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Say stress, obesity, poor sleep, smoking leading to early hypertension in India

Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pimpri, Pune, held its 17th Convocation Ceremony with Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia as chief guest. He urged graduates to contribute to Viksit Bharat 2047, viewing convocation as a new beginning. Honorary Doctorates were awarded to Dr. (Brig.) Amarjit Singh (Retd.) and Dr. A. L. Kakrani. A total of 18,720 students received degrees, including PhD, postgraduate, undergraduate and diploma students, along with 30 gold medalists, celebrating academic excellence institutional growth.

President Droupadi Murmu honored 15 nursing professionals with the National Florence Nightingale Awards 2026 on International Nurses Day. The awards recognized exceptional service, including life-saving deliveries on remote islands and healthcare in high-altitude regions. These nurses were celebrated for their dedication and crucial role in delivering quality healthcare, often under challenging conditions.

A horrific rape and murder of a three-year-old girl in Pune has sparked widespread protests and road blockades. The accused, a 65-year-old farm labourer with a history of sexual offences, has been arrested. The state government vows to pursue a fast-track trial and seek the death penalty for the perpetrator.

Calcium deposits in breast arteries are an early cardiac risk marker; treatment can even prevent heart attacks

By detecting calcium deposits in breast arteries, cancer screening tool is enabling preventive treatment and stopping cardiac episodes