Health
ICMR confirms no new H1N1 strain in India, urges calm
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has clarified that no new H1N1 influenza strain has been identified in the country, dismissing rumours of an emerging threat.
23 Aug 2026
ICMR Confirms No New H1N1 Variant Detected in Recent Surveillance
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) announced that recent testing has not uncovered any new strain of the H1N1 influenza virus.
23 Aug 2026
Centre clears ₹185.75 crore for AYUSH expansion in Andhra Pradesh
The Union government has approved a fund of ₹185.75 crore to broaden AYUSH services across Andhra Pradesh, aiming to boost traditional health care infrastructure in the state.
23 Aug 2026
Cellulitis outbreak hits Rajgarh: Over 40 patients treated, one required amputation
More than 40 cases of cellulitis have been recorded at Rajgarh district hospital, with one patient losing a leg due to the infection.
23 Aug 2026
Three Bhopal Hospitals Suspended Over Ayushman Scheme Irregularities, Audit Ordered
The Madhya Pradesh health department has suspended three Bhopal hospitals for alleged violations in the Ayushman Bharat scheme, demanding a response within ten days and ordering an audit of all pending claims.
23 Aug 2026
Fadnavis proposes statewide scheme to provide food, lodging and guidance for patients' families
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced a plan to set up a system that will ensure food, accommodation and assistance for families of patients in hospitals across the state.
23 Aug 2026
Teen's 2023 Cliff Jump Suicide Attempt Linked to iPhone EMI Debate
A teenager attempted to end his life by jumping off a cliff last year, with investigators saying the iPhone installment pressure was not the sole factor.
23 Aug 2026
India’s booming wellness market rides on bariatric surgery, Ozempic and celebrity weight‑loss trends
The surge in bariatric procedures and demand for weight‑loss drugs like Ozempic, amplified by celebrity transformations, is spawning a fast‑growing wellness economy in India.
23 Aug 2026
ICMR says No New H1N1 Strain Detected, Existing Vaccines Remain Effective Amid Surge
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) confirmed that no new H1N1 strain is circulating and that the current vaccines continue to provide protection, even as case numbers rise across the country.
23 Aug 2026
Alirajpur women top alcohol consumption, Dindori men highest among men in MP survey
A recent health survey in Madhya Pradesh shows women in Alirajpur district and men in Dindori district have the highest alcohol consumption rates among the state’s districts.
23 Aug 2026
Cancer Survivor Marries Fiancé After Three-Year Fight with Aggressive Blood Cancer
A woman diagnosed with an aggressive form of blood cancer three years ago has now tied the knot with her fiancé, celebrating the wedding they had long envisioned.
23 Aug 2026
22-Year-Old Dies After Seeking Stomach Pain Treatment at Bhind Clinic, Family Accuses Wrong Care
A 22‑year‑old man died after his condition worsened while receiving treatment for abdominal pain at a clinic in Raun, Bhind district. Police have sealed the clinic and ordered a post‑mortem, while the victim's relatives allege medical negligence by the operator, Pushpendra.
23 Aug 2026