Ayush Ministry seeks integration of traditional medicine in military healthcare

IANS | July 22, 2026 2:36 PM

New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) Union MoS Ayush, Health & Family Welfare, Prataprao Jadhav, has written to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh proposing the establishment of Ayush outpatient departments and Ayush‑based treatment services across Military and Field Hospitals, an official statement said on Wednesday.

50 OTT platforms blocked in last 2 years for obscene content: Ashwini Vaishnaw

IANS | July 22, 2026 1:39 PM

New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) The government has blocked 50 over-the-top (OTT) platforms from public access in India over the past two years for allegedly displaying obscene content and violating provisions of the Information Technology Act and other legal statutes, Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw informed the Lok Sabha on Wednesday.

Bandhan Bank shares slump over 15 pc after guidance cut

IANS | July 22, 2026 12:06 PM

Mumbai, July 22 (IANS) Bandhan Bank shares plunged more than 15 per cent on Wednesday after the lender trimmed its return‑on‑assets (RoA) outlook, despite reporting a stronger‑than‑expected quarterly profit.

BRICS health ministers' meet to begin in India with focus on inclusive healthcare

IANS | July 22, 2026 9:12 AM

New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) India is set to convene the 16th BRICS health ministers' meeting from Wednesday, which will bring together health ministers and senior health officials from BRICS member countries to deepen cooperation on health security, digital health, pandemic preparedness and equitable access to quality healthcare.