February 17, 2026

Centre of Excellence for Cleft and Craniofacial Care Opens at Sri Ramachandra

Sri Ramachandra Institute launched a new Centre of Excellence for cleft lip, palate, and craniofacial care. It offers free advanced treatment to patients, continuing over 20 years of service benefitting 20,000 people.

February 16, 2026

Rahul Gandhi Slams BJP Over Gig Workers' Rights, Calls for Urgent Government Action

Rahul Gandhi condemns BJP for ignoring gig workers’ hardships, highlighting caste and class discrimination. He demands strong laws and social security for these workers, while praising Congress-ruled states’ efforts to protect gig labour.

February 16, 2026

Single Dose of Psychedelic DMT Offers Lasting Relief for Resistant Depression

A small clinical trial found that one dose of the psychedelic drug DMT combined with therapy quickly reduced depression symptoms. The effects lasted up to six months in some patients with treatment-resistant depression.

February 16, 2026

Kerala Medical College Doctors Begin Indefinite OPD Boycott Over Pay Arrears

Doctors in Kerala's government medical colleges started an indefinite boycott of outpatient and academic work from Monday. They demand long-awaited pay revision arrears, better pensions, more faculty posts, and infrastructure. Emergency services continue, but elective tasks are at risk if government does not act soon.

February 16, 2026

Two-Year-Old Boy Killed in Speeding Car Crash; Two More Road Deaths Reported in Bengaluru

A two-year-old boy died after a speeding car hit his scooter and ran over him in Bengaluru. Two other victims also died in separate road accidents on Sunday. Police have arrested one driver and are investigating all cases.