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500 students and 21 staff fall ill in Bengaluru school, H1N1 cases confirmed
Bengaluru school H1N1 outbreak: Over 500 students and 21 staff fell ill at Clarence High School, with two students testing positive for H1N1.
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Education
Rajasthan hostel row: 50 tribal girls complain of worms in food, poor conditions; Collector orders probe
Around 50 tribal girls in Rajasthan's Sirohi complained of worms in hostel food, poor cleanliness and living conditions. Collector orders…
Lifestyle
Diabetes reaches rural India: Why prevention, screening and digital healthcare need a national push
Diabetes is increasingly affecting rural India. Here's why early screening, prevention, community healthcare and digital health tools are…
Lifestyle
US cracks down on ultra-processed foods as India's UPF definition remains stuck
The US is tightening regulation of ultra-processed foods while India's UPF definition remains pending. Here's why experts say India needs…
Lifestyle
World's first mRNA flu vaccine approved: What it means for adults over 50
The US FDA has approved the world's first mRNA-based seasonal influenza vaccine for adults aged 50 and above. Here's how the vaccine works…
Education
Why Maharashtra's CCMP Row Is More Than Mixopathy: MMC Registration for BHMS Sparks Massive Protest
Maharashtra's decision to grant MMC registration to CCMP-qualified BHMS doctors has triggered protests by MBBS doctors. Here's why the…
Lifestyle
Air Pollution During Monsoon: Is Dirty Air Becoming India's Biggest Lung Cancer Risk?
Air pollution is emerging as a major lung cancer risk in India, especially among non-smokers. Learn how monsoon pollution, PM2.5 exposure…
Lifestyle
ICMR-Backed Study Finds All Four Dengue Virus Strains Circulating Across Eight Indian States and UTs
An ICMR-backed nationwide study has found all four dengue virus serotypes circulating simultaneously across eight Indian states and Union…
Lifestyle
India Approves First Dengue Vaccine QDENGA: Eligibility, Dosage, Benefits and Availability Explained
India has approved QDENGA (TAK-003), its first dengue vaccine. Know who can get vaccinated, dosage schedule, who should avoid it, benefits…
Lifestyle
India's Sleep Crisis: Why More Indians Are Spending Big for a Good Night's Sleep
India's growing sleep crisis is driving demand for sleep clinics, CPAP machines, supplements and smart gadgets. Experts say while the sleep…
Lifestyle
India Reports 26,627 Measles Cases in 2026, Second Highest Globally Amid Elimination Push
India has reported 26,627 measles cases in the first half of 2026, the world's second-highest tally after Bangladesh. The surge has raised…
Lifestyle
Low Fruit Intake Is Driving India's Diabetes Crisis, New Study Finds
A new Asia-wide study finds low fruit intake is the biggest dietary contributor to type 2 diabetes in India and South Asia. Experts explain…
National
West Bengal Govt to Observe 'Ayushman Divas' on August 16, Replaces 'Khela Hobey Divas'
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced August 16 will now be observed as 'Ayushman Divas', replacing 'Khela Hobey Divas'…
Environment
India's E-Waste Crisis Grows as Delhi's EV Battery Recycling Policy Offers a New Model
India's e-waste is rising rapidly as digital adoption accelerates. Delhi's new EV Policy 2026 introduces a battery recycling framework that…
Lifestyle
Cancer Survivors Need Lifelong Care, WHO Warns as Global Cases Set to Surge by 2050
A WHO report says global cancer cases could reach 35 million by 2050. Experts warn the growing number of survivors will need long-term…
Lifestyle
Cyclospora Outbreak in US: 700 Cases Reported Across 18 States, What You Need to Know
The US is investigating a Cyclospora outbreak after nearly 700 cases were reported across 18 states. Learn about symptoms, causes…
Business
FSSAI Issues Notices to Food Brands Over Misleading Product Claims
FSSAI has issued notices to three food companies over alleged misleading claims related to paneer, vegan chocolate spread and juice…
Business
Maharashtra Bans Goree Beauty Cream After Toxic Mercury Found
Maharashtra bans Goree Beauty Cream after tests found toxic mercury and no expiry date. Officials warn users to stop using the…
