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Even 1 daily drink raises cancer risk, Pg14

Study reveals one daily drink increases mouth cancer risk by 50%, especially with local alcohol and tobacco use in India.

Health Sector

5 Jan, 2026

Even 1 daily drink raises cancer risk, Pg14

Study reveals one daily drink increases mouth cancer risk by 50%, especially with local alcohol and tobacco use in India.

5 Jan, 2026

Health Sector

What went wrong with a rabies vaccine batch?, Pg12

Counterfeit rabies vaccine Abhayrab circulates in India, raising concerns about public health and vaccination protocols, especially for travelers and children.

Health Sector

4 Jan, 2026

What went wrong with a rabies vaccine batch?, Pg12

Counterfeit rabies vaccine Abhayrab circulates in India, raising concerns about public health and vaccination protocols, especially for travelers and children.

4 Jan, 2026

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

Challenges aplenty for rural, tribal, migrant groups in fighting TB: report, Pg9

Report reveals rural, tribal, and migrant groups face critical obstacles in TB care due to socio-economic disparities and limited healthcare access.

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

4 Jan, 2026

Challenges aplenty for rural, tribal, migrant groups in fighting TB: report, Pg9

Report reveals rural, tribal, and migrant groups face critical obstacles in TB care due to socio-economic disparities and limited healthcare access.

4 Jan, 2026

Health Sector Biotechnology Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

After splash in 2025, weight-loss drugs poised to take off this year, Pg17

Weight-loss drugs market poised for expansion in India post-patent expiry, promising affordable access and reshaping metabolic medicine.

Health Sector Biotechnology Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

3 Jan, 2026

After splash in 2025, weight-loss drugs poised to take off this year, Pg17

Weight-loss drugs market poised for expansion in India post-patent expiry, promising affordable access and reshaping metabolic medicine.

3 Jan, 2026

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

What transgender men face when they access healthcare, PgII

Transgender men face healthcare hurdles despite progressive policies, including discrimination, lack of medical understanding, and unsupervised hormonal therapy, reveals report.

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

2 Jan, 2026

What transgender men face when they access healthcare, PgII

Transgender men face healthcare hurdles despite progressive policies, including discrimination, lack of medical understanding, and unsupervised hormonal therapy, reveals report.

2 Jan, 2026

Health Sector

‘Anti-cholesterol drugs may reduce risk of death in diabetes patients’, PgII

Statins show promise in reducing mortality and cardiovascular risks for type 2 diabetes patients, even those at low cardiovascular risk.

Health Sector

2 Jan, 2026

‘Anti-cholesterol drugs may reduce risk of death in diabetes patients’, PgII

Statins show promise in reducing mortality and cardiovascular risks for type 2 diabetes patients, even those at low cardiovascular risk.

2 Jan, 2026

Health Sector Government Budgeting

Centre’s tobacco tax rejig to take effect from Feb. 1, Pg1

Centre's tobacco tax rejig, effective February 1, introduces new excise duties, GST rates, and valuation mechanisms impacting affordability and revenue streams.

Health Sector Government Budgeting

2 Jan, 2026

Centre’s tobacco tax rejig to take effect from Feb. 1, Pg1

Centre's tobacco tax rejig, effective February 1, introduces new excise duties, GST rates, and valuation mechanisms impacting affordability and revenue streams.

2 Jan, 2026

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

The water divide, Pg8

Indore water tragedy exposes governance failures; contaminated supply claims lives despite Swachh Bharat Mission, demanding urgent reforms and accountability.

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

2 Jan, 2026

The water divide, Pg8

Indore water tragedy exposes governance failures; contaminated supply claims lives despite Swachh Bharat Mission, demanding urgent reforms and accountability.

2 Jan, 2026

Health Sector Government Budgeting

Cigarettes to cost 15-40% more from February 1, Pg3

Cigarette prices to surge 15-40% as government hikes GST and excise duties from February 1st, impacting tobacco industry.

