Health

Delhi's AQI Hits 743 After Diwali, Highest in India

Delhi recorded an alarming AQI of 743 after the Diwali celebrations, the highest among major Indian cities. Authorities warn of severe health risks amid the smog.

09 Nov 2026

Haryana boosts newborn care with 19 new ventilators at Rs 7 crore cost

The Haryana government has approved the procurement of 19 additional ventilators to enhance medical facilities for newborns, with a total expenditure of Rs 7 crore.

09 Nov 2026

Man Dies on Road to Hospital; Mother Succumbs to Shock Hours Later in Himachal

A man died while en route to a hospital in Himachal Pradesh, and his mother later passed away from shock, authorities said.

09 Nov 2026

Manipur Deputy Chief Minister inaugurates new diagnostic centre at KCH, Imphal

The Deputy Chief Minister of Manipur officially opened a state‑of‑the‑art diagnostic centre at KCH in Imphal, aiming to boost regional medical services.

09 Nov 2026

Indore's AQI Surpasses 1700 on Diwali Night, Joins World's Most Polluted Cities

On Diwali night, Indore's air quality index rose above 1700, placing the city among the world's most polluted locations, according to the CPCB.

09 Nov 2026

Indore's Air Quality Hits Dangerous 1600 AQI on Diwali Night

During Diwali night, Indore's air pollution surged to a hazardous AQI of 1600, prompting health concerns.

09 Nov 2026

Indore Faces Dangerous Air Pollution on Diwali Night

During Diwali celebrations, Indore recorded hazardous air quality with AQI values exceeding 300, causing severe breathing difficulties among residents.

09 Nov 2026

Kollam Wife Seeks Justice One Year After Husband’s Death in Medical Negligence

A year after her husband died following alleged medical negligence, a woman in Kollam has filed a petition demanding accountability.

09 Nov 2026

Delhi-NCR Air Quality Deteriorates Post-Diwali Fireworks

Diwali fireworks have left a lasting impact on Delhi-NCR, with air quality index (AQI) levels reaching concerning heights in several areas.

09 Nov 2026

Hyderabad hospital sees surge in Diwali eye injuries among children

Doctors in Hyderabad report that children constitute nearly half of the eye injury cases treated during Diwali, with eight minors requiring surgery.

09 Nov 2026

Shigella Outbreak in Malappuram Linked to Wedding Feast

Health authorities in Kerala have intensified surveillance after five of eight Shigella cases in Malappuram were traced to a wedding feast in Elamkulam.

09 Nov 2026

Delhi Air Quality Exceeds WHO Limits 66 Times During Deepavali Fireworks Night

During the night of November 8-9, Delhi's air pollution spiked to more than 66 times the World Health Organization's safe limit, amid widespread defiance of the city's ban on firecrackers. Several monitoring stations failed to report data at the peak of the crisis.

09 Nov 2026