while wine consumption rose 25% among the young. Conversely, production of fruit ...
21 Aug, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
Lifting the floor for all: How Google’s Gemini Models are powering Wadhwani AI’s HealthVaani App for ASHA, Anganwadi workersThe first healthcare touchpoint for more than half of India’s population are the frontline workers such as ASHA and Anganwadi workers. Stre...
20 Aug, 2026, 04.45 PM IST
Israel opens criminal probes into troop conduct over killing of five-year-old Hind RajabIsrael's military announced criminal probes into troop conduct in Gaza. These investigations focus on the deaths of Hind Rajab and Palestin...
20 Aug, 2026, 09.59 AM IST
India expresses concern over worsening humanitarian situation in GazaIndia will construct a new hospital in the West Bank soon. Work on this project is expected to be completed within two years. A vocational ...
20 Aug, 2026, 12.53 AM IST
Health insurance for elderly parents: A complete guide for NRIsIndia’s ageing population and growing NRI community are increasing demand for healthcare support that goes beyond insurance. NRIs caring fo...
19 Aug, 2026, 06.09 PM IST
‘Message has gone home’: Govt presses Meta on CSAM, WhatsApp username rowGovernment's firm stance on child sexual abuse material prompts Meta's increased action. Discussions focus on algorithm adjustments and ens...
18 Aug, 2026, 01.35 PM IST
India plans national sports medicine framework ahead of 2036 OlympicsIndia plans a national sports medicine framework for preventive athlete care. This initiative aims to standardize injury protocols and link...
17 Aug, 2026, 01.30 AM IST
Israeli strikes kill 11 in south Lebanon, health ministry saysIsraeli strikes killed at least eleven people in southern Lebanon on Saturday. Seven people died when warplanes hit a house in Ansar villag...
15 Aug, 2026, 11.15 PM IST
Bureaucratic churn: Welfare ministries see more secretary changes than key portfoliosSocial and welfare ministries have seen many secretary changes over five years. Strategic and security portfolios like home and defence sho...
12 Aug, 2026, 01.10 AM IST