IIT Roorkee begins drafting comprehensive mental health policy

IANS | February 15, 2026 2:32 PM

Uttarakhand, Feb 15 (IANS) In a major step towards strengthening student well-being in higher education, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) on Sunday announced it has started drafting a comprehensive mental health policy for its campus community.

Shorter 6‑month all oral TB regimens found cost effective in India

IANS | February 12, 2026 12:02 PM

New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) Shorter, six‑month and all‑oral treatment regimens for multidrug‑resistant and rifampicin‑resistant tuberculosis (MDR/RR‑TB) are cost‑effective and deliver better health outcomes than longer regimens, an ICMR study said on Thursday.

100 US lawmakers seek H-1B fee relief, citing potential staffing crises

IANS | February 12, 2026 9:45 AM

Washington, Feb 12 (IANS) A bipartisan group of 100 members of Congress has urged Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to exempt the health care sector from a new $100,000 fee on employers petitioning for H-1B visas, warning it could deepen staffing shortages and limit access to care across the US.