Demand-supply gap fuelling organ racketMaharashtra police uncovered an international kidney trafficking ring. Doctors are involved, with recipients paying lakhs while donors rece...
12 Jan, 2026, 12.08 AM IST
From ‘Dr Horror’ to a gastro surgeon: How Delhi’s notorious kidney transplant gangs operate in the national capitalA gastro surgeon's arrest in Delhi highlights an illegal kidney transplant network. This recurring crime involves desperate donors and weal...
02 Jan, 2026, 04.24 PM IST
MoS Health Jadhav lists steps taken by govt to curb illegal organ transplantsIndia reported 15,158 organ transplants until September 30 this year, including 1,075 for international patients. The government outlined m...
06 Dec, 2024, 05.06 PM IST
Delhi police bust kidney transplant racket, arrest 15 gang membersDelhi police arrested 15 people in a kidney racket involving alleged coordinators, recipients, and donors, with 34 cases registered against...
20 Jul, 2024, 11.54 AM IST
Need to sensitise foreign nationals on organ transplant guidelines in India: Health ministry"It is essential for these foreign nationals visiting India for organ transplant to understand the specific guidelines and legal requiremen...
05 Jul, 2024, 03.38 PM IST
Health ministry asks states, UTs to act strictly against hospitals involved in illegal transplantThe Union health ministry urges states to investigate and take action against illegal organ transplants, emphasizing monitoring of foreign ...
21 Apr, 2024, 05.56 PM IST
Cash-for-kidney case: Govt says 'need concrete evidence' before taking actionThe Union Ministry has ordered an inquiry into allegations of a cash-for-kidney scam against Indraprastha Apollo hospital. The government r...
06 Dec, 2023, 05.06 PM IST
After Delhi govt, Centre orders probe into allegations against Apollo Hospitals' involvement in kidney traffickingThe Delhi government is initiating an inquiry into allegations of Apollo Hospital's involvement in the illicit procurement of kidneys from ...
05 Dec, 2023, 04.23 PM IST
To make everybody donate every bodyThe prime minister's appeal to people to register as organ donors is an important intervention. Studies have found that India's total organ...
27 Mar, 2023, 11.23 PM IST
Organ donation on your mind? It is tougher than you thinkMake sure you follow the right procedure for organ donation and keep your family informed about your wish.
22 Aug, 2017, 11.34 AM IST
Inter-ministerial committee set up to promote organ donationsThe government has also set up an apex national level organisation namely NOTTO in New Delhi to promote retrieval of organs and tissues, he...
22 Jul, 2016, 07.41 PM IST
Almost all donated organs unused in China: ReportOrgan donations in China are limited as many people believe they will be reincarnated after death and so feel the need to keep a complete b...
24 Nov, 2015, 02.12 PM IST
- PIL in HC seeks policy to curb illegal kidney trade
The Delhi High Court was on Tuesday approached by a social activist seeking a transparent policy on kidney transplants to check the menace ...
12 Feb, 2008, 09.32 PM IST
- Nepal police trail kidney scam kingpin
The kidney scam suspect, Dr Amit Kumar, allegedly fled to Nepal after the multi-million-dollar scandal was uncovered.
07 Feb, 2008, 09.57 AM IST
- India's poor migrants easy targets in kidney trade
Shakeel Ahmed, 28, walks about listlessly in a room at a government hospital as three policemen watch over him.
30 Jan, 2008, 07.33 AM IST
- Centre to seek CBI inquiry into Gurgaon kidney racket
The Centre on Tuesday said it would seek a CBI inquiry into the Gurgaon kidney racket and will bring in amendments to the National Organ Tr...
29 Jan, 2008, 03.25 PM IST
- Police bust illegal kidney transplant ring
Police said they were raiding hospitals and guest houseson Monday as part of their investigation into an illegal transplant racket that rem...
28 Jan, 2008, 07.59 PM IST