Is India Winning the War Against Rising Non-Communicable Diseases? The latest health statistics paint a concerning picture: diabetes, heart disease, and cancer rates are climbing, impacting millions across the country. From rural healthcare access to the burgeoning urban health crisis, challenges remain significant. This week, we delve into the crucial initiatives underway – government policies, technological advancements in telemedicine, and the rising role of preventative healthcare – that aim to address this national health emergency. Experts weigh in on the effectiveness of current strategies and the critical need for increased public awareness campaigns targeting lifestyle diseases. Are these efforts enough? Explore Abtak.com's in-depth coverage on healthcare in India and discover the vital information you need to protect your well-being and the future of public health. Stay informed; stay healthy.
Gurgaon: Couples living in Haryana who have a girl child will now need prior govt permission should they seek the IVF (in vitro fertilisation) route for a second child.According to a directive from the additional chief secretary health, couples opting for IVF need to file an application with the District Appropriate Authority (DAA) along with supporting documents like birth certificates of children, documents related to childbirth or miscarriage, and reasons for seeking IVF.The decision was taken at the latest weekly review meeting of the state task force (STF) established for course correction after Haryana's annual sex ratio at birth fell from 916 in 2023 to 910 in 2024, setting off alarm bells in the state with a history of female infanticide. The meeting was chaired by health and family welfare minister Arti Rao and ACS health Sudhir Rajpal.The directive to seek prior IVF permission will be applicable to couples with one or more daughters and also to those with a son and a daughter. Officials said the measure aims to prevent misuse of assisted reproduction for sex selection. DAA, whose chairperson is the deputy commissioner and member secretary is the chief medical officer (CMO), has been tasked with reviewing applications and monitoring IVF centres. DAA plays a key regulatory and enforcement role under various health-related laws and programmes, notably the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PCPNDT) Act that Haryana health teams have operated under for years to track down illegal abortion rackets.Officials said IVF clinics that don't follow this directive will face penalties under PCPNDT Act, cancellation of licence and criminal prosecution. "District authorities must ensure strict scrutiny in such IVF cases to avoid any possibility of gender discrimination through assisted reproductive techniques," Rajpal said. Calling for "zero tolerance" towards illegal abortions, Rajpal ordered CMOs to reverse-track all abortions performed up to 24 weeks to identify medical professionals involved. "A detailed protocol for reverse-tracking has already been circulated, and strict action, including licence cancellation, will be taken against violators," he said.IVF centres will also have to submit monthly reports to the health department. Explaining the reason behind the directive, a senior health department officer said, "During IVF, embryos are created outside the body. Before implantation, clinics may offer Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT) to screen embryos for genetic diseases. PGT can also reveal the sex of the embryo, even though this is legally restricted in India. Some unethical clinics may use this technology to select only male embryos for implantation. Clinics or couples may choose to implant only male embryos, discarding or freezing female ones, even when both are healthy. While revealing the sex of a foetus or embryo is banned under PCPNDT Act in India, some clinics illegally inform couples about the gender during or after IVF procedures, leading to sex-selective abortions."Among other measures, STF has directed all districts to carry out more than 10 raids every week targeting illegal abortion centres and unauthorised practitioners including BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery) suspected of carrying out unlawful terminations of pregnancy. CMOs have been told to submit weekly reports. STF is also pushing for stronger coordination between health authorities, police and district administrations to enforce these directives effectively so that sex ratio gains made by the state over a decade since it began the 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' campaign are not lost. Data shows a slight improvement in state's sex ratio, which stands at 904 girls per 1,000 boys as of July 7, an increase from 903 during the same period last year. Last year, 13 of Haryana's 22 districts saw a fall in sex ratio at birth, leading to the 6-point fall.
Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao said the state government will appoint separate nodal officers in all districts and consider strengthening legislation to curb female foeticides. Intelligence gathering, decoy operations, and stricter enforcement of PC & PNDT Act are underway Belagavi (Karnataka): Accepting that the female foeticide has not stopped in the state, Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao on Tuesday said that the government is taking strict measures to prevent it. The m ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Lieutenant governor VK Saxena has given his approval to the reconstitution of Delhi Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, paving the way for govt to prepare a scheme to provide compensation to the construction workers who lost work due to the implementation of GRAP IV provisions. The board was not in place for the last couple of years. While giving his nod to its reconstitution, LG directed that immediate steps should be taken to implement Supreme Court directions to provide subsistence allowance to workers affected due to restrictions on construction activities be ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Harshvardhan Rane, who was last seen in 'The Miranda Brothers', is heaping praise on the recently released film 'Saiyaara', and its team. On Saturday, the actor took to the Stories section of his Instagram, and penned a special note for the film and its makers after it witnessed a stellar opening day. He wrote, "Another melodious example of a love story shattering all myths and formulas of the industry. Honest heart wrenching love story wins again in 2025! #Saiyaara". 'Saiyaara', which stars Aneet Padda, and marks the debut of Ahaan Panday, is helmed b ...Read More >
Bangalore Gold Rate Today: Shattering all hopes of retail jewellery buyers of some relief amid the ongoing Navratri festival, gold rates in Bangalore, and other Indian cities broke another record on Monday, September 29. The price of gold in Bangalore, aka Bengaluru, witnessed a sharp surge bringing 24 karat gold Rs 16,000 above the historic Rs 1 lakh mark. The gold price rally in Karnataka capital mirrored the surge in gold rate in India and across the world. The sharp rally in precious metal is on its path to beat the record-rally of 1979. Multiple factors like US Fed rate cut, trade becau ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 30: When it comes to in-vitro fertilization (IVF), one of the most important factors influencing success is the quality of a woman's eggs. Healthy eggs not only improve the chances of fertilization but also increase the likelihood of developing healthy embryos that can lead to pregnancy. While age and genetics play a role, there are several steps women can take to support and enhance their egg quality before beginning an IVF cycle. At Omya Fertility, our team of specialists has over two decades of experience in helping women optimize their fertility, and we believe ...Read More >
MADURAI: Likening the custodial murder of Ajith Kumar in Tiruppuvanam to an 'organised crime by police where the state kills its own citizens,' Madras high court lambasted the Tamil Nadu police and said the action against the perpetrators should be more stringent than in normal murder cases.A division bench of Justice S M Subramaniam and Justice A D Maria Clete pointed to 44 external injuries on the person of Ajith Kumar and said no part of the body was spared by the delinquent cops. "Even an ordinary murderer would not have inflicted such kind of injuries," the bench said on Tuesday.The natur ...Read More >
Chandigarh (Haryana) [India], August 28 (ANI): Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday implemented Deendayal Lado Laxmi Yojana for social security and respect of women. It will be launched on September 25, 2025, the birth anniversary of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay. Under this scheme, eligible women will receive a monthly financial assistance of Rs 2,100. "On September 25, 2025, all our sisters who are 13 years of age or above will get the benefit of this scheme. Both married and unmarried women will benefit from this. In the first phase, we have included those families whose family income is l ...Read More >
Chandigarh (Haryana) [India], August 28 (ANI): Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday implemented Deendayal Lado Laxmi Yojana for social security and respect of women. It will be launched on September 25, 2025, the birth anniversary of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay. Under this scheme, eligible women will receive a monthly financial assistance of Rs 2,100. "On September 25, 2025, all our sisters who are 13 years of age or above will get the benefit of this scheme. Both married and unmarried women will benefit from this. In the first phase, we have included those families whose family income is l ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Election Commission of India has officially announced the schedule for the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections, setting the stage for one of the country's most politically significant state polls. Voting will be conducted in two phases: on November 6 and November 11, while the counting of votes is scheduled for November 14. Alongside the main election, bypolls for eight assembly seats will also be held on November 11, the Commission said. With the announcement, the Model Code of Conduct has come into immediate effect across Bihar. Bihar's assembly comprises 243 constituencies, refle ...Read More >
VMPLNew Delhi [India], September 25: One of the most important things a person should do when confronted with fertility problems is to select a suitable IVF clinic. How to choose the best IVF clinic in Chennai is not just about being famous or getting the most significant number of advertisements. It means knowing the factors that have a direct impact on your getting pregnant successfully. A woman in her late 20s or 30s, a couple that has been struggling with infertility, an international patient ...Read More >
