Synthetic Food Safety: A peer-reviewed study in Scientific Reports flags potential health risks in “synthetic biology” milk, saying it contains 93 uncharacterized compounds and 236 fungal proteins not tested for human consumption, with critics urging mandatory safety testing. Healthcare Innovation: IIHMF and GIMS (Greater Noida) sign an MoU to boost healthcare innovation, medical research, and startup incubation across devices, biotech and assistive tech. Drug Prices & Supply: India’s government authorises price hikes for essential medicines like cancer drugs cisplatin/carboplatin and tetanus immunoglobulin amid West Asia-linked API supply disruptions. Aviation & Trauma Care: On the one-year anniversary of Air India AI-171, the lone survivor again demands clarity as Gujarat plans a ₹547 crore rebuild of the crash site into a medical student hostel and healthcare hub. Neonatal Eye Health: Experts warn that retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is rising as more premature babies survive, but screening in NICUs isn’t keeping pace. Public Health & Access: A report highlights weak super-speciality care delivery at some MP medical colleges, with services limited beyond basic treatment. Kidney Disease Divide: A study points to Telangana’s high CKD death burden—about 20 deaths per lakh—highlighting uneven outcomes across states. Hospital Governance: KEM Hospital in Mumbai orders an internal inquiry after an MBBS student’s remarks sparked backlash over cadaver-related comments. Disaster Response: Delhi’s Tughlakabad Extension fire killed three residents; authorities say flames started in the ground-floor parking area.