January 17, 2026

L.K. Siya Fathima Makes History as First Online Competitor at State School Arts Festival

Despite a rare illness, L.K. Siya Fathima became the first student to compete online at the State School Arts Festival and won an ‘A’ Grade in Arabic Poster Designing.

January 17, 2026

CMC Vellore Marks Global Interventional Radiology Day with Free Ultrasound Tests and Educational Events

Christian Medical College in Vellore celebrated Global Interventional Radiology Day with educational stalls, free ultrasound tests for over 400 people, and demonstrations of key minimally invasive procedures.

January 17, 2026

Andhra Pradesh to Restart Cotton Candy Testing Amid Rhodamine B Concerns

After delays, Andhra Pradesh will soon collect cotton candy samples to check for banned harmful dye Rhodamine B. The sale continues publicly, prompting action.

January 17, 2026

Saudi Arabia First to Approve Anktiva for Advanced Lung and Bladder Cancer

Saudi Arabia has granted conditional approval for Anktiva, a new cancer therapy for advanced lung and bladder cancers. This makes it the first nation worldwide to approve the treatment for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), offering hope to patients after standard therapies fail.

January 17, 2026

Parents Allege Bias at Texas Tech After Medical Student Vaibhav Duggal’s Suicide

Vaibhav Duggal's parents accuse Texas Tech University of bias and unfair treatment following a complaint by a female patient, which they say led to his suicide. They claim no fair hearing was given, and the university sided with the patient without investigating Vaibhav's side.