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

‘The antibiotic pipeline is running dangerously dry’, Pg18

India faces alarming rise in antimicrobial resistance, with 2.67 lakh deaths in 2021, driven by antibiotic overuse.

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

24 Jan, 2026

‘The antibiotic pipeline is running dangerously dry’, Pg18

India faces alarming rise in antimicrobial resistance, with 2.67 lakh deaths in 2021, driven by antibiotic overuse.

24 Jan, 2026

Health Sector Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Is Asia-Pacific on track towards elimination of Malaria by 2030?, PgII

Asia-Pacific faces challenges in malaria elimination by 2030 due to drug resistance and funding shortfalls despite regional progress.

Health Sector Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

23 Jan, 2026

Is Asia-Pacific on track towards elimination of Malaria by 2030?, PgII

Asia-Pacific faces challenges in malaria elimination by 2030 due to drug resistance and funding shortfalls despite regional progress.

23 Jan, 2026

Health Sector Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

167 drug samples flagged for quality lapses in December, Pg16

CDSCO identifies 167 substandard drug samples in December, raising concerns over quality control in pharmaceutical manufacturing and distribution.

Health Sector Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

23 Jan, 2026

167 drug samples flagged for quality lapses in December, Pg16

CDSCO identifies 167 substandard drug samples in December, raising concerns over quality control in pharmaceutical manufacturing and distribution.

23 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Sports alarm bells: Toxic outdoors, no weather-proof indoors, IOC takes note, Pg1

Toxic air and extreme heat jeopardize Indian athletes' training, raising concerns for 2036 Olympics bid and performance.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

23 Jan, 2026

Sports alarm bells: Toxic outdoors, no weather-proof indoors, IOC takes note, Pg1

Toxic air and extreme heat jeopardize Indian athletes' training, raising concerns for 2036 Olympics bid and performance.

23 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Lancet experts call for a ‘citizen-centric’ healthcare delivery and use of technology, Pg12

Lancet commission advocates citizen-centric, integrated healthcare via public financing, technology, and empowered local governance for universal coverage in India.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Science and Technology in Everyday Life

22 Jan, 2026

Lancet experts call for a ‘citizen-centric’ healthcare delivery and use of technology, Pg12

Lancet commission advocates citizen-centric, integrated healthcare via public financing, technology, and empowered local governance for universal coverage in India.

22 Jan, 2026

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

The gutkha nation and the welfare state, Pg11

HCES 2023-24 reveals alarming rise in tobacco consumption, especially gutkha, among poorer households, straining public healthcare and social welfare goals.

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

21 Jan, 2026

The gutkha nation and the welfare state, Pg11

HCES 2023-24 reveals alarming rise in tobacco consumption, especially gutkha, among poorer households, straining public healthcare and social welfare goals.

21 Jan, 2026

Health Sector Biotechnology Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

Blockbuster drug, proven against a range of cancers, may get much cheaper, Pg17

Delhi HC allows Zydus to produce cheaper Nivolumab biosimilar, potentially cutting cancer treatment costs by 70% after patent expiry.

Health Sector Biotechnology Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

20 Jan, 2026

Blockbuster drug, proven against a range of cancers, may get much cheaper, Pg17

Delhi HC allows Zydus to produce cheaper Nivolumab biosimilar, potentially cutting cancer treatment costs by 70% after patent expiry.

20 Jan, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Health Sector Education Sector

Fill vacant faculty positions within 4 months: SC, Pg10

Supreme Court mandates filling faculty vacancies in 4 months, addressing student suicides, and improving mental health support in HEIs.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Health Sector Education Sector

19 Jan, 2026

Fill vacant faculty positions within 4 months: SC, Pg10

Supreme Court mandates filling faculty vacancies in 4 months, addressing student suicides, and improving mental health support in HEIs.

19 Jan, 2026

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Do antibiotics kill all bacteria?, Pg14

New test distinguishes antibiotics that kill bacteria from those that only halt growth, crucial for combating resistance.

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life

19 Jan, 2026

Do antibiotics kill all bacteria?, Pg14

New test distinguishes antibiotics that kill bacteria from those that only halt growth, crucial for combating resistance.

19 Jan, 2026

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Uterus pressure decides childbirth, Pg14

Scripps Research finds uterine pressure sensors crucial for childbirth, explaining stalled labor and paving way for better management.

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life

19 Jan, 2026

Uterus pressure decides childbirth, Pg14

Scripps Research finds uterine pressure sensors crucial for childbirth, explaining stalled labor and paving way for better management.

