Emphasizing on initiatives to improve India's healthcare sector, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the government has plans to open around 1.5 lakh wellness centres across the country.


Want to create 1.5 lakh wellness centres in India: Modi


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The Delhi High Court on Wednesday directed the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to specify the maximum and minimum flying hours and prescribe the flight and duty time limitation (FDTL).


HC directs DGCA to specify minimum, maximum flying hours for pilots


More than half a trillion dollars have been spent on HIV/AIDS worldwide between 2000 and 2015, a comprehensive analysis of funding for the disease by the Lancet has revealed.


Over half trillion dollars spent on HIV/AIDS worldwide: Lancet


Actor Jackie Shroff has urged young couples to be aware about thalassemia and to go for a blood test before planning a family so that the next generation can be born free of the condition.


Jackie Shroff urges young couples to be aware of thalassemia


More than 95 per cent of the world's population is breathing unhealthy air, with India and China jointly contributing to over 50 per cent of global deaths attributed to pollution, a new report has found.


Over 95% of world's population breathing unhealthy air


South Korean electronics manufacturer LG Electronics on Wednesday said that it plans to help 1,000 visually impaired Indians receive surgery by the end of this year.


LG Electronics to help 1,000 Indians receive eye surgery


Fortis Healthcare on Tuesday said that it has received "an unsolicited non-binding expression of interest (EoI)" from Fosun Health Holdings.


Fortis Healthcare receives EoI from Fosun Health Holdings


With one in seven Indians at risk of contracting malaria and an unfortunate break in the "dramatic success" of the last decade, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's commitment at the Commonwealth summit in London this week to beat the disease is eagerly awaited, say experts


Commonwealth wants Modi's commitment to beat malaria


As much as 400 kg 'charas' (cannabis derivative) and around Rs 17 lakh in cash were seized from two drug suppliers who have been arrested, Punjab Police said on Tuesday.


400 kg charas, Rs 17 lakh seized in Punjab


An e-rickshaw service was started on the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) campus here on Tuesday to promote eco-friendly mobility of people.


e-rickshaw service started on JNU campus


GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd. (GHIAL) on Tuesday announced that its cargo terminal has been certified with the World Health Organisation's Good Storage and Distribution Practices (WHO-GSDP), awarded by SGS India, a leader in certifications in pharmaceutical sector.


Hyderabad Airport cargo gets WHO-GSDP certification


The families of Canadian diplomats serving in Cuba have been recalled as some of them are suffering unexplained brain symptoms, the Canada Press has reported.


Canada's diplomatic kin in Cuba recalled over 'illness'


Delhi has almost twice the concentration of the more lethal pollutant PM1, or particles with diameter less than one micron, as compared to other cities where its being measured, data from government agency showed.


Delhi has double concentration of finer, more dangerous pollutant PM1


Recreational drug Ketamine is likely to have fast-acting benefits in treating symptoms of depression as well as reducing suicidal thoughts, say researchers, including one of an Indian-origin.


Ketamine can cut depression, suicidality rapidly: Study


Bollywood star Akshay Kumar, who is increasingly supporting social causes and cinema with a purpose, says helping a cause and spreading awareness among people makes him happy.


Helping a cause makes me happy: Akshay Kumar


If you are living in a crowded urban area, there are more chances for you to see birds that cause nuisance than those that make us genuinely happy, says a study.


Urban areas have more 'nuisance' birds than songbirds


A tiny layer of graphene flake can act as a deadly weapon in the fight against bacterial infection, particularly during implant surgery, according to researchers, including one of Indian-origin.


Graphene can kill bacteria on surgical implants: Study


Hospital staff in the state of Western Australia (WA) will soon receive stab-proof vests and panic alarms to provide them with extra protection from violent and drug affected patients.


Australian hospital staff to receive stab-proof vests


If you are living in a crowded urban area, there are more chances for you to see birds that cause a nuisance than those that make us genuinely happy.


Urban areas crowded with 'nuisance' birds


Akanksha Gupta and Shelly Soni have been crowned winners at the third edition of Mrs Delhi-NCR that witnessed 60 contestants waking the ramp to spread the message of "beauty with a cause" and create awareness about breast cancer.


Akanksha Gupta, Shelly Soni crowned Mrs Delhi-NCR 2018


While extreme cold increases mortality risks for people with cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, extreme heat is risky for people with renal diseases, new research suggests.

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