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Topic: AIIMS

What went behind the ‘breakthrough’ pig to human kidney transplant in New York

In 1997, India had seen a similar operation, when a transplant surgeon from Assam had conducted a pig-to-human heart and lung transplant in Guwahati. The patient, though, died a week later.

Former PM Manmohan Singh diagnosed with dengue but health improving, AIIMS officials say

Officials said Singh's platelet count is increasing. The 89-year-old Congress leader was admitted to Delhi's AIIMS Wednesday after complaining of weakness following fever.

Manmohan Singh’s condition stable and improving, AIIMS says

The 89-year-old former prime minister was admitted to AIIMS Delhi Wednesday evening after he complained of weakness following fever.

PM Modi wishes Manmohan Singh speedy recovery, Health Minister Mandaviya visits him at AIIMS

A doctor said Singh's condition was stable. The 89-year-old former prime minister was admitted to AIIMS Delhi Wednesday after he complained of weakness following a fever.

Mandaviya didn’t say AIIMS Delhi docs will be transferred, reports ‘fallacious’: Health ministry

Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya had reportedly said Saturday that doctors at AIIMS Delhi will be transferred to new AIIMS locations, and new ones would replace them.

CBI arrests AIIMS Bhopal deputy director for ‘taking’ Rs 1 lakh bribe

The AIIMS official allegedly accepted the bribe from a chemist who supplied medicines and consumables to the hospital.

Haryana initiates epidemiological investigation of India’s first bird flu death

An 11-year-old boy from Gurgaon had succumbed to the infection at AIIMS Delhi Tuesday.

12-year-old boy dies of bird flu in AIIMS, first ever instance of human death in India

According to sources, details of the case have been conveyed to the NCDC and their team has started contact tracing to see if there are any more cases with similar symptoms.

Human-to-human transmission of bird flu rare, no need to panic, AIIMS chief says

AIIMS chief Dr Randeep Guleria said the transmission of the virus from birds to humans is rare and sustained human-to-human transmission of H5N1 virus hasn't yet been established.

Second Covid wave hit younger Indians more & led to higher mortality, new govt study finds

In the first wave, only 3.8% Covid patients fell in the below-20 age group. This figure rose to 4.4% in the second wave, said the ICMR-AIIMS-NCDC study.

On Camera

Hrithik Roshan & Jr NTR in Janaab-e-Aali is exactly what a dance-off should not be

Forget comparing it with classics like Hrithik’s Ek Pal Ka Jeena or the slick title track of Dhoom 2, Janaab-e-Aali does not even come close to Ghungroo.

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.