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Ridhima Gupta

Ridhima Gupta

Ridhima Gupta is a health correspondent with Hindustan Times. She covers Delhi's hospitals, government policies and other health topics. She has a keen interest in covering stories with a particular focus on gender and children’s issues.

Articles by Ridhima Gupta

31,000+ ‘poorly’ stored oxytocin injections seized in Delhi

31,000+ ‘poorly’ stored oxytocin injections seized in Delhi

Updated on Jul 11, 2026 02:42 IST

India's GLP-1 frenzy sparks misleading weight-loss products on e-comm sites

A distributor displays Mounjaro (tirzepatide) self-injecting GLP-1 prefilled pens at his office in Thane, Mumbai.

Updated on Jul 10, 2026 14:12 IST

Medicine procurement racket: AAP protests outside Delhi hospital, alleges suspects being saved

The AAP said it would hold similar protests outside other government hospitals.

Updated on Jul 7, 2026 02:38 IST

Doctors’ association to hold one-day strike today over better wages

Doctors' association to hold a strike in New Delhi on Friday demanding the implementation of the recommendations of the 7th pay commission and other salary-related benefits

Updated on Jul 3, 2026 03:27 IST

Don’t use AIIMS name and logo on social media, staff told

The guidelines also emphasised patient confidentiality (HT archive)

Updated on Jun 25, 2026 22:44 IST

IVF case: Cops say ‘donors’ are reluctant to join probe

Photo for representation (AP)

Updated on Jun 25, 2026 22:28 IST

Ex-CPA head held over alleged irregularities in DGHS procurement

The arrest comes weeks after the Delhi government’s Directorate of Vigilance conducted searches at the CPA office and submitted a complaint alleging serious irregularities in procurement processes . (Representative photo)

Updated on Jun 19, 2026 21:58 IST

Scores of Foreign Medical Graduates await internships in Delhi, seek health minister’s intervention

A delegation of FMGs said many qualified doctors are unable to start their careers due to a lack of internships. (Representative photo)

Updated on Jun 17, 2026 21:44 IST

2 months on, DNA test result of‘mismatched’ IVF twins awaited

The couple – who already have two daughters aged 14 and eight – said they wanted to expand their family, but have now been waiting for answers for over two months.

Updated on Jun 16, 2026 22:50 IST

24-year-old Bengal student dies of heatstroke, marking first such death in Delhi

While the student was the first person admitted to RML with heatstroke symptoms this season, hospital officials said three or four more patients had been admitted to the Heat Stroke Unit since May 20. (HT Archive)

Updated on Jun 16, 2026 03:17 IST

Delhi couple claim babies ‘swapped’ during IVF treatment: ‘Different DNA'

Technician in brown latex gloves does control check of the in vitro fertilization process in the Petri dishes in the IVF lab.

Updated on Jun 13, 2026 01:51 IST

For victims of Delhi blaze, hopes of healing turned into grief

Of the nine Indians who died, eight were from the same family.

Updated on Jun 5, 2026 02:46 IST

Subhash Nagar blast: Delhi teacher succumbs to burn injuries, family alleges IGL negligence

According to the FIR, the incident occurred around 10.20pm on May 25 when the victim, who was staying in a rented ground-floor flat in Subhash Nagar, switched on the lights and a blast allegedly occurred due to a leak in an IGL pipeline. (Representative photo)

Updated on Jun 4, 2026 23:42 IST

After Hauz Rani fire, survivors battle injuries as families search hospitals

Relatives moved between hospitals seeking missing people, while police personnel injured during rescue operations were discharged. (Sanchit Khanna/HT)

Updated on Jun 3, 2026 23:06 IST

DGHS Vatsala Aggarwal transferred to GTB Hospital

The order did not state any reason for the transfer.

Updated on Jun 2, 2026 22:58 IST

GTB hospital denies lapses in 7-month-old child missing case

Police registered a case of kidnapping after receiving complaint by Mohd Shewaaz, 23, alleging that his son had gone missing from the hospital premises.

Updated on Jun 1, 2026 22:32 IST

‘Suspended director of Delhi health dept to be reinstated’

‘Suspended director of Delhi health dept to be reinstated’

Updated on May 29, 2026 22:30 IST

Ex-CCI chief's death in Delhi draws focus to ‘late arrival’ of fire team

Dhanendra Kumar dies after suspected AC unit blast triggers fire at Hauz Khas home

Updated on May 29, 2026 08:06 IST

No financial irregularities in Ayushman Arogya Mandirs: Health minister

A total of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>25 lakh has been earmarked for infrastructure upgradation at each AAM, while an additional <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1 lakh has been allocated for furniture, fixtures and other essential functional requirements. (HT)

Updated on May 28, 2026 21:58 IST

Ex-CCI chairman Dhanendra Kumar dies in suspected AC blast in Delhi's Hauz Khas

Dhanendra Kumar dies after suspected AC unit blast triggers fire at Hauz Khas home

Updated on May 28, 2026 23:54 IST

Former Delhi Medical Council registrar elected DMA representative to Council

The development comes at a crucial time as the DMC is conducting elections in two phases following the dissolution of the earlier council last year over alleged irregularities. (HT)

Updated on May 25, 2026 22:00 IST

Tighter controls imposed on Pregabalin sale, distribution amid abuse concerns

The government highlighted the increasing misuse of the drug for its sedative, euphoric, and dissociative effects. (HT PHOTO/Representative)

Updated on May 22, 2026 06:07 IST

RML hospital reports its first cases of heatstroke

A 24-year-old student was brought to the hospital at around 1:45 am after falling seriously ill while travelling on a train, hospital officials said.

Updated on May 21, 2026 23:42 IST

Lack of night cooling period poses risk to health: Experts

A view of Sanjay Van Lake, where thousands of dead fish float along the shores as the water body dries up amid the ongoing heatwave in New Delhi on Thursday. (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO)

Updated on May 22, 2026 07:59 IST

Delhi reports season’s first heatstroke case as temperatures soar above normal

Rickshaw pullers rest amid intense summer heat in New Delhi on Wednesday. (ANI)

Updated on May 21, 2026 05:40 IST

Audit flags irregularities at Delhi Medical Council

Photo for representation (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Updated on May 15, 2026 22:26 IST

Delhi gangrape: Victim’s MLC shows ‘possibility of sexual assault’

The MLC also noted that the victim did not have major external injuries. However, according to doctors familiar with the case, this, in itself, does not rule out sexual assault. (Photo for representation)

Updated on May 15, 2026 22:02 IST

NEET’s shift to computer-based testing faces single-shift hurdle

The National Testing Agency has cancelled the NEET (UG) 2026 exam conducted on May 3 amid allegations of paper leak. (PTI)

Updated on May 14, 2026 03:48 IST

Delhi launches drive to trace 19,000 HIV patients who dropped out of treatment

Data from the Delhi State AIDS Control Society (DSACS) shows that over 18,668 HIV-positive individuals in the capital are no longer in touch with treatment centres.

Updated on May 13, 2026 21:34 IST

AIIMS-led trial finds low-cost drug digoxin may improve outcomes in rheumatic heart disease

(Shutterstock)

Updated on May 11, 2026 22:16 IST

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