Heatwave & Public Health: Delhi-NCR is bracing for extreme heat as IMD warns temperatures may hit 47°C, with alerts staying elevated through late May—while hospitals report more heat-related illnesses. Ebola Preparedness: India says there’s no Ebola case yet, but the Health Ministry has reviewed SOPs with states after WHO’s Congo emergency. Medicine Access vs Online Sales: Chemists’ nationwide strike over unregulated e-pharmacies drew only a lukewarm response in some pockets, even as associations pushed for action and claimed broad support. Healthcare Tech: Narayana Institute of Cardiac Sciences becomes the first India org validated at HIMSS Analytics Maturity Model Stage 6, betting on AI/data to improve outcomes in a self-pay system. Diplomacy & Civilians: At the UN, India sharply hit back at Pakistan over alleged cross-border attacks in Afghanistan, citing UNAMA figures. India–Italy Upgrade: Modi and Meloni elevated ties to a “special strategic partnership” with a €20bn trade target by 2029, spanning defence, tech and healthcare MoUs. Celebrity Privacy Row: Salman Khan’s hospital paparazzi spat appears to cool after photographers apologised at a Mumbai event.