Health

Andhra Pradesh detects Omicron RF.5 variant in COVID-19 cases; officials say no cause for alarm
Two child deaths in Kerala spark debate on anaesthesia safety, experts urge caution against premature conclusions

How AI-powered handheld devices are bringing breast and cervical cancer screening to Telangana PHCs
Two more COVID-19 deaths take Andhra Pradesh’s toll to four
Lakshadweep’s fight against TB: New book reveals the public health blueprint behind a historic achievement

Gold rings over healthcare and emergency funds? Tamil Nadu’s ‘Thaaimaman’ scheme raises many questions
South continues to dominate as NMC adds 9,911 MBBS seats for 2026-27, led by Karnataka
Centre proposes nationwide paraquat ban after years of poisoning deaths
How drone transport spared TB patients long journeys and steep diagnostic costs in rural Telangana
From farm to shelf, gaps in India’s spice supply chain create preventable food safety risks
Beyond Air-Conditioners: Why India needs an evaporative cooling revolution
‘Screening test has become competitive exam’: Only 1 in 8 clear FMGE as candidates question exam pattern
‘Body nearing dangerous phase’, doctors warn as Sonam Wangchuk’s fast enters Day 16
Why you’ll soon need a prescription to buy some high-alcohol oral medicines
Andhra Pradesh issues statewide COVID-19 alert after two deaths, asks districts to step up surveillance
Can Ayurveda go global? NITI Aayog expresses hope while listing everything holding it back
Tamil Nadu leads depression, Kerala anxiety, Telangana third: Smaller states carry the worst burden per patient
The calcium paradox: Why the mineral your bones need doesn’t necessarily damage your heart
Milk in Hyderabad travels through a system held together by trust; ICMR-NIN finds contamination in it
Young men drive India’s brain clot stroke burden. Know the leading risk factors
As India records more births, South India—except Telangana—heads the other way
Food first, supplements only when needed, says Endocrine Society of India’s first calcium guidance
Curious case of Genome Valley: 40% of India’s pharma output, meagre gains
One in seven stroke patients in India is under 45, over half die: Study
For men in rural Telangana, the road to diabetes and heart disease may begin before 30, study finds
Smoking, comorbidities and severe COVID-19—not vaccination—behind heart attacks in young Indians: ICMR study
Women in Telangana lead India in earnings and banking access, but not in decision-making at home
Novo Nordisk partners with Hyderabad’s Shantha Biologics for cartridge fill-finish services
Cockroaches, rodents found at Zepto store; rotten chicken, hygiene violations found in Hyderabad
Hyderabad’s Osmania General Hospital performs India’s first five-organ transplant on single patient

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Karnataka government announces 2026 Rajyotsava Awards; B.V. Acharya, A.C. Bhandary among awardees

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Girls in families that prefer sons have higher anaemia rates, but poverty and education matter too

Attappadi infant deaths — Attappadi infant deaths: Minister to visit as expert teams begin probe; CPI demands accountability

Minister Satish Jarkiholi denies endorsing SIR, says remarks were misinterpreted

Uttarakhand helicopter crash — Helicopter with five passengers reportedly from Karnataka crashes in Uttarakhand

Cheranalloor accident: Court pulls up prosecution, victim’s family for revealing juvenile accused’s identity

Polls — AP urban local body polls: Campaigning ends at 5 PM; EC tells HC candidate details to go online

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Opposition postpones ‘public impeachment’ of CEC to October 31 due to rain; invites people to join Ramlila Maidan march

At Telangana’s Mulugu GMC, lack of adequate hostel beds leaves the 2026 batch sleeping on the floor

K Muraleedharan — Expired Nipah medicine allegation: Health Minister backtracks, says facts yet to be verified

Three key issues arising from the arrest of economist Kalaiyarasan: MP Dr D. Ravikumar

If YSRCP didn’t get ya, TDP will: Andhra Pradesh’s brand image under siege from both sides

The Karnataka government has approved the hike of milk price by ₹3 per litre effective from 1 August. (Creative Commons) — Karnataka Cabinet clears Rs 8 per litre hike in Nandini milk price; farmers to get Rs 42 plus incentives from 1 November

The three teachers were close friends, and they allegedly used drugs together. — Keralam: 87g of MDMA goes missing from Ernakulam station; Sub-Inspector returns 202g, arrested

Kerala HC — Kerala HC orders fresh probe into alleged clinical negligence after woman loses nine fingers following liposuction