healthcare

Tel Aviv/New Delhi, March 24 Sixteen people have been killed and over 4,500 injured in Israel since the conflict with Iran began late last month, according to Israel's emergency medical service.The conflict in West Asia began on February 28, when joint US-Israeli strikes targeted Iranian...

New Delhi, March 24 India launched a groundbreaking global clinical study on Tuesday to scientifically evaluate traditional Ayurveda as a complementary treatment for modern tuberculosis (TB).The study will enroll 1,250 newly diagnosed TB patients across eight institutions, focusing on body...

Los Angeles, March 24 – Hollywood actress Lupita Nyong'o entered a different mental space after she was told she had fibroids. The actress shared that she questioned what she had "done wrong," and felt "shame."The star of "Wild Robot," 43, was diagnosed with the condition, which involves...

Kolkata, March 24 Industry leaders on Tuesday emphasized that trust, innovation, and empowered organizational structures are critical for building resilient and future-ready institutions, as businesses navigate rapid technological change and evolving consumer expectations.Speaking at the...

New Delhi, March 24 The Delhi government has allocated over 12.5 per cent of its total budget to the healthcare sector in FY 2026–27, amounting to about Rs 13,034 crore, with provisions for free genetic testing for newborns, expansion of Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, inclusion of transgender persons...

Hamirpur, March 24 Deputy Commissioner of Hamirpur, Gandharva Rathore, launched a 100-day tuberculosis (TB) screening drive in the district on World TB Day on Tuesday.Speaking on the occasion, Rathore said that under the 'TB-Free Hamirpur' campaign, health department teams will screen...

New Delhi, March 24 Temasek-backed hospital chain Manipal Health Enterprises has filed preliminary papers with the capital markets regulator, Sebi, to raise funds through an initial public offering (IPO), involving a fresh issuance of shares worth Rs 8,000 crore.Besides the fresh issuance...

New Delhi, March 24 – Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta presented a ₹1.03 trillion budget for FY27, announcing several welfare schemes, including free diagnostic tests for newborn babies, free bicycles for 1.3 lakh girl students, and laptops for meritorious students, as well as a new...

Islamabad, March 24 – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder and former Prime Minister Imran Khan has expressed concern over the "inhuman treatment" his wife, Bushra Bibi, has been subjected to in prison.Kasim Khan, the jailed former Prime Minister's son, posted on his social media platform X...

Imphal, March 23 A woman sustained a gunshot wound after suspected miscreants allegedly opened fire in the Ukhrul district of Manipur on Monday, officials said.The woman was injured on her leg during the firing at the Mongkot Chepu village, a Kuki settlement in the Tangkhul Naga-majority...

On the eve of World Tuberculosis Day, President Droupadi Murmu emphasized that tuberculosis continues to be a major public health challenge, affecting millions of lives worldwide. She urged all stakeholders to work together with unwavering determination to finally eradicate tuberculosis. In her...

New Delhi, March 23 – Union Minister of State for Science & Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh, said on Monday that India’s largest pregnancy cohort study of 12,000 women under the GARBH-INi initiative aims to develop indigenous, AI-driven solutions to prevent preterm births.At an event here, Singh...

Gandhinagar, March 23: Gujarat has achieved 94 percent of its tuberculosis (TB) detection target set by NITI Aayog and has recorded a clinical recovery rate of 91.74 percent, according to data released by the state health department ahead of World TB Day.Highlighting its progress in the...

New Delhi, March 23 Altos Computing, a company within the Acer group and a global provider of high-performance computing and AI infrastructure solutions, launched its "Make-in-India" AI server portfolio on Monday, calling it a step towards strengthening India's sovereign AI and data center...

New Delhi, March 23 President Droupadi Murmu on Monday called on all stakeholders to work together with a firm resolve to eradicate tuberculosis once and for all.In a message, she said that tuberculosis (TB) continues to pose a significant public health challenge, affecting millions of lives...

New Delhi, March 23 The Delhi government held a "kheer" ceremony at the Assembly on Monday ahead of the Budget Session, and Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said the upcoming budget will focus on accelerating development, strengthening infrastructure, and improving the quality of life for residents...

Shimla, March 22 Former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia arrived in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, on Sunday, stating that the people have lost faith in both the Congress and the BJP, and that the 'AAP' model is now the only hope for the state.Addressing party workers during a convention...

Pune, March 22 Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan said on Sunday that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India's traditional systems of medicine have gained renewed global recognition.Addressing the 81st Foundation Day celebrations of Nisargopachar Ashram at Uruli Kanchan in...

Tirupati, March 22 A Chennai-based company donated Rs 1 crore to the TTD's Sri Balaji Arogya Varaprasadini scheme on Sunday.The donation cheque was handed over to the Additional Executive Officer of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD), Ch. Venkaiah Chowdary."A Chennai-based company, Subbarow...

Lucknow, March 22 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Sunday that there is a high demand for Indian nursing professionals across the globe.Addressing a function to distribute job letters to 1,228 nursing professionals, including 131 males, at the Lok Bhavan here, Adityanath...