Author: Sharad Natani
High blood pressure is no longer a disease of old age in India. Doctors are increasingly diagnosing hypertension in people in their 20s and 30s, a worrying trend that is silently pushing the country towards a public health crisis. What makes the situation even more alarming is that nearly half of those with high blood pressure are unaware of their condition, often discovering it only after a heart attack or stroke. According to health experts, one of the biggest hidden culprits behind this rise is excessive salt consumption—much of it unnoticed. How Much Salt Is Too Much? The World Health…
India’s long-ambitious push to become a global semiconductor hub is finally moving from policy papers and investment announcements to on-ground execution. In a major sign of progress, global customers have started signing up for semiconductor manufacturing and assembly services in India, marking a critical shift from intent to implementation. For years, India’s semiconductor story was driven largely by government incentives, strategic intent, and capital commitments under the Semiconductor Mission. Now, with customer interest materialising, the ecosystem is entering a more mature and commercially viable phase. From Policy Push to Market Pull Until recently, India’s semiconductor journey revolved around government-led initiatives—production-linked…
Traveling from Delhi to Dehradun is set to become faster, smoother, and far more scenic by 2026, as the ambitious Delhi–Dehradun Expressway nears completion. Officially named the Delhi–Saharanpur–Dehradun Economic Corridor, this high-speed expressway will reduce the travel time between the two cities to just two-and-a-half hours, compared to the current 6–7 hours. Spanning nearly 210 kilometres, the expressway has been designed using cutting-edge infrastructure technology and environmentally sensitive planning. With an estimated cost of Rs 13,000 crore, the project is expected to unlock a powerful economic corridor connecting Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand. 16 Entry–Exit Points, Faster Connectivity The expressway…
The Central government is preparing to bring a significant change to India’s pharmaceutical regulations by amending the Drugs Rules, 1945. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has released a draft notification proposing the removal of the term “syrup” from Schedule K, a move aimed at making drug regulations clearer, stricter, and more effective in the public interest. The draft has been issued under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, following consultations with the Drugs Technical Advisory Board (DTAB). The government has invited public objections and suggestions within 30 days of the notification’s publication, after which a final decision will…
Delhi-NCR residents have received a welcome New Year relief as Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) announced a reduction in domestic Piped Natural Gas (PNG) prices across the region. The city gas distributor has cut PNG rates by ₹0.70 per Standard Cubic Metre (SCM), offering reminder savings to households starting January 1, 2026. The price cut follows recent changes made by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) in pipeline transportation tariffs, aimed at making gas distribution more affordable and transparent. Revised Domestic PNG Prices in Delhi-NCR New PNG Price (Rs per SCM) City / Region Delhi (NCT) Rs47.89 Gurugram Rs46.70…
In a significant move to strengthen emergency response infrastructure, the Noida fire department is set to receive a major upgrade in the coming year. With rapid urbanisation, rising high-rise constructions, and expanding industrial activity across Gautam Buddh Nagar, authorities are taking decisive steps to enhance fire safety and disaster management. According to Chief Fire Officer Pradeep Kumar Chaubey, the district currently operates eight fire stations from permanent buildings, but growing demand has made expansion essential. As part of this plan, five new fire stations are proposed to become operational in the new year. New Fire Stations Planned in Key Growth…