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Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Health Sector Ethical Issues in International Relations and Funding

In a first, SC allows passive euthanasia for man in vegetative state for 13 years, Pg3

Supreme Court permits passive euthanasia for man in vegetative state, urges Centre to enact comprehensive law on end-of-life care.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Health Sector Ethical Issues in International Relations and Funding

12 Mar, 2026

In a first, SC allows passive euthanasia for man in vegetative state for 13 years, Pg3

Supreme Court permits passive euthanasia for man in vegetative state, urges Centre to enact comprehensive law on end-of-life care.

12 Mar, 2026

Population and Associated Issues Poverty and Developmental Issues Health Sector

Catch them young, Pg6

Childhood obesity crisis: India to have 20 million obese children by 2040, necessitating urgent health interventions and policy changes.

Population and Associated Issues Poverty and Developmental Issues Health Sector

11 Mar, 2026

Catch them young, Pg6

Childhood obesity crisis: India to have 20 million obese children by 2040, necessitating urgent health interventions and policy changes.

11 Mar, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

Frame relief policy for adverse events after Covid shot: SC to Govt, Pg14

Supreme Court directs Centre to formulate compensation policy for serious adverse events following Covid-19 vaccination, emphasizing state's welfare responsibility.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

11 Mar, 2026

Frame relief policy for adverse events after Covid shot: SC to Govt, Pg14

Supreme Court directs Centre to formulate compensation policy for serious adverse events following Covid-19 vaccination, emphasizing state's welfare responsibility.

11 Mar, 2026

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

We now know why some people had severe blood clots after COVID shots, PgII

Research reveals how COVID-19 adenovirus vaccines triggered rare blood clots due to antibody mutation, paving way for safer vaccines.

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

10 Mar, 2026

We now know why some people had severe blood clots after COVID shots, PgII

Research reveals how COVID-19 adenovirus vaccines triggered rare blood clots due to antibody mutation, paving way for safer vaccines.

10 Mar, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Bitter milk, Pg6

Andhra Pradesh milk contamination tragedy exposes regulatory failures, raising concerns over food safety and informal dairy oversight.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

10 Mar, 2026

Bitter milk, Pg6

Andhra Pradesh milk contamination tragedy exposes regulatory failures, raising concerns over food safety and informal dairy oversight.

10 Mar, 2026

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life Space Technology

ISRO teams up with AIIMS to study impact of space missions on astronauts' health, Pg4

ISRO partners with AIIMS to study and mitigate health risks faced by astronauts during space missions, ensuring astronaut safety.

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life Space Technology

10 Mar, 2026

ISRO teams up with AIIMS to study impact of space missions on astronauts' health, Pg4

ISRO partners with AIIMS to study and mitigate health risks faced by astronauts during space missions, ensuring astronaut safety.

10 Mar, 2026

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

If summer comes, can pollution be far behind?, Pg11

Delhi faces rising ozone pollution due to heat, sunlight, and biogenic volatile organic compounds from specific trees.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

10 Mar, 2026

If summer comes, can pollution be far behind?, Pg11

Delhi faces rising ozone pollution due to heat, sunlight, and biogenic volatile organic compounds from specific trees.

10 Mar, 2026

Vulnerable Sections Health Sector Government Budgeting

How duty cuts in cancer drugs will ease burden for patients, Pg7

Duty cuts on cancer drugs offer financial relief, especially for the poor seeking treatment in public hospitals.

Vulnerable Sections Health Sector Government Budgeting

9 Mar, 2026

How duty cuts in cancer drugs will ease burden for patients, Pg7

Duty cuts on cancer drugs offer financial relief, especially for the poor seeking treatment in public hospitals.

9 Mar, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

The need to recognise ‘volunteer’ care work, Pg7

India's ASHA and Anganwadi workers, vital to welfare, face exploitation as 'volunteers' despite continuous, indispensable service, demanding fair wages and recognition.