Jamshedpur, April 1 : Marking a decisive shift towards technology-driven governance, the first phase of Census 2027 began in East Singhbhum on Wednesday- April 1, with authorities rolling out a hybrid model that combines traditional door-to-door enumeration with a robust online self-enumeration system. In a first for the district, residents can now submit their details from home through a dedicated digital portal made available by the Government of India. The platform, accessible in 16 languages, is aimed at enhancing participation, minimizing errors and ensuring greater transparency in data ...Read More >
Srinagar, Aug 3 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday expressed condolences on the untimely demise of daughter of Udhampur SSP Amod Nagpure Ashok. Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) chief Ghulam Nabi Azad also condoled the death, saying "there can be no greater pain for a parent than losing a child". In a message, LG Sinha said, "Shocked and heartbroken by the tragic news of the passing of the daughter of SSP Udhampur Shri Amod Nagpure Ashok. My deepest condolences to the grieving family. May the Almighty give them courage an ...Read More >
Srinagar- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday inaugurated a buyer-seller meet here to empower local artisans and boost the economy. "The Chief Minister inaugurated the Buyer-Seller Meet at SKICC today. The initiative aims to empower artisans and strengthen the local economy by creating direct market linkages and promoting local products. The meet is hosting 15 international and 30 national buyers," Omar posted on his official X handle. Talking to reporters later, Omar said the effectiveness of the meet would only be known by year end. "One buyer-seller meet would not solve the problems. ...Read More >
Image used for represenatation.Source : એબીપી અસ્મિતા In the wake of Hyderabad Police busting a baby selling racket which was running under the garb of IVF and surrogacy, the Telangana government on Saturday constituted a Committee to conduct inspections of all private IVF clinics and fertility centres in the state. The Committee, to be supervised by the Commissioner, Health and Family Welfare Department, aims to ensure adherence to the legal, clinical, and ethical stand ...Read More >
Chennai, Aug 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Tamil Nadu has once again emerged as the country's leader in industrial employment, with Chief Minister M.K. Stalin attributing the achievement to the policies of the Dravidian model government. Citing the Union government's Annual Survey of Industries 2023-24, CM Stalin said the recognition from New Delhi is itself the strongest rebuttal to critics, who have been "targeting" the state government on the industrial and economic fronts. In a post on 'X', the Chief Minister said, "This survey result is the irrefutable answer given by the BJP government itself to ...Read More >
Earlier, the company had filed draft papers in January proposing a fresh issue of 1.83 crore equity shares and an OFS of 25.31 lakh shares by the promoter. The current structure reflects a higher promoter stake being offered to investors. New Delhi, Fertility services provider Gaudium IVF and Women Health Ltd has refiled its draft papers with capital markets regulator Sebi to raise funds through an initial public offering (IPO). The proposed offering comprises a fresh issue of 1.14 crore equity ...Read More >
Lucknow: Senior Samajwadi Party leader and former minister Gayatri Prajapati was attacked by a fellow inmate inside Lucknow Jail on Tuesday. The scuffle took place within the jail premises, after which prison authorities launched an internal inquiry. According to a statement issued by Dr Ramdhani, DIG Prisons, Lucknow Range, the incident occurred after Prajapati allegedly used abusive language towards another inmate, Vishwas Rajput. In response, Vishwas attacked Prajapati using a sharp object inside the cell. DIG Prisons clarified that the incident was not premeditated and dismissed any spec ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: India's smartphone and electronics industry has raised serious concerns over what it describes as informal but targeted trade restrictions imposed by China. The India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA), in a letter to the government, sought swift policy measures to address these unofficial restrictions, which could derail the country's $32 billion export-driven manufacturing ambitions. As per the ICEA letter, India's electronics manufacturing sector remains heavily reliant on China for high-precision tools, specialized machinery, and critical components. Over the past eigh ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Deepika Padukone, who has been a strong advocate for mental health awareness, reacted to cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues' recent revelation about battling anxiety. The 'Om Shanti Om' actress, known for openly sharing her own struggles with depression in the past, praised Jemimah for her honesty and courage in speaking up, highlighting the importance of conversations around mental well-being in sports and beyond. Taking to her Instagram Stories, Deepika Padukone reshared a video of cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues, in which the athlete opened up about her struggl ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 2 (PTI) Guahar Khan, known for her films such as "Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year" and "Ishaqzaade", has criticised actor Suniel Shetty for calling C-section an easier option compared to natural childbirth. Shetty recently praised daughter Athiya for opting to have a natural delivery at a time when "everybody wants the comfort of having a caesarean baby", a comment that led to a lot of criticism on social media. In the first episode of her podcast "MaaaNoranjan", Gauhar spoke about Shetty's remarks and myths revolving around the caesarean child birth. "I want to like scream ...Read More >
