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Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

FinMin tells insurers, hospitals to take steps to lower healthcare costs, Pg25

FinMin directs insurers and hospitals to reduce healthcare costs via standardized protocols and efficient claims, addressing medical inflation of 5.55%.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

14 Nov, 2025

FinMin tells insurers, hospitals to take steps to lower healthcare costs, Pg25

FinMin directs insurers and hospitals to reduce healthcare costs via standardized protocols and efficient claims, addressing medical inflation of 5.55%.

14 Nov, 2025

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

No respite from bad air in Delhi-NCR, Pg10

Delhi-NCR chokes as AQI hits 'Severe' for third day; farm fires contribute 22.47% to pollution, schools shift to hybrid mode.

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

14 Nov, 2025

No respite from bad air in Delhi-NCR, Pg10

Delhi-NCR chokes as AQI hits 'Severe' for third day; farm fires contribute 22.47% to pollution, schools shift to hybrid mode.

14 Nov, 2025

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

Tuberculosis incidence falling in India by 21% a year: WHO report, Pg14

WHO reports India's TB incidence drops 21% since 2015, driven by innovative strategies and increased treatment coverage under TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan.

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

13 Nov, 2025

Tuberculosis incidence falling in India by 21% a year: WHO report, Pg14

WHO reports India's TB incidence drops 21% since 2015, driven by innovative strategies and increased treatment coverage under TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan.

13 Nov, 2025

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

Why does India’s road safety system keep failing?, Pg10

India's road safety crisis deepens as flawed licensing, weak enforcement, and poor infrastructure contribute to alarming fatality rates.

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

13 Nov, 2025

Why does India’s road safety system keep failing?, Pg10

India's road safety crisis deepens as flawed licensing, weak enforcement, and poor infrastructure contribute to alarming fatality rates.

13 Nov, 2025

Population and Associated Issues Health Sector

High blood pressure among minors 'nearly doubled' in 20 yrs, Pg12.

Childhood hypertension doubles globally: Lancet study reveals alarming rise affecting 114 million minors due to lifestyle factors.

Population and Associated Issues Health Sector

13 Nov, 2025

High blood pressure among minors 'nearly doubled' in 20 yrs, Pg12.

Childhood hypertension doubles globally: Lancet study reveals alarming rise affecting 114 million minors due to lifestyle factors.

13 Nov, 2025

Health Sector

Fungus infections: Experts concerned over lab integration, Pg2.

Experts worry ICMR's lab integration may weaken fungal research amidst rising infections, potentially surpassing tuberculosis incidence in India.

Health Sector

12 Nov, 2025

Fungus infections: Experts concerned over lab integration, Pg2.

Experts worry ICMR's lab integration may weaken fungal research amidst rising infections, potentially surpassing tuberculosis incidence in India.

12 Nov, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

Ministry simplifies rules to boost cornea transplant services, Pg12

Health Ministry eases cornea transplant rules by removing mandatory equipment requirement, aiming to expand services and reduce corneal blindness.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

11 Nov, 2025

Ministry simplifies rules to boost cornea transplant services, Pg12

Health Ministry eases cornea transplant rules by removing mandatory equipment requirement, aiming to expand services and reduce corneal blindness.

11 Nov, 2025

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

Dealing with a dogged problem, Pg7

Supreme Court mandates stray dog relocation, posing compliance challenges for Kerala amidst infrastructure deficits and public resistance.

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

11 Nov, 2025

Dealing with a dogged problem, Pg7

Supreme Court mandates stray dog relocation, posing compliance challenges for Kerala amidst infrastructure deficits and public resistance.

11 Nov, 2025

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

Enforce global standards by Jan, launch inspections: DCGI to states, Pg14.

DCGI mandates global GMP standards for drug manufacturing, orders inspections post cough syrup tragedy, ensuring quality and preventing future contaminations.

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

11 Nov, 2025

Enforce global standards by Jan, launch inspections: DCGI to states, Pg14.

DCGI mandates global GMP standards for drug manufacturing, orders inspections post cough syrup tragedy, ensuring quality and preventing future contaminations.

