News Brief
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Medical student’s suicide: Mumbai Police arrest one of the three accused doctors, say reports
Bhakti Mehere was detained earlier in the day for questioning. She and two others – Hema Ahuja and Ankita Khandelwal – have sought anticipatory bail.
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Medical student’s suicide: Two health networks demand action in the ‘institutional murder’
The Jan Swasthya Abhiyan and Medico Friend Circle said a major public inquiry should be conducted in various medical colleges to examine casteism.
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‘Baseless allegation’: Hospital denies PM’s claim that it turned away patient with Ayushman card
At a rally in Madhya Pradesh, the prime minister had claimed that the man died after the hospital denied him treatment.
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Trending
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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BJP’s street-fighters in coastal Karnataka want a share in power
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‘Nehru, Indira were not fools’: JNU VC says uniformity in religion, language cannot be imposed
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For better or for worse? Shifts in gender norms in India – in 12 charts
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‘Supporter of BJP met me’: Surat candidates on the various reasons they withdrew from the election
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Johnson & Johnson denies its baby shampoo in India contains ‘harmful chemicals’
The American pharmaceutical company rejected the findings of a Rajasthan government labaratory that showed the product contains formaldehyde.
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Johnson & Johnson baby shampoo found to have ‘harmful ingredients’, says Rajasthan drug controller
The drug controller asked officers to ensure that the shampoo’s stocks are not consumed anymore.
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Health ministry notifies new rules for drugs and clinical trials
The aim is to make faster accessibility of new drugs to Indian population, Drugs Controller General of India S Eswara Reddy said.
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Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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Tamil Nadu: Baby’s head separated from torso during delivery at primary health care centre
Doctors said the baby had died in the mother’s womb.
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Chhattisgarh: Ayushman Bharat is a handout to the rich businessmen in India, alleges Rahul Gandhi
Gandhi said the Congress was considering including a Right to Healthcare Act, which guarantees certain minimum healthcare to all Indians, in its manifesto.
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Kerala: Seven-year-old tests positive for West Nile Virus, Centre sends team to the state
The virus is transmitted to human beings through a mosquito bite, and there are no vaccines to prevent or medications to treat it.
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The Reel
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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In ‘Tahader Katha’, the many partitions endured by a freedom fighter
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Watch: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer
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Start the week with a film: A legend returns in ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
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World Health Organisation appoints Soumya Swaminathan chief scientist of new division
She is a leading researcher on HIV and tuberculosis.
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Hyderabad: Infant dies, 22 ill after allegedly being given wrong medicine following vaccination
The alleged mistake reportedly took place because of the similar packaging on two drugs available at the centre.
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London patient ‘functionally cured’ of HIV after he has been in remission for over a year
The ‘London patient’ is the second case of a person cleared of HIV after undergoing a bone marrow transplant.
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The Field
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Mumbai City win dramatic semi-final first leg against FC Goa
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India clinch medals in men’s javelin, discus and 1500m on opening day
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Boundaries and impact: The imbalance in IPL 2024 shows it is not a good time to be a bowler
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IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals hold their nerve to beat Gujarat Titans in a high-scoring thriller
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Boxing: Preeti to headline India’s 50-member squad for Asian U-22 & Youth Boxing Championship