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New Delhi: India's scorching summers are getting hotter, and people are feeling the heat in more ways than one. Climate stress, driven by rising temperatures and extreme weather, is quietly changing lives across the country. From bustling cities to quiet villages, the changing weather brings worries about health and daily routines. A new report shines a light on this growing problem, showing how India's health risks are climbing due to climate change. As heatwaves become more common, families fa ...Read More >
BHUBANESWAR: An hour after allegedly murdering his 55-year-old wife, a 62-year-old retired accountant surrendered before the police on the outskirts of the city on Wednesday. Accused Debaraj Sarangi retired two years ago as a senior accountant in Accountant General's office. He is reportedly suffering from depression. The incident took place in Swastik Nagar, located in Kuha panchayat under Airfield police limits. Police said Debaraj strangulated his wife Priyambada and then slit her throat us ...Read More >
New Delhi: Heart disease risk calculators used across hospitals may not accurately identify Indians, who face imminent danger, states a new research involving nearly 5,000 patients. The study found that close to 80 per cent of individuals who eventually suffered a first heart attack had not been labelled 'high-risk' by widely accepted global scoring systems. These findings raise serious concerns about preventive cardiology practices in India, where heart disease often strikes earlier and progres ...Read More >
BENGALURU: The Karnataka government's Public-Private Partnership (PPP) dialysis programme received a boost with the introduction of an AI-enabled monitoring system aimed at improving patient safety and treatment quality. Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao said the initiative would enhance clinical oversight and bring public dialysis services on par with private healthcare standards. The system, introduced by NephroPlus at KC General Hospital in Bengaluru, enables real-time tracking of critical di ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Apr 2 (PTI) The introduction of an AI-enabled monitoring system will significantly enhance patient safety and treatment quality under Karnataka's public-private partnership dialysis programme, Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao said on Thursday. Launching the AI-based smart monitoring system at KC General Hospital in Bengaluru, the minister said such technological innovations bring dialysis services delivered under the PPP model on par with private healthcare standards. "The introduct ...Read More >
Kochi: Malayalam director Ranjith Balakrishnan, who was arrested in a sexual harassment case, was remanded in judicial custody for 14 days on Wednesday. He is being taken to Ernakulam Sub Jail. Responding to the media at the magistrate's residence, the director claimed that a false case had been registered against him. His lawyer also confirmed the director's statement and added that a bail plea would be submitted in the Judicial First Class Magistrate Court-I. The lawyer told the media that R ...Read More >
MUMBAI, India, March 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Viraj Profiles Pvt. Ltd. has recently introduced Viraj Indradhanu, a structured CSR platform that brings together its long-standing community initiatives under a unified approach. Over the years, the company has been engaged in multiple efforts across education, healthcare, infrastructure, and skill development in the Boisar region. With Indradhanu, these initiatives are now being aligned under a common vision - to build stronger synergy with local c ...Read More >
Ludhiana: The smell of burnt gunpowder hung in the air, which felt scratchy on the throat, as air quality remained in the poor category for the third consecutive day after Diwali on Thursday.Meanwhile, data of average PM 2.5 (Particulate matter with diameter of 2.5 micro-meters or less, that pose a significant health risk) three days after Diwali over the last three years says that such value was mostly higher this year as compared to two years prior.According to the Central Pollution Control Bo ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Officials of the Telangana Drugs Control Administration (DCA), along with the Karkhana police, on Friday raided an unlicensed premises in Namalagundu of Secunderabad following a tip-off about the illegal sale of prescription drugs. During the raid, officials seized 66 vials of 'Termin' and 'Termiva' injections from the premises, which was being run by one M Naresh.According to officials, the injections were being stocked and sold illegally to gym-goers for bodybuilding and performance ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The Telangana Drugs Control Administration (DCA) has recently flagged the improper use and illegal sale of the cardiovascular drug Mephentermine Sulphate injections in gyms across Secunderabad. Acting on a tip-off from the Karkhana police, DCA officials conducted a raid on an unlicensed premises owned by M Naresh at Namalagundu, Secunderabad, seizing 66 vials of the cardiac stimulant drugs Termin and Termiva. These injections, primarily intended for medical use to normalise decrease ...Read More >
