Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan

Harsh Vardhan introduces fresh Bill to run Medical Council of India in Lok Sabha; legislation will replace existing ordinance

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Tuesday introduced the Indian Medical Council (Amendment) Bill, 2019 for discussion and passage in the Lok Sabha.

Encephalitis outbreak in Bihar's Muzaffarpur: Toll rises to 118; Nitish Kumar to hold review meeting

Three more children suffering from acute encephalitis syndrome (AES) have died in Muzaffarpur, taking the total toll to 118, the district administration said on Thursday.

West Bengal doctors' strike: Medicos soften stand, agree to meet Mamata Banerjee, but CM 'not comfortable' with media presence

Agitating doctors in West Bengal softened their stand on Sunday, leaving it to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to decide the meeting venue with them.