Women and Women's Organizations Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

9 Mar, 2026

The need to recognise ‘volunteer’ care work, Pg7

India's ASHA and Anganwadi workers, vital to welfare, face exploitation as 'volunteers' despite continuous, indispensable service, demanding fair wages and recognition.

9 Mar, 2026

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Modern implants can last beyond 25 years, says Lancet study, Pg15

Lancet study reveals modern hip implants can last 25+ years due to advanced materials and surgical techniques, improving patient outcomes.

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life

9 Mar, 2026

Modern implants can last beyond 25 years, says Lancet study, Pg15

Lancet study reveals modern hip implants can last 25+ years due to advanced materials and surgical techniques, improving patient outcomes.

9 Mar, 2026

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life

GLP-1 drugs aid heart attack recovery, Pg15

GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic show promise in heart attack recovery by restoring blood flow, irrespective of weight loss.

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life

9 Mar, 2026

GLP-1 drugs aid heart attack recovery, Pg15

GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic show promise in heart attack recovery by restoring blood flow, irrespective of weight loss.

9 Mar, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

Obesity complicates the nutrition challenge, Pg10

India grapples with dual nutrition crisis as childhood obesity surges alongside malnutrition, threatening demographic dividend and public health.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

9 Mar, 2026

Obesity complicates the nutrition challenge, Pg10

India grapples with dual nutrition crisis as childhood obesity surges alongside malnutrition, threatening demographic dividend and public health.

9 Mar, 2026

Population and Associated Issues Poverty and Developmental Issues Health Sector

Consider abdominal obesity a vital sign in Asian Indians: study, Pg12

Experts advocate abdominal obesity as vital sign for Asian Indians due to rising metabolic diseases and inadequate BMI assessment.

Population and Associated Issues Poverty and Developmental Issues Health Sector

8 Mar, 2026

Consider abdominal obesity a vital sign in Asian Indians: study, Pg12

Experts advocate abdominal obesity as vital sign for Asian Indians due to rising metabolic diseases and inadequate BMI assessment.

8 Mar, 2026

Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

Study: Rs 54K expenses per hospitalisation in pvt facilities under PMJAY, Pg12

NITI Aayog study reveals PMJAY beneficiaries in private hospitals face ₹54K out-of-pocket expenses, double that of public facilities.

Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

8 Mar, 2026

Study: Rs 54K expenses per hospitalisation in pvt facilities under PMJAY, Pg12

NITI Aayog study reveals PMJAY beneficiaries in private hospitals face ₹54K out-of-pocket expenses, double that of public facilities.

8 Mar, 2026

Health Sector E Governance Government Budgeting

Karnataka to bring in alcohol-based excise duty: CM, Pg14

Karnataka pioneers alcohol-based excise duty from 2026, modernizing taxation and rationalizing pricing across alcoholic beverages, aiming for transparency and compliance.

Health Sector E Governance Government Budgeting

7 Mar, 2026

Karnataka to bring in alcohol-based excise duty: CM, Pg14

Karnataka pioneers alcohol-based excise duty from 2026, modernizing taxation and rationalizing pricing across alcoholic beverages, aiming for transparency and compliance.

7 Mar, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Health Sector

Policy must catch up with breast cancer burden, Pg11

Breast cancer cases double in India since 1990, mortality rises 74%; urgent policy action needed for early detection.

Women and Women's Organizations Health Sector

7 Mar, 2026

Policy must catch up with breast cancer burden, Pg11

Breast cancer cases double in India since 1990, mortality rises 74%; urgent policy action needed for early detection.

7 Mar, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Basics of Cyber Security

As nicotine pouches spread, calls for regulations, ban get louder, PgII

Growing concerns over unregulated nicotine pouches prompt calls for bans and stringent regulations to protect public health, especially youth.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Basics of Cyber Security

6 Mar, 2026

As nicotine pouches spread, calls for regulations, ban get louder, PgII

Growing concerns over unregulated nicotine pouches prompt calls for bans and stringent regulations to protect public health, especially youth.

