January 15, 2026

Medical Panel Confirms 15 Deaths from Diarrhoea in Indore Due to Contaminated Water

A five-doctor panel confirms 15 deaths in Bhagirathpura, Indore, from contaminated water. Over 3,000 affected. Water supply remains suspended during tests.

January 15, 2026

Telangana Doctors Oppose NEET-PG 2025-26 Zero Cut-Off, Warn of Quality Risks

Telangana doctors' group opposes NEET-PG 2025-26 zero cut-off rule, calling it a threat to medical standards. They demand the government restore merit-based criteria.

January 14, 2026

Two Nurses Critically Ill with Nipah Virus in West Bengal; Contact Tracing Underway

Two nurses in West Bengal are critically ill with Nipah virus, one in a coma and the other on ventilator support. A doctor and nurse exposed to them are also hospitalized with symptoms. Over 120 contacts are isolating as health officials race to contain the outbreak.

January 14, 2026

Swiss Cantons Ban Indoor Pyrotechnics After Deadly Ski Bar Fire Kills 40

After a tragic New Year's Eve fire at a Crans-Montana bar that killed 40, Swiss regions Valais, Geneva, and Vaud have banned indoor pyrotechnics. Victims will receive emergency payments, while investigations and legal action continue.

January 14, 2026

Kerala Minister Distributes Scooters and Aids to Differently Abled Under Shubhayatra Scheme

Kerala Minister R. Bindu handed out scooters, hearing aids, artificial limbs, and fixed deposits to differently abled people in Thiruvananthapuram. The effort boosts mobility and independence under the Social Justice department's Shubhayatra scheme.