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2 drinks a day never hurt? Review of over 100 research papers challenges myth of moderate drinking

Review by American Heart Association suggests relationship between alcohol & cardiac health is more complicated than previously thought. But what’s certain is heavy drinking harms. 

Govt data shows India’s maternal mortality ratio is declining, few laggard states slowing progress

The registrar general's office has released the data, showing India’s MMR dropping to 88 in 2020-22 from 93 in 2019-21.

Bee sting-induced heart attack—what is the rare reaction that claimed industrialist Sunjay Kapur’s life

Kapur died of a heart attack after reportedly swallowing a bee during a polo match. Doctors say stings in the mouth can trigger acute allergic reactions and cardiac arrest.

FSSAI to adopt ICMR nutrition norms for defining food high in fat, sugar, salt on front-of-pack labels

ICMR-NIN Dietary Guidelines for Indians 2024 term HFSS foods as those prepared with excessive fats, sugar or salt. Scientific panel giving final shape to food regulator’s labelling policy.

7 new Covid cases found in Assam, no improvement in 24 hrs

According to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare website, there are 20 active cases in the northeastern state and 7,131 active Covid cases in India.

Govt tightens drug billing norm for CGHS claims. What new rule is & why pvt hospitals are pushing back

CGHS issued order to all empanelled hospitals in December 2024, instructing them to accept medicines supplied by CGHS or provide a purchase invoice for medicines, it is learnt.

Take that salt shaker off the table, say doctors at talk on India’s non-communicable diseases burden

Non-communicable diseases account for over 60% deaths in India, with cardiovascular diseases being the leading cause. The trend is attributed to excessive salt consumption.

Bihar’s quiet digital revolution: At govt hospitals, 91% of patient registrations are now paperless

Bihar, state govt records authenticated by the Union health ministry show, now ranks at the top nationally in paperless OPD registrations at government hospitals.

How Bihar is ramping up AB-PMJAY health infra to keep patients from turning to Delhi, Vellore

Bihar spent a third of Ayushman Bharat budget for hospitalisations outside state last year. Efforts on to change that in election year.

163 cases of the new Covid variant XFG detected in India, highest in Maharashtra

The recombinant XFG variant harbours four key spike mutations and has achieved rapid global spread following its initial detection in Canada.

On Camera

How GST changed import duty revenue for states—no blame, more profit

The IGST component of total import duty collections is growing faster than that from Customs duty. And states enjoy a larger share in the rapidly growing pie of IGST on imports.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.