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Himachal makes masks compulsory in all hospital amid Covid surge

The state government has issued advisories to medical staff to prepare for the management of COVID-19 cases & has instructed citizen to follow social distancing measures in public places.

Renewed call for front-of-packet high salt, sugar warnings as FSSAI panel’s label policy deadline nears

Public health advocates want 2022 proposal of a 'Health Star Rating' junked, saying it favours industry, want clear and mandatory warning labels on the front of the pack.

Kerala health dept issues updated guidelines after spike in COVID-19 cases

The department has directed all hospitals to conduct mock drills through a Google Form & asked high-risk individuals to wear masks in public places.

Doctors fume as ‘Dr BC Roy Memorial Award’ conferred years after prestigious original was discontinued

Instituted in 1962 by the erstwhile MCI, the original award was considered the most coveted for the medical fraternity in the country but was discontinued in 2019.

Exercise reduces risk of death from colon cancer, global study spanning 6 countries finds

Experts say findings, presented at the ongoing American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) annual meeting in Chicago, have potential to transform how cancer is managed across countries.

Over 40% hospitals below district level lack basic diabetes, hypertension drugs—ICMR-WHO survey of 7 states

Survey also found a shortage of 82.2% physicians and 83.2% surgeons at community health centre-level facilities, considered crucial for providing secondary-level healthcare services. 

Almost 4,000 active Covid cases in India, 4 new deaths since Sunday

According to official data, 203 new cases were added to the active case count. The cumulative COVID-19 deaths in the country since January this year have increased to 32.

Big pharma pivoting to more lucrative obesity segment, Indian drugmakers eye insulin market

The size of India’s insulin market was an estimated Rs 4,404 crore in April this year, with Indian players making steady entry into a market once dominated by Big pharma.

What makes somebody a narcissist? Evidence shows links to insecure attachment styles

Fearful attachment involves negative views of both the self and others. Those with this style typically crave connection while at the same time fearing it.

COVID-19 cases rise in India. But here’s why no one needs a booster shot just yet

As of 26 May, India had 1,010 active COVID-19 cases—up by 753 compared to last week, when active cases stood at 257.

On Camera

Trump’s 28 points for Ukraine add up to a no-go at peace

Two questions are pertinent: Why does the Trump administration keep making the same mistakes on the peace proposal? And what does a hurried peace plan mean on the ground?

At Charcha 2025: Local entrepreneurship, not just big IT, will drive next wave of distributed AI work

While global corporations setting up GCCs in India continue to express confidence in availability of skilled AI engineers, the panel argued that India’s real challenge lies elsewhere.

Tejas fighter aircraft crashes at Dubai Air Show, IAF confirms pilot’s death

This is the second such incident after a Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas had crashed into a hostel on the outskirts of Jaisalmer in March last year.

INDIA has a Congress-sized hole. And the fix begins with a little humility

Without a Congress revival, there can be no challenge to the BJP pan-nationally. Modi’s party is growing, and almost entirely at the cost of the Congress.