National Medical Council cancels MBBS course permission at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute citing infrastructure deficiencies. 44 of 50 admitted students were Muslim, sparking protests. Read the full story.
Private equity firm Kedaara Capital is set to acquire a majority stake in Mohali-based Tynor Orthotics, valuing the medical device maker at ₹3,500-4,000 crore. Read the full story.
NMC cancels MBBS course permission for Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute after surprise inspection reveals serious lapses. 50 students for 2025-26 to be shifted. Read the full report.
The tragic death of fund manager Siddhartha Bhaiya highlights silent heart risks. A leading cardiologist explains why focusing only on heart attacks is incomplete and how a simple echocardiogram can save lives. Learn the key prevention strategies.
A shocking case at Gorakhpur's BRD Medical College sees an MBBS student unable to progress beyond the first year for over a decade. The college seeks NMC guidance to resolve this unprecedented regulatory hurdle.
BRD Medical College, Gorakhpur, seeks NMC's intervention for an MBBS student from 2014 batch who hasn't cleared first year, resides in hostel without paying mess fees. Read the full story.
A student at Baba Raghav Das Medical College in Gorakhpur has remained enrolled in the first-year MBBS for over a decade, exposing a regulatory gap. The college has approached the NMC for a solution.
Telangana's medical fraternity opposes GO 229, which adds 4 non-doctor bureaucrats to the Medical Council, fearing erosion of professional self-regulation. Read why doctors are demanding its withdrawal.
Maharashtra health department mandates phase-out of mercury thermometers & BP monitors in govt hospitals. Switch to digital alternatives aims to protect patients, staff & environment. Details inside.
A new cardiac catheterisation lab at Lucknow's RMLIMS promises faster treatment. Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak announced more equipment to modernise cardiac care. Read how this upgrade impacts patients.
The new campus of Haveri Institute of Medical Sciences (HIMS) will be formally inaugurated on January 7, ending a long delay. Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and CM Siddaramaiah will attend. Read details.
Thiruvananthapuram Government Medical College achieves stellar results in Kerala University MD/MS exams, with students securing 26 top ranks. Read about the top performers and their specializations.
The tragic death of Nagpur neurosurgeon Dr. Chandrashekhar Pakhmode underscores ignored heart attack symptoms like new acidity & breathlessness. Cardiologists urge immediate testing. Read more.
Gujarat's undergraduate medical admission process concludes after final counselling round. Only 3 seats remain vacant statewide. Over Rs 25 crore in deposits to be refunded to eligible students. Read details.
The National Medical Commission is creating a national pool of government college faculty for surprise inspections to ensure quality. Learn about the new rules for the 2026-27 academic year.
Arnav Anupriya Maharshi, a 17-year-old from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, won the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2025 for creating AI-powered, low-cost rehabilitative devices for paralysis patients. Discover his inspiring journey.
Bihar announces two new government medical colleges in Vaishali and Bhojpur, operational from Jan 2026. Each will have 500 beds and admit 100 MBBS students, marking a major healthcare expansion.
NMC's MARB invites eligible government medical college faculty to join an assessor pool for inspections, including surprise visits, for AY 2026-27. Apply within 15 days of Dec 22 notice.
Mickey Lee, beloved Big Brother Season 27 contestant, passed away at 35 on Christmas Day after multiple cardiac arrests from flu complications. Read her family's tribute.
The Indian Medical Association gears up for its historic 100th NATCON 2025 in Ahmedabad from Dec 26-28. Over 5000 doctors and global experts will convene. Read more.
Odisha's DMET will assess 14 government medical colleges for potential MBBS seat increase after NMC extended relaxed intake norms for 2026-27. Application window opens Dec 29.
Delhi High Court directs GST Council to urgently reconsider 18% tax on air purifiers, calling them a necessity in the city's severe pollution emergency. Read the full story.
Delhi High Court directs GST Council to urgently consider lowering GST on air purifiers from 18% to 5%, highlighting severe health risks from breathing polluted air 21,000 times a day.
Delhi High Court questions Centre's 18% GST on air purifiers, calling clean air a basic right as city AQI crosses 350. Court hears plea to declare them medical devices.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann has sanctioned Rs 68.98 crore for upgrading four premier medical colleges in the state. The funds aim to provide world-class treatment and diagnostic facilities. Read more about this major healthcare push.
Chhattisgarh releases first-round PG medical seat allotment for 2025. The process proceeds despite an ongoing Supreme Court petition. Details inside.
Ernakulam General Hospital performs India's first district-level heart transplant. A 22-year-old Nepali woman receives a new heart from a 46-year-old Kollam donor. Read this inspiring story of medical triumph.
The second round of choice filling for Gujarat's MD, MS, and Diploma courses saw 951 fresh admissions. 357 seats remain vacant. Check allotment results and reporting dates now.
Motilal Oswal Alternates invests $72 million in Sensa Core to boost indigenous medical device manufacturing. The move aims to reduce India's heavy import reliance and expand global footprint.
R2D2's innovative assistive technology, driven by user-centric design, is transforming lives for people with disabilities in India. Discover the breakthrough devices bridging the gap between labs and real-world impact.