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…
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SHANTI Bill to Be Modi Govt’s Biggest Science Reform: Jitendra Singh
Union Minister for Science and Technology Dr Jitendra Singh has described the SHANTI Bill as one of the most transformative science reforms undertaken by the Modi Government, stating that it will go down in history for reshaping India’s socio-economic and technological future. Speaking in a media interaction, the Minister said…
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PLI Scheme Boosts Domestic Medical Device Manufacturing
The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Promoting Domestic Manufacturing of Medical Devices is steadily transforming India’s MedTech landscape, with approved projects translating into investments, employment generation and rising export potential. The government has informed Parliament that the scheme is on track and will continue until March 2027, with no…
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WHO Summit Anchored by Ayush Expo on Medicine
The Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), will organise the Ayush Expo as a central feature of the Second WHO Global Traditional Medicine Summit (GTMC) at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Scheduled to take place from December 17 to 19, the Expo is…
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PRIP Scheme Amended to Boost Pharma MedTech Research
The Union Government has amended the Promotion of Research and Innovation in Pharma MedTech Sector (PRIP) Scheme to strengthen India’s pharmaceutical and medical technology innovation ecosystem. The revised framework, notified on October 1, 2025, aims to ensure smoother implementation, improve governance clarity, and make benefit-sharing mechanisms more effective. The amendment…
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EIR Programme Fuels India’s Biotech Innovation: Dr Singh
Union Minister of State for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, Dr. Jitendra Singh, underscored the growing popularity of the Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR) Programme, praising its impact on young startups, innovators, and researchers in India’s biotechnology sector. Speaking at the third Annual General Meeting of the Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council…
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HUL Q2 Results: CEO Priya Nair Targets Volume-Led Growth
New Delhi, October 23: Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL), India’s largest fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) company, posted a consolidated net profit of ₹2,694 crore for the quarter ended September 2025. The figure surpassed market expectations, driven by a one-time tax gain and a disciplined cost strategy under its new MD and…