6 Mar, 2026

Health Sector Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Biotechnology

Indian HPV vaccine under test for single-dose roll-out, Pg16

HPV vaccine rollout delayed as single-dose efficacy trials continue; indigenous Cervavac inclusion in UIP uncertain until 2027 results.

Health Sector Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Biotechnology

6 Mar, 2026

Indian HPV vaccine under test for single-dose roll-out, Pg16

HPV vaccine rollout delayed as single-dose efficacy trials continue; indigenous Cervavac inclusion in UIP uncertain until 2027 results.

6 Mar, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

India, China top Asia-Pacific region in metabolic diseases burden: study, Pg16

Study reveals India and China face highest metabolic disease burden in Asia-Pacific, urging immediate prevention strategies implementation.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

6 Mar, 2026

India, China top Asia-Pacific region in metabolic diseases burden: study, Pg16

Study reveals India and China face highest metabolic disease burden in Asia-Pacific, urging immediate prevention strategies implementation.

6 Mar, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

Prevention of diabetes before birth offers hope for healthy future, PgII

Early pregnancy diabetes screening crucial: New research highlights 'fetal programming' link to future diabetes risk, advocating for first-trimester intervention.

Women and Women's Organizations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

6 Mar, 2026

Prevention of diabetes before birth offers hope for healthy future, PgII

Early pregnancy diabetes screening crucial: New research highlights 'fetal programming' link to future diabetes risk, advocating for first-trimester intervention.

6 Mar, 2026

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Health Sector

In a first, SC allows passive euthanasia for man in vegetative state for 13 years, Pg3

In a first, SC allows passive euthanasia for man in vegetative state for 13 years, Pg3

​Catch them young, Pg6

​Catch them young, Pg6

Frame relief policy for adverse events after Covid shot: SC to Govt, Pg14

Frame relief policy for adverse events after Covid shot: SC to Govt, Pg14

We now know why some people had severe blood clots after COVID shots, PgII

We now know why some people had severe blood clots after COVID shots, PgII

​Bitter milk, Pg6

​Bitter milk, Pg6

ISRO teams up with AIIMS to study impact of space missions on astronauts' health, Pg4

ISRO teams up with AIIMS to study impact of space missions on astronauts' health, Pg4

If summer comes, can pollution be far behind?, Pg11

If summer comes, can pollution be far behind?, Pg11

How duty cuts in cancer drugs will ease burden for patients, Pg7

How duty cuts in cancer drugs will ease burden for patients, Pg7

The need to recognise ‘volunteer’ care work, Pg7

The need to recognise ‘volunteer’ care work, Pg7

Modern implants can last beyond 25 years, says Lancet study, Pg15

Modern implants can last beyond 25 years, says Lancet study, Pg15

GLP-1 drugs aid heart attack recovery, Pg15

GLP-1 drugs aid heart attack recovery, Pg15

Obesity complicates the nutrition challenge, Pg10

Obesity complicates the nutrition challenge, Pg10

Consider abdominal obesity a vital sign in Asian Indians: study, Pg12

Consider abdominal obesity a vital sign in Asian Indians: study, Pg12

Study: Rs 54K expenses per hospitalisation in pvt facilities under PMJAY, Pg12

Study: Rs 54K expenses per hospitalisation in pvt facilities under PMJAY, Pg12

Karnataka to bring in alcohol-based excise duty: CM, Pg14

Karnataka to bring in alcohol-based excise duty: CM, Pg14

Policy must catch up with breast cancer burden, Pg11

Policy must catch up with breast cancer burden, Pg11

As nicotine pouches spread, calls for regulations, ban get louder, PgII

As nicotine pouches spread, calls for regulations, ban get louder, PgII

Indian HPV vaccine under test for single-dose roll-out, Pg16

Indian HPV vaccine under test for single-dose roll-out, Pg16

India, China top Asia-Pacific region in metabolic diseases burden: study, Pg16

India, China top Asia-Pacific region in metabolic diseases burden: study, Pg16

Prevention of diabetes before birth offers hope for healthy future, PgII

Prevention of diabetes before birth offers hope for healthy future, PgII

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