Health

Omicron RF.5 Detected in Andhra Pradesh: Health Officials Assess Severity

A new subvariant of Omicron, RF.5, has been identified in Andhra Pradesh, prompting health officials to evaluate its potential to cause severe illness.

19 Jul 2026

India Detects New Omicron RF.5 Variant; Scientists Assess Risk

The Indian health authorities have identified the Omicron RF.5 variant and are evaluating its transmissibility and severity compared to other Omicron strains.

19 Jul 2026

Gujarat Loses 81 Hours Sleep Annually

Climate change is affecting sleep patterns in Gujarat, resulting in a loss of 81 hours annually. Rising night temperatures are the primary cause of this issue.

19 Jul 2026

Heart‑attack survivor from Bihar drives Uber 12 hours daily, pays ₹80k rent for two flats

A heart‑attack survivor from Bihar is driving Uber for 12 hours each day while paying a monthly rent of ₹80,000 for two flats.

19 Jul 2026

Covid-19 Resurgence in Maharashtra and Andhra: Mild Cases, 4 Fatalities Reported

Health officials in Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh have reported a resurgence of COVID-19, with mild cases and four deaths recorded so far.

19 Jul 2026

UP Doctor Suspended

A resident doctor in Uttar Pradesh has been suspended for participating in a march in support of Sonam Wangchuk. The doctor's suspension has raised questions about freedom of expression.

19 Jul 2026

Fan Falls On Patient At GTB Hospital

A patient at Delhi's GTB Hospital was injured when a fan fell on him. The incident occurred while the patient was admitted to the hospital.

19 Jul 2026

Fan Falls On Patient At GTB Hospital

A patient at Delhi's GTB Hospital died after a fan fell on him. The incident occurred at the hospital where the young man was admitted.

19 Jul 2026

Delhi HC Refuses Interference in Sonam Wangchuk's Treatment

The Delhi High Court has refused to interfere with the treatment of Sonam Wangchuk at Safdarjung Hospital. This decision was made after considering the circumstances surrounding his treatment.

19 Jul 2026

Chhattisgarh Stocks 100,000 Anti‑Snake Venom Vials Ahead of Monsoon

The Chhattisgarh government has secured 100,000 vials of anti‑snake venom to counter the expected rise in snakebite cases during the monsoon season.

19 Jul 2026

Mangalore Hospital Secures MRI Operations Amid Helium Shortage

Hospital officials, led by Khader, have implemented measures to keep MRI services running despite a nationwide helium shortage.

19 Jul 2026

Child Dies from Chandipura Virus in Bhavnagar, 4 of 13 Deaths Confirmed

A child in Bhavnagar died after contracting Chandipura virus, bringing the confirmed death toll to four out of 13 reported cases.

19 Jul 2026