health and lifestyle

ASF cases rise in Finland, threaten pork exports

Finland reports 19 infected wild boars as expanding restrictions in the southeast put pork exports at risk and raise concerns over wider economic losses.

WHO warns DRC Ebola epidemic poses high risk of further spread

Ayushman Bharat launched in West Bengal, over 1.4 crore families to get coverage

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

Supreme Court gives Centre two weeks to decide on warning labels for high-sugar, salt foods

The Supreme Court has given the Centre and FSSAI two weeks to place their final decision on front-of-pack warning labels for packaged foods high in sugar, salt and saturated fat, warning that it may issue further directions if the government does not act.

Gujarat reports 225 suspected Chandipura cases, 25 deaths among confirmed patients

The state has recorded 39 laboratory-confirmed Chandipura infections since June 30, with testing completed for 212 of 225 suspected cases and results awaited for 13 samples.

Rajasthan cancels Alwar hospital licence after woman dies during childbirth, FIR ordered

A departmental inquiry found that a nursing staff member conducted the delivery without a qualified doctor's supervision, prompting action under the Clinical Establishments Act and recommendations against hospital staff.

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.