Health Sector Government Budgeting

2 Jan, 2026

Cigarettes to cost 15-40% more from February 1, Pg3

Cigarette prices to surge 15-40% as government hikes GST and excise duties from February 1st, impacting tobacco industry.

2 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

Ban on oral formulations of nimesulide over 100 mg, Pg16

Health Ministry bans oral nimesulide formulations above 100mg due to potential liver toxicity risks, effective immediately under Drugs and Cosmetics Act.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

1 Jan, 2026

Ban on oral formulations of nimesulide over 100 mg, Pg16

Health Ministry bans oral nimesulide formulations above 100mg due to potential liver toxicity risks, effective immediately under Drugs and Cosmetics Act.

1 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

National drug survey to examine indigenous substance use patterns, Pg16

National Drug Use Survey 2026 to assess indigenous substance use, socio-economic impacts across 20 lakh individuals nationwide.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

1 Jan, 2026

National drug survey to examine indigenous substance use patterns, Pg16

National Drug Use Survey 2026 to assess indigenous substance use, socio-economic impacts across 20 lakh individuals nationwide.

1 Jan, 2026

Health Sector Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

The U.S. tariff shock, India’s pharma future, Pg10

US tariffs threaten India's pharma exports; India seeks diversification, domestic reforms, and eastern alliances to maintain global pharmacy status.

1 Jan, 2026

The U.S. tariff shock, India’s pharma future, Pg10

US tariffs threaten India's pharma exports; India seeks diversification, domestic reforms, and eastern alliances to maintain global pharmacy status.

1 Jan, 2026

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

Need to tackle all pollution sources, change approach, Pg8

Delhi's air pollution crisis demands year-round action, source control, and health-focused strategies to achieve National Clean Air Programme targets.

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

1 Jan, 2026

Need to tackle all pollution sources, change approach, Pg8

Delhi's air pollution crisis demands year-round action, source control, and health-focused strategies to achieve National Clean Air Programme targets.

1 Jan, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

New year of hope for disabled military cadets: A new health cover that cuts costs, Pg5

Supreme Court extends ECHS benefits to disabled military cadets, offering free treatment and reducing financial burden, disability pension consideration is underway.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

1 Jan, 2026

New year of hope for disabled military cadets: A new health cover that cuts costs, Pg5

Supreme Court extends ECHS benefits to disabled military cadets, offering free treatment and reducing financial burden, disability pension consideration is underway.

1 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

Nimesulide over 100 mg banned, cough syrup counter sale may stop, Pg5

Nimesulide dosages over 100mg banned due to health risks; cough syrups may require prescriptions, enhancing drug regulation.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

1 Jan, 2026

Nimesulide over 100 mg banned, cough syrup counter sale may stop, Pg5

Nimesulide dosages over 100mg banned due to health risks; cough syrups may require prescriptions, enhancing drug regulation.

1 Jan, 2026

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

Microbe might spark first stages of ulcerative colitis: new study, PgII

Study reveals Aeromonas bacteria's role in initiating ulcerative colitis by damaging gut macrophages, opening new diagnostic and treatment avenues.

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

31 Dec, 2025

Microbe might spark first stages of ulcerative colitis: new study, PgII

Study reveals Aeromonas bacteria's role in initiating ulcerative colitis by damaging gut macrophages, opening new diagnostic and treatment avenues.

31 Dec, 2025

Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

Prioritising cleft care as a health issue, Pg9

India faces 7,000 annual cleft surgery backlog despite NGOs performing 30,000 surgeries; calls for prioritizing cleft care.

Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

31 Dec, 2025

Prioritising cleft care as a health issue, Pg9

India faces 7,000 annual cleft surgery backlog despite NGOs performing 30,000 surgeries; calls for prioritizing cleft care.

31 Dec, 2025

Health Sector

As nations flag Indian rabies vaccine, how treatment works, Pg9

Global alerts raised over counterfeit Indian rabies vaccine Abhayrab, prompting investigation into packaging discrepancies and quality control; vaccine hesitancy may increase.

