Orissa High Court issues notice to state over PIL challenging last-minute revision of MBBS/BDS fees for 2025-26. Petitioners allege 78% hike hurt meritorious poor students. Next hearing on Jan 20.
Aspiring doctors eyeing 2026 admissions must see the QS World University Rankings 2025 for Medicine. Harvard leads, but European schools like Karolinska Institutet are strong contenders. Plan your global medical education now!
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
26 MBBS seats remain vacant in Karnataka after stray round. KEA allows final allotment until Wednesday noon. Get details on colleges, NEET rank-based process, and reasons behind vacancies.
A coalition of 20 US states, led by California, files a lawsuit against the Trump administration's drastic H-1B visa fee increase to $100,000, calling it illegal and destructive for key sectors. Read the full analysis.
Lucknow Municipal Corporation proposes major hike in licence fees for hotels, restaurants, and nursing homes from April 2026. Public objections invited. Read details.
Indira Gandhi Medical College suspends two second-year MBBS students for three months and fines them ₹50,000 each for ragging juniors. Read the full details of the disciplinary action.
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi launches the Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices Policy 2025, aiming to attract investments and create jobs. The state announces two dedicated industrial parks. Read more.
DMET Odisha announces revised schedule for NEET PG 2025 Round 2 counselling. Choice filling from Dec 18-20. Check eligibility, key dates, and reporting details here.
India approves 11 new medical colleges via PPP model in Jharkhand, Arunachal Pradesh & UP. Viability Gap Funding up to 40% aims to fast-track medical education in underserved districts. Read more.
Andhra Pradesh lorry owners launch indefinite strike from Dec 9, halting goods transport from railway sheds & shipyards to protest massive hike in fitness fees for older vehicles. Read more.
Severe cold wave grips Odisha with G Udayagiri recording 4.4°C. IMD warns of continued low temperatures for next 4-5 days. Read for details on affected districts and forecasts.
BSE Odisha has announced the Class 10 exam schedule for 2026. Check dates, download the timetable from bseodisha.ac.in, and prepare for exams starting February 19.
A fight over noodles at Gandhi Medical College's canteen led to an FIR and suspension of 15 MBBS students. Police investigate charges of assault and intimidation.
Odisha's new Pharma & Medtech Policy 2025 aims to make the state a strategic hub for healthcare manufacturing. The policy includes plans for dedicated industrial parks and a roadmap aligned with India's 2047 vision. Read more.
MIDC police file FIR after retired L Pinto was cheated of Rs 33.53 lakh for a fake MBBS seat in Chennai. The accused promised admission post-NEET failure and vanished. Read the full investigation details.
Karnataka High Court full bench cancels provisional MBBS, BDS seat allotments in third-round counselling. Read the court's directions to KEA and what it means for students.
Four MBBS interns, all only sons, died after their car hit a parked truck on Delhi-Lucknow highway in Amroha. The tragic accident occurred late Wednesday night. Read the full report.
Aligarh Muslim University forms committee to investigate students who allegedly didn't pay fees after the university switched from manual to online payment during Covid-19.
Odisha Police enhance night security with checkpoints from 1 AM to 5 AM to protect women workers and tourists. New law allows women's night shifts. Read details.
Jharkhand's health department greenlights major upgrades for SNMMCH Dhanbad & MGMMCH Jamshedpur. MBBS seats to increase, new infrastructure planned. Read the full details.
Jharkhand health department greenlights major expansion of SNMMCH Dhanbad & MGMMCH Jamshedpur. MBBS seats to rise, new infrastructure planned. Read for details.
Four young MBBS interns from a UP university died after their speeding car hit a parked truck on NH-9. Police suspect drunk driving. Read the full investigation details.
Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma University of Health Sciences, Rohtak has declared the MBBS 1st Prof Annual Exam results. Check and download your result gazette online now.
Dr Ganesh Baraiya, 3 ft tall, overcame MCI's height bar via Supreme Court to become a Medical Officer. His viral journey from Gujarat village to MBBS inspires millions. Read his incredible story.
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi announces a committee headed by ex-IAS Ashok Tripathy to review long-pending demands of teaching & non-teaching staff. Report due in 6 months.
A US AI recruitment firm's hoarding at IIT-Delhi placement, promising H-1B sponsorship despite a $100,000 fee, offers relief to students amid stricter US visa norms under the Trump administration.
Jimmy Shergill reveals how rejecting typecasting after 'Mohabbatein' led to iconic roles in 'Munna Bhai MBBS' & 'Haasil'. He also opens up about a personal family conflict. Discover his next project.
Ganesh Baraiya, a 25-year-old with dwarfism, overcame MCI rejection & won a Supreme Court battle to become an MBBS doctor. His story is a testament to resilience. Read his inspiring journey.
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.