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Indore water contamination: Official dismissed, two others suspended as death toll rises to 10; probe panel formed
The deceased include a six-month-old child who passed away on Wednesday and six women; more than 100 people from Indore’s Bhagirathpura area have been admitted to hospitals in the past one week after drinking water from a municipal supply line Source link
Centre bans oral formulations of nimesulide above 100mg
Nimesulide is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug used for its pain-relieving, anti-inflammatory, and fever-reducing effects Source link
Gig workers’ strike reveals intolerable working conditions
While India lags in regulatory measures to alleviate their condition, these workers are fighting for the most basic safeguards and against hyper-exploitative models such as 10-minute deliveries that endanger lives Source link
National drug survey to study indigenous substance use patterns this year
Nearly 20 lakh people to be sampled for this survey on substance use and related disorders across country, report expected to be published by 2027 Source link
Why your skin may need protection and not products
Skin barrier damage is now emerging as a frequent source of dermatological problems, driven by over-use of products, sun damage, pollution, stress and other factors. Learning how to protect this barrier is crucial for good skin health Source link
Why the elbow’s bony tips matter more than you think
The bony tips of the elbow may be small, but they carry a disproportionate share of the arm’s workload. With better awareness, corrected wrist posture, gradual strengthening and early treatment, most elbow problems are preventable and fully treatable Source link
Study finds physical activity may temporarily trigger back pain flare-ups without lasting damage
The results indicate that although some activities may trigger a flaring up of lower back pain in the short term, they are not associated with long-term functional limitations, the team said Source link
What happened in 2025 to Indian fitness
Ozempic, protein-loading, holistic health and HYROX were amongst the biggest fitness trends in fitness this year Source link
Gig workers’ nationwide strike: why are they protesting?
Nationwide protests by quick e-commerce delivery workers disrupted services in several cities on December 31, raising concerns over delays and reduced availability of app-based deliveries during New Year celebrations. Source link
Two U.S. cyber experts plead guilty to cooperating with notorious ransomware gang
Goldberg and Martin were two of three people accused of collaborating with the hacking gang ALPHV Blackcat to encrypt several unnamed U.S. companies’ networks in a bid to extort their owners Source link