healthcare

Chandigarh, March 25 The Haryana government has launched a series of state-specific interventions, including corporate funding, the use of artificial intelligence in tuberculosis (TB) testing, and last-mile healthcare delivery, to detect and treat the disease before symptoms appear, an official...

Jaipur, March 25 – Tikaram Jully, the Leader of the Opposition in the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly, has strongly criticized the BJP government and the Chief Minister over the prevailing situation, including the collapse of the RGHS scheme and the LPG crisis in the state.He stated that while...

New Delhi, March 25 The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) is considering establishing its first medical college in partnership with a private entity on a vacant site within the Rajan Babu TB Hospital campus in Kingsway Camp, north Delhi, according to officials.The civic body is also...

Chandigarh, March 25 The Aam Aadmi Party announced a 10-day statewide outreach campaign in Punjab to mark the fourth anniversary of the Bhagwant Mann government.Punjab AAP chief Aman Arora said that around 16,000 rallies, public meetings, and "nukkad" meetings will be held across the state to...

Bhopal, March 25 In a remarkable achievement under the Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), hundreds of residents in the Dewas district of Madhya Pradesh are receiving daily medical treatment, including free dialysis at the district hospital.Beneficiaries of the...

New Delhi, March 25 Pharma major Lupin Ltd announced on Wednesday that it has received tentative approval from the US health regulator for its generic version of Pitolisant tablets, indicated for the treatment of excessive daytime sleepiness.The tentative approval from the US Food and Drug...

Mumbai, March 25 India's workforce is projected to expand by 4.7 per cent in the first half of FY27, largely driven by growth in e-commerce, tech startups, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and manufacturing, a report said on Wednesday.This improving sentiment is most visible among large...

Chatra, March 24 A 40-year-old man died after an unqualified practitioner allegedly administered the wrong injections in Chatra district, Jharkhand, a police officer said on Tuesday.The incident occurred in the Jori area on Monday evening, he said.The accused reportedly fled after Vinod...

New Delhi, March 24 The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed four loan projects on Tuesday, including a project to promote sustainable horticulture in Punjab and the Mumbai Metro Line, totaling ₹16,420 crore.The loan agreement was signed with the Government of India to provide...

Amaravati, March 24 – Former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy welcomed the renewal of FCRA permissions for the Rural Development Trust (RDT) on Tuesday and thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah for the decision.He stated that the renewal under the Foreign...

Health and Family Welfare Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda stated today that timely diagnosis, quick referral, and access to quality treatment can save lives and prevent lifelong disability from stroke. He made this statement while virtually addressing the 3rd edition of FICCI's National Stroke...

Noida, March 24 A private hospital in Gautam Buddh Nagar district was sealed on Tuesday after its owner and two staff members were allegedly found involved in the sale of a five-day-old girl, police and health officials said.A police team arrested the hospital owner, a sanitation worker, and...

Hamirpur (HP), March 24 In a disturbing incident, the parents of a newborn allegedly abandoned their child at Dr Radhakrishnan Medical College and Hospital here, officials said on Tuesday.Shortly after the birth on Monday, the parents allegedly left the crying infant inside the hospital and...

Meghalaya has reaffirmed its commitment to achieving a TB-free status, with the Health Department intensifying efforts through a focused 100-day campaign and community-driven interventions.Speaking at the World TB Day programme held here on Tuesday, Health Minister Wailadmiki Shylla...

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...