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Vice-President urges AIIMS Rishikesh graduates to serve with empathy, highlights healthcare outreach

April 23, 2026 revoi editor

Rishikesh: Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Thursday addressed the sixth convocation ceremony of All India Institute of Medical Sciences Rishikesh, calling on graduating students to serve society with empathy, integrity and a strong commitment to nation-building. Describing the convocation as a “defining moment of transition, reflection and responsibility,” he said it marked not only the […]

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High Caffeine, Sugar Intake Raising Liver Disease Risk in Young Population

April 19, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: Medical experts have raised concerns over a growing trend of liver damage among young people in India, linking it to excessive consumption of energy drinks, particularly on the occasion of World Liver Day. Doctors said there has been a noticeable rise in cases where young individuals are showing early signs of liver disease, […]

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Parliamentary Affairs Ministry rolls out Swachhata Pakhwada 2026, focus on waste management

April 16, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs on Wednesday launched Swachhata Pakhwada 2026, a fortnight-long cleanliness drive aimed at promoting the spirit of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan and fostering a clean and healthy work environment. The programme was launched a day ahead of its scheduled date due to the ongoing Parliament session. On the occasion, Secretary […]

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50 researchers reveal 5 steps to combat drug‑resistant fungi

April 15, 2026 revoi editor

Amsterdam (Netherland): A team of researchers said on Wednesday that an increasing number of fungi are becoming resistant to medication, posing serious risks for patients with weakened immune systems. Under the leadership of Paul Verweij, medical microbiologist and professor at Radboud University Medical Center (Radboudumc) in the Netherlands, 50 researchers from 16 organisations worked together, […]

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Government launches 8th Poshan Pakhwada, focus on brain development in first six years

April 10, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: The Ministry of Women and Child Development on Thursday launched the 8th edition of Poshan Pakhwada, a nationwide campaign aimed at strengthening awareness about nutrition and early childhood development. The campaign is being observed from April 9 to April 23. The programme was launched at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi by Union Minister […]

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World Homoeopathy Day 2026: History, principles and growth of homoeopathy in India

April 9, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi : World Homoeopathy Day is observed every year on April 10 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Dr Samuel Hahnemann, the founder of homoeopathy. The theme for World Homoeopathy Day 2026 is “Homoeopathy for Sustainable Health”. India today accounts for one of the largest homoeopathic workforces in the world. Homoeopathy first entered India […]

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FTA: In Indo-Canadian deal, aviation sector be made more inclusive

April 3, 2026 revoi editor

Ahmedabad: Josh Leslie, Canadian entrepreneur and the National Chair of Indo-Canadian Relations for Corporate Connections, has said that aviation sector’s huge potential should also be considered part of the proposed Indo-Canadian Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The governments in Canada and India are working toward a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), including focus on goods, services, […]

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Torrent Pharma launches oral and injectable formulations of Semaglutide

March 21, 2026 revoi editor

First company in India to launch generic oral semaglutide; injectable launched with a starting price Rs. 3,999 per month Ahmedabad, 21 march 2026: Torrent Pharmaceuticals today announced the launch of its Semaglutide brands – Sembolic and Semalix – in India, in both oral and injectable formulations. The launch expands the company’s presence in metabolic disorders such […]

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Afghanistan: India condemns Pak’s attack on Kabul rehab centre that killed 400

March 17, 2026 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: India on Tuesday severely condemned Pakistan over its airstrike on a drug rehabilitation centre in Kabul which, the ruling Taliban said, killed more than 400 people and injured over 300 patients on Monday, the media reported. Calling it a “barbaric massacre” and a cowardly and unconscionable act of violence, the […]

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Roving Periscope: Huge cost of raging Mideast war starts biting one and all

March 5, 2026 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: As the raging war between Iran, on one side, and the US-Israel duo plus their Arab allies, on the other, continued for the sixth day on Thursday, its aftereffects are beginning to bite not only the combatants but also other countries having little to do with regional or global politics. […]