In a rare medical feat, Jodhpur doctors performed a high-risk surgery on a pregnant woman, removing a massive 6.3kg uterine fibroid. Both mother and baby are now healthy. Read this incredible story of medical expertise.
Punjab mandates digital groups in all districts for faster maternal & child health referrals. Aim: reduce high maternal mortality ratio from 90 to below 72 by 2026.
Closure of 10 GBA maternity hospitals in Bengaluru for renovation leaves thousands struggling for affordable maternal care. Low-income families face high private costs.
Trichy reports 834 teenage pregnancies between April-Nov 2025, nearing 1000 cases. Experts blame child marriage and lack of awareness. Learn about the health risks and calls for action.
Congress demands Supreme Court-monitored independent probe into Indore water contamination deaths. Party alleges govt negligence, seeks compensation for victims' families. Details inside.
A 37-year-old woman in Haryana gives birth to her 11th child, a son, after ten daughters. The high-risk delivery in Jind renews discussions on maternal health and son preference in India.
Karnataka's plan to downgrade 200+ Community Health Centres by removing specialists has unsettled rural healthcare. Learn about the rationalisation policy, its impact on maternal care, and why doctors are protesting.
Karnataka's health department is rationalising MCH specialists across CHCs to reduce maternal mortality. Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao explains the plan and upcoming modifications. Read more.
A landmark 30-year Pune study reveals gestational diabetes is a lifelong metabolic risk starting in childhood, not a temporary pregnancy condition. Learn how malnutrition passes risk across generations.
Eight monkeys found dead under mysterious circumstances in Karnataka's forest. Viscera sent for lab tests to determine cause. Forest Department launches investigation.
Mumbai's suburban rail sees a 7% drop in fatalities in 2025, but 2,287 deaths underscore a persistent safety emergency. Track crossing and overcrowding remain top killers.
Poonam, a Haryana housewife, is arrested for a child's murder, leading to revelations of three more deaths. Villages now use her name as a cautionary tale. Read the full investigation.
NFHS-5 data reveals 52.2% of pregnant women in India suffer from anaemia, driving maternal mortality and preterm births. Learn about the root causes and new IV iron solutions.
A 30-year-old woman in Pune allegedly strangled her daughter with severe health issues before ending her own life. The Warje police have registered a murder case. Read the full story.
A pregnant woman's death in remote Gadchiroli village sparks controversy. Administration denies ambulance failure, urges reliance on govt health services. Read the full investigation.
Karnataka health dept to introduce labour analgesia like epidurals in govt hospitals to reduce high C-section rates. Aim is to lower maternal mortality by encouraging natural births. Read more.
A 24-year-old pregnant woman in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli died after walking 6km through forest due to lack of medical facilities. Her baby also died. Read about the healthcare crisis in remote villages.
Punjab's protocol-driven antenatal care model at Aam Aadmi Clinics has provided free ultrasound tests to over 10,000 women in four months, aiming to reduce high maternal mortality.
A pregnant woman from a remote Gadchiroli village walked 6 km in labour to reach a health centre, only to die after delivery. This tragedy highlights the critical gaps in rural healthcare infrastructure.
Punjab government expands ante-natal services at Aam Aadmi Clinics, offering free scans & tests. Over 10,000 women benefited. Read how this initiative tackles maternal health gaps.
IMD data reveals 2025 as India's 8th warmest year since 1901, with record-breaking temperatures and rainfall causing 2,760 deaths. Read the full climate report and 2026 forecast.
Rajasthan health department orders trained nurses to be posted in labour rooms for 3 years to cut maternal & newborn deaths. New cadre for critical care announced.
Erode collector mandates cardiologists for maternal ECHO scans after a death audit, sparking IMA's protest over delays and costs. Read the full controversy.
India recorded 166 tiger fatalities in 2024, with over 60 occurring outside protected reserves. Discover the causes, state-wise data, and conservation challenges.
IMD's climate summary reveals 2025 as India's 8th warmest year on record, with the 2016-25 period the warmest decade. January 2026 forecast predicts colder nights for north, central, east India. Read the full report.
A new study investigates the alarming rise in sudden cardiac deaths among seemingly healthy young adults in India. Learn the facts behind this public health crisis.
Andhra Pradesh witnessed over 100 deaths from extreme weather in 2025, with lightning strikes being the biggest killer. Srikakulam district was the worst-hit. Get the full data and analysis here.
Despite decades of effort, anemia remains a critical health issue in India, affecting 67.1% of children and 59.1% of adolescent girls. A multi-layered strategy focusing on awareness, screening, and better supplementation is vital for a healthier future.
Mass bird deaths in Khargone's Barwaha forest division. Veterinary postmortem points to food poisoning as the likely cause. Investigation ongoing.
Two young men found dead under mysterious circumstances in Chhatarpur's Ishanagar. Police recover country-made pistol, mobile phone. Forensic investigation underway.