Odisha Plans 502 New PG Medical Seats in Govt Colleges
Odisha plans to add 502 PG seats in government medical colleges. DMET urges urgent action to meet NMC deadlines. Learn which institutions will benefit.
Odisha plans to add 502 PG seats in government medical colleges. DMET urges urgent action to meet NMC deadlines. Learn which institutions will benefit.
US Senators call for Apple & Google to remove X and Grok apps from stores due to AI generating nonconsensual explicit images of women and children. Read the full story.
Karnataka cabinet extends B-khata to A-khata conversion to all urban centres, aiming to bring lakhs of unauthorised properties into the tax net and formal framework. Details inside.
An unauthorised animal birth control camp in Tarn Taran, Punjab, has sparked controversy. Residents allege inhumane treatment of stray dogs, raising serious concerns about animal welfare and public health.
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.
Amazon's new AI tools 'Shop Direct' and 'Buy for Me' face backlash from online retailers who claim their products are listed without permission, causing order chaos. Read the full story.
A Bengaluru mother accuses a private school of fraudulently admitting her daughter without valid permissions. Read about the police action and the wider issue of over 900 unauthorised schools in Karnataka.
A viral video shows TikToker Stephen Harmon riding a horse inside a Target store. The horse defecated multiple times on the floor, causing shock. Watch the full story here.
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.
Jaipur Development Authority sealed a commercial rooftop pool in Sanganer for lacking approval and violating building safety norms. Officials warn such structures are dangerous in an earthquake-prone city.
RTI activist Vijay Kumbhar alleges Ajit Pawar's NCP office in Pune is in an unauthorised building on charitable trust land. Read the full investigation details here.
GMADA has filed a police complaint against developers for constructing an unauthorised colony in Majri village. The authority demands an FIR and demolition of illegal structures. Read the full story.
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.
Buxar district administration launches a strict drive against illegal banners and hoardings. DM Sahila warns of FIRs, fines under Bihar Prevention of Defacement of Property Act, 1987. Read more.
Two workers died in a rock collapse at an unauthorised stone quarry in Odisha's Dhenkanal district. Police investigation underway. Read about the safety lapses.
Drug inspectors in Fazilka sealed an unauthorised medical store in Bhamba Wattu village for selling prohibited, habit-forming medicines. A case under NDPS Act has been registered. Read the full details.
GBA Chairman M Lakshminarayana warns of strict action against unauthorised road cutting in Bengaluru. Penalties include fines and criminal charges to protect city infrastructure. Read more.
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.
Punjab government invokes 'deemed resignation' rule, terminating four tax department employees absent for over a year. Minister Cheema reiterates zero-tolerance policy towards indiscipline.
Punjab tax dept terminates 4 employees via 'deemed resignation' for unauthorised leave up to 3 years. Zero-tolerance policy enforced, no benefits granted. Read details.
Bhubaneswar faces visual pollution and traffic hazards due to a surge of unauthorised New Year banners at key junctions. Activists and commuters demand action. Read more.