Pune logs 24 cases of nerve disorder; no epidemic chances, say experts

Twenty-four suspected cases of Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS), an immunological nerve disorder, have been detected in Pune, prompting the state health department to form a team to investigate......

59 HMPV cases so far, 2 deaths due to co-morbidities: Minister in RS

As many as 59 cases of Human Metapneumovirus and two deaths due to co-morbidities have been reported from January 6-29, as per the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme, Union minister......

Kerala Nursing Council to bar ragging accused from further studies

Amid widespread outrage over the brutal ragging incident at the Government Nursing College in Kottayam, the Kerala Nurses and Midwives Council (KNMC) on Saturday decided to bar all five accused......

Medic murder: Junior docs continue sit-in outside health office amid rain

Agitating junior doctors in West Bengal on Sunday said they remain steadfast in their resolve to pursue justice for the medic raped and murdered at the RG Kar hospital, a day after another attempt......

Finance Secretary TK Pandey is new Sebi chairman

The Union government on Thursday appointed Finance Secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey as the 11th chairman of the capital market regulator, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). IMAGE: Tuhin......

Two Insurers Announce Investment In Bima Sugam

New India Assurance and Niva Bupa have invested in the Bima Sugam India Federation. IMAGE: Debasish Panda, chairman, Irdai. Photograph: ANI Photo The suspense as to the amount raised and the list......

After 3 years, a bureaucrat to head Sebi

Seasoned bureaucrat and a stickler for rules Finance Secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey will be at the helm of capital market regulator, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), for three years.......

Govt headhunter fails to find right candidate for BPCL top job

After HPCL, the government headhunter struggled to find a suitable candidate for the top job at Bharat Petroleum, as most applicants were narrow specialists lacking multidisciplinary experience......

Why IPL must ditch alcohol, tobacco ads

The Healthy Ministry has instructed the Indian Premier League to ban all forms of tobacco and alcohol promotions, including surrogate advertisements, during the tournament beginning March 22.......

10 Most Expensive IPL Players

Every IPL auction becomes a spectacle, with franchises vying for the world's best cricketers. The intense bidding wars have led to some astronomical figures being shelled out for top talent. The......