Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) has disbursed over Rs 10 lakh for medical care of those injured in the December 29 Bhandup bus accident. Read about the ongoing support and patient conditions.
As BMC elections approach, Mumbai's BEST bus service is now 90% privately operated, raising safety alarms. Explore the data on accidents and broken political promises. Read the full analysis.
Torrent Group enters hospital business with a Rs 750 crore, 500-bed multispecialty facility on Ahmedabad's SP Ring Road, creating 2,400 jobs. Read about Gujarat's healthcare expansion.
The Hindi film 'One Battle After Another' won big at the Critics Choice Awards 2026, securing 7 awards including Best Film and Best Director. Discover the full list of winners!
Rajasthan's Medical Education Dept partners with RCDF to build Saras food courts in hospital campuses, addressing dining woes for staff, patients & attendants. Read more.
Ahead of BMC elections, Congress releases a 9-point action plan to revive Mumbai's BEST, pledging to stop privatisation and treat it as an essential public service, not a profit-making venture.
Paul Thomas Anderson's 'One Battle After Another' dominated the 2025 National Society of Film Critics Awards, winning Best Picture and three other honours. Discover the full list of winners and runners-up.
Major private hospitals in Kolkata are expanding, adding 1,300 new beds by 2026. Upgrades include advanced cancer care, transplant units, and affordable treatment options. Read more.
Experts reveal why eating dinner too early can trigger a second meal, disrupting sleep, digestion, and weight. Learn the ideal 3-hour rule for a timely dinner.
Following the fatal Bhandup accident, BEST mandates refresher training for all electric bus drivers, reviews records, and deploys mobile training units. Read the full safety overhaul.
Himachal CM Sukhvinder Sukhu announces major healthcare reforms under 'Vyavastha Parivartan', including AI labs, robotic surgery, and senior citizen OPDs. Read about the Rs 3,000 crore investment to transform state healthcare.
Chandigarh's major government hospitals, including PGIMER, GMSH-16, and GMCH-32, are launching a major digital push in 2026. Initiatives like online reports, scan-and-share, and new HIS 2.0 aim to cut queues and improve patient care. Read more.
A Best bus accident in Haryana's Mahendragarh was likely caused by human error, not mechanical failure. The bus was found mechanically sound. Details on the crash, casualties, and investigation.
Delhi High Court criticizes significant delays in implementing crucial IT systems in government hospitals, citing patient care risks. Read the full story on the court's directives.
JJ Hospital's dean requests BMC to exempt 134 medical staff from election duty, warning of severe impact on patient services and medical admissions. Read the full story.
Odisha faces a severe healthcare manpower crisis with 1 doctor per 1,735 people, leading to strikes, patient suffering, and high court scrutiny. Read about the govt's recruitment plan.
A BEST bus crash in Mumbai's Bhandup area claims 4 lives, raising serious questions about the efficacy of post-2024 safety reforms. Read about the failures and demands for accountability.
A fire broke out in an operation theatre at Madhukar Rainbow Children's Hospital in Delhi. Quick action by staff and nearby firefighters prevented injuries. Read the full details.
BJP President JP Nadda mandates Amrit Pharmacies in all Haryana district hospitals for affordable medicines. A key step in strengthening public healthcare.
Bengaluru hospitals enhance emergency readiness with extra beds and staff for Dec 31. Doctors confirm preparations for prompt treatment of potential injuries. Stay safe this New Year's Eve.
An orthopaedic surgeon from Mumbai clarifies that walking backwards does not multiply your step count. Learn the real benefits and risks of retro-walking for fitness and joint health.
Discover the meticulous process of human milk collection, screening, and pasteurization at Karnataka's government hospitals. Learn how donor milk saves vulnerable infants' lives.
A sudden temperature dip in Lucknow has nearly doubled heart attack and stroke cases. Doctors warn the elderly and those with existing conditions are at highest risk. Learn how to protect yourself.
Jaipur's health department mandates Aadhaar or Jan Aadhaar for patient registration at government hospitals. The move aims to streamline records but raises access concerns. Learn the details and implications.
Doctors in Odisha continue their one-hour OPD strike, impacting patients across state hospitals. The state forms a committee to address demands for pay parity and DACP. Read more.
Kolkata hospitals see a surge in alcohol-induced heart rhythm issues during festive season. Cardiologists warn of risks from binge drinking and oily food. Learn the symptoms and dangers.
Bhopal doctors warn against stopping pneumonia medicine early as incomplete treatment leads to fatal bilateral pneumonia. Hospitals report a 25% rise in cases, overwhelming wards.
Telangana govt launches comprehensive super-specialty services in district teaching hospitals to stop patient referrals to Hyderabad, easing burden on city facilities and families.
Mumbai's private hospitals see oncology as the fastest-growing healthcare sector, driven by rising cases and investments in advanced tech like robots and linear accelerators. Explore the boom and its challenges.
Punjab health department directs civil surgeons to recruit private & retired specialists to bridge critical gaps in govt hospitals. New scheme offers fixed fees per patient. Details inside.