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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
TopicAYUSH ministry

Topic: AYUSH ministry

Modi govt now plans to promote traditional Tibetan medicine system Sowa-Rigpa

Sowa-Rigpa or science of healing is based on indigenous medicine of Tibet enriched with Ayurveda, Chinese and Greek medicine.

AYUSH ministry will now suggest 50 packages for inclusion under Ayushman Bharat

An earlier proposal by AYUSH ministry to include 19 packages was rejected by National Health Authority, which wanted ‘tertiary care’, not ‘preventive care’.

Abortion a right not privilege. On Safe Abortion Day, govt must consider amending MTP Act

In 1971, India became one of the first countries to legalise abortion, but today its healthcare system is lagging behind and doing a great disservice to women.

How a govt body plans to produce ‘highly intellectual’ children with help of cows

Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog wants to produce panchgavya drug using cow urine. It says pregnant women will give birth to ‘smart kids’ if they take the drug regularly.

AYUSH Ministry begins documenting local health traditions to ‘conserve’ bio-resources

Union AYUSH Minister Shripad Naik said an overuse of medicinal plants has brought them to the brink of extinction and steps need to be taken to conserve them.

AYUSH ministry wants to make yoga asanas a sport, perhaps even an Olympic event

The ministry is working on a proposal to give yoga asanas the status of a sport to promote it among India's youth.

Ayush minister’s proposal to HRD ministry – make yoga compulsory in schools & colleges

Union Ayush Minister Shripad Naik wants yoga to be a part of the curriculum in schools and colleges from 2020.

US drug authority warns Indian homoeopathy firm after it finds insects & rodents at factory

Noida-based B.Jain Pharmaceuticals exports homoeopathy medicines to several countries, including US. It also sells products in India for treatment of diabetes, liver ailments.

Modi govt’s love for Ayurveda may be undermining ancient medicinal system

There has been a spurt in spurious Ayurveda drugs since the government eased regulatory mechanisms, raising questions on their efficacy and safety.  

Modi govt to bring minimum support price to promote Ayurveda

Four ministries are working to decide the minimum support prices for farmers involved in the cultivation of over 1,200 herbs.

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Tesla sales have been sliding, profits have been shrinking, and brand loyalty is faltering. Elon Musk’s politics has something to do with it.

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.