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Blood Pressure Medicines: 9 Tips To Follow For Effective Results
- Friday February 20, 2026
- Health | Written by Varsha Vats
While managing blood pressure while on medication, it's essential to follow specific do's and don'ts to ensure effective treatment and overall health.
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WHO Seeks $1 Billion For Global Health Emergencies: All About These Diseases With Critical Impact
- Wednesday February 4, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
The WHO has identified 36 of the world's most severe health emergencies in 2026, driven by outbreaks of cholera, measles, malaria, malnutrition, and conflict-linked disease collapse.
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Union Budget 2026: Duty Relief On Cancer Drugs, Import Exemptions For Rare Diseases
- Sunday February 1, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
In the Union Budget 2026, the government announced targeted relief for cancer patients by exempting basic customs duty on 17 essential cancer drugs and medicines, aimed at reducing treatment costs.
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Ukrainian Woman Impressed By India's Quick Commerce Platform: "My European Friends Still Wonder"
- Tuesday October 7, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Srishti Singh Sisodia
The woman says she loves getting groceries, medicines and other essentials delivered to her doorstep in just 10 minutes.
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WHO Adds Key Diabetes, Weight-Loss Drugs To Essential Medicines List
- Wednesday September 10, 2025
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
The World Health Organization has added key GLP-1 drugs, semaglutide and tirzepatide, to its Essential Medicines List for type 2 diabetes with obesity or comorbidities.
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www.ndtv.com
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WHO Backs Weight-Loss Drugs To Treat Diabetes, Obesity, Urges Cheap Generics
- Wednesday September 10, 2025
- World News | Agence France-Presse
The World Health Organization recommended a range of blockbuster weight-loss drugs to treat diabetes and obesity globally for the first time on Friday, calling for cheap generic versions to be made available for people in developing countries.
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www.ndtv.com
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"Congress Even Taxed Children's Toffees": PM Modi Attacks Opposition On GST
- Thursday September 4, 2025
- India News | Edited by Anindita Sanyal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking on the rationalization of Goods and Services Tax today, attacked the Opposition Congress, pointing out that they taxed anything and everything -- daily essentials, food and medicine
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www.ndtv.com
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10 Things To Never Pack In Your Hand Luggage At Indian Airports
- Monday December 29, 2025
- Travel | Written by Nikita Nikhil, Edited by Shubham Bhatnagar
If you have ever been asked to step aside during a security check, it could be because of your luggage. Follow this simple guide to avoid any such hassle at Indian airports.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Centre Cuts Prices Of 35 Essential Medicines
- Sunday August 3, 2025
- India News | Indo-Asian News Service
In a move to make medicines more affordable for patients, the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has reduced the retail prices of 35 essential drugs sold by leading pharmaceutical companies.
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www.ndtv.com
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Blood Pressure Medicines: 9 Tips To Follow For Effective Results
- Friday February 20, 2026
- Health | Written by Varsha Vats
While managing blood pressure while on medication, it's essential to follow specific do's and don'ts to ensure effective treatment and overall health.
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www.ndtv.com
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WHO Seeks $1 Billion For Global Health Emergencies: All About These Diseases With Critical Impact
- Wednesday February 4, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
The WHO has identified 36 of the world's most severe health emergencies in 2026, driven by outbreaks of cholera, measles, malaria, malnutrition, and conflict-linked disease collapse.
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www.ndtv.com
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Union Budget 2026: Duty Relief On Cancer Drugs, Import Exemptions For Rare Diseases
- Sunday February 1, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
In the Union Budget 2026, the government announced targeted relief for cancer patients by exempting basic customs duty on 17 essential cancer drugs and medicines, aimed at reducing treatment costs.
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www.ndtv.com
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Ukrainian Woman Impressed By India's Quick Commerce Platform: "My European Friends Still Wonder"
- Tuesday October 7, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Srishti Singh Sisodia
The woman says she loves getting groceries, medicines and other essentials delivered to her doorstep in just 10 minutes.
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www.ndtv.com
-
WHO Adds Key Diabetes, Weight-Loss Drugs To Essential Medicines List
- Wednesday September 10, 2025
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
The World Health Organization has added key GLP-1 drugs, semaglutide and tirzepatide, to its Essential Medicines List for type 2 diabetes with obesity or comorbidities.
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www.ndtv.com
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WHO Backs Weight-Loss Drugs To Treat Diabetes, Obesity, Urges Cheap Generics
- Wednesday September 10, 2025
- World News | Agence France-Presse
The World Health Organization recommended a range of blockbuster weight-loss drugs to treat diabetes and obesity globally for the first time on Friday, calling for cheap generic versions to be made available for people in developing countries.
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www.ndtv.com
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"Congress Even Taxed Children's Toffees": PM Modi Attacks Opposition On GST
- Thursday September 4, 2025
- India News | Edited by Anindita Sanyal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking on the rationalization of Goods and Services Tax today, attacked the Opposition Congress, pointing out that they taxed anything and everything -- daily essentials, food and medicine
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www.ndtv.com
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10 Things To Never Pack In Your Hand Luggage At Indian Airports
- Monday December 29, 2025
- Travel | Written by Nikita Nikhil, Edited by Shubham Bhatnagar
If you have ever been asked to step aside during a security check, it could be because of your luggage. Follow this simple guide to avoid any such hassle at Indian airports.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Centre Cuts Prices Of 35 Essential Medicines
- Sunday August 3, 2025
- India News | Indo-Asian News Service
In a move to make medicines more affordable for patients, the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has reduced the retail prices of 35 essential drugs sold by leading pharmaceutical companies.
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www.ndtv.com