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Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

NIMHANS-2 in North; institutes in Tezpur, Ranchi to be upgraded, Pg10

India to establish second NIMHANS in North India and upgrade mental health institutes in Tezpur and Ranchi.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

2 Feb, 2026

NIMHANS-2 in North; institutes in Tezpur, Ranchi to be upgraded, Pg10

India to establish second NIMHANS in North India and upgrade mental health institutes in Tezpur and Ranchi.

2 Feb, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Health Sector Biotechnology

PRIYA trial links B12 intake to long-term health in babies, Pg14

PRIYA trial reveals B12's crucial role in gene expression, impacting long-term health and potentially reducing diabesity risk in offspring.

Women and Women's Organizations Health Sector Biotechnology

1 Feb, 2026

PRIYA trial links B12 intake to long-term health in babies, Pg14

PRIYA trial reveals B12's crucial role in gene expression, impacting long-term health and potentially reducing diabesity risk in offspring.

1 Feb, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

Panel to provide guidance on healthcare for trans people, Pg11

Government forms expert panel to address transgender healthcare, following Supreme Court directive in Jane Kaushik case, aiming for inclusive policies.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

1 Feb, 2026

Panel to provide guidance on healthcare for trans people, Pg11

Government forms expert panel to address transgender healthcare, following Supreme Court directive in Jane Kaushik case, aiming for inclusive policies.

1 Feb, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Biotechnology

Stem cell therapy cannot be offered as a clinical service for autism: Supreme Court, Pg10

Supreme Court bans unproven stem cell therapies for autism, directs government to regulate stem cell research and protect vulnerable patients.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Biotechnology

31 Jan, 2026

Stem cell therapy cannot be offered as a clinical service for autism: Supreme Court, Pg10

Supreme Court bans unproven stem cell therapies for autism, directs government to regulate stem cell research and protect vulnerable patients.

31 Jan, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

Awareness, search for identity drive transgender clinic, Pg3

AIIMS Delhi's transgender clinic witnesses surge in gender-affirming procedures, reflecting rising awareness and demand for inclusive healthcare.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

31 Jan, 2026

Awareness, search for identity drive transgender clinic, Pg3

AIIMS Delhi's transgender clinic witnesses surge in gender-affirming procedures, reflecting rising awareness and demand for inclusive healthcare.

31 Jan, 2026

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life Space Technology

From moon to MRIs: how space research has transformed healthcare, PgII

Space research transforms healthcare: NASA and ISRO innovations enhance diagnostics, telemedicine, and medical devices for improved global healthcare delivery.

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life Space Technology

30 Jan, 2026

From moon to MRIs: how space research has transformed healthcare, PgII

Space research transforms healthcare: NASA and ISRO innovations enhance diagnostics, telemedicine, and medical devices for improved global healthcare delivery.

30 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

Survey calls for tackling rising digital addiction, mental health problems, Pg14

Economic Survey 2025-26 highlights rising digital addiction, mental health crisis, especially among youth, advocating for cyber-safety education and Tele-MANAS expansion.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

30 Jan, 2026

Survey calls for tackling rising digital addiction, mental health problems, Pg14

Economic Survey 2025-26 highlights rising digital addiction, mental health crisis, especially among youth, advocating for cyber-safety education and Tele-MANAS expansion.

30 Jan, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections Health Sector Government Budgeting

Has health spending by the Centre increased?, Pg10

National Health Policy flounders as Union health spending lags, jeopardizing healthcare access and equity across states.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections Health Sector Government Budgeting

30 Jan, 2026

Has health spending by the Centre increased?, Pg10

National Health Policy flounders as Union health spending lags, jeopardizing healthcare access and equity across states.

30 Jan, 2026

Health Sector Government Budgeting

Digital addiction, rising obesity key health challenges, Pg6

Economic Survey highlights digital addiction affecting productivity and rising obesity due to ultra-processed foods, advocating warning labels and taxes.

Health Sector Government Budgeting

30 Jan, 2026

Digital addiction, rising obesity key health challenges, Pg6

Economic Survey highlights digital addiction affecting productivity and rising obesity due to ultra-processed foods, advocating warning labels and taxes.

30 Jan, 2026

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life

20 AIIMS hospitals sign agreement to form pan-India research consortium, Pg3

AIIMS collaborates with 19 institutions to boost healthcare research, focusing on AI, cancer treatments, and clinical trials nationwide.

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life

30 Jan, 2026

20 AIIMS hospitals sign agreement to form pan-India research consortium, Pg3

AIIMS collaborates with 19 institutions to boost healthcare research, focusing on AI, cancer treatments, and clinical trials nationwide.

30 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

Health Ministry eases drug trial norms; cuts licence requirement, Pg14

Health Ministry eases drug trial norms, replacing test license with intimation for non-commercial manufacture, boosting pharmaceutical research and innovation.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

29 Jan, 2026

Health Ministry eases drug trial norms; cuts licence requirement, Pg14

Health Ministry eases drug trial norms, replacing test license with intimation for non-commercial manufacture, boosting pharmaceutical research and innovation.

29 Jan, 2026

Health Sector Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

India-EU trade deal: What it means for pharma sector, Pg15

India-EU FTA set to reshape pharma sector with tariff reductions, increased access, and IP debates, impacting costs and regulations.

Health Sector Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

29 Jan, 2026

India-EU trade deal: What it means for pharma sector, Pg15

India-EU FTA set to reshape pharma sector with tariff reductions, increased access, and IP debates, impacting costs and regulations.

29 Jan, 2026

Health Sector Education Sector E Governance Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Meghalaya's AI story is a template for inclusive tech (Leveraging data-driven governance systems, Meghalaya has reduced its maternal mortality rate by nearly 50 per cent, a metric that showcases AI's capacity to save lives when deployed thoughtfu..., Pg12

Meghalaya emerges as AI hub, reduces maternal mortality by 50% using data-driven governance, attracting central support for AI development.

Health Sector Education Sector E Governance Science and Technology in Everyday Life

28 Jan, 2026

Meghalaya's AI story is a template for inclusive tech (Leveraging data-driven governance systems, Meghalaya has reduced its maternal mortality rate by nearly 50 per cent, a metric that showcases AI's capacity to save lives when deployed thoughtfu..., Pg12

Meghalaya emerges as AI hub, reduces maternal mortality by 50% using data-driven governance, attracting central support for AI development.

28 Jan, 2026

Population and Associated Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

Mind the time, Pg6

RBI report highlights uneven demographic transition across Indian states, raising concerns about fiscal management, social security, and equitable development.

Population and Associated Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

27 Jan, 2026

Mind the time, Pg6

RBI report highlights uneven demographic transition across Indian states, raising concerns about fiscal management, social security, and equitable development.

27 Jan, 2026

Health Sector Biotechnology

As antibiotics fail, AIIMS leads the fight against superbugs, Pg20

AIIMS spearheads research to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR), focusing on rapid diagnostics, targeted therapies, and infection control strategies amidst rising superbug threats.

Health Sector Biotechnology

26 Jan, 2026

As antibiotics fail, AIIMS leads the fight against superbugs, Pg20

AIIMS spearheads research to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR), focusing on rapid diagnostics, targeted therapies, and infection control strategies amidst rising superbug threats.

26 Jan, 2026

Art Forms Health Sector Education Sector