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Gujarat reports 41 Chandipura virus cases, 27 deaths amid rising outbreak

Health authorities intensify surveillance and vector control across affected areas, with children particularly vulnerable to the infection that can cause acute encephalitis syndrome and rapid neurological deterioration.

Indian Railways fines caterers ₹5.13 crore over food safety violations, terminates six contracts

The action follows hygiene lapses reported during inspections, with Railways introducing stricter monitoring, QR-coded meal packets, audits, and upgraded kitchens to ensure safer food services.

RG Kar rape-murder case: Calcutta HC questions CBI progress, asks for faster investigation

The court expressed dissatisfaction with the pace of the renewed probe and directed the agency to examine all aspects of the case independently, without relying on earlier findings.

Maharashtra forms SIT to probe over 15,400 suspicious Ayushman Bharat, MJPJAY medical claims

The investigation will examine alleged fake treatments, unnecessary procedures, claim manipulation, and hospital irregularities across districts while reviewing approval systems and recommending reforms to prevent future healthcare fraud.

Govt sends outbreak response team to Gujarat, Rajasthan amid Chandipura virus surge

The multidisciplinary team comprising experts from NCDC, ICMR, and DAHD will assess epidemiology, clinical management, laboratory coordination, and vector surveillance in affected regions.

One donor, four lives saved as Surat hospital facilitates organ donation

The donation of the 36-year-old brain-dead man’s heart, liver and kidneys highlights the impact of organ donation and provides critical support to patients awaiting transplants.

FSSAI suspends Switz Foods' licence over serious food safety, hygiene violations

The food regulator orders the company to halt operations after an inspection found unhygienic manufacturing conditions, pest infestation, poor sanitation and multiple breaches of food safety norms.