December 19, 2025

Winter Chill Hits Punjab and Haryana as Fog Covers Region; Hoshiarpur Coldest at 4.8°C

Dense fog and dropping temperatures chilled Punjab and Haryana on December 19, 2025. Hoshiarpur was the coldest at 4.8°C. Other cities also faced dense fog and low visibility in the morning.

December 19, 2025

Karnataka to Build Separate District Hospitals Alongside Medical Colleges

Karnataka government plans new district hospitals where medical colleges use district hospitals for teaching. Work underway, inaugurations start 2026.

December 19, 2025

Madhya Pradesh Suspends Blood Bank Staff After 6 Children Test HIV Positive in Satna

Madhya Pradesh suspends blood bank in-charge and two lab technicians after six children tested HIV positive due to infected blood transfusion at Satna hospital.

December 19, 2025

Indian Study Finds Common Drug Meclizine Can Boost TB Treatment by Targeting Immune Cell Metabolism

Researchers reveal that the common drug meclizine can reprogram immune cells to make tuberculosis bacteria more sensitive to antibiotics. This discovery could shorten TB treatment and reduce drug resistance.

December 19, 2025

Queensland Extends Ban on Puberty Blockers for Youth Until 2031

Queensland will continue pausing puberty blockers and hormone treatments for new young patients with gender dysphoria until 2031, pending a UK clinical trial. The decision follows a review supporting individual assessment but cites limited evidence. Existing patients remain unaffected. Critics warn the timing risks vulnerable youths' wellbeing.