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From neglect to awareness: How Swachh Bharat Mission transformed national mindset on cleanliness

Prof Himani Sood | October 1, 2025 1:12 PM

New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) The Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, who secured India its political freedom, was far ahead of his time when he said, ‘Sanitation is more important than independence’. For Gandhi, a truly free India was not just politically independent but also socially awakened, where hygiene and dignity walked hand in hand.

Navi Mumbai International Airport a monument shaped by thousands of hands, hearts: Gautam Adani

IANS | October 1, 2025 10:52 AM

New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) The Navi Mumbai International Airport, set to open next week, is a monument shaped by thousands of hands and hearts, said Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, on Wednesday.

Over 11.31 lakh health camps organised under Swasth Nari, Sashakt Nari Abhiyaan: Govt

IANS | September 30, 2025 6:43 PM

New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) Over 11.31 lakh health camps (screening and speciality camps) have been held under the 'Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan', launched recently by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Union government said on Tuesday.

High carb, saturated fat, low protein intake driving diabetes, obesity in India: ICMR study

IANS | September 30, 2025 6:25 PM

New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) The rapidly changing eating habits with high intake of carbohydrates and saturated fat, with low protein levels, are behind the dramatic increase in diabetes and obesity cases among Indians, according to the latest evidence generated from the Indian Council of Medical Research-India Diabetes (ICMR-INDIAB) study on Tuesday.

Bangladesh: Three people die due to dengue, fatalities in 2025 rise to 198

IANS | September 30, 2025 6:23 PM

Dhaka, Sep 30 (IANS) Three more people have died in Bangladesh due to dengue in 24 hours till Tuesday morning, increasing the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in 2025 to 198 in the country.

Indian pharma exports expected to cross $30bn this year, rise sharply by 2030: Minister

IANS | September 30, 2025 5:10 PM

New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) India’s pharma exports, currently valued at nearly $27.8 billion, are expected to cross $30 billion by the year-end, said Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh on Tuesday.

99 pc patients had at least one major risk factor before first heart attack or stroke

IANS | September 30, 2025 1:22 PM

New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) Heart attack, stroke, or heart failure come with warning signs in 99 per cent cases, according to a large study that refuted the notion that these devastating events often strike people without warning signs.

Study finds hidden genetic risk delaying diabetes diagnosis in men

IANS | September 30, 2025 10:47 AM

New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) A common gene variant may be delaying diagnoses of type 2 diabetes in millions of men worldwide, and increasing their risk of serious complications, according to a study.

India must ensure equitable, timely access to lenacapavir to tackle global HIV cases

IANS | September 29, 2025 5:23 PM

New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) India must ensure equitable, timely global access to the World Health Organization (WHO) recommended lenacapavir -- the first twice-yearly injectable pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) product -- to tackle the burden of HIV worldwide, according to an expert on Monday.

Alert in Kerala’s Malappuram after 3 of a migrant worker family test positive for malaria

IANS | September 29, 2025 4:28 PM

Malappuram, Sep 29 (IANS) Three members of a family of migrant workers, belonging to Uttar Pradesh and residing in Malappuram district of north Kerala, have tested positive for malaria on Monday, prompting the state health department to intensify preventative and surveillance measures in the area.

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From neglect to awareness: How Swachh Bharat Mission transformed national mindset on cleanliness

Navi Mumbai International Airport a monument shaped by thousands of hands, hearts: Gautam Adani

Over 11.31 lakh health camps organised under Swasth Nari, Sashakt Nari Abhiyaan: Govt

High carb, saturated fat, low protein intake driving diabetes, obesity in India: ICMR study

Bangladesh: Three people die due to dengue, fatalities in 2025 rise to 198

Indian pharma exports expected to cross $30bn this year, rise sharply by 2030: Minister

99 pc patients had at least one major risk factor before first heart attack or stroke

Study finds hidden genetic risk delaying diabetes diagnosis in men

India must ensure equitable, timely access to lenacapavir to tackle global HIV cases

Alert in Kerala’s Malappuram after 3 of a migrant worker family test positive for malaria

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