In a significant ruling impacting medical negligence litigation in India, the Supreme Court of India has held that compensation claims arising out of alleged medical negligence can continue even after the death of a doctor, with proceedings maintainable against the doctor’s legal heirs to the
India and Japan have strengthened their bilateral science and technology partnership through new agreements focused on quantum technology, healthcare innovation, medical research, and advanced computing, marking a significant step in expanding cooperation in critical and emerging technologies. The agreements were formalised during a high level
IHH Healthcare, one of the world’s largest integrated healthcare providers, has selected Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications to consolidate its global enterprise systems into a unified, AI enabled cloud platform. The initiative aims to replace multiple legacy systems with a single integrated digital backbone to enhance
Brajesh Pathak, Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, has proposed a comprehensive technology driven healthcare strategy aimed at reducing maternal deaths and improving maternal health outcomes across the state. The initiative focuses on leveraging digital tools, strengthening healthcare infrastructure, and ensuring real time monitoring of
In a significant boost to employee healthcare services, Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurated a 100-bed healthcare facility under the Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) in Karnataka. The new facility is aimed at enhancing access to quality medical care for insured workers and their families in the region. The
While maintaining profitability & sustaining an approximate 40% compound annual growth rate. Credent Connect N Care Limited, a leading B2B player in healthcare and logistics, serving clients in diagnostics, pharma, hospitals, corporate wellness, and e-commerce has crossed ₹200 crore in revenue in FY 2025–26, while maintaining
a global leader in next generation digital services and consulting, has completed the acquisition of Optimum Healthcare IT, a US based healthcare digital transformation and consulting firm, for approximately $465 million in an all cash transaction. The acquisition strengthens Infosys’ healthcare and life sciences portfolio
The Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS), Hyderabad, has announced a strategic collaboration with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, to integrate Artificial Intelligence into advanced diagnostics, patient care, and precision medicine applications. The initiative is aimed at strengthening clinical decision making through data
In a recent climatic shift, the Rising Heatwave Health Advisory 2026 has published Nationwide Alert to reduce heat related illnesses, prevent fatalities, and strengthen preparedness across India as extreme summer temperatures intensify. The advisory aims to ensure coordinated action between central and state health departments, improve
The National Health Authority (NHA), under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, will host the grand finale and showcase of the AB PM-JAY Auto-Adjudication Hackathon 2026 on May 8 9 at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, in collaboration with the IndiaAI Mission
