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Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has asked corporates to contribute to the State's development through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). At a meeting on CSR funds with representatives of various companies on Wednesday, the Chief Minister stressed that companies' spending under CSR initiatives must yield 100 per cent positive results. The State government accorded top priority to education, healthcare, and water resource conservation, he said. CSR as a partnership for social deve ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], April 8 (ANI): Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Wednesday emphasised that contributions towards social development must be viewed as a partnership rather than an expense. He made these remarks during a meeting with representatives of various corporate companies to discuss the effective utilisation of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds. The Chief Minister urged companies to ensure that their CSR spending delivers maximum impact and meaningful o ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Apr 8 (PTI) Pension fund regulator PFRDA has launched the second "Proof of Concept (POC) of NPS Swasthya", an initiative intended to provide healthcare funding along with retirement planning. According to a statement, PFRDA said the National Pension System (NPS) Swasthya is a multi-partner initiative structured to provide comprehensive financial and health security. The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) serves as the regulatory authority. The Medi Assist Heal ...Read More >
Guwahati, April 8: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma, along with Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong, today called on Union Minister for Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju in New Delhi to discuss concerns regarding the proposed FCRA Amendment Bill. The meeting was also attended by representatives from the Catholic Bishops' Conference of India (CBCI) and other stakeholders. The delegation comprised of President CBCI, His Eminence Anthony Cardinal Poola, Secretary General, Most Rev Anil Jos ...Read More >
Mumbai: The state government has issued strict directions to all Government Medical Colleges and their affiliated hospitals following a surge in complaints about the non-availability of essential medicines and the growing practice of doctors asking patients to purchase medicines from private medical stores. The order was issued by the Commissioner, Medical Education and Drugs Department, Maharashtra State, on April 7, 2026. According to officials, these complaints exposed serious gaps in the p ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 8 (PTI) A day before Kerala goes to polls, on Wednesday, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi urged the people to vote for the United Democratic Front (UDF) to help elect a government with a vision to harness the state's talent and potential. Gandhi said this election is about their future as this is an ideological battle between the BJP and the Left Democratic Front (LDF), which has now partnered with each other. Kerala will vote on April 9 to elect its 140-member state assembly. The c ...Read More >
Digital solutions support import efficiency as the Kingdom advances trade diversification Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Federal Express Corporation (FedEx), the world's largest express transportation company, has launched the FedEx Import Tool (FiT) in Saudi Arabia. The digital solution helps businesses of all sizes manage the growing import volume into the Kingdom more efficiently and with greater control. FiT, with its integration of advanced technology and user-focused design, is set to ...Read More >
Shillong, Apr 8 (PTI) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma and his deputy Prestone Tynsong on Wednesday met Union Minister Kiren Rijiju to flag concerns over provisions in the proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) affecting charitable institutions in the state. The meeting, held in New Delhi, was also attended by representatives of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of India and other stakeholders, a statement issued by the Chief Minister's Office here said. ...Read More >
Bangalore: On the occasion of World Health Day, findings from Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance's अ Nishchit Index 2.0 highlight a shift in how Indians view health, from an occasional medical concern to a continuous financial risk shaped by environmental change and everyday stress. Environmental and climate factors now rank as the second largest driver of national anxiety, contributing significantly to India's overall uncertainty score of 79. Health risks are no longer seen as distant or unpredic ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): Eight out of ten Indians currently lack the financial safety nets required to manage sudden medical emergencies, even as climate change and environmental volatility emerge as primary drivers of national anxiety. According to the 'a Nishchit Index 2.0' by Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance, India's national uncertainty score has reached 79, reflecting a deep-seated concern over the intersection of health and financial stability. The study, based on a survey of 3,58 ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 8 (PTI) Max Healthcare Institute Ltd on Wednesday said it has entered into a share purchase agreement to acquire a controlling stake of 58.4 per cent in Kalinga Hospital Ltd (KHL) from Hospital Corporation of Orissa Inc. at an equity value of Rs 300 crore including control premium. The development marks Max Healthcare Institute's foray into Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Operating since 1997, the 250-bedded, NABH accredited, Kalinga Hospital offers super specialty services for Neuro, Card ...Read More >
