Workplace Safety & Health: A doctor at Phaltan Sub-District Hospital in Satara, Dr Rajendra Rupnavar, died at Sion Hospital days after an alleged suicide attempt by climbing a mobile tower; resident doctors’ groups are demanding an independent, time-bound probe into harassment claims. Public Health & Child Safety: Delhi transferred a teacher after a 10-year-old girl died following alleged punishment—being made to stand in the sun for not bringing a book; inquiry is underway. Food Safety: Thane’s Kalwa hospital faced outrage after a cockroach was found in a patient’s meal; separately, FDA and police seized ₹17.52 crore worth of packaged foods in Navi Mumbai over alleged date tampering and relabelling. Medical Services & Diagnostics: Mahajan Imaging & Labs and Neuberg Diagnostics announced a JV to expand pathology, genomics and wellness testing across North India. Healthcare Access & Policy: India sought more predictable pharma regulation in Brazil to boost exports and improve availability of affordable, quality medicines. Global Health Context: A US Census Bureau report projects the world’s 65+ population nearly doubling by 2060, reshaping healthcare demand worldwide. Disaster Response: India evacuated 158 citizens from flood-hit Nepal as forensics and tunnel rescue teams continued operations. Industrial Accidents: Two crane operators were injured after a crane collapse and fire at Mumbai Port; investigations are ongoing.