The Central government on Tuesday launched a new World Bank supported campaign "Darwaza Band" (Door Shut) to check open defecation across Indian villages, under the Swachh Bharat Mission, an official said.


'Door Shut' drive to check public defecation launched from Maharashtra 


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Eight children in Meghalaya's Ri-Bhoi district have died of suspected food poisoning and over 100 others are undergoing medical treatment, an official said on Tuesday.


Food poisoning kills eight children in Meghalaya


American researchers, including one of Indian origin, have developed a test that is sensitive enough to detect "hidden" HIV and yet is faster, less labour-intensive and less expensive than the current "gold standard" test.


Novel HIV test to detect hidden virus faster


Around 8.50 lakh retail chemists, druggists and pharmacies on Tuesday went on a daylong strike all over India in support of their various demands, said All India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists (AIOCD) President Jagannath Shinde here.


All-India strike by 8.50 lakh chemists successful: AIOCD


Delhi Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Satyendar Jain on Tuesday ordered desilting of all PWD drains by June 7 to prevent water-logging on roads during the monsoon season.


Satyendar Jain orders desilting of all PWD drains


Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday said "someone must be held accountable and face consequences" for inefficiency or wrongdoing after he received a complaint from Delhi Hospital Supplier's Association over the non-payment of bills.


Someone must be held accountable: Kejriwal over DHSA complaint


The CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing technology can introduce hundreds of unintended mutations into the genome, warns a new study.


CRISPR gene tool can cause unintended flaws in genome


A team of health officials raided a clinic conducting sex determination tests here, police said on Monday.


Clinic conducting sex determination busted


Internet infidelity or involvement in sexual and romantic conversation online with someone other than their own partners is on the rise in India and social isolation is one of the primary factors responsible for it, says a study.


Social isolation driving online infidelity in India


A non-governmental organisation fighting for patients' rights in India on Sunday pressed for an amendment to the Consumer Protection Act for disposal of cases of medical negligence through fast-track courts.


NGO calls for fast-track courts in medical negligence cases


A rewarding but hectic four-decade-long academic career left Mangal Gogte, 65, with a slew of medical issues -- including silent killers like diabetes and hypertension -- and a daily intake of a fistful of medicines.


Retired Mumbai professor paints her way to good health


Sticking to his charge that private dairies in Tamil Nadu mix chemicals in milk, Tamil Nadu Dairy Development Minister K.T. Rajenthra Balaji on Saturday said he will resign, or even hang himself, if proved wrong.


Will resign if proved wrong on adulteration by dairies: TN Minister


Street food options are always tempting, but be cautious about indulging in it as you may contract gastrointestinal infections. It's best to consume spicy and oily food in moderation during the summer and monsoon season, suggest experts.


Indulge in street food but be cautious


Tightening its noose around "fake doctors", the CID has nabbed yet another physician who passed himself off as an allergy and asthma specialist in one of Kolkata's top private clinics, officials said on Saturday.


CID nabs another 'fake doctor' in Bengal


Four persons, including a woman, members  of an inter-state kidney racket, have been arrested here, the police said on Friday.


Inter-state kidney racket busted in Delhi, four held


People exposed to particulate matter (PM) emitted mainly from diesel used in vehicles may be at greater risk of developing heart attack, heart failure and death, researchers warned.


Exposure to diesel pollution may damage your heart


When a completely illiterate person learns to read and write in adulthood, the human brain reorganises and transforms itself significantly, researchers say.


Learning to read in adulthood may transform brain


Entrepreneur, producer and author Twinkle Khanna, who is producing a film titled "Padman", is campaigning to urge people to talk about menstruation.


Twinkle Khanna supports campaign on menstruation


Leading super-specialty Amrita Hospital, founded by Hindu spiritual leader Mata Amritanandamayi, would treat personnel of the Bangladesh Armed Forces (BAF), its top official on Wednesday.


Indian hospital to treat Bangladesh armed forces personnel


The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the Joint Declaration of Intent (JDI) between Germany and India regarding their cooperation in the sector of alternative medicine.


Cabinet approves Indo-German cooperation in alternative medicine


Ethiopia's Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus became the first African Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO)Aafter he defeated British and Pakistani candidates in Tuesday's elections in Geneva.

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