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"CCI Approves Rasmalai Limited’s Acquisition of Stake in Yatharth Hospital and Trauma Care Services"
India’s competition regulator has cleared Rasmalai Limited’s proposed acquisition of certain shareholding in Yatharth Hospital and Trauma Care Services Limited, removing a key regulatory hurdle for the transaction. The approval signals that the deal does not raise competition concerns significant enough to warrant intervention under the current review framework.
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Kerala High Court Says Police Fully Empowered to Tackle Drug Abuse in City
The Kerala High Court has clarified that police retain full authority to maintain vigilant oversight of drug and substance abuse-related activity in the city. The court said directions issued by a Single Bench would not prevent law enforcement from exercising the necessary watchfulness and action required to curb the menace.
Indira IVF in Talks to Buy Sabine Hospital in Nearly Rs 1,300 Crore Deal
Indira IVF is in discussions to acquire Sabine Hospital and Research Centre in a transaction valued at about ₹1,200-1,300 crore, according to people familiar with the matter. The proposed deal would expand Indira IVF’s footprint in India’s fertility care market and deepen its presence in Kerala, where Sabine operates two facilities offering fertility and maternal healthcare services.
Indira IVF in Talks to Acquire Sabine in Nearly ₹1,300 Crore Deal
Indira IVF is in discussions to acquire Sabine Hospital and Research Centre in a transaction valued at about ₹1,200-1,300 crore, according to people familiar with the matter. The proposed deal would deepen Indira IVF’s footprint in fertility and maternal healthcare, particularly in Kerala, where Sabine operates two facilities and is projected to generate ₹230-250 crore in revenue by FY27.
CBN Marks 77 Years With Push for Digital Enforcement and Youth Protection
India’s Central Bureau of Narcotics marked its 77th foundation day by reaffirming a tougher national approach to narcotics control, combining field enforcement with digital governance and youth-focused prevention. The agency framed its mandate around the broader national vision of a drug-free youth population and a developed India, underscoring the growing policy link between public health, security and administrative modernization.
Tech Is Rewiring Healthcare Into a Faster, Smarter Market
From biosensors and wearables to 3D-printed skin, reconstructed organs and AI-assisted clinical trials, healthcare is entering a technology-led phase that could reshape both patient outcomes and capital markets. The shift is drawing investor attention to companies positioned at the intersection of medtech, biotech and digital health, where scale, regulation and clinical validation will determine winners.
ESIC Medical College and Hospital in Faridabad Successfully Performs Corneal Transplant Surgery
ESIC Medical College and Hospital in Faridabad has successfully carried out a corneal transplant, marking a notable clinical milestone for the employee-state insurance healthcare network. The procedure underscores the growing capacity of public-sector medical institutions to deliver advanced eye care and expand access to sight-restoring surgery for insured and underserved patients.
Niloufer Superintendent Says Pregnant Women in Corridors Should Not Be Counted as Overcrowding
The superintendent of Niloufer Hospital has pushed back against claims of overcrowding, saying pregnant women waiting in corridors and common areas should not automatically be treated as evidence of excess patient load. The remarks come amid renewed scrutiny of public hospital capacity, crowd management, and the strain on maternity services in Telangana's public health system.
India Moves to Suspend Drug Manufacturing Licences Immediately Over Quality Failures
India is proposing a tougher regulatory regime that would allow authorities to suspend drug manufacturing licences immediately when quality failures are detected, a move aimed at preventing substandard medicines from remaining in circulation while manufacturers correct deficiencies. The proposal signals a sharper enforcement posture in one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical markets, where quality lapses can quickly become a public health and export credibility issue.
Indira IVF in Talks to Acquire Sabine in Nearly ₹1,300 Crore Deal
Indira IVF is in discussions to acquire Sabine Hospital and Research Centre in a transaction valued at about ₹1,200-1,300 crore, according to people familiar with the matter. The deal would deepen Indira IVF’s footprint in India’s fertility care market and add a Kerala-based platform with two facilities and a projected FY27 revenue of ₹230-250 crore.
Tech Is Reshaping Healthcare Into a Faster, Smarter Investment Theme
A new wave of health technology is moving from laboratory promise to commercial reality, with sensors, wearables, 3D-printed skin, reconstructed organs and AI-enabled clinical trials drawing growing investor attention. The shift is not only changing how care is delivered, but also how capital is being allocated across medtech, biotech and digital health in India and globally.
Gayatri Parivar Centennial Marks Collective Pledge for a Drug-Free India
At the centenary observance of the Akhil Vishva Gayatri Parivar, participants issued a collective pledge in support of a drug-free India, framing the campaign as both a moral appeal and a civic responsibility. The event underscored how religious and social institutions continue to shape public discourse on substance abuse, prevention, and national well-being.
Four Held in Malda as West Bengal STF Busts Inter-State Drug Network
West Bengal’s Special Task Force has arrested four people from Malda in a coordinated operation that officials say disrupted an inter-state narcotics network operating across state borders. The arrests underscore how Malda remains a critical transit point in the movement of illegal drugs through eastern India. Authorities have not yet disclosed the full scale of the seizure, but the case points to the continuing challenge of policing organised drug trafficking routes that exploit porous border districts and transport corridors.