December 18, 2025

Supreme Court Defers Decision on School Closure Amid Delhi's Air Pollution Crisis

The Supreme Court avoided ruling on whether primary school kids should attend school or stay home during severe air pollution in Delhi. The court cited the approaching winter break and hoped pollution will ease before classes resume.

December 18, 2025

TN Allocates ₹113 Crore for Menstrual Hygiene; No Essential Commodity Status for Sanitary Napkins

Tamil Nadu government plans ₹113.10 crore for menstrual hygiene programs despite sanitary napkins not being declared essential. Court seeks info to widen benefits.

December 17, 2025

Study Links Problematic Pornography Use to Anxiety and Stress Among Indian Adults

A NIMHANS study reveals that anxiety and stress are key predictors of problematic pornography use among Indian adults. Early exposure and psychological distress lead to compulsive patterns harming mental health.

December 17, 2025

NMC Orders Medical Colleges to Monitor Prescription Practices and Enforce Legible Writing

The National Medical Commission directs all medical colleges to form sub-committees to monitor prescription writing and include legible prescriptions in curriculum. Compliance is mandatory to ensure clear drug prescriptions and patient safety.

December 17, 2025

Madhya Pradesh Forms Committee to Probe HIV Infection in Six Children from Blood Transfusions

Six children with thalassaemia in Madhya Pradesh tested HIV positive, possibly from blood transfusions. A special committee now probes the cases, promising strict action if negligence is found.