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Health SectorScience and Technology in Everyday LifeAchievements of Indians in Science and TechnologyBiotechnology
20 Aug, 2026

A Smart Cancer Drug Activating Primarily In Cancer Cells, Could Replace Chemotherapy

Indian scientists develop RK-251, a 'smart' cancer drug activating only in cancer cells, potentially replacing chemotherapy by minimizing harm to healthy tissues.

Women and Women's OrganizationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
19 Aug, 2026

Bihar’s alcohol ban has been a success for social wellness, data show, Pg II

New data-driven report challenges claims against Bihar's alcohol ban, highlighting significant reductions in violence against women and improved public health outcomes.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
17 Aug, 2026

A Dose of Trust, Pg8

Delhi's HPV vaccination drive struggles with parental hesitancy and misinformation, underscoring the critical need for trust-building and sustained awareness campaigns.

Health SectorScience and Technology in Everyday LifeBiotechnology
17 Aug, 2026

Scientists find why an enervating disorder affects only Eurasians, Pg II

New study reveals genetic mutations in FXN gene, originating in Eurasia 9,000 years ago, cause Friedreich’s ataxia, explaining its unique geographic distribution.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorScience and Technology in Everyday LifeIT and Computers
17 Aug, 2026

How AI can be optimised for better healthcare, Pg9

AI offers a transformative solution to India's healthcare challenges, optimizing efficiency, expanding access, and improving patient outcomes through digital integration.

Population and Associated IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersHealth Sector
17 Aug, 2026

Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh Calls for Making Diabetes Prevention a National Priority, Says Rural India No Longer Untouched by Diabetes

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh calls for making diabetes prevention a national priority, launching a digital portal and rural outreach to combat the growing health crisis.

Health SectorScience and Technology in Everyday LifeBiotechnology
16 Aug, 2026

TB Vaccine Offers Clue To Shape Immunity Against Alzheimer’s, Pg11

Research indicates BCG vaccine, traditionally for TB, could retrain immune cells to combat brain inflammation, offering a potential preventive strategy for Alzheimer's.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests
14 Aug, 2026

Why vital chemotherapy drugs are in short supply in India, Pg2

India faces critical shortage of life-saving cisplatin and carboplatin chemotherapy drugs due to soaring raw material costs and supply chain disruptions, impacting cancer patients nationwide.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsHealth SectorIT and Computers
13 Aug, 2026

Affordable and Accessible Healthcare for All

India significantly strengthens healthcare system over 12 years, expanding Ayushman Bharat, digital health, and workforce, achieving improved maternal, child, and disease outcomes.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector
12 Aug, 2026

Declare Cancer A Notifiable Disease: SC To 19 States, U.T.s, Pg12

Supreme Court directs 19 States/UTs to declare cancer a notifiable disease for early detection and patient care, questioning Centre's lack of uniform guidelines.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector
11 Aug, 2026

Govt: 2012 Rules for clinics ensure quality healthcare, Pg9

Union Health Ministry defends 2012 Clinical Establishments Rules in Supreme Court, citing Article 47 to regulate healthcare pricing and ensure quality, accessibility, and affordability.

Health SectorImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaDisaster and Disaster Management
11 Aug, 2026

WHO says Ebola outbreak started months ago, Pg14

WHO confirms eastern Congo Ebola outbreak started in February, months before official declaration, becoming the fastest-growing disease event.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorE Governance
11 Aug, 2026

Tracking Nursing, Pg6

National Nurses Registration and Tracking System fails to enroll over 31 lakh nurses, hindering healthcare resource deployment and patient safety due to federal tensions.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector
10 Aug, 2026

Row Around Who Gets To Prescribe Modern Drugs, Pg11

Maharashtra doctors strike against allowing homeopaths to prescribe allopathic drugs after bridge course, sparking debate on medical system integration and regulatory challenges.

Health SectorIT and ComputersBiotechnology
9 Aug, 2026

Scientists use AI to design viruses to kill hardy bacteria, Pg13

Scientists leveraged AI to design novel bacteriophages, creating 16 functional viruses capable of killing drug-resistant bacteria, paving the way for new treatments.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
8 Aug, 2026

What You Eat Was Once Medicine. Now, It Is Addiction, Pg12

Ultra-processed foods are causing a silent metabolic emergency in India, leading to rising obesity and diabetes, demanding urgent government regulation and advertising bans.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsHealth SectorE Governance
8 Aug, 2026

Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana

PMBJP in Bihar records ₹219.18 crore sales, saving citizens ₹876.72 crore, with 410 Jan Aushadhi Kendras and 1.17 crore sanitary napkins sold.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
8 Aug, 2026

Steps Taken to Reduce Out-of-Pocket Expenditure on Healthcare by Households

Government implements comprehensive health schemes and infrastructure development to significantly reduce household out-of-pocket healthcare expenditure.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorConservation, Pollution and Degradation
8 Aug, 2026

Sowa-Rigpa Must Emerge as a Globally Recognised Evidence-Based Healthcare System: Union Minister Shri Prataprao Jadhav

Union Minister Prataprao Jadhav outlines strategic roadmap for Sowa-Rigpa's global recognition as an evidence-based healthcare system, focusing on research and institutional development.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorEthics and Human Interface
7 Aug, 2026

Despite Rising Road Fatalities, Only 813 Good Samaritans Rewarded In 5 Yrs, Pg6

Only 813 good Samaritans rewarded in five years under Rah-Veer scheme despite rising road fatalities, highlighting implementation challenges and public hesitation.

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