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FDA Approves First Oral Pill for Treating Thalassemia-Related Anaemia

January 05, 2026

FDA Approval Marks Historic First in Thalassemia Treatment

In a landmark development for global blood disorder care, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the world’s first oral pill for treating anaemia in adults with thalassemia. The decision has been hailed by health experts as a potential game changer that could significantly reduce lifelong dependence on blood transfusions for patients affected by this inherited condition.

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NCERT Likely to Get Deemed University Status by January 2026

January 05, 2026

NCERT Set for Major Institutional Upgrade

The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), India’s premier body for school curriculum and textbook development, is likely to receive deemed-to-be-university status by the end of January 2026. Sources in the Ministry of Education indicate that preparatory work for the proposal is complete and it is now awaiting consideration in an upcoming meeting of the University Grants Commission (UGC).

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Karnataka Sets Record With Highest-Ever Organ Donation Tally in 2025

January 05, 2026

Karnataka Achieves Historic High in Organ Donation

Karnataka has set a new benchmark in public healthcare by recording its highest-ever annual organ donation figure in 2025. The state registered 198 organ donors during the year, reflecting growing public awareness, improved hospital coordination, and stronger institutional mechanisms supporting organ and tissue transplantation.

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India’s First Government Hospital-Based AI Clinic Launched at GIMS

January 05, 2026

India Inaugurates First Government Hospital-Based AI Clinic

India has achieved a major milestone in public healthcare with the inauguration of its first government hospital-based Artificial Intelligence (AI) clinic at the Government Institute of Medical Sciences. The initiative represents a decisive shift towards technology-enabled healthcare delivery within the government sector, with the aim of improving clinical outcomes, operational efficiency, and patient safety.

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India Develops 3D-Printed Automatic Weather Stations Under Mission Mausam

January 05, 2026

India Achieves Breakthrough in Weather Monitoring Technology

Indian scientists have reached a significant technological milestone by developing indigenously manufactured Automatic Weather Stations (AWS) using advanced 3D-printing technology. The first batch of these next-generation AWS will be deployed in Delhi from February 2026, marking a major step towards strengthening India’s weather observation and forecasting network, particularly for dense urban environments.

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