Health Sector

30 Dec, 2025

As nations flag Indian rabies vaccine, how treatment works, Pg9

Global alerts raised over counterfeit Indian rabies vaccine Abhayrab, prompting investigation into packaging discrepancies and quality control; vaccine hesitancy may increase.

30 Dec, 2025

Art Forms Health Sector Indian Diaspora Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

World is looking at India with great hope, says PM, Pg10

PM Modi highlights India's 2025 achievements, from security to sports, and urges youth participation in nation-building through innovation.

Art Forms Health Sector Indian Diaspora Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

29 Dec, 2025

World is looking at India with great hope, says PM, Pg10

PM Modi highlights India's 2025 achievements, from security to sports, and urges youth participation in nation-building through innovation.

29 Dec, 2025

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life

AIIMS, Google develop AI-powered app to expand skincare, Pg12

AIIMS and Google collaborate to develop AI-powered dermatology app, Indus Derma, enhancing skincare accessibility and diagnostic accuracy, especially in underserved areas.

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life

29 Dec, 2025

AIIMS, Google develop AI-powered app to expand skincare, Pg12

AIIMS and Google collaborate to develop AI-powered dermatology app, Indus Derma, enhancing skincare accessibility and diagnostic accuracy, especially in underserved areas.

29 Dec, 2025

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Health Sector

Even 1 daily drink raises cancer risk, Pg14

Even 1 daily drink raises cancer risk, Pg14

What went wrong with a rabies vaccine batch?, Pg12

What went wrong with a rabies vaccine batch?, Pg12

Challenges aplenty for rural, tribal, migrant groups in fighting TB: report, Pg9

Challenges aplenty for rural, tribal, migrant groups in fighting TB: report, Pg9

After splash in 2025, weight-loss drugs poised to take off this year, Pg17

After splash in 2025, weight-loss drugs poised to take off this year, Pg17

What transgender men face when they access healthcare, PgII

What transgender men face when they access healthcare, PgII

‘Anti-cholesterol drugs may reduce risk of death in diabetes patients’, PgII

‘Anti-cholesterol drugs may reduce risk of death in diabetes patients’, PgII

Centre’s tobacco tax rejig to take effect from Feb. 1, Pg1

Centre’s tobacco tax rejig to take effect from Feb. 1, Pg1

The water divide, Pg8

The water divide, Pg8

Cigarettes to cost 15-40% more from February 1, Pg3

Cigarettes to cost 15-40% more from February 1, Pg3

Ban on oral formulations of nimesulide over 100 mg, Pg16

Ban on oral formulations of nimesulide over 100 mg, Pg16

National drug survey to examine indigenous substance use patterns, Pg16

National drug survey to examine indigenous substance use patterns, Pg16

The U.S. tariff shock, India’s pharma future, Pg10

The U.S. tariff shock, India’s pharma future, Pg10

Need to tackle all pollution sources, change approach, Pg8

Need to tackle all pollution sources, change approach, Pg8

New year of hope for disabled military cadets: A new health cover that cuts costs, Pg5

New year of hope for disabled military cadets: A new health cover that cuts costs, Pg5

Nimesulide over 100 mg banned, cough syrup counter sale may stop, Pg5

Nimesulide over 100 mg banned, cough syrup counter sale may stop, Pg5

Microbe might spark first stages of ulcerative colitis: new study, PgII

Microbe might spark first stages of ulcerative colitis: new study, PgII

Prioritising cleft care as a health issue, Pg9

Prioritising cleft care as a health issue, Pg9

As nations flag Indian rabies vaccine, how treatment works, Pg9

As nations flag Indian rabies vaccine, how treatment works, Pg9

World is looking at India with great hope, says PM, Pg10

World is looking at India with great hope, says PM, Pg10

AIIMS, Google develop AI-powered app to expand skincare, Pg12

AIIMS, Google develop AI-powered app to expand skincare, Pg12

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