India has recorded 60 heat-related deaths since March, with 32 deaths due to heatstroke and 28 from suspected heatstroke. The country has seen 16,344 suspected heatstroke cases since March, with 486 cases on May 22. The latest two deaths were reported in Andhra Pradesh and Rajasthan's Kota.

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In response to Prime Minister Modi's praise for Varun Alagh's speech, Mamaearth co-founder Ghazal Alagh vows to generate numerous jobs in the next decade, expressing gratitude for Modi's support. Committed to globalizing Indian beauty, she pledges to represent the nation proudly, fueled by determination and Modi's belief.

For a groundbreaking investigation, retired naval commander Joseph Dituri was required to submerge himself for more than three months. Researchers sought to understand the impact of submerged living in a pressurized environment on the human body. And guess what? After spending more than three months submerged in the Atlantic Ocean, scientists were astounded to discover that Dituri had become "ten years younger" when he emerged from his small pod.

The Indian government has imposed sanctions on spice exporting companies Everest and MDH after testing revealed high levels of cancer-causing ethylene oxide in products exported to Singapore and Hong Kong. The government has conducted three consultations with the industry, aiming to ensure full compliance with international standards and align industry practices.

On Oct 17, 2019, a food safety inspector visited Lila Dhar Pathak's shop at Main Market in Berinag, Pithoragarh, where concerns were raised about Patanjali Navratna Elaichi Soan Papdi (a sweet). Samples were collected and notices issued to Kanaha Ji Distributor, Ramnagar, and Patanjali Ayurved Ltd, Haridwar. Forensic testing at the state food and drug testing laboratory in Rudrapur, Udham Singh Nagar, was conducted on May 18, 2019. The chief judicial magistrate of Pithoragarh sentenced three men, including an assistant manager of Patanjali Ayurved Ltd, to six months in prison and fined all three defendants for failing a soan papdi food test.

India's health ministry plans a central online registry to prevent medication errors caused by similar drug names. The Directorate General of Health Services urges strict enforcement of brand name rules. A lack of centralized drug brand database leads to confusion. Discussions in the next Drugs Consultative Committee will address this issue.

Heer Ghetiya a 16-year-old girl who had achieved outstanding results in the board exams passed away due to a brain haemorrhage on Wednesday. The Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSEB) had recently announced the results of the Class 10 exams, in which Heer Ghetiya had secured an impressive 99.70 percent. Heer's parents decided to donate her eyes and body. “Heer aspired to become a doctor. By donating her body, even though she couldn’t fulfill her dream of becoming a doctor, she will still be able to contribute to saving other lives,” expressed her father, reflecting on their decision.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has prequalified TAK-003, a dengue vaccine by Takeda Pharmaceuticals. TAK-003 is a live-attenuated vaccine containing weakened forms of all four dengue virus serotypes. It can be given to children aged 6 to 16 years, aiding in immune response without causing illness.

Among the most vulnerable to the summer heat are children, whose bodies and brains are particularly susceptible to the adverse effects of high temperatures. Dr Vipul Gupta Chief of Neurointervention and Co-Chief of the Stroke Unit, at Artemis Hospital Gurugram has shared insights on how excessive heat can impact children’s brain health leading to Dehydration and Electrolyte Imbalance, Heat Stroke and Neurological Impact, Cognitive Performance, Behavioral Changes and their Preventative Measures.