New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) The Union Budget 2026-27 on Sunday enhanced the allocation for the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare to Rs 1,06,530.42 crore, reflecting an increase of 10 per cent over the Revised Estimates of FY 2025-26, the Ministry said.
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) on Sunday said the Union Budget 2026-27, with its next‑generation reforms, builds confidence, and its thrust on public capital expenditure will enhance private investment.
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) The Government on Sunday proposed to waive customs duty on 17 drugs for cancer, seven for rare diseases, as well as to build a second National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) in North India to boost mental healthcare in the country.
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) In a significant boost to the healthcare sector, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday proposed the creation of five regional medical hubs to boost medical value tourism in the country.
New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) Doctors on Saturday welcomed the Supreme Court’s order against the use of stem cell therapy to treat autism -- a neurodevelopmental condition affecting communication, social interaction, and behaviour.
New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) The Supreme Court’s recognition of menstrual hygiene as a right to life is a landmark step for women’s dignity and stigma-free education, said public health experts on Saturday.
New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) has successfully concluded its Internship Programme on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Ayush systems, the Ministry of Ayush said on Saturday.
New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates contracted sexually transmitted disease (STD) after alleged sexual encounters with "Russian girls”, and asked for antibiotics for his then-wife, Melinda French Gates, according to the latest claim in the Epstein files.
New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Women and Child Development Savitri Thakur is expected to visit New York to lead the Indian delegation at the 64th Session of the United Nations Commission for Social Development (CSocD).
New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) Pakistan’s socioeconomic crisis is being worsened by rising food inflation and unemployment rates, according to a media report.
