New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) In a significant development, organ transplants have seen a 4-fold increase in the country -- from less than 5,000 in 2013 to nearly 20,000 in 2025, according to the government.
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Emphasising the life-saving impact of organ donation, National Organ & Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO) Director Anil Kumar on Sunday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal in the latest episode of Mann Ki Baat as a “noble campaign” that can transform public awareness and participation across the country.
Gandhinagar, Feb 22 (IANS) The Gujarat government will soon make available an anti-venom produced exclusively from venom of snakes found within the state, in a move aimed at reducing human deaths caused by snakebites, government officials said on Sunday.
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday mentioned the case of a ten-month-old infant from Kerala during his monthly radio programme, Mann Ki Baat. The baby girl, Aalin Sherin Abraham, who tragically lost her life in an accident in the Pathanamthitta district of Kerala, became the youngest organ donor in the state.
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, said on Sunday that India remains committed to making the global clean energy transition faster, fairer and development-oriented for the benefit of people and the planet.
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) India’s pharmaceutical exports grew by 9.4 per cent in 2024–25 to reach $30.47 billion, and the industry is now preparing to achieve double-digit growth in 2026–27 with strong government support, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said on Saturday.
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) As India moves decisively toward a voice-first digital ecosystem, it is imperative that we build this transition on strong policy foundations and practical implementation frameworks, Amitabh Nag, CEO, Digital India BHASHINI Division, has said.
Alappuzha, Feb 20 (IANS) Reacting to the shocking discovery of a surgical instrument inside a patient’s abdomen five years after a procedure, Kerala Health Minister Veena George on Friday said a preliminary report has been received, and an expert panel will examine the entire incident in detail.
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) AI is not about replacing clinicians; it is about giving time back to them, time to think, time to connect and time to care, according to industry leaders.
Shillong, Feb 19 (IANS) Shillong Member of Parliament Ricky A.J. Syngkon of the Voice of the People Party (VPP) passed away on Thursday evening after suddenly falling ill while playing football, triggering widespread shock and grief across Meghalaya’s political spectrum.
