Experts warn that shards and toxic fumes released by carbide guns can cause irreversible visual loss

Nation

Delhi: AIIMS reports first cases of eye injuries from carbide guns, doctors call for ban

Court observed that several issues raised by the petitioner remained unresolved.

Health

Supreme Court transfers mental health rights PIL to NHRC for monitoring

Post-Diwali smog blankets Mumbai, shrouding the city in haze.

Environment

In 2023, air pollution claimed 2 million lives in India

Punjab when awash in floods: Surely the govt knew a murder of mosquitoes was imminent?

Nation

From floodwaters to fever: Punjab battles a fresh epidemic

WHO warns many children may face lifelong disabilities in Gaza

World

Gaza faces multi-generational health catastrophe, WHO warns

The agency is already cutting staff numbers from 600 to 300 to reduce costs

World

Global alarm as UN proposes shutting UNAids by end of 2026

Supreme Court of India

Nation

SC refers to larger bench issue of parity between AYUSH, allopathic doctors

Transgender persons campaign for their rights in India

Nation

Gender-affirming care needs no ‘permission’ from employers: Supreme Court

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Opinion

India’s silent crisis: Economic and human toll of mental health neglect

The report spotlights India’s severe antibiotic resistance challenges.

Health

India amongst worst-hit by AMR as 1 in 6 bacterial infections resisted antibiotics globally

SC's verdict on the latest petitions is eagerly awaited

Environment

Who’s to judge? Non-green firecrackers sold openly in Delhi despite ban

Rice, roti, dal, aloo, saag, boondi ka raita... That's not a balanced meal, India!

Health

62 per cent of Indians rely on low-quality carbs — and no, millets don’t help

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Health

High-intensity exercise, resistance training may help fight cancer: Study