India among countries with comprehensive national framework for rare diseases: Govt

IANS | May 5, 2026 2:13 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) The government on Tuesday said that the need for addressing rare diseases was first highlighted in the National Health Policy, 2017, and was subsequently institutionalized through the launch of the National Policy for Rare Diseases, 2021, which has positioned India among countries with a comprehensive national framework for rare diseases.

A day after victory, Suvendu Adhikari outlines new Bengal govt’s development roadmap

IANS | May 5, 2026 2:10 PM

Kolkata, May 5 (IANS) A day after Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)’s massive victory in the West Bengal Assembly polls and his personal victory against Mamata Banerjee, the outgoing Leader of Opposition, Suvendu Adhikari, has issued a statement outlining the government’s vision and roadmap under the BJP government for the overall development of the state.

India plays key role in Nigeria turning exporter of petroleum products: Report

IANS | May 5, 2026 1:56 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) While the closure of the Strait of Hormuz amid the US-Israel war on Iran has disrupted supply chains of fuel-importing countries, it has also opened up new opportunities for countries like Nigeria to step up exports of petroleum product from its coastal refinery that has been built with Indian and Chinese assistance, according to a new report.