India’s first dengue vaccine, who can get ‘Qdenga’ and how it works
New Delhi India has approved its first vaccine for the prevention of dengue, a major step in strengthening the country’s
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Health Schemes & Policies
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Over 15,000 locations join 82nd ‘Fit India Sundays on Cycle’; Mansukh Mandaviya leads Delhi ride
New Delhi Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya on Sunday led cyclists in the national capital as
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Gujarat intensifies Chandipura virus response as three child deaths reported in 2026
Gandhinagar The Gujarat government has stepped up surveillance, treatment and vector-control measures to contain the Chandipura virus after confirming seven
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Gujarat CM launches statewide Pulse Polio campaign targeting over 83 lakh children
Gandhinagar | Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Sunday launched Gujarat’s statewide Pulse Polio immunisation campaign from Gandhinagar by administering oral
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Govt seeks comments on residual shelf-life requirement for imported drugs
New Delhi The government has proposed easing the residual shelf-life requirement for imported drugs by replacing the existing norm of
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‘There was no escape route’: Families mourn young victims of Lucknow fire tragedy
New Delhi | Grief-stricken families are mourning the deaths of 28-year-old Sanyam Vij and 25-year-old Surajbhan Singh, who were among
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International Yoga Day dawns on Times Square with people reflecting universality with all nations and ethnicities
New York, June 22: Solstice Day dawned in Times Square with hundreds of people performing the ancient Indian art of
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6 Lakh organisations register for Yoga Sangam to join PM Modi on International Day of Yoga 2026
New Delhi, June 20: In a major boost to preparations for the 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026, the
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SC asks states, UTs to implement menstrual hygiene directions in schools by Aug 15
New Delhi, May 26: The Supreme Court on Monday directed all states and Union Territories (UTs) to ensure implementation of
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Avoid direct exposure, keep hydrated: Ganga Ram Hospital doctor’s advice amid prevailing heatwave
New Delhi, May 20 : A top doctor of Sir Ganga Ram Hospital’s Department of Internal Medicine on Wednesday advised
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