19 Jan, 2026

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

AI spots abnormal blood cells, Pg14

CytoDiffusion, an AI system, diagnoses leukemia by analyzing subtle variations in blood cell appearance with greater accuracy than specialists.

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

19 Jan, 2026

AI spots abnormal blood cells, Pg14

CytoDiffusion, an AI system, diagnoses leukemia by analyzing subtle variations in blood cell appearance with greater accuracy than specialists.

19 Jan, 2026

Vulnerable Sections Health Sector Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

Patent rights and public health: What are Bharat’s options?, Pg13

Article analyzes Bharat's TRIPS-compliant options—Section 47(4), 66, 92A, 102 of the Patents Act—to balance patent rights and public health.

Vulnerable Sections Health Sector Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

19 Jan, 2026

Patent rights and public health: What are Bharat’s options?, Pg13

Article analyzes Bharat's TRIPS-compliant options—Section 47(4), 66, 92A, 102 of the Patents Act—to balance patent rights and public health.

19 Jan, 2026

Health Sector

As PG medical seats go up, vacancies spike by nearly 6K from 2021 to over 17K in 2025, Pg11

PG medical seat vacancies surge to 17,619 in 2025 despite increased seats, raising concerns over accessibility and merit.

Health Sector

19 Jan, 2026

As PG medical seats go up, vacancies spike by nearly 6K from 2021 to over 17K in 2025, Pg11

PG medical seat vacancies surge to 17,619 in 2025 despite increased seats, raising concerns over accessibility and merit.

19 Jan, 2026

Health Sector

Paracetamol use in pregnancy not linked to autism: study, Pg7

Lancet study refutes autism link to paracetamol use during pregnancy, affirming its safety and cautioning against unnecessary avoidance.

Health Sector

18 Jan, 2026

Paracetamol use in pregnancy not linked to autism: study, Pg7

Lancet study refutes autism link to paracetamol use during pregnancy, affirming its safety and cautioning against unnecessary avoidance.

18 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

Union govt. sets goal to formally recognise one lakh tribal healers as ‘partners in health services’, Pg1

Union Government to recognize one lakh tribal healers, aiming to integrate traditional medicine into mainstream healthcare for tribal communities.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

17 Jan, 2026

Union govt. sets goal to formally recognise one lakh tribal healers as ‘partners in health services’, Pg1

Union Government to recognize one lakh tribal healers, aiming to integrate traditional medicine into mainstream healthcare for tribal communities.

17 Jan, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

Why SC wants govt to consider a ‘Romeo-Juliet’ exception for POCSO Act, Pg19

Supreme Court urges government to consider 'Romeo-Juliet' exception in POCSO Act amid concerns of misuse in consensual adolescent relationships.

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

17 Jan, 2026

Why SC wants govt to consider a ‘Romeo-Juliet’ exception for POCSO Act, Pg19

Supreme Court urges government to consider 'Romeo-Juliet' exception in POCSO Act amid concerns of misuse in consensual adolescent relationships.

17 Jan, 2026

Health Sector

‘Paracetamol use during pregnancy doesn’t increase autism, ADHD risks’, Pg13

Lancet study confirms paracetamol's safety during pregnancy, refuting autism/ADHD link; reassures expectant mothers and obstetricians globally.

Health Sector

17 Jan, 2026

‘Paracetamol use during pregnancy doesn’t increase autism, ADHD risks’, Pg13

Lancet study confirms paracetamol's safety during pregnancy, refuting autism/ADHD link; reassures expectant mothers and obstetricians globally.

17 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Most road accidents occur in known zones, solutions lie in focused efforts, Pg4

India's road accident fatalities spotlighted: Nashik Rural tops list, reveals critical engineering flaws and enforcement gaps needing urgent action.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

16 Jan, 2026

Most road accidents occur in known zones, solutions lie in focused efforts, Pg4

India's road accident fatalities spotlighted: Nashik Rural tops list, reveals critical engineering flaws and enforcement gaps needing urgent action.

16 Jan, 2026

Health Sector Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Biotechnology

In Gujarat, India's 1st state-funded lab to study most lethal pathogens, Pg4

Gujarat pioneers India's first state-funded BSL-4 lab for deadly pathogens research, enhancing national health security and biotechnology capabilities.

Health Sector Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Biotechnology

16 Jan, 2026

In Gujarat, India's 1st state-funded lab to study most lethal pathogens, Pg4

Gujarat pioneers India's first state-funded BSL-4 lab for deadly pathogens research, enhancing national health security and biotechnology capabilities.

16 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector