Snakebite Care Gap: An ICMR-National Task Force study in Nature Communications finds deaths from venomous snakebites may be far lower than earlier estimates—but nearly 43% of deaths happen outside hospitals, meaning many victims never reach anti-snake venom in time. Mental Health & Monsoon: Psychiatrists warn that continuous rain can worsen anxiety and emotional exhaustion, especially when daily routines and safety feel unpredictable. Workforce Push in Bihar: Bihar has appointed 446 senior resident and tutor doctors across government medical colleges and hospitals to plug specialist shortages and strengthen training. Transgender Health Disruption: A new rule requiring transgender people to get certification from a government medical board before legal gender recognition is leaving doctors unsure and delaying treatment and surgeries. Delhi Hospital Death: A senior anaesthesia resident doctor was found dead in a duty room at Aruna Asaf Ali Hospital; police recovered a suicide note citing family opposition. Food Label Scrutiny: FSSAI has flagged “Fresh” and “Healthy Happiness” claims on paneer packaging, warning that health and freshness marketing must meet strict rules. Mumbai Blood Centre Probe: Two contractual staff at Sir J.J. Mahanagar Blood Centre were booked for allegedly diverting blood bags to a private bank without authorisation.