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
Banks can offer loans for FCNR (B), rebook deposits, RBI clarifiesIndian banks can now lend against FCNR(B) deposits, with the RBI offering forex swaps only on the principal amount. This move aims to attra...
23 Jun, 2026, 06.56 PM IST
Death toll in Tamil Nadu gas leak accident raises to nineTragedy struck in Tamil Nadu's Tiruvallur district as an ammonia gas leak at a seafood processing plant claimed nine lives, all women, on T...
23 Jun, 2026, 12.39 PM IST
Kerala reports 10 new Shigella cases; Nipah contained, Ebola vigil intensifiedKerala is grappling with a surge in Shigella infections, reporting 10 new cases and a yearly total of 226. While Nipah virus spread has bee...
22 Jun, 2026, 08.12 PM IST
Five dead, 67 hospitalised after ammonia leak at Tamil Nadu seafood unitTragedy struck a seafood processing unit in Tamil Nadu as an ammonia gas leak claimed five lives and left 67 workers needing medical attent...
22 Jun, 2026, 07.15 PM IST
UnitedHealth’s $3 billion AI push has bots calling doctorsThe largest US health insurer plans to invest $3 billion in AI over 2026 and 2027. UnitedHealth executives say they’re seeing a 2-to-1 retu...
21 Jun, 2026, 12.19 PM IST
Palestinian Embassy calls for urgent medical aid: "If not India and Indian people, then who?"Palestine's Embassy in India has issued a dire plea for immediate medical aid, warning of a healthcare sector collapse due to ongoing confl...
20 Jun, 2026, 09.06 AM IST
Kerala reports 10 more Shigella cases, tally rises to 120 thus farAccording to a statement issued by Health Minister K Muraleedharan, three of the new Shigella cases were reported from Kozhikode, two each ...
19 Jun, 2026, 07.53 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
USFDA concludes inspection at Jubilant HollisterStier's Spokane plant with 8 observationsJubilant Pharmova announced its US subsidiary, Jubilant HollisterStier LLC, underwent a USFDA inspection. The facility in Spokane, Washingt...
19 Jun, 2026, 02.02 PM IST
Tata's iPhone parts factory faces India health probe after farmer contamination complaintsA health probe is underway into liquid discharge from Tata's iPhone parts factory in Hosur. Farmers report skin issues and contaminated far...
19 Jun, 2026, 01.18 PM IST
FDA expands recall to all Clover Hill Dairy cheeses after listeria found in products and facilityUS food safety authorities have expanded a cheese recall due to Listeria contamination, now encompassing all products from Clover Hill Dair...
19 Jun, 2026, 09.04 AM IST
HPV vaccination drive reaches 50 lakh girls in three monthsIndia's free Human Papillomavirus vaccination drive is making significant progress. Nearly 50 lakh doses of the cervical cancer vaccine hav...
19 Jun, 2026, 12.20 AM 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
Fast-tracked power plants fuel AI boom, with little public scrutinyNew power plants are being built at an unprecedented speed to meet the growing demand of tech companies. These facilities, often fueled by ...
16 Jun, 2026, 03.09 PM IST