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		<title>AIIMS Nagpur to Lead Maharashtra’s First System-Wide Childhood NCD Response</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 12:20:17 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mumbai: Maharashtra has taken a significant step towards addressing the growing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) among children, with the state government signing a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with AIIMS Nagpur to build a structured, system-wide response. The agreement, signed at Aarogya Bhavan by the Public Health Department, marks the first coordinated effort in the [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Sip Smart: The Truth About Plastic, Paper and Eco-Friendly Straws in India</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Vivek Shukla]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:41:39 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Think Before You Sip: The Straw Story We Ignore How often do we reach for a straw while sipping cold coffee, nimbu pani, or a fizzy drink? It’s such a small, effortless act that we barely notice it. Straws feel convenient, hygienic, and harmless. But beneath this everyday habit lies a growing concern—one that affects [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>India’s Sugar Debate: Food Industry Pushes Back as Ultra-Processed Food Concerns Grow</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Vivek Bhavsar]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 11:32:10 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A new FICCI knowledge paper calls for science-based regulation and clearer definitions of sugars as policymakers balance public health concerns with the rapid growth of India’s packaged food industry. X: @vivekbhavsar NEW DELHI: Across the world, ultra-processed foods — from packaged snacks and sugary drinks to ready-to-eat meals — are increasingly being blamed for rising [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Maharashtra Budget 2026–27: Urban Health Commissionerate, ₹4,500 Crore Screening Programme and Digital Health Mission Announced</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Vivek Bhavsar]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:53:15 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mumbai: The Maharashtra Budget 2026–27 outlines a series of initiatives aimed at strengthening public healthcare infrastructure, expanding disease screening programmes and introducing digital health systems across the state. Presenting the Budget in the Legislative Assembly, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the government aims to ensure accessible and affordable healthcare while expanding medical infrastructure and specialised [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Economic Survey Flags Unhealthy Diets, But Celebrity Ads Continue to Mask High Sugar Content: NAPi</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Special Correspondent]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 08:58:08 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[New Delhi: Even as the Government of India’s Economic Survey 2025–26 acknowledges the growing public health crisis driven by unhealthy diets and ultra-processed foods, celebrity-led advertisements promoting high-sugar packaged foods continue without mandatory disclosures, public health advocacy group Nutrition Advocacy in Public Interest (NAPi) has said. In a detailed submission circulated on Saturday, NAPi expressed [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>“Why the Drama?” Atishi Slams BJP, Demands Immediate Discussion on Delhi Pollution Crisis</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[TheNews21 Bureau]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 07:08:41 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Delhi: Leader of the Opposition in the Delhi Assembly and AAP leader Atishi on Monday criticized the BJP-led Delhi government over its handling of the city’s worsening pollution. Speaking passionately, she said, “The BJP-led Delhi government is running away from the issue of pollution. Pollution is the biggest problem in Delhi today&#8230; When AAP demands [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>TMC MP Sugata Roy Caught Smoking Near Parliament; Union Ministers Confront Him Over Public Health</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[TheNews21 Bureau]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2025 07:37:22 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Delhi: In a surprising incident on Thursday, TMC MP Sugata Roy was spotted smoking near the Makar Dwar outside Parliament, sparking a confrontation with Union Ministers Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and Giriraj Singh. The ministers voiced concerns over public health and the dignity of the House. Roy, however, defended his actions, claiming that MPs are prohibited [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Demand to Hand Over Seven Hills Hospital to BMC; Andheri Group Announces Protest on November 6</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[TheNews21 Bureau]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 13:27:12 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mumbai: Citizens and local leaders in Andheri have demanded that the fully-equipped Seven Hills Hospital be brought under the control of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), alleging an attempt to hand it over to industrialist Mukesh Ambani. Opposing any move towards privatization, the Andheri Vikas Samiti has announced an intense protest on November 6 at [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>CM Devendra Fadnavis Bats for Controlled Pigeon Feeding, Urges BMC to Avoid Abrupt Closure of Kabutarkhanas</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2025 13:12:12 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mumbai: In a significant development for animal lovers and Jain communities in Mumbai, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday intervened in the ongoing row over pigeon feeding at city kabutarkhanas. Fadnavis emphasized that an abrupt ban on pigeon feeding is not advisable and directed the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to ensure regulated feeding practices until [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Dr. Devinder Kumar Manyal Attends Health Awareness Programme under ICMR-AIIMS STEPS-INDIA Study in Ramgarh</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Special Correspondent]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2025 10:11:28 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[By Susheel Singh Charak Ramgarh: Dr. Devinder Kumar Manyal, MLA of Ramgarh, attended a health awareness programme organised under the STEPS-INDIA Multi-Centric Study titled “Strategies for Enhanced Population Engagement and Health Care Seeking for Prevention and Control of Hypertension and Diabetes in India” — a project funded by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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