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India is hosting the Second WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine in New Delhi. The event brings together global experts to advance evidence-based traditional medicine, focusing on integrating ancient knowledge with modern science for universal health coverage.
In a Parliament reply, the Health Ministry said over 93 lakh Ayushman Vay Vandana cards had been created by December 5, 2025 for seniors aged 70+. It also reported 7.89 lakh hospital admissions worth ₹1,741 crore authorised under this category as of October 31, 2025.
Four people rescued from street homelessness in Nagpur were rehabilitated via ‘Mission Mukti’ with shelter, medical aid, counselling, skill training, and livelihood support. They have been proposed as possible special guests for Republic Day 2026, though invitations were not yet confirmed.
Doctors performed emergency surgery on a three-day-old diagnosed with intestinal malrotation with midgut volvulus, a potentially fatal condition. The baby later needed a second emergency procedure for bowel perforation and was discharged stable after nearly three weeks.
A multicentre trial across eight Indian stroke centres tested the Supernova stent retriever for large-vessel strokes. Doctors restored blood flow in nearly 94% of patients, with half regaining functional independence by 90 days and no device-related complications reported.
India dispatched urgent humanitarian assistance, including medical supplies and relief materials, to Sri Lanka under 'Operation Sagar Bandhu' following Cyclone Ditwah. Prime Minister Modi expressed condolences and assured the island nation of India's steadfast support during the crisis.
Kerala director Sidharth Harikumar’s Malayalam short film ‘Vasu’, made as a college project, has been named a finalist at the 2025 Student Academy Awards. The film’s journey from Berlin film school to Hollywood highlights Indian independent cinema and mental health storytelling.
An explainer on retinal diseases warns that millions of Indians with diabetes are at risk of preventable blindness. It stresses that routine retinal screening, better referral networks and access to modern treatments can dramatically cut sight-threatening diabetic retinopathy across the country.
Navia Cares, the CSR arm of Navia Markets, has launched ‘Wheels That Change Lives’, a programme to provide free wheelchairs to people in need across Chennai and nearby districts. The initiative aims to enhance mobility, independence and dignity for differently-abled beneficiaries.
Class 12 student Nikhil Lemos turned his grandmother’s struggle with missed medicines into Meditel, a smart pill-dispenser concept, and ‘Elder Allies’, a youth-led group teaching elders basic digital skills. His initiatives have already supported over 20,000 senior citizens across India.
Gujarat has launched India’s first tribal-focused genome sequencing project, led by the Gujarat Biotechnology Research Centre, to map DNA from thousands of Adivasi residents. The data will power low-cost genetic tests and targeted care for conditions like sickle cell anaemia and thalassemia. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
Tamil Nadu’s ‘Women’s Wellness on Wheels’ programme will deploy 38 mobile clinics offering free breast and cervical cancer screening in every district. The initiative also funds HPV vaccination and girl child savings schemes, expanding preventive care and financial security for young women. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
Camera traps in Purulia, West Bengal captured the state’s first-ever sighting of the tiny rusty-spotted cat, the world’s smallest wild cat. The discovery signals a healthy forest ecosystem and highlights the importance of conserving little-known species in India’s biodiversity hotspots.
