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Work, Myths, Markets: What’s behind India’s declining exclusive breastfeeding?
Jun 1, 2026New Delhi , June 1 (ANI): During the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) survey period, 95.6% of infants under six months were being breastfed, which indicates that breastfeeding remains nearly universal in India. However, if exclusive... -
India makes significant progress in reducing maternal mortality decline, on course to meet SDG target
May 29, 2026New Delhi , May 29 (ANI): India's maternal health journey over the last three decades is emerging as one of the most significant public health transformations globally, officials said on Friday, noting that the country's Maternal... -
ICMR-NIV says hantavirus not spreading in India, no pandemic threat: Dr Naveen Kumar
May 8, 2026New Delhi , May 8 (ANI): Amid concerns triggered by reports of a hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship carrying 149 passengers, including two Indian crew members, medical experts on Friday sought to allay fears, stating... -
Dr Nikhil Tondon appointed as officiating Director of AIIMS Delhi
Apr 27, 2026New Delhi , April 27 (ANI): Dr Nikhil Tandon has been appointed as the officiating Director of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Delhi. He is currently the Professor and Head of Department of Endocrinology... -
AIIMS Delhi Director M Srinivas likely to replace Dr VK Paul as NITI Aayog Member
Apr 25, 2026New Delhi , April 25 (ANI): All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Delhi Director, Dr M Sirinivas, is likely to become a member of NITI Aayog, replacing its Member Dr VK Paul.Dr M Sirinivas is... -
IRS officer’s daughter murder case: DNA profiling report likely to come within fifteen days following forensic protocols
Apr 24, 2026New Delhi , April 24 (ANI): The DNA profiling report for the daughter of an IRS officer is expected within 15 days, according to Dr Sudhir Gupta, Head of Forensic Medicine at AIIMS Delhi. Forensic experts... -
Autopsy report shows assault, strangulation in alleged rape-murder of IRS officer’s daughter, says Dr Sudhir Gupta
Apr 23, 2026New Delhi , April 23 (ANI): In the ongoing investigation into the murder of an IRS officer's daughter, the autopsy report findings have revealed multiple injury patterns suggesting a violent physical struggle prior to death, according... -
Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) regularly monitoring adverse events of weight-loss drugs
Apr 4, 2026New Delhi , April 4 (ANI): The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission ( IPC), which acts as the National Coordination Centre for the Pharmacovigilance Programme of India (PvPI) and provides evidence-based research to CDSCO, will be monitoring the... -
GLP-1 should not be used as a quick fix for weight loss and diabetes management, warns top experts
Mar 30, 2026New Delhi , March 30 (ANI): Top medical experts are raising urgent alarms against using GLP-1 as a lifestyle enhancer, highlighting the risk of shortages for high-risk patients.GLP-1 receptor agonists like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro are... -
Drug regulator inspects 49 entities over unauthorised sale of weight loss drugs
Mar 24, 2026New Delhi , March 24 (ANI): The national drug regulator on Tuesday intensified its vigil on the supply chain of GLP-1-based weight loss medications following reports of unauthorised sales and misuse. The move comes after the...
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Dabur moves Delhi High Court against FSSAI order restricting sale of products carrying ‘100% Pure’, ‘100% Natural’ claims
New Delhi , August 7 (ANI): FMCG major Dabur India Ltd. has approached the Delhi High Court challenging an order issued by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) directing it to... -
Raveena Tandon urges compassion for stray animals at ‘Ohh My Dog’ screening
Mumbai (Maharashtra) , August 6 (ANI): Actor Raveena Tandon has voiced the need to show compassion towards animals, expressing concern over what she described as a growing rise in cruelty against stray animals.In a...