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Parliamentary panel seeks low-cost health insurance for middle class, transparent treatment packages
The recommendation is part of the 176th Report of the Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Health and Family Welfare on 'Affordability and Accessibility of Healthcare Facilities in Public and Private Sector', presented in the Rajya Sabha on August 7.
India plans insurance reforms to rein in healthcare costs, sources say
Reform recommendations are expected by year-end from a panel of regulators, industry leaders, hospitals and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) group, with implementation to be rolled ut later, added the sources, who sought anonymity as the discussions are private.
Ayurvedic Guide to Sandalwood: Skin Benefits, Uses & Side Effects
Sandalwood, known as Chandana in Ayurveda, is a fragrant botanical traditionally valued for its cooling and soothing qualities. Indian white sandalwood (Santalum album) has a long history of use in Ayurvedic skincare, personal care and traditional practices. This guide explores sandalwood's Ayurvedic properties, traditional uses, skin benefits, different types, application methods and important safety considerations. Sandalwood at a Glance Feature Details Sanskrit Name Chandana Botanical Name Santalum album Common Types White Sandalwood, Red Sandalwood Ayurvedic Property Shita Virya (cooling potency) Traditional Dosha Focus Particularly Pitta Common Uses Skincare, fragrance, traditional practices Common Forms Powder, paste, oil, soap Skin Focus Cooling, soothing and refreshing care Safety Patch test before topical use What Is Sandalwood and Why Is It Important in Ayurveda? What is the common link between Tipu Sultan,
Parliamentary panel recommends mandatory kidney tests for all aged 20 yrs
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Health and Family Welfare has recommended that the biannual kidney function test (KFT) be provided free of cost to people below the poverty line and at a nominal cost to those above the poverty line under the National Programme for Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases (NP-NCD).
SC asks states, UTs to declare cancer 'notifiable disease' for early detection
The top court's direction came after it was informed that 17 of the 36 states and UTs have so far notified cancer as a "notified disease" in light of the recommendations made in a parliamentary standing committee report.
Par Panel bats for capping hospital room rates
The recommendation is part of the committee’s report on the affordability and accessibility of healthcare facilities in public and private sector, which says the absence of a transparent mechanism for fixing room charges has led to wide variations in bills. It recommended benchmarking room rents to nearby three-star hotels, while allowing hospitals to levy separate charges for resident doctors, nursing care, consumables, meals and laundry.
Can Molbio Diagnostics IPO deliver long-term growth for high risk investors?
Molbio Diagnostics aims to secure ₹200 crore to enhance its capital expenditures through a new issuance of shares. In tandem, the firm intends to reduce promoter stake by generating ₹740 crore via an offer for sale. With six manufacturing sites worldwide, the company caters to over ninety nations and has seen substantial revenue growth attributed to its tuberculosis diagnostic test kits.
Healthcare costs overtake job security, EMIs as top financial worry for corporate India
The study highlights the growing financial burden of healthcare on India’s workforce and shows that many corporate employees may not be prepared to withstand a prolonged loss of income. Hospitalisation costs, lifestyle diseases, health cover for family, mental health and a lack of emergency savings emerged as the top five healthcare-related concerns among corporate employees.
Medical devices are not pharma products, companies say while opposing Draft Bill
India’s medical device industry and healthcare groups have opposed the draft Drugs, Medical Devices and Cosmetics Bill, 2026, arguing that treating medical devices like pharmaceuticals and imposing criminal penalties for regulatory lapses could hurt manufacturing, investment and innovation.
No study by ICMR to assess whether utlra processed foods exhibit addiction-like characteristics: Govt
In a written response to a question in the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Health Prataprao Jadhav said that based on available global scientific evidence, ICMR has indicated that higher consumption of ultra-processed foods is associated with an increased risk of adverse health outcomes, including obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and mental disorders.
As regulators crack the whip, firms return to drawing board
Over the past few years, public health experts, parliamentary committees and the Economic Survey have all argued for stronger front-of-pack information to help consumers make informed food choices. In Feb this year, Supreme Court also recommended the use of front-of-pack warning labels on packaged foods high in sugar, salt or saturated fat (HFSS), observing that such warnings should appear prominently.
Delhi HC set to rule on Daiichi Sankyo arbitration case
The Delhi High Court is expected to rule this week on Daiichi Sankyo’s long-running arbitration dispute with former Fortis promoters Malvinder and Shivinder Singh. The Singapore arbitration award, linked to the 2008 Ranbaxy sale, has risen to about ₹5,200 crore including interest.
17.4 lakh blood components discarded in 2025 despite record collection
Available official data indicate that China and India are among the world's largest blood collection programmes. In 2025, India collected 15.71 million units of blood, while China collected 25.5 million units, according to China's National Health Commission.
FSSAI won't ease 'energy drink' label deadline for PepsiCo, Red Bull, Monster & others
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) in July privately gave the companies 90 days to drop "energy drink", or any similar description, from high-caffeine beverages, saying there were no Indian standards on such products and using that term breached regulations, Reuters has reported.
IIT Guwahati develops 'E-Eye' for rapid detection of Cancer-causing heavy metals and other toxicants
Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati researchers have developed an optical sensing device that can instantly detect a variety of toxicants in water and other biological samples.
AI in MedTech can transform healthcare, report paper highlights five priorities
Titled 'AI in MedTech: Revolutionising Healthcare Through Artificial Intelligence', the paper was released at the 9th edition of India Medical Device 2026, organised by the Department of Pharmaceuticals in association with FICCI at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi.
Blackstone's AGS Health files updated draft papers for $500 million India IPO
AGS Health had confidentially filed for an IPO with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) in April, with the proposed listing valuing the company at about $3 billion, Bloomberg News had reported.