President Trump plans to announce a policy proposal on Thursday to make in vitro fertilization more accessible, according to several administration officials, the first concrete step from the White House on an issue that Mr. Trump repeatedly promised to address on the campaign trail. The White House will issue guidance on what it is calling an employer benefit option to encourage employers to offer I.V.F. and broader infertility coverage directly to workers, in the same way they would with visio ...Read More >
Pune/Nashik: A Nashik court on Thursday remanded self-styled godman Ashok Kharat to a week's police custody in a second sexual abuse case, alleging forced termination of pregnancy and sustained coercion. The Special Investigation Team (SIT), which arrested Kharat from Nashik Central Jail on Wednesday evening in another case, told the court that custodial interrogation was crucial to probe the abortion angle, source of pills and alleged threats to the survivor. The court of chief judicial magistrate B N Icpurani granted the remand after the prosecution argued that the offences were serious and ...Read More >
New Delhi: Leaders of the 24 party I.N.D.I.A. bloc met virtually on Saturday to finalise their strategy for the Monsoon Session of Parliament, which begins on Monday. They agreed to focus on eight priority issues, while reserving the option to raise additional local concerns as they arise. Among the key issues identified are Pahalgam terror attack and the Centre's response, Operation Sindoor and US President Donald Trump's claim that he brokered an India Pakistan cease fire ("five jets were shot down"), foreign policy questions, including India's position on the Gaza conflict, Special Intensi ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Bombay High Court has directed a Mumbai-based fertility clinic to preserve the frozen semen of a 21-year-old unmarried man who died of cancer, while hearing a petition filed by his mother seeking access to the sample to continue the family lineage. Justice Manish Pitale passed the interim order on June 25, stating that if the semen is destroyed during the pendency of the petition, the entire purpose of the plea would be defeated. The court directed the clinic -- Nova IVF Fertility Centre -- to ensure the sample remains safely stored until the next hearing on July 30. The young ma ...Read More >
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday emphasised his government's focus on generating employment in the public and private sectors, asserting that the country has progressed in every field in the past 11 years. In a virtual address after the distribution of over 51,000 appointment letters, the PM said his government's welfare schemes, be it building over 4 crore houses for the poor, distributing over 10 crore new LPG connections or the rooftop solar programme, have created lakhs of new employment opportunities and so have a host of other initiatives that led to growth in manufac ...Read More >
PRNewswire Chandigarh [India], July 15: Chandigarh University, India leading private university, in collaboration with job platform Apna and investment firm Venture Catalysts (VCats) have launched Campus Tank, India first university-led Startup launch-pad for young innovators below the age of 30 to pitch their ideas and get funding of $1 Million to launch their startups along with expert venture guidance, strategic ecosystem alliances and immersive startup incubation. APNA which is India largest early talent platform, trusted by over 6 Crore users and AICTE while Venture Catalyst is India lea ...Read More >
Dr. Mujahid Gilani (Senior Kashmiri Leader): Long before 14 August 1947, people of Jammu and Kashmir had voted in favour of Pakistan even before the division of Sub-Continent. They gave their decision over vehemently to become to join Pakistan as its Muslim majority province. In the backdrop of global situation, we must realize that people of Jammu and Kashmir are struggling for maintaining their lives. Their ratio of population in Jammu and Kashmir which was over 98 % in 1947 has been reduced and it is around 69%. The world has promised to Kashmiris to resolve Kashmir dispute through right to ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: In a worrying trend, the sex ratio in the capital has declined to 920 females per 1,000 males in 2024 as compared to 922 in 2023, according to an annual report on Registration of Births and Deaths in Delhi brought out for the year 2024 by the Directorate of Economics and Statistics and the Office of Chief Registrar (Births & Deaths) of the Delhi government. Delhi's sex ratio is currently below the national average of 940 females per 1,000 males, as reported in the latest census. As per International practice, the sex ratio is worked out as the number of male births per 100 female b ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 17 (ANI): Border 2 producer Nidhi Dutta and her husband Binoy Gandhi have been blessed with a baby girl. On Thursday evening, the couple announced the birth of their daughter via a joint Instagram post. They also shared that they have named the little one Sitara. She here. Ecstatic and overjoyed parents. Nidhi and Binoy, a cute announcement post read. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nidhi Dutta (@nidhiduttaofficial) Sitara was born on July 7. ...Read More >
Gurugram: The Gurugram police is investigating whether the illegal in-vitro fertilization (IVF) centre which was recently shut down colluded with private hospitals, ultrasound and other IVF centres in Delhi for trapping donor women, officers said on Saturday. On June 27, the Haryana health department and city police busted the illegal IVF centre in Sushant Lok Phase 1 that allegedly operated a cross-border surrogacy racket catering to couples from India, China, and Australia. Police identified the owner of the centre as Manju Sharma, who is yet to be arrested. During the raid, police found a ...Read More >