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Topic: AIIMS Delhi

Part of dargah abutting Humayun’s Tomb complex collapses; at least 10 pulled out from under rubble

Aga Khan Trust for Culture, which restored Humayun’s Tomb in 2013, took to X to dispel claims that the structure which collapsed was part of Humayun’s Tomb.

Doctor exodus & faculty vacancies cripple India’s AIIMS system. What’s causing the crisis

None of the country’s 20 AIIMS institutions have filled even 80% of the sanctioned posts, with faculty shortages ranging from 24 to 73%, government data show.

Mortal remains of Odisha girl who was set on fire to be airlifted to Bhubaneswar from AIIMS Delhi

Postmortem of the girl who was set on fire on 19 July in Balanga & succumbed to injuries a day ago at AIIMS has been done, and body handed over to her family.

Wait time for non-emergency surgeries at AIIMS Delhi can stretch up to 2 yrs—Centre in Rajya Sabha

In a written reply to a Parliament query, health ministry cited heavy patient load as the reason, adding that critical & emergency surgeries are being prioritised & conducted without delay.

15-year-old girl set ablaze in Odisha’s Puri to be airlifted to AIIMS Delhi

Incident came to light a few days after a student set herself ablaze over prolonged harassment from her dept head at Balasore's FM (Auto) college. She later succumbed to her injuries.

‘Patient is critical, on life support’: AIIMS Bhubaneshwar on Balasore self-immolation case

The student allegedly self-immolated in protest against sexual harassment by a professor at her college. Earlier, the victim's father said she has sustained 95 percent burns.

AIIMS rolls out 1st Indian-adapted Mediterranean diet to tackle heart disease crisis. Trials underway

Indian Adapted Mediterranean Diet combines principles of Mediterranean diet with Indian cuisines to develop heart-healthy dietary plans. Its efficacy is being assessed in a trial at AIIMS.

Doctors failed to embalm Indira Gandhi’s corpse. Only face was saved, says ex-AIIMS director

In 'The Woman Who Ran AIIMS', Sneh Bhargava offers a frank and candid memoir, which is also the story of the medical profession in post-Independence India.

1st in India, AIIMS Delhi uses Gamma Knife radiosurgery to treat most common eye cancer in kids

The non-invasive therapy uses focused gamma rays to precisely target and destroy tumours. It aims to preserve vision and avoid surgical removal of the eye.

Story behind India’s 1st indigenous MRI machine, that could make scans more affordable

The MRI machine, which promises to bring down procurement cost by 40–50%, is expected to be installed in AIIMS-Delhi this October, making scans more affordable for patients.

On Camera

Chinese memes, videos & commentaries say Modi overshadowed other leaders at SCO

On Douyin, many videos highlighted how Modi was all smiles during his China visit. Others focused on his handholding with Putin and Trump’s supposed irritation.

A Rs 33,000 cr ‘banking fraud’: ED’s case against Arvind Dham, Amtek’s web of ‘500 shell companies’

ED has accused Amtek promoter Arvind Dham of controlling web of nearly 500 shell companies operating as a layered structure, with up to 15 levels of indirect ownership, to divert funds.

‘Real-time, all-climate’ explosives detector could enhance airport & border security—no dogs, no swabs

Bengaluru-based CeNS designs accurate, portable, and cheap sensor using surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy. It could significantly reduce risks at vulnerable choke points. 

For Indian Mercedes, Asim Munir’s dumper truck in mirror is closer than it appears

From Munir’s point of view, a few bumps here and there is par for the course. He isn’t going to drive his dumper truck to its doom. He wants to use it as a weapon.