West Bengal reported its first Nipah virus death in nearly five years after a 25-year-old nurse succumbed to the infection. Authorities have launched contact tracing and confirmed no community spread so far. West Bengal has recorded its first Nipah virus–related death in recent years, with officials clarifying that this is the first confirmed fatality in…
Maharashtra government partners with Tata Trusts and Naam Foundation to enhance rural healthcare, water security, and public service delivery through a collaborative CSR model, focusing on sustainable development and last-mile impact. A new partnership in Maharashtra is quietly showing how development work in India is evolving. The state government has signed multiple Memorandums of Understanding…
A fire broke out in a technical building at the Naval Dockyard, South Mumbai, and was contained swiftly by firefighters and naval personnel with no casualties, minimal damage, and operational readiness unaffected; preliminary cause points to a possible electrical short circuit. A major fire broke out inside a building at the Naval Dockyard in South…
Researchers at IIT Bombay have developed a safer T-cell recovery method that improves the quality and survival of immune cells used in CAR T-cell therapy. The innovation reduces damage during cell collection, helping lower the cost of cancer treatment. It enhances safety and scalability, making advanced therapies easier for hospitals and labs to adopt. clThis…
A Dalit Anganwadi worker, Kanchan Bai Meghwal, died after saving nearly 20 children during a deadly bee attack at a government school in Madhya Pradesh, highlighting courage, caste, and invisible frontline labour. A quiet government school day in Madhya Pradesh turned into a moment of extraordinary sacrifice when a sudden bee attack created chaos among…
Tobacco use, unhealthy diets, pollution, and infections are the leading avoidable risk factors. Prevention and early detection save lives and reduce healthcare costs, especially in low-income communities. Global health experts stress that strong public policies and equitable healthcare are key to reducing cancer risk. A new global health assessment has delivered a message that is…
The Union Budget 2026 has made a significant statement on mental health by announcing the creation of new national-level mental health and trauma care institutes. The government has recognised that mental health is no longer a marginal issue but a core public health priority that requires strong institutions, trained professionals, and long-term investment. Presenting the…
India has taken a major step forward in recognising women’s health and dignity. In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India has declared menstrual hygiene an integral part of the right to life under Article 21 of the Constitution. The Court has directed governments to ensure free sanitary pads, separate functional toilets in schools,…
Particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, health has gradually taken centre stage in India’s development rhetoric. Although there has been steady increase in the Union Budget for health in recent years, it is still unclear if this increase will be adequate and strategic enough to provide noticeable health results. Expectations are influenced by…
India’s highest court has stepped in to address a growing crisis in student well-being. The Supreme Court of India has directed a National Task Force (NTF) to strengthen measures related to student safety, mental health support, and institutional accountability. The intervention comes amid rising concerns over student suicides, stress, harassment, and the lack of structured…
