Author: Yashna Kumar

The claim filed by Youtuber Gaurav Taneja, most commonly known as ‘Flying Beast’ and his wife Ritu Rathee against the allegedly defamation article published by the ‘Mint newspaper’ on May 8, 2022, was dismissed by a Delhi court. The claim was dismissed by Tis Hazari Courts Civil Judge Anurag Chhabra, who noted that the plaintiffs had just said that the article was defamation against them in its nature without mentioning the portions of the article in the plaint that showed how the same was slanderous. “It is undeniable that the fundamental right enumerated in Section 19 of the Indian Constitution…

Paracetamol, nasal decongestants, and antifungals, which are commonly used drugs for cough, cold, pain, and skin irritation, may soon be available without a prescription, as the Centre proposes to include them under the over-the-counter (OTC) category. The Union Health Ministry has proposed amending the Drugs Rules, 1945, to bring 16 such drugs under Schedule K, allowing them to be sold over-the-counter by retail sellers with a valid licence without requiring a doctor’s prescription. The ministry has filed a gazette notice asking for opinions from stakeholders in the timespan of a month on the problem. Povidone Iodine is an antiseptic and…

rise in diabetes cases. The Indian Council of Medical Research has issued new guidelines for persons diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, while the country continues to see moderate increases in Covid-19 instances in some areas. According to the health organisation, people with diabetes have been disproportionately affected by the SARS-CoV-2 epidemic, putting them at a higher risk of severe disease and death. “India has the world’s second-largest adult diabetes population, and every sixth person with diabetes in the world is an Indian,” according to the ICMR standards. The number of people with diabetes in the United States has increased by…

Health Minister Rajesh Tope said on Saturday that the Maharashtra government’s latest communication on the use of masks was only an appeal and that masks were not made mandatory in the state. For the past few days, the number of Coronavirus cases in the state has been rapidly increasing. The state health department sent a letter to district and civic officials on Friday, urging them to increase testing and recommending that people wear masks in enclosed spaces such as trains, buses, cinemas, auditoriums, offices, hospitals, colleges, and schools. Wearing mask is not mandatory However, it was unclear whether the usage…

The central government has written to Delhi, Haryana, Mizoram, Maharashtra, and Uttar Pradesh, requesting that they test-track-treat-vaccinate and adhere to COVID acceptable behaviour, with a special emphasis on wearing masks in crowded settings, because COVID cases in these states are on the rise. Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan wrote to these states, saying that a few states are reporting a bigger contribution to India’s cases and higher positive. “Continue to monitor the spread of infection and take the necessary actions for quick and successful management of COVID-19,” he said. According to Bhushan, states should keep an eye on clusters of…

According to an official announcement, major profiles assigned to Delhi minister Satyendar Jain, who is currently in the custody of the Enforcement Directorate, have been handed over to Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia. On Monday, the Enforcement Directorate arrested Jain in a money laundering case. A court here on Tuesday ordered Jain to be held in ED custody till June 9, stating the need for his interrogation to uncover the suspected bigger conspiracy. The BJP and the Congress have asked that Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal fire Jain from his Cabinet. “In exercise of powers conferred under Rule 3 of GNCTD(Allocation…

Delhi’s health minister, Satyender Jain, was detained by the ED till June 9, the day he was arrested in a money laundering case. Jain, who holds multiple portfolios in the Arvind Kejriwal government in Delhi, including health, and home was produced in the Rouse avenue Court . N Hari Haran who is a senior attorney, is representing Jain. On the other hand, Tushar Mehta, the solicitor general, is representing the central agency. According to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal this case by the enforcement directorate against his cabinet colleague is a scam. HE also remarked that his government “is honest…

Rajesh Tope, Maharashtra’s Public Health Minister, recommended inhabitants in areas where coronavirus illnesses are becoming more common to be more vigilant and to use masks. He also informed reporters that, despite the fact that cases have been increasing, the condition has resulted in few reported deaths. Health professionals have been given orders to take the necessary measures to stop the spread of COVID-19 , according to the minister. On May 28, Maharashtra reported 529 new cases of coronavirus , but no deaths from the virus. The day prior, the state had 536 new cases and zero deaths. In April Beginning,…

On Friday, Argentina reported two instances of monkeypox in men who had recently arrived from Spain, marking the first time the virus’s presence has been confirmed in Latin America during this outbreak. Argentina’s Ministry of Health was the first to confirm that a man from the province of Buenos Aires had travelled to Spain and contracted monkeypox. A suspected case involving a Spaniard who had arrived in Argentina earlier in the week was also proven positive later in the day, according to the Ministry. Argentina has become the latest country to confirm monkeypox cases as part of a global outbreak…

The Union government intends to repurpose the Co-WIN platform for India’s Universal Immunization Program and other national health programmes, while continuing to record Covid vaccinations and issuing certificates. The Universal Immunization Programme’s (UIP) immunisation record is now kept manually. “Once Co-WIN is repurposed to include the UIP, the entire vaccination system will become digitised, allowing for easier tracking of beneficiaries and real-time monitoring,” Dr. R.S. Sharma, Co-WIN chief and CEO of the National Health Authority, told PTI. “It will eliminate the need to preserve a physical record. Beneficiaries will receive certificates on the spot once the immunisation programme is digitised.…