9 In 10 Births Now In Hospitals, Stunting In Children Drops: NFHS-6

9 In 10 Births Now In Hospitals, Stunting In Children Drops: NFHS-6

Last Updated:May 30, 2026, 01:33 IST The data shows a healthcare system increasingly capable of preventing maternal death and child malnutrition The data indicate that India’s institutional mechanisms—antenatal monitoring, skilled birth attendance, postnatal checks, iron supplementation, and breastfeeding counselling—are now reaching mothers and babies more consistently across the country. Representational image Institutional deliveries in India…

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Global Healthcare Fund Offers  Million To Pinnacle Blooms For Expansion: Report

Global Healthcare Fund Offers $70 Million To Pinnacle Blooms For Expansion: Report

Pinnacle Blooms Network, the pediatric therapy venture of Bharath Healthcare Laboratories, has secured $70 million (Rs 630 crore) from Global Healthcare Fund to fuel its expansion plans. The two-tranche Series A round, advised by Yukon Capital, is set to become one of the largest early-stage investments in child development infrastructure across Asia, reported Hindu Business…

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UP govt tables Rs 24,496.98 crore supplementary budget for 2025–26; power, health, cities in focus — 7 key points to know

    UP govt tables Rs 24,496.98 crore supplementary budget for 2025–26; power, health, cities in focus — 7 key points to know

    The Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government on Monday, December 22, presented a Rs 24,496.98 crore supplementary budget for the financial year 2025–26 in the Assembly, signalling its intent to push growth while strengthening priority sectors such as energy, healthcare, urban infrastructure and industrial development. Finance Minister Suresh Khanna said the additional outlay is aimed at…

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    India–AI Impact Summit 2026: How India Is Setting Standards For Ethical And Inclusive AI – Details

      India–AI Impact Summit 2026: How India Is Setting Standards For Ethical And Inclusive AI – Details

      New Delhi: As India prepares to host the India–AI Impact Summit 2026 in the national capital this February, a set of research-led initiatives is emerging as the knowledge backbone of the global event, positioning the country as a hub for responsible and impact-driven artificial intelligence, particularly for the Global South. At the centre of the…

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      Healthcare Industry Calls For A Major Boost In Union Budget 2026-27

      Healthcare Industry Calls For A Major Boost In Union Budget 2026-27

      New Delhi: The healthcare industry on Thursday urged the government to invest in robust health systems in the upcoming Union Budget 2026-27. The Association of Healthcare Providers of India (AHPI) stated that enhancing healthcare funding in the upcoming Union Budget is crucial to address critical gaps in infrastructure, skilled workforce, and equitable access to affordable…

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      GST Rate List LIVE Updates: GST Council Approves ‘Next-Gen’ Tax Cuts; Essentials, Insurance Premiums To Become Cheaper

      GST Rate List LIVE Updates: GST Council Approves ‘Next-Gen’ Tax Cuts; Essentials, Insurance Premiums To Become Cheaper

      GST Council Meeting Live Updates: The GST Council has approved a new two-slab structure, scrapping the 12% and 28% brackets, easing rates on essentials, and imposing higher levies on select products. Investors on Dalal Street will also track the weekly expiry of Sensex derivatives. The benchmark Indian equity indices are set to open higher on…

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      When Every Breath Feels Heavy: The Growing Crisis Of Childhood Asthma And Allergies In India’s Metros

      When Every Breath Feels Heavy: The Growing Crisis Of Childhood Asthma And Allergies In India’s Metros

      At just seven years old, Aarav from Delhi has already spent more nights in hospitals than many patients. Each time the city’s smog thickens, his asthma flares up, leaving him struggling to breathe. Sadly, Aarav’s story is not unique. Across India’s bustling metropolitan cities, an increasing number of children are grappling with asthma and allergies….

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