SC orders Manipur Chief Secretary to report on 25 unnatural deaths in relief camps

IANS | September 17, 2026 3:38 PM

New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday sought a detailed report from the Manipur Chief Secretary on 25 cases of unnatural deaths reported from relief camps in the violence-affected state, including details of post-mortem examinations, causes of death, and measures taken to prevent such incidents.

Govt issues advisory to regulate stem cell therapy

IANS | September 17, 2026 9:38 AM

New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) The government on Thursday said it has issued an advisory to regulate stem cell therapy, saying the therapy is permitted as standard care in routine clinical practice only for disease conditions or indications included in the list approved by the Health Ministry.

Teen girl donates stem cells to save brother battling leukemia

IANS | September 15, 2026 6:29 PM

Chandigarh, Sep 15 (IANS) A 17-year-old girl donated her stem cells to give her 10-year-old brother a second chance at life after he battled leukemia, a type of blood cancer, as Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital and Research Centre near here successfully conducted its first allogeneic bone marrow transplant (BMT).