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Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Heavy metals found in Cauvery fish; study advises reducing consumption, PgII.

Cauvery River fish found contaminated with heavy metals, posing carcinogenic risks; consumption should be reduced, study reveals.

Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

4 Nov, 2025

Heavy metals found in Cauvery fish; study advises reducing consumption, PgII.

Cauvery River fish found contaminated with heavy metals, posing carcinogenic risks; consumption should be reduced, study reveals.

4 Nov, 2025

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

Delhi HC upholds FSSAI ban on ‘ORS’ tagged drinks, Pg14

Delhi HC backs FSSAI's ban on 'ORS' tag for non-medical drinks, affirming consumer protection and health standards.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

4 Nov, 2025

Delhi HC upholds FSSAI ban on ‘ORS’ tagged drinks, Pg14

Delhi HC backs FSSAI's ban on 'ORS' tag for non-medical drinks, affirming consumer protection and health standards.

4 Nov, 2025

Health Sector Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Biotechnology

ICMR seeks partners to develop antibody against Nipah virus, Pg12

ICMR seeks collaboration for indigenous monoclonal antibody development against Nipah virus, aiming to enhance national preparedness and reduce high case fatality rates.

Health Sector Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Biotechnology

3 Nov, 2025

ICMR seeks partners to develop antibody against Nipah virus, Pg12

ICMR seeks collaboration for indigenous monoclonal antibody development against Nipah virus, aiming to enhance national preparedness and reduce high case fatality rates.

3 Nov, 2025

Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Plant-based foods reduce the burden of cancer, diabetes, Pg10

Plant-based diets linked to reduced cancer, cardiometabolic disease risk; Indian health crisis demands urgent action.

Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

2 Nov, 2025

Plant-based foods reduce the burden of cancer, diabetes, Pg10

Plant-based diets linked to reduced cancer, cardiometabolic disease risk; Indian health crisis demands urgent action.

2 Nov, 2025

Health Sector Biotechnology

‘Activated’ gold nanoparticles may fight obesity, Pg10

Gold nanoparticles, activated by ultrasound, convert white fat to brown fat, reducing obesity and type 2 diabetes in mice.

Health Sector Biotechnology

2 Nov, 2025

‘Activated’ gold nanoparticles may fight obesity, Pg10

Gold nanoparticles, activated by ultrasound, convert white fat to brown fat, reducing obesity and type 2 diabetes in mice.

2 Nov, 2025

Health Sector Biotechnology Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Discarded cigarette butts can foster superbugs, Pg10

Cigarette butts in urban parks found to foster drug-resistant bacteria, posing public health risks through antibiotic resistance gene transfer.

Health Sector Biotechnology Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

2 Nov, 2025

Discarded cigarette butts can foster superbugs, Pg10

Cigarette butts in urban parks found to foster drug-resistant bacteria, posing public health risks through antibiotic resistance gene transfer.

2 Nov, 2025

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Health Sector

'Health hazard': HC says can't allow ORS-labelled beverages in market, Pg15.

Delhi HC upholds FSSAI ban on ORS-labelled beverages, citing public health risks from misleading health claims and high sugar content.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Health Sector

1 Nov, 2025

'Health hazard': HC says can't allow ORS-labelled beverages in market, Pg15.

Delhi HC upholds FSSAI ban on ORS-labelled beverages, citing public health risks from misleading health claims and high sugar content.

1 Nov, 2025

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life

LIGHTER AT THE END OF THE SCALE, Pg17.

Weight-loss drugs like Mounjaro and Wegovy gain popularity in India, raising questions about accessibility, efficacy, and long-term health impacts.

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life

1 Nov, 2025

LIGHTER AT THE END OF THE SCALE, Pg17.

Weight-loss drugs like Mounjaro and Wegovy gain popularity in India, raising questions about accessibility, efficacy, and long-term health impacts.

1 Nov, 2025

Vulnerable Sections Health Sector E Governance

Union Health Ministry sets 3 Guinness World Records, Pg10

Health Ministry's SNSPA campaign secures three Guinness Records for healthcare registrations and screenings, promoting women's health and empowerment nationwide.

Vulnerable Sections Health Sector E Governance

1 Nov, 2025

Union Health Ministry sets 3 Guinness World Records, Pg10

Health Ministry's SNSPA campaign secures three Guinness Records for healthcare registrations and screenings, promoting women's health and empowerment nationwide.

