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‘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

Call antimicrobial resistance by its name, Pg13

PM Modi's Mann Ki Baat address puts antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in the spotlight, urging collective action and responsible antibiotic use.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

16 Jan, 2026

Call antimicrobial resistance by its name, Pg13

PM Modi's Mann Ki Baat address puts antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in the spotlight, urging collective action and responsible antibiotic use.

16 Jan, 2026

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

SC to decide today on plea for passive euthanasia of man, Pg10

Supreme Court to decide on passive euthanasia plea for man in vegetative state after emotional family appeal.

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

15 Jan, 2026

SC to decide today on plea for passive euthanasia of man, Pg10

Supreme Court to decide on passive euthanasia plea for man in vegetative state after emotional family appeal.

15 Jan, 2026

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

NGT issues notice to 3 States over contamination of water, Pg12

NGT addresses critical water contamination in Rajasthan, MP, and UP, citing grave health risks and seeking state responses.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

15 Jan, 2026

NGT issues notice to 3 States over contamination of water, Pg12

NGT addresses critical water contamination in Rajasthan, MP, and UP, citing grave health risks and seeking state responses.

15 Jan, 2026

Health Sector Education Sector

18,000 seats remain vacant, NEET-PG cut-off lowered after second round of counselling, Pg12

NEET-PG cut-off lowered to zero after 18,000 seats remain vacant, raising concerns about medical education standards.

Health Sector Education Sector

15 Jan, 2026

18,000 seats remain vacant, NEET-PG cut-off lowered after second round of counselling, Pg12

NEET-PG cut-off lowered to zero after 18,000 seats remain vacant, raising concerns about medical education standards.

15 Jan, 2026

Health Sector Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

India, Germany agree to shore up defence cooperation, Pg1

India and Germany deepen defence cooperation, eyeing co-production and Indo-Pacific collaboration amid global instability concerns and rising protectionism.

Health Sector Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

13 Jan, 2026

India, Germany agree to shore up defence cooperation, Pg1

India and Germany deepen defence cooperation, eyeing co-production and Indo-Pacific collaboration amid global instability concerns and rising protectionism.

13 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

Centre steps in as two Nipah cases detected in Bengal, Pg12

Nipah virus outbreak in West Bengal triggers Centre-State collaboration for containment; national team deployed, support promised to Mamata Banerjee.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

13 Jan, 2026

Centre steps in as two Nipah cases detected in Bengal, Pg12

Nipah virus outbreak in West Bengal triggers Centre-State collaboration for containment; national team deployed, support promised to Mamata Banerjee.

13 Jan, 2026

Health Sector Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

The economic burden of India due to diabetes, Pg8

India faces a staggering $11.4 trillion economic burden due to diabetes, ranking second globally after the United States.

Health Sector Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

13 Jan, 2026

The economic burden of India due to diabetes, Pg8

India faces a staggering $11.4 trillion economic burden due to diabetes, ranking second globally after the United States.

13 Jan, 2026

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

Early investment in children, the key to India’s future, Pg6

Investing in early childhood care is crucial for India's future, requiring integrated framework and citizen-led movement for holistic development.

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

13 Jan, 2026

Early investment in children, the key to India’s future, Pg6

Investing in early childhood care is crucial for India's future, requiring integrated framework and citizen-led movement for holistic development.

13 Jan, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

HPV vaccine shows herd protection for cervical cancer, Pg16

Swedish study confirms HPV vaccine's herd protection against cervical cancer, crucial for India's upcoming school-based vaccination program.

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

12 Jan, 2026

HPV vaccine shows herd protection for cervical cancer, Pg16

Swedish study confirms HPV vaccine's herd protection against cervical cancer, crucial for India's upcoming school-based vaccination program.

12 Jan, 2026

Vulnerable Sections Health Sector Poverty and Hunger

Chhattisgarh, Puducherry cut TB deaths with cash, early nutrition support (4 to 5 times higher chance of mortality due to severe undernutrition: Studies), Pg14

Chhattisgarh and Puducherry combat TB deaths by prioritizing early nutritional support with cash transfers and food baskets for undernourished patients.

Vulnerable Sections Health Sector Poverty and Hunger

12 Jan, 2026

Chhattisgarh, Puducherry cut TB deaths with cash, early nutrition support (4 to 5 times higher chance of mortality due to severe undernutrition: Studies), Pg14

Chhattisgarh and Puducherry combat TB deaths by prioritizing early nutritional support with cash transfers and food baskets for undernourished patients.

12 Jan, 2026

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life

More accurate, less workload: AIIMS turns to AI to read X-rays, Pg4

AIIMS deploys AI-powered X-ray analysis for faster diagnosis, reducing radiologist workload and improving patient care with quicker preliminary reports.

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life

11 Jan, 2026

More accurate, less workload: AIIMS turns to AI to read X-rays, Pg4

AIIMS deploys AI-powered X-ray analysis for faster diagnosis, reducing radiologist workload and improving patient care with quicker preliminary reports.

11 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

Why awareness about folic acid is the key to prevent Spina Bifida, PgII

India grapples with high Spina Bifida rates; Experts advocate for national folic acid awareness and food fortification programs.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

9 Jan, 2026

Why awareness about folic acid is the key to prevent Spina Bifida, PgII

India grapples with high Spina Bifida rates; Experts advocate for national folic acid awareness and food fortification programs.

9 Jan, 2026

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Health Sector

Emerging challenge of childhood hypertension, PgII

Childhood hypertension rates double globally due to urbanization, obesity; experts urge early screening and lifestyle interventions to avert long-term health risks.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Health Sector

9 Jan, 2026

Emerging challenge of childhood hypertension, PgII

Childhood hypertension rates double globally due to urbanization, obesity; experts urge early screening and lifestyle interventions to avert long-term health risks.

9 Jan, 2026

Health Sector

Number of typhoid fever cases in India in 2023, Pg12

India reports 49 lakh typhoid cases in 2023; Delhi, Maharashtra, and Karnataka contribute 30% to the national burden.

Health Sector

9 Jan, 2026

Number of typhoid fever cases in India in 2023, Pg12

India reports 49 lakh typhoid cases in 2023; Delhi, Maharashtra, and Karnataka contribute 30% to the national burden.

9 Jan, 2026

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

Govt. seeks feedback on draft Bill to regulate pesticides, promote ‘safe and effective’ use, Pg14

Government proposes Pesticides Management Bill, 2020 to replace Insecticides Act, 1968, emphasizing safe, effective pesticide use and reduced environmental risk.

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

9 Jan, 2026

Govt. seeks feedback on draft Bill to regulate pesticides, promote ‘safe and effective’ use, Pg14

Government proposes Pesticides Management Bill, 2020 to replace Insecticides Act, 1968, emphasizing safe, effective pesticide use and reduced environmental risk.

9 Jan, 2026

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