Shimla Doctor Suspended for Assaulting Patient
A senior resident at Shimla's IGMC was suspended after a video showed him assaulting a patient who protested being addressed as 'tu'. Police have registered an FIR and a probe is underway.
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Nadda: Govt spends Rs 35 lakh per medical seat yearly
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.
Amethi Medical College Expansion to 550 Beds by 2026
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.
Ethics Committee Summons 3 Rajasthan MLAs in Bribery Case
Rajasthan Assembly's Ethics Committee issues notices to 3 MLAs over alleged bribery in MLA-LAD fund contracts. Summons for questioning on Dec 19. Full details inside.
Harvard morgue manager jailed for 8 years in body parts case
A former Harvard Medical School morgue manager sentenced to 8 years for stealing and selling donated body parts. His wife also jailed. Shocking details inside.
SHINee's Key Steps Down Over Medical Treatment Scandal
SHINee's Key apologises and halts activities amid controversy over receiving treatment from an unlicensed 'injection aunt'. SM Entertainment releases official statement. Get all the facts here.
Centre approves 10,023 new medical seats in govt colleges
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
Rajasthan's 3 Proposed Medical Colleges See No Progress
Despite state govt promises, medical colleges in Rajsamand, Jalore & Pratapgarh remain on paper. Officials cite regional imbalance as new colleges open elsewhere. Read the full story.
Andhra Pradesh gets 36 new PG medical seats from NMC
The National Medical Commission sanctions 36 additional PG medical seats across five new colleges in Andhra Pradesh, significantly enhancing specialist healthcare training. Learn how this impacts medical education.
New Storm for 'The Salt Path' Author Raynor Winn
Fresh family claims and a Sky documentary reignite the truthfulness debate around Raynor Winn's bestselling memoir 'The Salt Path', questioning the ethics of nonfiction. Read the full investigation.
India Acknowledges Gender Bias in Medical Research, Boosts Funding
Union government acknowledges global gender bias in medical research, citing differences in disease manifestation for women. Details Rs 400+ crore funding push via ICMR & DBT for women's health and research.
HC Directs OSMCL MD to Appear Over Emergency Procurement Lapses
Orissa High Court reprimands OSMCL for lacking emergency medical procurement. MD ordered to appear on Dec 11 over delays at SCB Medical College. Read the full story.
SC: 95 Puducherry Med Students Must Do Rural Service for Degrees
Supreme Court mandates 3-month pro bono rural service for 95 PG medical students admitted irregularly in 2017-18. 18 meritorious students get ₹15 lakh+ compensation each. Full details inside.
SC: Puducherry medical students must serve rural areas for degrees
Supreme Court mandates 95 PG medical students from Puducherry private colleges to complete 3-month pro bono rural service for degrees. 18 students get ₹15 lakh+ compensation for lost seats in 2017-18. Full details inside.
Jharkhand OKs Rs 700cr Medical College Expansion in Dhanbad, Jamshedpur
Jharkhand health department greenlights major expansion of SNMMCH Dhanbad & MGMMCH Jamshedpur. MBBS seats to rise, new infrastructure planned. Read for details.
Belgian Police Raid EU Offices in Major Fraud Scandal
Belgian police raid EU offices in a major fraud probe, detaining ex-foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini. The scandal follows the $100M Kyiv affair, shaking Brussels. Read the full details.
RIMS cancels MBBS admission over fake caste certificate
Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences cancels admission of first-year MBBS student after probe confirms fraudulent SC certificate. Two similar cases detected in Daltonganj. Read the full investigation details.
Gujarat PG Medical First Round: 2,119 Seats Allotted
Gujarat's PG medical admission first round sees 2,119 students allotted seats. 254 seats remain vacant. Fee payment deadline is Dec 5. Read for details on new seats and next steps.
Insects Gnaw Body at Jhansi Medical College Mortuary
Shocking negligence at Jhansi Medical College mortuary as a woman's body is found gnawed by insects. Three staff suspended. Read about the investigation and family's ordeal.
Kolhapur Hospital Probe: Doctors' Private Lab Scam
Kolhapur medical college forms 4-doctor panel to investigate maternity ward doctors directing patients to private labs. Showcause notices issued, report due in 7 days.
418 New PG Medical Seats Approved in Tamil Nadu Colleges
National Medical Commission approves 418 additional PG seats in Tamil Nadu's private medical colleges. New seats include anaesthesiology, general medicine & surgery. State aims to add seats in second counselling round.
SGPGIMS Work Ethics Program for 100+ Hospital Staff
Over 100 frontline staff at SGPGIMS attended a work ethics orientation focusing on patient dignity, empathy, and communication skills. Experts stress these values build public trust.
Zelensky Under Fire After Yermak's Purge in $100M Scandal
Ukrainian President Zelensky faces backlash as top aide Andrii Yermak resigns amid $100 million corruption scandal. Yermak's cryptic message adds to political turmoil in Kyiv.
ED Raids Medical Colleges in Telangana, Andhra Over Bribery
Enforcement Directorate conducts nationwide searches in NMC corruption case involving medical college admissions and permissions. Key accused include Father Colombo Institute and middlemen.
NMC Lacks Data on Hospitals for Medical Residency
National Medical Commission admits having no exact data on hospitals with 220-499 beds despite new residency rules. Medical students face uncertainty about career planning. Learn more about this regulatory gap.
Mamata orders probe after victim's eye removed at morgue
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee orders investigation after family blocks her convoy alleging Pritam Ghosh's eye was gouged out at Barasat hospital morgue. Compensation and job promised.
BJP Accused of Communalizing Medical Sciences
Sajad Lone accuses BJP of communalizing medical education after party MLA seeks reservations for Hindus in medical colleges. Read the full controversy details.
Sajad Lone Accuses BJP of Communalising Medical Sciences
J&K politician Sajad Lone alleges BJP communalizing medical college admissions. Controversy erupts over selection lists in Jammu & Kashmir institutions. Read full details.
Hippocrates' Medical Ethics: First, Do No Harm
Explore Hippocrates' enduring medical principle 'First, do no harm' and its critical relevance in modern healthcare. Discover why preventing harm remains fundamental to medical ethics today.
4 Doctors Lose Registration Over Red Fort Blast
National Medical Council cancels medical licenses of 4 doctors accused in 2022 Red Fort blast case. Read about the disciplinary action and investigation details.
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