India, Dec. 12 -- India has launched a domestically developed CRISPR-based therapy for sickle cell anaemia, aiming for elimination of the disease by 2047.

The Centre warned against excessive chemical fertiliser use, citing soil degradation and water pollution, while promoting balanced nutrient management.

Front-of-pack nutrition labelling is under review to help consumers make healthier food choices, with a draft regulation already issued.

Rising lung cancer cases among non-smoking women have been linked to air pollution, with expanded screening and treatment measures underway.

The government flagged health risks from ultra-processed foods, advanced green steel initiatives, and outlined relief mechanisms for crop damage from unseasona...