Mysuru: In a daring operation, forest department officials successfully captured a tiger that had severely attacked a farmer while he was working in his field in Badagalapura village, Saraguru taluk. The incident had caused widespread panic among local residents. The capture operation, carried out on Saturday afternoon, involved Dasara elephant squad captains Abhimanyu and Mahendra. The three-year-old female tiger had attacked farmer Mahadev (Madhegouda), causing serious injuries to his face, h ...Read More >
NewsVoir Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], September 29: As India observes World Heart Day, the conversation around cardiovascular health has once again turned to prevention, timely treatment, and most importantly, access to affordable medicines for everyone. Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in India at 28.1%, with more than half a billion people affected by a heart ailment. While treatment protocols have advanced, the cost of long-term medication continues to be a burden for many fa ...Read More >
Bengaluru, September 29, 2025 - On the occasion of World Heart Day 2025, Neuberg Diagnostics has released new insights highlighting the growing cardiometabolic risk among India's younger population. India currently accounts for nearly one-fifth of global cardiovascular disease (CVD)-related deaths, with national studies estimating a pooled prevalence of around 11% among young Indians. Two major drivers of this crisis are diabetes and dyslipidemia (abnormal cholesterol levels). Over the past yea ...Read More >
Kurnool: World Heart Day 2025 is being observed globally with the theme "Don't Miss a Beat." This year's theme underscores the importance of proactive heart health, reminding everyone that every heartbeat matters and that sustainable, small steps in daily life can help prevent premature cardiovascular diseases. It also serves as a call to action, encouraging people to stay alert to warning signs and seek timely medical care to safeguard their heart health. Explaining the significance of this ye ...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 ...Read More >
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Heart disease is increasing at alarming rate, with about 25 per cent people below 50 years of age being afflicted, say experts. Small wonder the theme for the 2025 World Heart Day is 'Don't Miss a Beat, underlining the urgency of prioritizing heart health to prevent avoidable tragedies. The most common factors responsible for the recent rise in heart attacks are lifestyle choices, poor diet choices and excessive use of tobacco and alcohol, say doctors. Mool Mantra of 8 ...Read More >
Vijayawada: Minister for Health, Medical and Family Welfare Satyakumar Yadav has said that around 34 lakh women across the state have undergone medical check-ups under the 'Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyan,' launched on September 17. The initiative is being implemented through over 16,000 camps, offering eight types of free tests, including screenings for blood pressure, diabetes, oral cancer, breast cancer, and cervical cancer. The minister visited a medical camp at Nunna, near Vijayawada ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: EC on Thursday revised the rules relating to counting of postal ballots, making it mandatory for all postal ballot papers to be counted before the penultimate round of EVM/VVPATs counting is taken up.The new practice will be first implemented in Bihar where assembly polls are due in Nov.This restores the arrangement prior to May 2019, when EC had changed the guidelines to allow EVM counting to proceed regardless of postal ballot counting stage. The 2019 change did not rule out chances ...Read More >
Vijayawada: As many as 34 lakh women have been screened for eight types of health issues across the state so far. Health minister Satya Kumar Yadav visited a medical camp at Nunna in NTR district on Thursday as part of the 'Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyan'. He said that screenings for blood pressure, blood sugar, oral cancer, cervical cancer, uterine cancer, and other conditions have been conducted since September 17 through 16,000 medical camps. The camps will continue across the state un ...Read More >
Lucknow: The Yogi government has launched a new initiative to strengthen the health of women and their families. Under the directions of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the "Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar" campaign will be conducted statewide from September 17 to October 2. As part of the campaign, health camps, nutrition awareness drives, and distribution of maternity benefits will be organized across Uttar Pradesh. The initiative aims to promote women's health, improve family well-being, and co ...Read More >
