ICAI introduces a mandatory Digital Practical Training Diary (E-Diary) for all CA articled trainees starting January 2026. Learn about the new submission process, benefits, and how it aims to bring transparency.
India's road ministry mandates Acoustic Vehicle Alerting Systems (AVAS) for all EVs, including e-rickshaws, to enhance pedestrian safety. New rules effective from 2026. Read the full details.
NMC scraps rule restricting medical college setup to non-profits. New PPP model aims to boost resources & access. Details on the policy shift announced in Vijayawada.
The National Medical Commission introduces a Rs 2 lakh registration fee for new medical colleges and approves 450 additional PG seats. Read the full details on the new regulations for 2026-27.
National Medical Commission approves 450+ PG seats for 2025-26, waives 100-seat cap for MBBS expansion, and introduces a Rs 2 lakh registration fee for new medical colleges to ensure serious intent.
The National Medical Commission revoked permission for SMVDIME's MBBS course just four months after approval, citing infrastructure gaps. The college calls the inspection a 'farce' and links the move to protests over Muslim student admissions.
The third round of PG Medical Counselling 2025 is postponed pending a revision of the qualifying percentile. 163 seats remain vacant in Gujarat after two rounds. Get the latest updates here.
The National Medical Commission has revoked permission for MBBS admissions at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi College in Jammu for 2024-25. Students and faculty celebrate the decision, citing long-standing quality concerns.
Udupi district administration mandates speed governors for heavy vehicles after two accidents injure bus passengers and kill a scooter rider. Deadline set for compliance.
NMC withdraws MBBS permission from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute citing major deficiencies. Know the rules violated, the Rs 15 crore penalty, and how 50 students will be relocated.
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.
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.
Urgent Aadhaar biometric update required for 94.7 lakh students in Uttar Pradesh. Delay risks blocking higher education access, scholarships, and exam applications. Parents must act now.
Indian government to launch pilot for mandatory silver hallmarking. New HUID code from Sept 2025 will ensure purity, curb counterfeits. Learn how this protects consumers.
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.
A new IIM study reveals that India's mandatory CSR spending rule may lower investor confidence and reduce firm value. Discover the findings and policy implications.
IIM Lucknow research finds mandatory CSR spending can be seen as a compliance cost, raising equity costs for firms. Strategic CSR, however, can build trust and lower risk.
Bengaluru traffic police mandate QR code display cards in all autos, linking to the Astram App for enhanced passenger safety and regulation. Learn the details and implications.
Oman mandates premarital medical exams from Jan 1, 2026, for all couples involving an Omani national. Learn about the tests, reasons, and tips for a smooth process.
Oman's Ministry of Health details the mandatory pre-marital medical examination process, urging couples to see it as vital for informed decisions and long-term marital health. Learn the steps involved.
Rajasthan government orders daily 10-minute newspaper reading in morning assemblies to boost vocabulary and current affairs awareness. Council to fund subscriptions.
Rajasthan mandates daily newspaper reading in government schools to improve language skills and general knowledge. The new rule starts from the 2024-25 academic session.
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.
Saudi Arabia unveils mandatory beach operator rules and a digital coastal guide to boost safety and tourism under Vision 2030. Discover how this transforms the Red Sea experience.
Oman enforces mandatory premarital screening for genetic & infectious diseases from Jan 1, 2026. Learn about the new law's impact on public health and marriage procedures.
Oman introduces mandatory premarital health checks from Jan 1, 2026, to screen for genetic and infectious diseases. Learn about the new law's impact and requirements.
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.