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.
Get the latest Bengaluru news for January 4, 2026. Stay updated on major civic developments, traffic alerts, weather conditions, and key political news from the city.
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.
Bengaluru's New Year celebrations saw thinner crowds and robust police deployment, ensuring safety but impacting business for city-centre pubs and restaurants. Read the full report.
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.
A 32-year-old woman died at Coimbatore Medical College Hospital days after a C-section. While relatives allege negligence, hospital denies claims citing a rare, complex case. Read the full details.
A newborn died at Bareilly district women's hospital gate on Dec 23 due to staff negligence. Probe confirms fault, action promised. Read the shocking details.
Vadodara Municipal Corporation suspends engineer, blacklists contractor after a 43-year-old man dies falling into an open manhole in Manjalpur. Read the full investigation 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.
Get the latest from Bengaluru on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather, and political developments. Stay informed with the biggest updates from the city.
A lab technician's error led to a wrong blood transfusion at Bengaluru's Jayanagar General Hospital. The patient is stable after ICU care. Police complaint filed.
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.
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.
Get the latest updates from Bengaluru on December 24, 2025. Stay informed on civic alerts, traffic snarls, metro services, weather, and key political developments in the city.
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.
A dangerous, unbarricaded opening along a stormwater drain on Kengal Hanumanthaiah Road in Bengaluru's Chikkalasandra has caused injuries. Residents' complaints to Bengaluru West corporation remain unaddressed. Read more.
Chhattisgarh releases first-round PG medical seat allotment for 2025. The process proceeds despite an ongoing Supreme Court petition. Details inside.
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.
Union Health Minister JP Nadda said the government spends Rs 30-35 lakh annually on each medical seat, urging students to serve society. He highlighted a massive expansion in medical infrastructure.
A ward boy at Meerut's LLRM Medical College was terminated after allegedly filling a nebuliser's oxygen chamber with spirit. The error was caught in time, preventing harm to a 4-year-old patient.
Haridwar consumer commission orders two doctors to compensate a woman who became pregnant after a tubectomy. The case highlights medical accountability and patient distress. Read the full story.
The autonomous state medical college in Amethi's Tiloi tehsil is undergoing a major expansion to a 550-bed modern hospital by January 2026. This ₹300 crore project aims to transform healthcare in the region.
A four-year-old girl died and three others were injured after bricks from an under-construction building fell in Bengaluru's Chinnappanahalli. Read the full report on the tragic incident and safety lapses.
Venkataramana, 34, died after suffering a heart attack in Bengaluru. His wife's desperate pleas at hospitals & on the road went unanswered. A tragic story of systemic failure & a wife's compassion.
A 34-year-old mechanic in Bengaluru died of a heart attack after two private hospitals allegedly denied emergency care and passersby ignored his wife's desperate pleas for help. His widow calls for action and compassion.
The Union health ministry has approved 10,023 new medical education seats in government colleges from 2025-26 to 2028-29. This expansion aims to strengthen India's healthcare workforce and improve access to medical education in underserved regions. Read m
A 34-year-old mechanic in Bengaluru died after falling from a scooter while being rushed to hospital for a heart attack. His wife alleges medical negligence and public apathy contributed to the tragedy. Read the full story.