Lucknow, Sep 15 (PTI) The Uttar Pradesh government has launched a new initiative to strengthen women's health and improve wellbeing of families, an official statement issued here on Monday stated. Under the directions of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the "Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar" campaign will be conducted statewide from September 17 to October 2, it said. As part of the campaign, health camps, nutrition awareness drives, and distribution of maternity benefits will be organised across U ...Read More >
New Delhi: A bright, white smile enhances personality and confidence. Natural teeth start off clean and white, but age, lifestyle and certain habits cause them to turn yellow, brown or sometimes even black. Smoking, chewing gutkha or paan masala and irregular brushing contribute to discolouration and bad breath. If untreated, the yellow layer can lead to serious dental and gum problems. Dentist Dr. Vijay Lakshmi advises affordable and practical methods to restore teeth at home without spending ...Read More >
CHENNAI: There was one word that we hardly heard at Apple's much hyped, annual September event - AI. Most of the mentions of Apple Intelligence were in passing. Apple Intelligence occupied centre stage in last year's iPhone 16 unveil. This year it seems to have taken the backseat even as Android smartphone makers seem to be harnessing the power of AI more effectively than Apple has over the last 12 months. There was no mention of a personalised Siri in the entire 75-minute long presentation. It ...Read More >
Apple Watch's hypertension detection feature has secured FDA clearance and will roll out globally from September 15 via watchOS 26. Apple has received FDA clearance for its new hypertension alerts feature on the Apple Watch, with the rollout scheduled to begin on September 15 through watchOS 26. First announced alongside the Apple Watch Series 11 and Apple Watch Ultra 3, the feature will also be available on older models including Apple Watch Series 9 and later, as well as Apple Watch Ultra 2 ...Read More >
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced the addition of 200 Aam Aadmi Clinics, bringing the total to 1,081, alongside a new WhatsApp chatbot for healthcare access. The chatbot will provide patients with prescriptions, test results, appointment reminders, and health information. Chandigarh, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Sunday said his government will open 200 new Aam Aadmi Clinics in the state, taking the total number of such healthcare centres to 1,081. Earlier, Mann launched a ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Aug 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) To impart quality health services, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Sunday announced the government would open 200 new Aam Aadmi Clinics, taking the total number of such clinics to 1,081. Addressing the gathering at a function to mark inauguration of WhatsApp Chatbot for 881 Aam Aadmi Clinics, the Chief Minister said "it is a historic day in the healthcare sector of Punjab as a total of 881 Aam Aadmi Clinics across the state have been connected to a What ...Read More >
BHUBANESWAR/PURI: Three men on a bike waylaid a 15-year-old girl a kilometre from her home, poured kerosene over her and set her afire, in Odisha's Puri district on Saturday. The girl is fighting for her life at AIIMS Bhubaneswar. A 14-member medical team has been formed for her treatment.The attack took place around 8:30am, when the girl, a Class IX dropout, was walking to a relative's house. The accused forcibly took her to the banks of Bhargavi river, set her ablaze and fled as she screamed i ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 19 (PTI) The Regional Medical Research Centre in Bhubaneswar, under the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), has developed an advanced malaria vaccine that can prevent plasmodium falciparum infection in individuals and minimise community transmission. The ICMR Delhi has invited Expressions of Interest (EoI) from eligible organisations, companies and manufacturers enthusiastic about the Transfer of Technology for commercial production of "a recombinant chimeric multi-stage ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar/Puri: Three men on a bike waylaid a 15-year-old girl, a kilometre from her home, doused her with kerosene before setting her afire in Puri district on Saturday. The girl sustained 70 per cent burns and is fighting for her life at AIIMS Bhubaneswar. A 14-member expert committee has been formed for her treatment.The girl, a Class IX dropout, was walking to a relative's house on the village outskirts when the attack took place around 8:30 am. The miscreants fled when the girl screamed i ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 15 (ANI): There is no need for public panic regarding the increasing cases of heart attack being reported in the state, as the average number of such cases is similar to last year, said Sharan Prakash Patil, Minister for Medical Education and Skill Development, Entrepreneurship and Livelihood Department and Raichur district in-charge. According to a press release, speaking at a joint press conference at Vikas Soudha alongside Health & Family Welfare Minister ...Read More >
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