1 Nov, 2025

Women and Women's Organizations Health Sector Biotechnology

Shorter, simpler breast cancer treatment: where evidence meets practice, PgII.

Subcutaneous breast cancer treatment offers faster delivery, reduces hospital time, and improves patient experience, but access remains uneven across India.

Women and Women's Organizations Health Sector Biotechnology

31 Oct, 2025

Shorter, simpler breast cancer treatment: where evidence meets practice, PgII.

Subcutaneous breast cancer treatment offers faster delivery, reduces hospital time, and improves patient experience, but access remains uneven across India.

31 Oct, 2025

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

AN EARLY START, Pg10.

States urge Centre to extend PM-Poshan scheme with breakfast provision, enhancing nutrition, education, and equity for students nationwide.

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

31 Oct, 2025

AN EARLY START, Pg10.

States urge Centre to extend PM-Poshan scheme with breakfast provision, enhancing nutrition, education, and equity for students nationwide.

31 Oct, 2025

Women and Women's Organizations Poverty and Developmental Issues Health Sector Education Sector

Poll-bound Bihar ranks last in most social and economic indicators, Pg7

Bihar lags behind other states in key social, economic indicators like education, health, and per capita income before assembly elections.

Women and Women's Organizations Poverty and Developmental Issues Health Sector Education Sector

28 Oct, 2025

Poll-bound Bihar ranks last in most social and economic indicators, Pg7

Bihar lags behind other states in key social, economic indicators like education, health, and per capita income before assembly elections.

28 Oct, 2025

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

Big Tech’s contempt for Indian public health, Pg6

Big Tech platforms flout Indian drug advertisement laws, exploiting regulatory loopholes and endangering public health with misleading ads.

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

28 Oct, 2025

Big Tech’s contempt for Indian public health, Pg6

Big Tech platforms flout Indian drug advertisement laws, exploiting regulatory loopholes and endangering public health with misleading ads.

28 Oct, 2025

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Health Sector Biotechnology

New study finds different roots for early and late autism diagnoses, Pg9

Landmark study reveals distinct genetic roots for early versus late autism diagnoses, challenging unitary model and highlighting varied developmental pathways.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Health Sector Biotechnology

27 Oct, 2025

New study finds different roots for early and late autism diagnoses, Pg9

Landmark study reveals distinct genetic roots for early versus late autism diagnoses, challenging unitary model and highlighting varied developmental pathways.

27 Oct, 2025

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

Google’s AI for drug discovery is a win for scientific research, Pg13

Google's AI discovers novel cancer drug use, showcasing AI's potential in accelerating scientific breakthroughs and pharmaceutical research.

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

26 Oct, 2025

Google’s AI for drug discovery is a win for scientific research, Pg13

Google's AI discovers novel cancer drug use, showcasing AI's potential in accelerating scientific breakthroughs and pharmaceutical research.

26 Oct, 2025

Poverty and Developmental Issues Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Health Sector

Beware the sugar trap when you’re cooling yourself on a hot day, Pg13

Rising temperatures linked to increased sugar consumption, disproportionately affecting low-income groups, reveals study; India faces malnutrition risks.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Health Sector

26 Oct, 2025

Beware the sugar trap when you’re cooling yourself on a hot day, Pg13

Rising temperatures linked to increased sugar consumption, disproportionately affecting low-income groups, reveals study; India faces malnutrition risks.

26 Oct, 2025

Health Sector

Progress in India’s health parameters, says Nadda, Pg11

India witnesses significant strides in healthcare: TB incidence declines by 17.7%, medical seats surge to 1,29,000, colleges rise to 819.

Health Sector

26 Oct, 2025

Progress in India’s health parameters, says Nadda, Pg11

India witnesses significant strides in healthcare: TB incidence declines by 17.7%, medical seats surge to 1,29,000, colleges rise to 819.

26 Oct, 2025

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

Respect the health rights of India’s children, Pg8

Contaminated cough syrup deaths highlight regulatory gaps; India needs robust paediatric pharmacovigilance, essential medicine list, and strict OTC regulation.

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

25 Oct, 2025

Respect the health rights of India’s children, Pg8

Contaminated cough syrup deaths highlight regulatory gaps; India needs robust paediatric pharmacovigilance, essential medicine list, and strict OTC regulation.

25 Oct, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector E Governance