New Delhi: The Union Budget 2026–27 has set the stage for India to emerge as a global biopharmaceutical hub with the launch of Biopharma SHAKTI, a ₹10,000 crore initiative over five years. The program aims to strengthen the country’s capabilities in biologics and biosimilars, reduce import dependence, and capture 5%…
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Telomere Genetics Key to Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Risk
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a progressive lung disease characterised by scarring of lung tissue, causing breathlessness, chronic cough, and reduced life expectancy. Recent genetic research highlights that both rare and common variants, particularly those affecting telomere length, significantly influence IPF risk. Genetic Insights into IPF Researchers analysed whole-genome sequencing…
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AI Helps Doctors Detect More Breast Cancer in World-First Trial
Artificial intelligence has helped doctors detect more cases of breast cancer in routine screening scans, according to a world-first clinical trial that could reshape how cancer screening programmes operate globally. The findings suggest that AI-assisted mammography can improve early detection while reducing the workload on overstretched radiologists. The large-scale study,…
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Artemis II Mission: NASA to Send Humans Around the Moon Again
New Delhi: More than five decades after the Apollo era, NASA is preparing to send humans around the Moon once again. The Artemis II mission, expected to launch soon, will mark a critical step in humanity’s return to deep space exploration. A Historic Return to Lunar Orbit Artemis II is…
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AIIA, CAYEIT Sign MoU to Integrate AI in Ayurveda
New Delhi | January 27, 2026: In a major step towards advancing digital healthcare in India, the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Centre for Ayurveda Education, Innovation & Technology (CAYEIT). The collaboration aims to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) and…
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Stem Cell Eye Drops Show Promise for Sjögren’s Dry Eye
A new clinical study has raised cautious optimism for millions suffering from severe dry eye disease, particularly patients with Sjögren’s syndrome who often see limited relief from conventional treatments. Researchers have reported encouraging early results using eye drops derived from umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells, marking a significant step forward…
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Anupriya Patel Launches NBEMS AI Training for 42,000+ Doctors
New Delhi, 21 Jan 2026: Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Smt. Anupriya Patel, today inaugurated an online training programme on Artificial Intelligence in Medical Education developed by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS). The initiative aims to equip over 50,000 doctors nationwide with…
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NHA Chintan Shivir Strengthens AB PMJAY & ABDM in Odisha
The National Health Authority (NHA) successfully hosted a two-day Chintan Shivir from 19–20 January 2026 in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, focusing on Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PMJAY) and the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM). The event aimed at enhancing healthcare accessibility through digital innovation, integration of health IT…
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IndiaAI, MeitY to Host UP Regional AI Impact Conference 2026
IndiaAI, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), and the Government of Uttar Pradesh are set to host the Uttar Pradesh Regional AI Impact Conference 2026 in Lucknow on January 12 and 13. The high-level conference will focus on advancing responsible, inclusive and scalable adoption of artificial…
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India’s Pharma & MedTech Achieve Historic 2025 Growth
India significantly strengthened its position as a global pharmaceutical and medical technology hub in 2025, with major achievements across affordable healthcare, domestic manufacturing, research innovation, and global collaboration. The Department of Pharmaceuticals, under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, reported record investments, exports, and innovation milestones during the year. Janaushadhi…