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Poverty and Developmental Issues Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

The need for ‘heart-resilient’ urban planning, Pg6

Heart disease surge demands 'heart-resilient' urban planning integrating land use, transport, and green spaces for healthier, equitable cities.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

2 Dec, 2025

The need for ‘heart-resilient’ urban planning, Pg6

Heart disease surge demands 'heart-resilient' urban planning integrating land use, transport, and green spaces for healthier, equitable cities.

2 Dec, 2025

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

The new action plan on AMR needs a shot in the arm, Pg6

NAP-AMR 2.0 launched amidst concerns over state-level implementation, demanding stronger Centre-State coordination and accountability for effective AMR control.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

2 Dec, 2025

The new action plan on AMR needs a shot in the arm, Pg6

NAP-AMR 2.0 launched amidst concerns over state-level implementation, demanding stronger Centre-State coordination and accountability for effective AMR control.

2 Dec, 2025

Health Sector Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

WHO terms obesity ‘global health crisis’, backs long-term use of GLP-1 drugs, Pg2

WHO declares obesity a 'global health crisis,' backing GLP-1 drugs for long-term use, emphasizing equitable access and comprehensive treatment strategies.

Health Sector Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

2 Dec, 2025

WHO terms obesity ‘global health crisis’, backs long-term use of GLP-1 drugs, Pg2

WHO declares obesity a 'global health crisis,' backing GLP-1 drugs for long-term use, emphasizing equitable access and comprehensive treatment strategies.

2 Dec, 2025

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

AIDS and TB fight — Tamil Nadu shows the way again, Pg8

Tamil Nadu pioneers TB mortality prediction model, mirroring AIDS control success, aiming for national replication and accelerated TB eradication.

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

1 Dec, 2025

AIDS and TB fight — Tamil Nadu shows the way again, Pg8

Tamil Nadu pioneers TB mortality prediction model, mirroring AIDS control success, aiming for national replication and accelerated TB eradication.

1 Dec, 2025

Health Sector

How antibiotic misuse is fuelling a crisis in ICUs across India, Pg16

India grapples with rising antimicrobial resistance in ICUs, leading to increased mortality and complex treatment protocols, reveals alarming study.

Health Sector

1 Dec, 2025

How antibiotic misuse is fuelling a crisis in ICUs across India, Pg16

India grapples with rising antimicrobial resistance in ICUs, leading to increased mortality and complex treatment protocols, reveals alarming study.

1 Dec, 2025

Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Why PM2.5 is attacking your joints, even before symptoms show up, Pg16

Delhi's PM2.5 levels linked to increased rheumatoid arthritis flare-ups, triggering inflammation and autoimmune responses, especially near arterial roads.

Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

1 Dec, 2025

Why PM2.5 is attacking your joints, even before symptoms show up, Pg16

Delhi's PM2.5 levels linked to increased rheumatoid arthritis flare-ups, triggering inflammation and autoimmune responses, especially near arterial roads.

1 Dec, 2025

Population and Associated Issues Health Sector

Obesity isn't just about willpower, it's about biology, Pg16

Obesity crisis in India driven by biology, not just willpower, causing cardiovascular diseases and hormonal imbalances, ICMR warns.

Population and Associated Issues Health Sector

1 Dec, 2025

Obesity isn't just about willpower, it's about biology, Pg16

Obesity crisis in India driven by biology, not just willpower, causing cardiovascular diseases and hormonal imbalances, ICMR warns.

1 Dec, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

For health's sake, look for disclaimers in celebrity stories, Pg13

Celebrity endorsements of unverified health treatments spark controversy; India's regulations on misleading health ads face scrutiny.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

1 Dec, 2025

For health's sake, look for disclaimers in celebrity stories, Pg13

Celebrity endorsements of unverified health treatments spark controversy; India's regulations on misleading health ads face scrutiny.

1 Dec, 2025

Women and Women's Organizations Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Health Sector

What are the facts on uranium in breast milk?, Pg15

Bihar study reveals uranium traces in breast milk, raising concerns about infant health risks and groundwater contamination; breastfeeding safety emphasized.

Women and Women's Organizations Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Health Sector

30 Nov, 2025

What are the facts on uranium in breast milk?, Pg15

Bihar study reveals uranium traces in breast milk, raising concerns about infant health risks and groundwater contamination; breastfeeding safety emphasized.

30 Nov, 2025

Health Sector E Governance Science and Technology in Everyday Life

NCDC mulls social media integration to study disease patterns, strengthen health security, Pg13

NCDC explores social media integration for enhanced disease surveillance and predictive modeling using AI, strengthening public health security systems nationwide.

