Health News: Medical Updates

Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi remembers Kerala's youngest organ donor, who gave life to others

IANS | February 22, 2026 11:55 AM

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.

India committed to making global clean energy transition faster, fairer: Pralhad Joshi

IANS | February 22, 2026 10:45 AM

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.

Pharma exports register 9.4 pc growth; industry aims for double-digit expansion in 2026–27: Govt

IANS | February 21, 2026 7:35 PM

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 developers’ toolkit to help build open, inclusive speech technologies in India

IANS | February 21, 2026 1:27 PM

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.

Scissors found in woman’s abdomen 5 years after surgery; Kerala Minister orders probe

IANS | February 20, 2026 10:28 AM

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.

AI in healthcare to be remembered for billions of lives it helped improve

IANS | February 20, 2026 8:41 AM

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 Lok Sabha MP Ricky Syngkon passes away

IANS | February 19, 2026 10:02 PM

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.

Repository maps over 110 AI startups delivering population-scale impact across India

IANS | February 19, 2026 10:17 AM

New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) A digital repository, namely India's AI Impact Startups has been released at the ‘India AI Impact Summit 2026’, that profiles 110 startups and non‑profits deploying artificial intelligence for population‑scale social and economic impact, the government said on Thursday.

Stage II GRAP curbs revoked in NCR as Delhi AQI improves

IANS | February 18, 2026 6:58 PM

New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Wednesday revoked Stage II restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across the National Capital Region (NCR) following a steady improvement in Delhi’s air quality.

India and France launch Centre for AI in Health at AIIMS

IANS | February 18, 2026 6:28 PM

New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) India and France on Wednesday inaugurated the Indo French Centre for AI in Health (IF-CAIH) at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) here.

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Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi remembers Kerala's youngest organ donor, who gave life to others

India committed to making global clean energy transition faster, fairer: Pralhad Joshi

Pharma exports register 9.4 pc growth; industry aims for double-digit expansion in 2026–27: Govt

New developers’ toolkit to help build open, inclusive speech technologies in India

Scissors found in woman’s abdomen 5 years after surgery; Kerala Minister orders probe

AI in healthcare to be remembered for billions of lives it helped improve

Shillong Lok Sabha MP Ricky Syngkon passes away

Repository maps over 110 AI startups delivering population-scale impact across India

Stage II GRAP curbs revoked in NCR as Delhi AQI improves

India and France launch Centre for AI in Health at AIIMS

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