Health
Delhi’s AQI spikes to 413 after Diwali fireworks, air quality plummets
The Central Pollution Control Board recorded an AQI of 413 in Delhi at 1 a.m. on the night of Diwali, indicating severe air‑quality deterioration caused by extensive fireworks.
09 Nov 2026
Diwali Firecracker Blaze Claims One Life, 269 Hurt in Tamil Nadu
During Diwali celebrations, a firecracker blast in Tamil Nadu resulted in one fatality and 269 burn injuries, prompting 16,079 emergency calls to the state 108 ambulance service.
09 Nov 2026
Mumbai NICU Saves 700-gram Premature Infant After Five-Month Fight, Weight Reaches 3.3 kg
A 700‑gram premature baby born in Mumbai survived a five‑month battle in the neonatal intensive care unit and has now reached a weight of 3.3 kg.
09 Nov 2026
Lucknow records highest AQI levels on Diwali, officials warn of health risks
Air quality in Lucknow hit its peak on Diwali, with the AQI reaching hazardous levels, prompting health advisories from state authorities.
09 Nov 2026
Nearly 100 Fall Ill After Eating Pani Puri and Tikki in Siddharthnagar
In Siddharthnagar, Uttar Pradesh, almost 100 residents fell ill after consuming contaminated pani puri and tikki from a street vendor, reporting vomiting and diarrhoea. Local health teams are monitoring the affected.
09 Nov 2026
भागलपुर के पापड़ बाजार में अस्वच्छ सुखाने की प्रथा से स्वास्थ्य को खतरा
भागलपुर के पापड़ बाजार में स्थानीय पापड़ को गंदे स्थान पर सुखाया जा रहा है, जिससे सार्वजनिक स्वास्थ्य पर असर पड़ रहा है और प्रशासन को तुरंत कार्रवाई करनी चाहिए।
09 Nov 2026
Delhi’s Smog Equivalent to a Pack of Cigarettes After Just 15 Days, Health Experts Warn
NDTV reports that breathing Delhi’s polluted air for two weeks can have health effects comparable to smoking a pack of cigarettes.
08 Nov 2026
1 in 12 HIV Patients in Andhra Pradesh Reinfected with Tuberculosis Within Two Years of Treatment
A recent study reveals that one out of every twelve HIV-positive patients in Andhra Pradesh develops tuberculosis again within two years of completing treatment.
08 Nov 2026
Tamil Nadu Achieves 38% Drop in TB Deaths with New Care Initiative
Tamil Nadu's revamped tuberculosis care programme has cut deaths by at least 38% over the past year, the state health department said.
08 Nov 2026
Over 30 Hospitalised After Consuming Golgappas in Uttar Pradesh
More than 30 people were admitted to hospitals in Uttar Pradesh after eating golgappas, authorities say. The incident is under investigation for possible food contamination.
08 Nov 2026
Cancer Cases Surge in Himachal Pradesh, Mortality Exceeds National Average
The number of cancer diagnoses in Himachal Pradesh is climbing, while the state’s death rate from the disease remains above the Indian average.
08 Nov 2026
E. coli Detected in Water from 50 Indore Borewells, NGT Orders Strict Action
The National Green Tribunal has directed immediate remedial measures after tests revealed E. coli contamination in water drawn from 50 borewells across Indore.
08 Nov 2026