11 Nov, 2025

Health Sector Poverty and Hunger Food Processing and Related Industries Biotechnology

Does India need nutritional transformation?, Pg8

India poised for nutritional transformation via functional foods and smart proteins, demanding regulatory clarity and public-private partnerships for sustainable growth.

Health Sector Poverty and Hunger Food Processing and Related Industries Biotechnology

10 Nov, 2025

Does India need nutritional transformation?, Pg8

India poised for nutritional transformation via functional foods and smart proteins, demanding regulatory clarity and public-private partnerships for sustainable growth.

10 Nov, 2025

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Air quality beyond AQI: The case for measuring indoor pollutants, Pg14.

Indian scientists develop novel indoor air quality scale, revealing alarming pollution levels and health risks from common household activities.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

10 Nov, 2025

Air quality beyond AQI: The case for measuring indoor pollutants, Pg14.

Indian scientists develop novel indoor air quality scale, revealing alarming pollution levels and health risks from common household activities.

10 Nov, 2025

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Drug combo reduces death risk for aggressive prostate cancer, Pg12.

Drug combo slashes death risk for aggressive prostate cancer by 40% in trials, offering new hope for high-risk patients.

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life

10 Nov, 2025

Drug combo reduces death risk for aggressive prostate cancer, Pg12.

Drug combo slashes death risk for aggressive prostate cancer by 40% in trials, offering new hope for high-risk patients.

10 Nov, 2025

Women and Women's Organizations Health Sector

Why men need to exercise more than women every week, Pg12.

Study reveals gender-specific exercise needs: Women benefit from 250 minutes weekly, while men require 530 for heart health.

Women and Women's Organizations Health Sector

10 Nov, 2025

Why men need to exercise more than women every week, Pg12.

Study reveals gender-specific exercise needs: Women benefit from 250 minutes weekly, while men require 530 for heart health.

10 Nov, 2025

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

What does new study show on diabetes risks?, Pg13

New study reveals metabolites in blood as early warning signals for diabetes and kidney disease, offering potential for proactive prevention.

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

9 Nov, 2025

What does new study show on diabetes risks?, Pg13

New study reveals metabolites in blood as early warning signals for diabetes and kidney disease, offering potential for proactive prevention.

9 Nov, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

‘Training first responders can help organ donation after road accident’, Pg10

NOTTO urges states to train first responders for identifying potential organ donors from road accident fatalities, addressing critical organ shortage.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

9 Nov, 2025

‘Training first responders can help organ donation after road accident’, Pg10

NOTTO urges states to train first responders for identifying potential organ donors from road accident fatalities, addressing critical organ shortage.

9 Nov, 2025

Health Sector Biotechnology

Study calls for tailored treatments for regional HIV variations, Pg11.

Indian study reveals HIV antibody treatments' effectiveness varies regionally, necessitating tailored approaches for different viral strains and geographical locations.

Health Sector Biotechnology

9 Nov, 2025

Study calls for tailored treatments for regional HIV variations, Pg11.

Indian study reveals HIV antibody treatments' effectiveness varies regionally, necessitating tailored approaches for different viral strains and geographical locations.

9 Nov, 2025

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

Remove stray dogs from public places, shift them to shelters: SC, Pg1.

Supreme Court mandates stray dog removal from public spaces nationwide, prioritizing public safety and animal birth control rule implementation.

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

8 Nov, 2025

Remove stray dogs from public places, shift them to shelters: SC, Pg1.

Supreme Court mandates stray dog removal from public spaces nationwide, prioritizing public safety and animal birth control rule implementation.

8 Nov, 2025

Women and Women's Organizations Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Health Sector

Lack of skilled support adding to rising maternal deaths in Afghanistan, PgII.

Taliban's ban on female education and healthcare access precipitates maternal health crisis in Afghanistan, with maternal mortality rates soaring and skilled support dwindling.

Women and Women's Organizations Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Health Sector

7 Nov, 2025

Lack of skilled support adding to rising maternal deaths in Afghanistan, PgII.

Taliban's ban on female education and healthcare access precipitates maternal health crisis in Afghanistan, with maternal mortality rates soaring and skilled support dwindling.

7 Nov, 2025

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