Haryana woman's 11th child after 10 daughters sparks debate
A 37-year-old woman in Haryana gives birth to her 11th child, a son, after ten daughters. The high-risk delivery in Jind renews discussions on maternal health and son preference in India.
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Karnataka's CHC Downgrade Plan Sparks Doctor, Community Protests
Karnataka's plan to downgrade 200+ Community Health Centres by removing specialists has unsettled rural healthcare. Learn about the rationalisation policy, its impact on maternal care, and why doctors are protesting.
Karnataka's Health Dept Overhauls Mother & Child Health Services
Karnataka's health department is rationalising MCH specialists across CHCs to reduce maternal mortality. Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao explains the plan and upcoming modifications. Read more.
52 Himachal Kids Start Exposure Tour to 4 Cities
Fifty-two children from Himachal Pradesh begin a transformative exposure tour across Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, and Chandigarh, sponsored by the State Commission for Protection of Child Rights.
Why Market Timing Rarely Wins for Investors
Chasing market timing is like building the Maginot Line. Data shows perfect execution yields only ~1% extra CAGR. Learn why asset allocation and discipline are superior strategies for Indian investors.
Childhood diet drives pregnancy diabetes: Pune study
A landmark 30-year Pune study reveals gestational diabetes is a lifelong metabolic risk starting in childhood, not a temporary pregnancy condition. Learn how malnutrition passes risk across generations.
Over Half of India's Pregnant Women Are Anaemic
NFHS-5 data reveals 52.2% of pregnant women in India suffer from anaemia, driving maternal mortality and preterm births. Learn about the root causes and new IV iron solutions.
Pune: Mother kills sick daughter, then dies by suicide
A 30-year-old woman in Pune allegedly strangled her daughter with severe health issues before ending her own life. The Warje police have registered a murder case. Read the full story.
Pregnant Woman's Death in Gadchiroli Triggers Outcry
A pregnant woman's death in remote Gadchiroli village sparks controversy. Administration denies ambulance failure, urges reliance on govt health services. Read the full investigation.
Karnataka to Offer Epidurals in Govt Hospitals to Cut C-Sections
Karnataka health dept to introduce labour analgesia like epidurals in govt hospitals to reduce high C-section rates. Aim is to lower maternal mortality by encouraging natural births. Read more.
Foreign Investors Eye India Return in 2026, AI Exposure a Risk
Foreign investors may return to Indian stocks in 2026 after record 2025 outflows. Strong earnings and macro stability are positives, but India's AI exposure gap remains a key challenge. Read more.
Pregnant woman dies after 6km trek in Gadchiroli
A 24-year-old pregnant woman in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli died after walking 6km through forest due to lack of medical facilities. Her baby also died. Read about the healthcare crisis in remote villages.
Punjab's Pregnancy Care Initiative: 10,000+ Free Ultrasounds
Punjab's protocol-driven antenatal care model at Aam Aadmi Clinics has provided free ultrasound tests to over 10,000 women in four months, aiming to reduce high maternal mortality.
Maharashtra: Pregnant woman walks 6km, dies after childbirth
A pregnant woman from a remote Gadchiroli village walked 6 km in labour to reach a health centre, only to die after delivery. This tragedy highlights the critical gaps in rural healthcare infrastructure.
Punjab Expands Pregnancy Healthcare at Aam Aadmi Clinics
Punjab government expands ante-natal services at Aam Aadmi Clinics, offering free scans & tests. Over 10,000 women benefited. Read how this initiative tackles maternal health gaps.
Jaipur: Trained Staff Missing from Delivery Rooms, Warns Health Dept
Rajasthan health department orders trained nurses to be posted in labour rooms for 3 years to cut maternal & newborn deaths. New cadre for critical care announced.
Erode cardiac scan order sparks clash between officials and IMA
Erode collector mandates cardiologists for maternal ECHO scans after a death audit, sparking IMA's protest over delays and costs. Read the full controversy.
India's Anemia Burden: A Persistent Health Challenge
Despite decades of effort, anemia remains a critical health issue in India, affecting 67.1% of children and 59.1% of adolescent girls. A multi-layered strategy focusing on awareness, screening, and better supplementation is vital for a healthier future.
Cold Water Baths in Winter: Benefits, Risks & Myths
Are winter cold baths a health flex or a risky trend? Dr. Ajay Kumar Gupta explains the real benefits, busts common myths, and reveals who should avoid them. Know the facts before you try.
Delhi Metro has lowest PM2.5, autos highest: Study
A new study reveals Delhi Metro commuters breathe the cleanest air, while auto-rickshaw passengers face the highest PM2.5 exposure. Discover the pollution levels for all transport modes.
Pesticide Use in Kashmir Orchards Linked to Brain Cancer
J&K lawmakers probe alarming link between decades of pesticide spraying in apple orchards and rising malignant brain tumour cases among farmers. Urgent safety measures needed.
Rabies Death in Bengaluru Highlights Failure to Administer RIG
A 12-year-old girl in Bengaluru died of rabies after a dog bite, despite vaccines. The case exposes the fatal gap in not administering mandatory Rabies Immunoglobulin (RIG). Read the full investigation.
Punjab Gives Rs 26 Crore Aid to Mothers for Maternal Health
Punjab government disburses over Rs 26 crore to 69,110 new & expecting mothers via DBT to improve maternal health & reduce mortality. Scheme offers tiered financial support.
UP rabies scare: 200 get shots after buffalo milk incident
Nearly 200 in UP's Badaun received rabies shots after eating raita from a buffalo bitten by a dog. Experts clarify milk transmission risk is low, especially if boiled. Learn the facts.
Pesticide Hazards Threaten Health of Kashmir's Apple Workers
A new study reveals alarming health risks for apple orchard workers in Kashmir due to pesticide exposure. Learn about the findings and the urgent call for protective measures.
US Tops Taiwan Banks' Debtor List for 41st Quarter
The United States continues to be the largest debtor to Taiwanese banks, holding the top spot for over a decade. Luxembourg overtakes China for second place. Explore the detailed financial exposure report.
Pesticides in Kashmir Orchards Linked to Brain Tumors
A Kashmir assembly committee investigates the alarming link between decades of pesticide use in apple orchards and rising malignant brain tumour cases among workers. Urgent policy action is demanded.
Cold Exposure Benefits: Sharpen Focus, Mood & Brain Resilience
Discover how controlled cold exposure, like cold showers, activates your brain, improves alertness, mood, and cognitive resilience based on new neuroscience studies.
IIT Madras allows full-semester internships from 2026
IIT Madras introduces a new academic structure enabling BTech, BS, and dual degree students to undertake full-semester internships for deeper industry exposure from the 2024 batch. Learn about the revised credits and opportunities.
Adivasi youth from Adilabad to visit Hyderabad on exposure tour
Telangana's tourism minister announces an education tour for Adivasi communities from Adilabad to Hyderabad. The state will cover all costs to showcase heritage and modern infrastructure. Read more.
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