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A pregnant woman was forced to deliver her baby outside the locked Sonbarsa Community Health Centre in Ballia late Thursday night, due to the absence of medical staff. The incident, captured on video and widely shared online, has prompted the Chief Medical Officer to launch an investigation. Authorities have promised strict action against those found negligent.

The Delhi government has issued a fresh Covid-19 advisory amid rising global cases, urging hospitals to ensure readiness with beds, oxygen, medicines, and vaccines. All positive samples are to be sent for genome sequencing, and daily data updates are mandatory. While India has reported 257 active cases mostly mild the health ministry has stated that the situation remains under control.

As Covid-19 cases rise across parts of Southeast Asia, including Singapore, Hong Kong, and Thailand, Indian health officials have confirmed that the situation in India remains under control. With only 257 active cases reported as of May 19, 2025, and most infections being mild, authorities say there is no cause for alarm. A recent expert review concluded that the country’s surveillance systems are well-equipped to monitor any potential surge, even as the Omicron subvariant JN.1 drives fresh outbreaks in the region.

Why Red Light Therapy Deserves a Spot in Your Skincare Routine, Red light therapy, a celeb-favourite treatment, uses low-level red or near-infrared light to boost collagen, reduce inflammation, and revive tired skin—all without pain or downtime. Safe for most skin types, it's a powerful addition to any skincare regimen when used correctly.

New Cancer Drug Eliminates Need for Surgery or Chemo in Some Patients A breakthrough immunotherapy drug, dostarlimab, has led to complete cancer remission in 84 out of 103 patients with a specific genetic mutation (MMRd), allowing most to avoid surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation. The results, revealed in a major clinical trial at Memorial Sloan Kettering, signal a potential shift in how certain cancers are treated.