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FSSAI Questions Dairy-Drink Labels and Online Advertising Claims
The food regulator has sought explanations from manufacturers over differences between front labels, statutory classifications and digital promotions.
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Centre Asks States to Make Hospital Charges Clearly Visible to Patients
Accessible rate displays are intended to support informed decisions, reduce billing disputes and strengthen accountability.
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Tele-MANAS figures show demand for counselling, not a count of patients cured
The October 9 ministry release recorded 47.75 lakh calls and described referral links; the next day's ministerial message reported a later total above 48 lakh.
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Modi proposes university studies and local participation around Anganwadi services
The October 9 summit linked adolescent girls' health with stronger community involvement and evidence from Anganwadi-level service delivery.
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Delhi launches cashless treatment and tests for Jal Board pensioners
The October 5 facility covers planned and emergency care; earlier DJB orders show a narrower credit-treatment arrangement already existed.
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Jitendra Singh's robotics vision raises a practical question: what does the machine actually do?
An October 2 conference address envisaged wider medical uses. Existing robot-assisted surgery remains a clinician-controlled tool, not an autonomous substitute for care.
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Maharashtra's proposed 1,000-day mission links pregnancy care with a child's first two years
The October report describes instructions to develop a joint programme, not a completed rollout. Nutrition evidence explains why continuity matters.
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Nadda's healthcare-access appeal rests on a defined senior-cover benefit, not unlimited reimbursement
The October 1 awards address highlighted PM-JAY, whose expansion for people aged 70 and above has specific family-cover and existing-scheme rules.