December 14, 2025

Karnataka delays sanitary napkin supply under Shuchi scheme, students forced to buy pads

With only four months left in the academic year 2025-26, Karnataka has yet to supply sanitary napkin kits to adolescent girls in government schools. Procurement tenders are still underway, causing shortages. Students are buying pads themselves as stocks run out. NGOs are stepping in to help.

December 14, 2025

Early Gestational Diabetes Hits 1 in 5 Pregnant Women, Raises Diabetes Risk: STRiDE Study

A study of over 3,000 pregnant women reveals 21.5% suffer early gestational diabetes, which raises the chance of future diabetes more than late GDM. The STRiDE study across Chennai, Hyderabad, and Puducherry calls for better early screening and treatment to protect mother and baby.

December 14, 2025

Saudi Arabia Enforces New Fair Work Rules for Agricultural and Herding Workers

Saudi Arabia has approved new rules to protect farm and herding workers. The law ensures fair pay, rest breaks, paid leave, and better work conditions for these workers.

December 14, 2025

Delhi Air Quality Hits Severe with AQI 459; GRAP Stage-IV Activated

Delhi’s air quality plunged into the severe category with an AQI of 459 on December 14, 2025. Thick smog covered the city as health concerns rise. The Commission for Air Quality Management has triggered Stage-IV actions under GRAP to control pollution.

December 14, 2025

ED Raids Luxury Home of Dismissed UP Constable in Codeine Syrup Racket; ₹4.5 Crore Syrups Seized

The Enforcement Directorate raided the lavish Lucknow home of dismissed constable Alok Pratap Singh tied to a large illegal codeine-laced cough syrup racket worth crores. Over 3.5 lakh syrup bottles were seized in a probe exposing a major network across UP and neighbouring states.