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Health budget grows every year. So why isn’t public healthcare improving?

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a Rs 1.06 lakh crore health budget for 2026-27, a 9 percent increase from the current financial year. Yet persistent gaps in utilisation, staffing and quality suggest higher allocations alone cannot fix India's public health crisis.

Newslaundry

Seafloor animals down by 37% in deep-sea mining zone, landmark study finds

The study is thought to be the largest yet into the impacts of deep-sea mining mining on seafloor animals.

Evening Standard

Coral Triangle: The giant hidden 'Amazon' beneath the sea that appears somewhat resilient to climate change

The Coral Triangle is an extremely biodiverse patch of ocean around the Philippines and Papua New Guinea. Its relatively murky waters appear to shield it against climate change — for now.

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Pokémon's Limited‑Edition Shop at NHM Risks Turning Into a Scalper's Paradise

The Natural History Museum's limited-edition Pokémon pop-up shop launches in London on 26 January 2026, with free tickets from 1 October sparking fears of scalpers after past Van Gogh chaos.

International Business Times UK

Shrinking trees and tuskless elephants: the strange ways species are adapting to humans

As people have shaped the natural world, so wildlife – from mahoganies to magpies – has had to evolve to survive

The Guardian - UK

Vegetarian piranha and Leonardo DiCaprio snake among new species named in 2024

A vegetarian piranha from the Amazon and a flying dinosaur found on the Isle of Skye are among the species previously unknown that have been named this year.

The Independent UK

Vegetarian piranha and Isle of Skye pterosaur among newly named species in 2024

Natural History Museum scientists and their partners across the world named almost 200 species in the last 12 months.

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Biodiversity declining even faster in ‘protected’ areas, scientists warn Cop16

Just designating key areas will not meet 30x30 target on nature loss, study says, pointing to oil drilling in parks

The Guardian - UK

Fiscal environment, GST: States struggle to raise health spending

Unable to eat, and depending solely on oral rehydration solutions, Ahmed* (40) spent the last 15 days of his life hoping to get an endoscopic procedure at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in Delhi, 350 km away from his hometown in Farrukhabad, Uttar Pradesh. He died on July…

Newslaundry

NHM contract employees in Telangana push for regularisation

NHM contract workers in Telangana demand regularisation due to salary delays and disparities in employment status, affecting vital medical services.

The Hindu

Over 17,000 National Health Mission contract employees receive overdue salaries

Over 17,000 NHM contract workers in Telangana receive two months' overdue salaries after strike threat.

The Hindu

Telangana NHM contract employees receive salary assurance from health department

NHM Contract Employees in Hyderabad assured two months' salary payment by March 21, avoiding statewide strike.

The Hindu

National Health Mission contract employees threaten strike over unpaid salaries

Nearly 17,000 NHM contract employees in Telangana plan to strike on March 22 over unpaid salaries and arrears.

The Hindu

Tamil Nadu to retain GoI tagline of Arogyam Paramam Dhanam in rebranding exercise of HWCs

Tamil Nadu renames Ayushman Bharat-Health and Wellness Centres as 'Maruthuva Nallavazhu Nilayam' with tagline 'Arogyam Paramam Dhanam'.

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Kerala govt. releases ₹99.16 crore for honorarium for ASHA workers, NHM

The State government has authorised the release of ₹99.16 crore for distribution of honorarium to ASHA workers and for the National Health Mission (NHM)

The Hindu

Centre’s reluctance to pay its share affecting NHM schemes in State: Veena

Health Minister Veena George said on Tuesday that the Central government’s alleged reluctance to contribute its share in the State’s public health sector had impeded several NHM schemes.

The Independent UK

New wasp species named after Doctor Who villain

‘Dalek’ wasps are among 815 new species described by Natural History Museum scientists in 2023

The Hindu

Kerala Health Minister urges Centre to give its share of National Health Mission funds

Union Health Minister urged to sanction NHM funds due to Kerala Health Department, affecting many activities.

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Mamata writes to Modi urging release of funds

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee urges PM Modi to intervene and release National Health Mission funds, remove colour branding conditionalities for Health and Wellness Centres. Tussle between Centre and State over denial of funds for MGNREGA, PM Awaas Yojana

Evening Standard

Scientists examine 4.5 billion-year-old asteroid sample which could reveal origins of life on Earth

Samples of the Bennu asteroid could shed light on the formation of our solar system

The Independent UK

UK scientists studying ‘teaspoon-sized’ sample from asteroid Bennu to understand origin of life

The unremarkable black dust-like sample from asteroid Bennu could help shed light on some of the biggest questions about how Earth formed

The Independent UK

4.5 billion-year-old asteroid could reveal the origins of life on Earth

In September Nasa’s Osiris-Rex safely brought samples from asteroid Bennu to Earth.

The Guardian - UK

‘Cultural vandalism’: row as Kew Gardens and Natural History Museum plan to move collections out of London

Scientific specimens and research facilities set to be rehoused in Reading University science park, alongside British Museum archive

The Hindu

Niloufer Hospital in Hyderabad bags LaQshya certification for maternal care quality

Niloufer Hospital in Hyderabad achieves the LaQshya certification, a quality accolade from NHM. The hospital excelled in 8 areas of assessment. The certification mandates the hospital to work on recommended areas for improvement and submit an action plan to the State Quality Assurance Unit.

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How we made the National History Museum's new identity

Pentagram's Marina Willer and Nomad's Stuart Watson explain how they created the stunning new branding for London's popular museum.

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