Greater Noida : In a significant milestone toward making advanced healthcare accessible to all, Sharda Hospital has successfully performed the first kidney transplant under the Ayushman Bharat scheme in Greater Noida. This achievement offers renewed hope to patients who are often unable to afford complex, life-saving procedures. The recipient, a 32 year-old young male diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD), had limited treatment options due to financial constraints. His condition initially ...Read More >
Synopsis: Max Healthcare's board approved acquiring 58.39% of Kalinga Hospital Ltd on April 8, 2026, entering eastern India with a 250-bed multi-specialty facility in Bhubaneswar. Max Healthcare made a bold move on Wednesday. Its board met on April 8, 2026, and cleared a major hospital acquisition in Odisha. The decision signals a strong and clear growth push by one of India's largest hospital chains. This is not a small step it is a strategic leap eastward. Max Healthcare Institute's Limited' ...Read More >
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday met Lieutenant-Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu to discuss various issues, including the summer and monsoon action plans, water supply, electricity management and expansion of the PNG network in the Capital. According to officials, the meeting also focused on issues like energy security -- under which close monitoring of LPG supply chains to ensure timely availability, along with expansion of the PNG infrastructure to address shortages and curb black marketing ...Read More >
BENGALURU, India, April 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ANSR, the global leader in establishing and scaling Global Capability Centers (GCCs), today announced the launch of ANSR MedTech, a new capability center being built in India for a Fortune 100 fastest-growing company in the MedTech sector. ANSR MedTech Capability Center will serve as a global innovation hub, bringing together world-class engineering, product, and technology talent to build next-generation healthcare platforms and digital solutions ...Read More >
New Delhi: India faces a growing health crisis with prediabetes and diabetes affecting a massive chunk of its working population. Apollo Hospitals' latest Health of the Nation 2026 report has spotlighted this alarming trend, showing how modern lifestyles such as long office hours, junk food, and little movement are pushing millions towards serious risks. From bustling cities to smaller towns, the numbers paint a picture of silent suffering that could overwhelm healthcare systems and workplaces a ...Read More >
The Telangana government has issued orders making cancer a notifiable disease, mandating compulsory registration and reporting of all diagnosed cases across the State as part of a move to strengthen surveillance and public health response. The order was issued by Health Secretary Christina Z. Chongthu on Monday. The order said that at present only institution-level cancer registries exist in Telangana, including Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS) and the Mehdi Nawaz Jung Institute of ...Read More >
Cancer care: Until now, only three medical institutions maintained a cancer registry, which was limited to Hyderabad. Hyderabad: Telangana government has issued an order to make cancer a 'notifiable disease'. A statewide portal to register cancer cases was also launched on Tuesday. Any cancer case diagnosed or registered at a government or private hospital or other healthcare facilities must be reported on the portal within a month. The decision to declare cancer as a notifiable disease will b ...Read More >
Hyderabad, April 7 (IANS) The government of Telangana has declared cancer a notifiable disease, making it mandatory for all government and private hospitals to report all cases of cancer. The Department of Health, Medical and Family Welfare issued a Government Order in this regard on Tuesday, providing a mandatory reporting mechanism for all diagnosed cancer cases in the state to ensure availability of reliable and timely data for public health action. As per the order, all cases of cancer inc ...Read More >
Birla Estates booked over ₹1600 crore from Phase 2 of luxury project Birla Arika in Gurugram, selling 97% units, highlighting strong premium housing demand in NCRBirla Estates, a wholly owned subsidiary of Aditya Birla Real Estate Ltd., has recorded over ₹1,600 crore in bookings within a month of launching Phase 2 of its luxury residential project, Birla Arika, in Gurugram. In a press release filed with the exchanges on Tuesday, April 7, the company said nearly 97% of the inventory -- 152 ou ...Read More >
