BD Biosciences, CSIR-IGIB launch Centre of Excellence for single-cell multiomics
The CoE will function as a collaborative hub for training, application support and research, with a focus on generating deeper insights into cellular behaviour to accelerate discoveries in areas such…
Study links low alcohol intake with 50 pc higher chance of mouth cancer
Sixty two per cent of the mouth cancer cases analysed were linked to drinking alcohol and chewing tobacco. Prevalence of mouth cancer in India linked to alcohol was estimated at…
Delhi HC expresses displeasure over lack of action on air pollution, questions 18% GST on air purifiers
During the hearing, the Court expressed dissatisfaction with what it described as inaction on the issue, noting that the State has a duty to ensure clean, breathable air for citizens.…
India’s bioeconomy touches $165 Billion in 2025: BIRAC
A major policy development during the year was the rollout of the BioE3 Policy, which aims to create a future-ready bioeconomy by anchoring innovation across six strategic themes. The policy…
Health(y) Inc: Top private hospitals see spurt in per-bed revenue
The growth reflects a broad shift in India’s healthcare sector, according to experts. Expensive procedures, cancer treatments, heart surgeries and robotic operations are becoming more common and an increasing number…
India’s maternal mortality rate dropped significantly due to rise in institutional deliveries: Nadda
"The rate of institutional deliveries in the country has increased to 89 per cent, which led to a significant reduction in the Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR)," Nadda said while addressing…
Not against development, but strict compliance with norms needed to curb air pollution: HC
A bench comprising Chief Justice Shree Chandrashekhar and Justice Gautam Ankhad remarked that the authorities have failed to ensure compliance and directed the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and the Maharashtra…
Kuwait mandates health insurance for all foreign residents and visitors
Under the new policy, applicants for residency visas will pay a health insurance fee linked to their visa category. Entry and visit visas will also require health coverage as part…
Obamacare enrollment declines as US subsidies expire
In a social media post, Oz attributed the enrollment decline to CMS actions targeting fraudulent and improper sign-ups. The post was not accompanied by fresh agency data. The most recent…

