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167 drug samples flagged ‘not of standard quality’ in December 2025
Seven drug samples were identified as spurious during the month....
Lancet report outlines roadmap for citizen-centred universal healthcare coverage in India
Author Poonam Muttreja, executive director, Population Foundation...
AI-based monsoon forecasting scheme implemented
Telephonic farmer feedback surveys were conducted in Madhya Pradesh and Bihar through Kisan Call Centres after the forecasts were sent. The survey revealed that 31–52% farmers adjusted their planting decisions, primarily through changes in land preparation and sowing...
India’s population to stabilise at at 1.8–1.9 billion by 2080 due to falling fertility rate: IASP
While birth rates are falling, life expectancy continues to rise due to improvements in healthcare.More people are living beyond 60, and this brings new challenges of elderly care, especially as younger people migrate for work. More people are living beyond 60, and...
Individual NBP for life insurance growth estimated at 9 pc in FY2026: Icra
"The GST exemption on individual life insurance policies, which enhances customer affordability, is expected to boost individual NBP growth in the medium term. After a subdued H1, this NBP growth is projected to recover in H2 FY2026, with an overall increase of about...
Obesity, related chronic diseases costing Indian economy $28.9 billion annually: Report
The report also called for four key actions to tackle the menace. These include strengthening food environment regulation to reduce the consumption of high-fat, sugar, and salt products New Delhi: Obesity and related chronic diseases account for a growing share of...
Insurance issues hinder timely bariatric and metabolic surgery: Survey
"When patients cannot undergo bariatric surgery on time because of insurance delays, their disease continues to progress. Months are lost waiting for approvals, and during this period their metabolic, hormonal, and cardiovascular health often worsens," former OSSI...
Banks must simplify tech to protect customers, says Kotak Mahindra Bank’s data protection chief
With the rise of AI-enabled scams and digital impersonation, he warned that banks face an increasingly complex threat landscape. Criminals no longer rely solely on direct financial theft; instead, they exploit sensitive data to pose as legitimate institutions. New...
Women in Insurance India (WIIN) launches India’s first industry-focused accelerator program to advance equity, innovation & leadership
Speaking about the launch, Soni Srivastava, Co-founder, Women in Insurance India, said, “The insurance sector has always been a story of resilience. Yet, as women reach mid-career, their presence fades from view. The WIIN Accelerator is building the space to nurture...
Agentic AI can improve detection of finance-related crimes, sector currently detects only 2% of it: McKinsey
The report highlighted that agentic AI, an evolution of analytical AI, could significantly improve automation and productivity across the client life cycle and help banks tackle long-standing KYC/AML (know-your-customer and anti-money-laundering) challenges. New...
Nearly half of Indian enterprises now running multiple GenAI use cases: EY-CII report
91% of leaders reported that speed of deployment was the single biggest factor driving their buy vs build decisionsOperation (63%), customer service (54%) and marketing (33%) are the top three business functions prioritized for GenAI use cases over next 12 months76%...
Indian parents now validating their buying decisions based on what their Gen Z teens recommend: Report
The findings also state that Gen Z and Gen Alpha together are driving the family wallet, with projections that Gen Z will account for more than USD 1 trillion in spending by 2030. New Delhi: Parents across India are increasingly validating their everyday decisions...