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We want to foster peace, stability for people of Afghanistan: MEA reaffirms India's commitment to Afghan developmentIndia continues its strong support for Afghanistan, reaffirms MEA. The nation is focused on peace, stability, and development. This include...
Haryana's infant mortality rate falls to 24 deaths per 1,000 live births, matches national averageHaryana's infant mortality rate has dropped to 24 deaths per 1,000 live births, reaching the national average. This significant achievement...
Bhutan to give cash incentives to families for more babiesBhutan is facing a population decline and is introducing financial incentives for families. Starting June 4, 2026, parents will receive mon...
Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission crosses landmark milestone of 90 crore ABHA accountsIn a significant achievement towards building a digitally empowered healthcare ecosystem, the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM), imple...
90.6% hospital births, 96% plus vaccinations: NFHS-6 reflects India's "accelerated progress" in family health parametersIndia's National Family Health Survey-6 shows significant improvements in maternal and child health. Vaccinations and antenatal care have i...
Chhattisgarh proposes to use security camps as 'Seva Kendras'Chhattisgarh's Chief Minister, Vishnu Deo Sai, has launched an innovative program aimed at revitalizing inactive police and paramilitary ca...
8th Pay Commission latest update: Pensioner body flags 8th CPC portal problems, seeks memorandum submission deadline extensionPensioner groups Bharat Pensioners Samaj (BPS) and NCCPA have raised concerns with the 8th Pay Commission regarding its memorandum submissi...
Aster DM Healthcare invests Rs 96 crore to expand Whitefield facility; capacity to increase to 539 bedsAster DM Healthcare has invested Rs 96 crore to expand its women and children facility at Aster Whitefield Hospital in Bengaluru. The hospi...
India's protein boom: Growth, risks & need for sustainable sourcingIndia's appetite for protein is on the rise, opening doors for food enterprises seeking growth. However, this expansion is not without chal...
Bengaluru gets four baby feeding centres at key metro stations funded by SBIState Bank of India, in collaboration with Child Help Foundation, has launched four Baby Feeding Centres in Bengaluru, funded through SBI's...
Government budget to reimburse maternity leave pay: Labour MinistryThe ministry has estimated that about Rs 400 crore would be the financial implication for the Ministry of Labour and Employment to implemen...
India to host UNICEF's global meet on maternal and child healthThe Forum will be hosted by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in collaboration with the Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Hea...
HC poses 15 questions to Centre, Tamil Nadu government on maternity leaveListing the questions, the court sought to know why it should not declare right of newborn to mother's feeding upto six months exclusively ...
Modi government halves spending on maternity benefit programmePregnant women and lactating mothers are eligible to receive a cash benefit of Rs 5,000 in three instalments through direct benefit transfe...
Prepare action plan to reduce the infant, maternal mortality rate: UP CM tells officialsThe CM also made it clear to the officers that laxity in the implementation of schemes meant for the welfare of women and children will not...
New rules allow step parents to have legal relationship with childThe latest regulations, which will come into effect from January 16, will also allow relatives to adopt children.
Centre has accorded priority to tackle maternal, child under-nutrition: J P Nadda"Even in resource poor settings, improved feeding practices can lead to improved intakes of energy and nutrients, leading to better nutriti...
- India played major role in reducing global poverty: President
Noting that India played a major role in reducing global poverty, President Pratibha Patil today said economic recovery was important for a...
- UNICEF releases 'The state of The world's Children' report
UNICEF on Thursday released a report on 'The State of The World's Children 2009' here highlighting the need and care of maternal and newbor...
- Health spending to go up
The Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Anbumani Ramadoss has reiterated the UPA Government's commitment to improving health care and ...