Health Sector E Governance Science and Technology in Everyday Life

30 Nov, 2025

NCDC mulls social media integration to study disease patterns, strengthen health security, Pg13

NCDC explores social media integration for enhanced disease surveillance and predictive modeling using AI, strengthening public health security systems nationwide.

30 Nov, 2025

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Health Sector Biotechnology

Hormone therapy can alter proteins in transwomen’s blood, Pg14

Landmark study reveals feminizing hormone therapy profoundly alters blood proteins in transwomen, impacting long-term health risks and personalized medicine.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Health Sector Biotechnology

30 Nov, 2025

Hormone therapy can alter proteins in transwomen’s blood, Pg14

Landmark study reveals feminizing hormone therapy profoundly alters blood proteins in transwomen, impacting long-term health risks and personalized medicine.

30 Nov, 2025

Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

CPCB reports heavy metal contamination in Delhi, uranium levels 3rd highest in country, Pg4

Delhi's groundwater faces severe heavy metal contamination; uranium levels rank third highest nationally, posing significant health risks.

Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

29 Nov, 2025

CPCB reports heavy metal contamination in Delhi, uranium levels 3rd highest in country, Pg4

Delhi's groundwater faces severe heavy metal contamination; uranium levels rank third highest nationally, posing significant health risks.

29 Nov, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Health Sector

Time to revisit lessons from drive against TB, polio, HIV, Pg10

India's NAP 2.0 targets antimicrobial resistance through citizen engagement, mirroring success in polio, HIV, and TB control programs.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Health Sector

29 Nov, 2025

Time to revisit lessons from drive against TB, polio, HIV, Pg10

India's NAP 2.0 targets antimicrobial resistance through citizen engagement, mirroring success in polio, HIV, and TB control programs.

29 Nov, 2025

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

India’s food colouring woes and steps being taken to combat recurring issue, Pg2

Auramine O, a carcinogenic industrial dye, is found illegally in Indian foods, prompting calls for stricter enforcement and public awareness.

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

28 Nov, 2025

India’s food colouring woes and steps being taken to combat recurring issue, Pg2

Auramine O, a carcinogenic industrial dye, is found illegally in Indian foods, prompting calls for stricter enforcement and public awareness.

28 Nov, 2025

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

Tata Memorial finds way to kill drug-resistant cancer cells, Pg7

Tata Memorial discovers key to eliminate drug-resistant triple-negative breast cancer cells by targeting FSP1 and GPX4 molecules.

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

27 Nov, 2025

Tata Memorial finds way to kill drug-resistant cancer cells, Pg7

Tata Memorial discovers key to eliminate drug-resistant triple-negative breast cancer cells by targeting FSP1 and GPX4 molecules.

27 Nov, 2025

Women and Women's Organizations Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

Connect the dots: Mental health & reproductive rights, Pg11

Courts grapple with mental health in abortion cases, raising concerns over reproductive rights and women's autonomy under MTP Act.

Women and Women's Organizations Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

27 Nov, 2025

Connect the dots: Mental health & reproductive rights, Pg11

Courts grapple with mental health in abortion cases, raising concerns over reproductive rights and women's autonomy under MTP Act.

27 Nov, 2025

Health Sector Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Gavi, UNICEF ink deal to provide easy access to malaria vaccine, Pg12

Gavi and UNICEF collaborate to enhance malaria vaccine accessibility, potentially saving $90 million and vaccinating 7 million more children.

Health Sector Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

25 Nov, 2025

Gavi, UNICEF ink deal to provide easy access to malaria vaccine, Pg12

Gavi and UNICEF collaborate to enhance malaria vaccine accessibility, potentially saving $90 million and vaccinating 7 million more children.

25 Nov, 2025

Health Sector Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Widely quoted WHO norm of 1 doctor per 1,000 people is not official, Pg7

WHO clarifies that the widely cited 1:1000 doctor-population ratio is not an official recommendation, revealing discrepancies in India's healthcare statistics.

Health Sector Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

25 Nov, 2025

Widely quoted WHO norm of 1 doctor per 1,000 people is not official, Pg7

WHO clarifies that the widely cited 1:1000 doctor-population ratio is not an official recommendation, revealing discrepancies in India's healthcare statistics.

25 Nov, 2025

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

Safe processing matters more than zesty flavours, Pg8

India's food safety crisis: Unsafe street food causes 100 million illnesses annually, highlighting regulatory gaps and demanding stricter enforcement.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

24 Nov, 2025

Safe processing matters more than zesty flavours, Pg8

India's food safety crisis: Unsafe street food causes 100 million illnesses annually, highlighting regulatory gaps and demanding stricter enforcement.

24 Nov, 2025

Art Forms Health Sector Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora