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.
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HC Seeks Probe into Uttarakhand Medical Council Chairman
Uttarakhand High Court directs petitioner to submit evidence against Medical Council chairman within six weeks. Govt must act and report progress. Read the full story.
Maharashtra makes QR code verification mandatory for doctors
Maharashtra govt instructs MMC to introduce QR codes for doctor verification to curb bogus practitioners. SC orders MMC elections within three months. Read more.
SC sets higher ethical bar for lawyers in council elections
Supreme Court says lawyers contesting Bar Council polls must uphold higher ethical values. Bench made prima facie observation on a Telangana candidate. Read the full story.
Centre tells HC: Classifying air purifiers as medical devices will restrict market
The Centre opposes a PIL to classify air purifiers as medical devices for a lower 5% GST, arguing it will increase compliance and restrict supply. The Delhi High Court urges rate reconsideration amid pollution.
SC Orders Fresh MMC Elections Within 90 Days
The Supreme Court has mandated a new returning officer to conduct Maharashtra Medical Council elections within three months, starting the process afresh. All legal procedures must be followed. #MMCElections #SupremeCourt
NMC Allows For-Profit Companies to Set Up Medical Colleges
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.
NMC Rs 2 Lakh Fee for New MBBS Colleges, 450 PG Seats
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.
NMC Adds 450 PG Seats, Sets Rs 2 Lakh Fee for New MBBS Colleges
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.
Vaishno Devi Medical College's Quota Requests Rejected Thrice
Exclusive: SMVDIME sought to place all MBBS seats under All India Quota to change classroom demographics, but faced triple rejection from central authorities before protests erupted. Details inside.
Vaishno Devi Medical College Loses NMC Nod Amid Protests
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.
PG Medical Counselling 2025 Round 3 Delayed
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.
NMC rescinds MBBS nod to Vaishno Devi Medical College
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.
SDPI National Council to Meet in Mangaluru This Weekend
The Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) will hold its crucial National Council meeting in Mangaluru on January 20-21. The gathering will strategize for upcoming elections and address key national issues. Read more.
Fadnavis warns BJP units against alliances with Congress, AIMIM
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis expresses strong displeasure over local BJP alliances with Congress & AIMIM in civic polls, orders them to be undone. Details inside.
BJP allies with Congress, AIMIM in Maharashtra; Fadnavis warns action
Maharashtra BJP forms post-poll pacts with rivals Congress & AIMIM in civic bodies, defying state leadership. CM Devendra Fadnavis rejects tie-ups, threatens disciplinary action. Details inside.
NMC withdraws MBBS permission from Vaishno Devi medical college
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.
Permission for MBBS at Vaishno Devi College Withdrawn
The J&K administration has revoked permission for the MBBS course at Mata Vaishno Devi College after a major row over its recognition. Get the full details on this developing education story.
NMC Withdraws MBBS Permission from J&K Medical College
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.
Telangana Doctors Announce Black Badge Protest Over GO 229
Telangana's medical JAC announces a statewide black badge protest starting Wednesday against GO 229, which they say undermines the Telangana Medical Council's autonomy. Doctors assure patient care will not be affected.
MBBS Student in First Year for 10+ Years at Gorakhpur College
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.
MBBS student stuck in first year for 10 years, NMC help sought
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.
MBBS Student in First Year for 11 Years, College Seeks NMC Help
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.
PM Modi Warns of AMR 'Silent Pandemic' in Mann Ki Baat
PM Modi highlights Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) as a grave health threat in Mann Ki Baat. Experts from AIIMS Nagpur & GMCH explain the dangers of antibiotic misuse. Learn how to use antibiotics responsibly.
Telangana Doctors Oppose GO 229, Fear Bureaucratic Control
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.
Madras HC Upholds Homeopathy Council's Renewal Notification
Madras High Court dismisses a practitioner's plea challenging the Tamil Nadu Homeopathy Medical Council's renewal notification. The court backed the ad hoc committee's decision. Read the full details.
Haveri Medical College Campus Inauguration on Jan 7
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.
India Eyes 25% Share in $100B Medical Tourism by 2030
As manufacturing and IT face headwinds, India's next growth engine could be medical tourism. With skilled doctors and cost advantage, India aims to capture 25-30% of the $100B global market by 2030. Discover the potential.
Govt Medical College Thiruvananthapuram Secures 26 University Ranks
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.
Gujarat MBBS admissions end, Rs 25 crore refund starts
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.
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