8 in 10 Indian professionals surveyed were found to be overweight and nearly half had prediabetes or diabetes, according to Apollo Hospitals' yearly Health of Nation (HoN) Survey. The study drew on nearly 3 million preventive health assessments across Apollo's pan-India network, which included 500,000 corporate health assessments and 100,000 assessments of people under the age of 30. It emphasised the need for individuals to look beyond disease prevention and proactively optimise their health. ...Read More >
Hyderabad : India's most common health risks are arriving earlier and staying hidden longer, according to the sixth edition of Apollo Hospitals' Health of the Nation 2026 (HoN 2026) report, released today on World Health Day. Based on over three million preventive health assessments conducted across the Apollo ecosystem in 2025, the report makes a compelling case for proactive healthcare, an approach that goes beyond preventing disease to help individuals optimise their health and become the bes ...Read More >
Hyderabad/ Delhi : AstraZeneca Pharma India Limited today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Telangana to introduce AI-enabled lung cancer screening across public healthcare facilities in the state. The collaboration aims to strengthen early detection and improve outcomes for patients in both urban and rural areas. Lung cancer is among the most pressing public health challenges in India today. National incidence is projected to rise from approximately 63,700 cases ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Nearly 80 per cent of adolescent girls in India experienced disruptions in daily activities due to menstrual problems, with around 30 per cent skipping school, show findings from programmes led by the Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy, underscoring a significant public health concern. Ahead of the World Homoeopathy Day on April 10 -- themed "Homoeopathy for Sustainable Health" -- the focus is increasingly shifting towards integrative and long-term approaches for managing me ...Read More >
New Delhi: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai today met Prime Shri Minister Narendra Modi and presented a forward-looking vision for the next phase of Bastar's development. During the meeting, the Chief Minister expressed gratitude for the restoration of peace in the region following the decline of Naxalism, crediting the continued support and leadership of the Prime Minister. He also shared a comprehensive blueprint aimed at driving holistic growth in Bastar, with a strong emphasis on ...Read More >
BusinessWire India Dallas (Texas) [US]/ Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 8: IKS Health, a global leader in care enablement solutions across the patient journey, is proud to announce the launch of its AI-driven revenue cycle management (RCM) audit-ready coding engine that delivers up to 95% coding accuracy while reducing denials. With the average denial rate for U.S. claims at 12%, the IKS Health autonomous coding engine, now integrated with Epic and available in the Epic Connection Hub, comb ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Biocon Limited has achieved a regulatory milestone in the United States, reinforcing its presence in the global diabetes treatment market. Biocon Pharma Limited, a subsidiary of Biocon Limited, has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for Dapagliflozin Tablets in 5 mg and 10 mg strengths. The approval enables the company to market the drug for adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus, expanding its footprint in one of the world's largest pharmaceutical markets. T ...Read More >
BENGALURU: To ensure the safety of zoo keepers, veterinarians and animals, proper training and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) should be in place for all zoos. This was one of the observations made at a meeting of representatives of zoo managements of Karnataka, heads of the forest department and officials of the Zoo Authority of Karnataka (ZAK) held recently. The officials were instructed to look for the best practices in zoos of other states and get details of operations from the Centra ...Read More >
BENGALURU: With pregnancies among girls aged 10-18 years associated with increased risks of maternal complications, adverse birth outcomes, school dropouts and social vulnerability, the Karnataka health department on Tuesday ordered a mandatory audit for adolescent pregnancy cases. All identified adolescent pregnancies should be mandatorily reported by all government and private health establishments on the Reproductive and Child Health (RCH ) platform, according to the government order dated A ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and his Kerala counterpart Pinarayi Vijayan are engaged in a sharp 'letter-war' over aspects like governance and their respective development claims, which expose the rising tensions between the two non-BJP ruled states. In a detailed four-page response to Revanth Reddy's earlier remarks, Vijayan strongly criticized what he called "factually unsupported" statements and "personally insulting" language. While acknowledging that political differe ...Read More >
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