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‘Inordinate delay’: Private hospitals seek interest from govt on Ayushman Bharat reimbursement

Average delay in payments that empanelled hospitals report is about 6-8 months & situation is particularly bad in some states, says AHPI director general.

WHO’s draft pandemic treaty biased against countries like India, activists tell govt

The draft agreement prepared by the United Nations health body talks about strengthening global collaboration to prepare for, prevent and respond to pandemics.

Intensified surveillance, plan to test cattle — how India is building defence against bird flu

Following fresh outbreak in Jharkhand, govt says avian influenza situation under control. Experts emphasise urgency of mammal surveillance to prevent potential transmission to humans.

Fixing rates for procedures in private hospitals not a good idea, states may decide, Centre tells SC

Centre’s affidavit says fixing prices for treatment may render healthcare setups financially unviable or make the healthcare sector uncompetitive.

Are the spices being sold in Indian market safe? Lack of testing and poor law enforcement concerns

After Hong Kong, Singapore found high level of Ethylene oxide in Indian masala brands, FSSAI conducts safety tests. A look at India's food safety rules & what happens in cases of violation.

Experts developing immune-enhancing therapies to treat TB: Study

Basel , April 28 (ANI): Experts are developing revolutionary immune-enhancing medicines known as host-directed therapies, which employ the body's immune system to target TB,...

WHO moves to strengthen global health security with new amendments

Global health body nears agreement on amendments to strengthen response to future public health emergencies.

24 mega-seller drugs set to lose patents in US, big opportunity for Indian drugmakers — govt report

Patent expiry would mean that drugmakers will be able to launch generic versions of the blockbuster drugs, which are typically priced up to 90 percent lower than their innovator drug.

People with rare longevity mutations may also be protected against cardiovascular disease

California , April 26 (ANI): A recent study suggests that people with a rare condition known as growth hormone receptor deficiency (GHRD), also called...

Researchers shed light on increased risk of second cancers among breast cancer survivors

Cambridge , April 25 (ANI): Breast cancer survivors have a much greater chance of having secondary cancers, including endometrial and ovarian cancer for women...

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New HAL CMD doesn’t have to be an ‘insider’. Let merit decide

India’s premier defence public sector undertaking, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, will have a new Chairman and Managing Director in May 2026. The selection process has...

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.

US pilot says his team pulled out of Dubai Air Show after Tejas crash out of respect for IAF pilot

Taylor ‘Fema’ Hiester, commander of USAF F-16 Viper Demo Team, hit out at air show organisers for continuing with the show after Wing Commander Namansh Syal lost his life in the incident.

A tribute to Tejas. India’s delay culture is the real enemy in the skies

It is a brilliant, reasonably priced, and mostly homemade aircraft with a stellar safety record; only two crashes in 24 years since its first flight. But its crash is a moment of introspection.