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Topic: AYUSH ministry

Here’s how govt plans to hold NEET, JEE Mains next month amid Covid risks

A selection of the best news reports, analysis and opinions published by ThePrint this week.

Incorrect to call Ayurveda, homoeopathy alternative medicine for Covid — top AYUSH official

Dr Bhushan Patwardhan, chairman of AYUSH R&D Task Force on Covid-19, advocates integrating measures from Ayurveda & Yoga in the standard of care to prevent & treat Covid.

I was constantly nudged to speak in English, my words manipulated, says AYUSH secretary

AYUSH Ministry Secretary Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha triggered a controversy after he allegedly asked participants of an online conference, who couldn’t speak Hindi, to leave.

Doctors move SC seeking postponement of AYUSH postgraduate entrance test due to Covid

The petitioners, who have claimed to be working as frontline doctors, have sought quashing of 11 August notice issued by National Testing Agency for conducting the exam on 29 August.

Vested interests are acting against development of Siddha medicine, says Madras HC

The Madras HC has rebuked the Union Ayush ministry and Tamil Nadu government for not promoting the benefits of Siddha to treat Covid.

Gomutra pills, turmeric extract, spice-mix — the Ayurvedic concoctions under trial for Covid

Curcumin (a turmeric compound) and black pepper tablets to panchgavya, a mixture of five cow products, at least 19 ayurvedic combinations have received approval for clinical trials.

Ramdev’s Patanjali shouldn’t sell its medicines as Covid cure, taskforce tells Modi govt

The 17-member taskforce also suggested Patanjali should sell medicines for cough, fever & immunity-boosting as these are the conditions for which it had sought approval.

Jaipur hospital gets notice for conducting trials of Patanjali’s Coronil on Covid patients

Rajasthan govt had clarified that the drug cannot be not used as a medicine without the permission of AYUSH Ministry. The notice was served to NIMS Hospital.

Patanjali intent behind ‘Covid cure’ not wrong but should’ve followed protocol: Ayush minister

Ayush Minister Shripad Naik defends Ramdev, says government is happy that Patanjali carried out research for the welfare of the country.

All about Magic Remedies Act, law that landed Patanjali in trouble over Covid ‘cure’ drug

Patanjali Ayurved Tuesday launched the ‘Coronil and Swasari’ medicines with the claim that it has discovered a cure for Covid-19.

On Camera

Asim Munir wants to be guardian of the Middle East. He’s fated to fail at home

Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

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.