Medicover India expects to turn profitable in 12-18 months after KKR buyoutNineteen of Medicover’s 25 hospitals are already profitable, while the remaining facilities are in various stages of ramp-up, P Hari Krishn...
26 Aug, 2026, 05.37 PM IST
India job postings rise 1.2% in July after three-month slide; Healthcare roles lead gains as AI reshapes job descriptions across sectorsIndia’s job postings rose 1.2% in July, ending three months of decline, and were up 8.3% from a year earlier, Indeed said. Healthcare hirin...
26 Aug, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
Delhi's LNJP Hospital readies 70-bed backup ward to handle potential surge in H1N1 casesIn response to the growing concern about H1N1, Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan Hospital has launched a dedicated isolation ward for affected ...
26 Aug, 2026, 07.58 AM IST
The long and winding R&D: While India tracks where publicly funded research money goes, it should track what it createsIndia's research funding system suffers a staggering ₹3,000 crore in losses each year due to overlapping grants. Implementing a unified tra...
24 Aug, 2026, 05.50 PM IST
Mark Zuckerberg's wife Priscilla Chan’s parents escaped Vietnam by boat with no hope of reuniting with their family; decades later, their daughter became a Harvard graduate & philanthropistPriscilla Chan's journey is rooted in her family's escape from war-torn Vietnam in search of safety and a better life. She became the first...
23 Aug, 2026, 11.12 AM 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
BHU secures 6 major research grants under ICMR scheme for high-impact biomedical innovation in Uttar PradeshBanaras Hindu University's medical institute received significant funding for six research projects. These initiatives focus on crucial nat...
20 Aug, 2026, 10.20 AM IST
"Delhi fully geared up": LG Taranjit Singh Sandhu reviews preparedness for BRICS Summit 2026, urges multi-agency coordinationDelhi's Lieutenant Governor reviewed the city's readiness for the BRICS Summit 2026. He emphasised seamless cooperation and time-bound exec...
20 Aug, 2026, 09.37 AM IST
SIT formed to investigate Kolkata hotel fire that killed 9; five Bangladeshi nationals among deceasedA fire at Kolkata's Shika Inn hotel killed nine people, including a child. A Special Investigation Team will now probe the tragic incident ...
20 Aug, 2026, 06.44 AM IST
Institutionalise NTA & introduce tech changes: Supreme CourtThe Supreme Court underscored the need for the National Testing Agency to be institutionalized to ensure future resilience. Highlighting th...
20 Aug, 2026, 01.20 AM IST
NEET security ‘foolproof’: Centre to SC; court seeks institutional reformsThe Supreme Court emphasized institutionalizing reforms within the NEET examination system. It directed the National Testing Agency to deta...
19 Aug, 2026, 05.09 PM IST
Kolkata hotel fire: 9 dead, several injured in massive blaze at Mirza Ghalib Street; CM orders SIT probeA massive fire at a Kolkata hotel claimed nine lives, with all deceased being Bangladeshi nationals. Rescue operations were challenging due...
19 Aug, 2026, 02.22 PM IST
Tamil Nadu govt announces major measures on milk procurement, healthcare, medical educationTamil Nadu has raised milk procurement prices to ₹41 per litre and announced measures to expand healthcare and medical education. These inc...
19 Aug, 2026, 10.05 AM IST
Apollo Hospitals extends services to all seven days of weekApollo Hospitals will now offer routine healthcare services on Sundays. This initiative extends outpatient consultations and diagnostic ser...
18 Aug, 2026, 11.37 PM IST
Alluri Sitarama Raju Airport welcomes first flight with water cannon salute; passengers praise infrastructureFlight operations began at Bhogapuram airport today after its inauguration. Passengers arriving from Hyderabad shared positive experiences ...
17 Aug, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
NRI life insurance protection plans can be 50–60% cheaper in India: Should you buy here or in your country of residence?NRIs can buy life insurance in India to protect financial obligations. Additional KYC and underwriting requirements apply for non-resident ...
17 Aug, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
NITI Aayog proposes interstate licence portability for healthcare professionalsNITI Aayog suggests interstate licence portability for healthcare professionals. This system would allow professionals to practice in diffe...
16 Aug, 2026, 06.20 PM IST