India accounts for 73.3% of SE Asia's malaria cases & 89% of deaths in 2024, per WHO. Despite this, the country is on track for a 75% reduction target. Read the full report on challenges and progress.
Goa police report seven unnatural deaths this week. Details on the fatalities in Anjuna, Candolim, Panaji, and Margao, including two British nationals. Read the full report.
Andhra Pradesh records 5 deaths from waterborne diarrheal infections in 2025, despite fewer outbreaks. Cholera cases traced to pipeline leaks. Read the full health report.
India witnessed 1.77 lakh road crash deaths in 2024, averaging 485 daily. National Highways see 31% of fatalities. Govt plans AI mapping, stricter licenses to curb crisis.
A new survey reveals most Indians find street dogs friendly and a crime deterrent. Learn how sterilization and compassion, not culling, are key to coexistence.
India's road accident fatalities surged to a record 1,77,177 in 2024, reveals government data. Experts call for scientific crash probes and wider stakeholder involvement to tackle this national crisis.
Two more suspected scrub typhus deaths reported in Palnadu district, Andhra Pradesh. Health officials investigate links to comorbidities as state tally reaches 736 cases. Read for details.
National Pollution Control Day, observed on Dec 2, marks the Bhopal Gas Tragedy & highlights pollution's deadly health impact, causing 8.1 million deaths in 2021. Learn risks and solutions.
India's HIV prevalence holds at 0.2% with deaths down 81%, but Mizoram & Nagaland rates soar 5x above national average. New data highlights a worrying regional shift.
Union Health Minister J P Nadda announced significant reductions in new HIV infections and AIDS-related deaths in India, reaffirming the nation's commitment to ending the public health threat. Read the full report.
India's 2025 HIV report reveals a dramatic decline: new infections nearly halved and AIDS-related deaths down over 80% since 2010, outpacing global progress. Read the full story.
FDA internal review identifies 10 children who died after COVID vaccination, potentially linked to myocarditis. Dr. Vinay Prasad calls it 'profound revelation' amid policy changes.
A common chest infection lands patient in ICU as antibiotics fail. Discover how antimicrobial resistance caused 2.6 lakh deaths in India and what doctors are doing to combat this health emergency.
Torrential rains and devastating landslides have claimed 31 lives in Sri Lanka, displacing thousands. Rescue operations continue as authorities warn of more rainfall.
Massive blaze at Wang Fuk Court complex in Hong Kong's Tai Po district leaves 44 dead, 279 missing. Three arrested for suspected manslaughter as investigation reveals serious negligence.
CPI(M) leader M A Baby demands Election Commission take full responsibility for BLO deaths during voter list revision. Read how the exercise risks mass disenfranchisement.
SMS Hospital treats 2-3 confirmed rabies cases monthly while government reports zero deaths. Official statistics miss fatalities due to lack of post-mortem testing. Learn the truth about rabies in Rajasthan.
Election Commission agrees to meet TMC amid BLO suicide allegations. Delegation size dispute erupts as party demands 10 MPs, EC allows only 5. Meeting set for Friday.
Karnataka's new compensation policy offers ₹5 lakh for deaths from stray dog bites, but animal welfare groups worry about potential misuse of ₹5,000 payout scheme. Learn more about the controversy.
Rajasthan reports no rabies deaths for 2 years despite 670,000 post-bite vaccinations. Experts question data as state conducts zero confirmatory brain tests. Read the full investigation.
Tragic road accidents claim two lives in Assam's Cachar and Sribhumi districts. Tea worker killed, truck driver dead in separate incidents. Municipal truck plunges into Barak River. Details inside.
Karnataka State Commission for Women demands comprehensive investigation into unnatural deaths in Dharmasthala. 'Mahila Nyaya Samavesha' scheduled for December 16.
Rahul Gandhi criticizes BJP government and Election Commission over BLO deaths during elections. Demands accountability and justice for victims' families. Read full story.
Two young labourers, Ricky Mohanto (22) and Kishan Mohanto (23), killed when industrial elevator crashed from 5th floor at Akshar Fabrics in Surat. Police investigation underway.
Israeli airstrikes in central Gaza kill 14, including children. Medics report rising casualties as conflict intensifies. Read latest updates on Gaza violence.
Two teachers serving as BLOs died across Madhya Pradesh districts. Family members allege excessive workload and pressure from SIR survey caused the fatalities. Read the full investigation.
Tragedy strikes Chandigarh as 16-year-old Vivek Kumar and 40-year-old Dwarka Prasad Yadav die in separate road accidents within 24 hours. Police investigate both incidents amid growing road safety concerns.
Four mine officials arrested for culpable homicide in Sonbhadra quarry collapse that killed 7 labourers. SIT probe reveals gross negligence in safety protocols during drilling operations.
Indian Railways fact-checked Kunal Kamra's claim of 22,000 deaths, confirming 21,803 fatalities in 2023 rail accidents. Social media reacts strongly.
India's drug regulator moves to end license-free cough syrup sales in villages after DEG contamination killed 24 children. New rules aim to strengthen rural drug safety.