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.
A shocking video from a Mangaluru hospital shows a doctor on his phone while a patient struggles to breathe. The incident, dated 06 Jan 2026, has triggered public fury. Read more about the alleged medical negligence.
Vinodhini, a Palakkad girl who lost her arm to alleged medical negligence, finally receives a prosthetic limb. The Kerala government and opposition leader V.D. Satheesan ensured funding and support. Read the full story.
Kerala government finally includes Vinodhini in sponsorship scheme for prosthetic arm after alleged medical negligence led to amputation. Read the full story of her family's struggle.
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.
A school teacher in Kerala's Palakkad has been arrested for sexually harassing a minor boy. The incident came to light after the victim confided in a friend. Read the full report.
A migrant worker from Chhattisgarh was lynched in Palakkad, Kerala, revealing the state's failure to protect interstate labour despite high development indicators. Urgent legal reforms are needed.
A 31-year-old migrant from Chhattisgarh was killed in Palakkad on false theft suspicion. This rising mob violence in Kerala highlights the urgent need for legal safeguards and social integration for interstate workers.
A 57-year-old man was injured after his scooter hit an unidentified animal near Madukkarai forest. Forest officials have installed cameras to monitor wildlife movement. Read the full story.
After 3 months of struggle, a Palakkad family thanks opposition leader V D Satheesan for promising full financial aid for a prosthetic hand for their 9-year-old daughter. Read the full story of alleged medical negligence and hope.
Congress veteran P J Kurien clarifies his controversial remarks on Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkootathil's ticket, stating the party will decide. He also pushes for youth and women candidates.
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.
Actor Ajith Kumar's private temple visit in Palakkad turned chaotic as fans mobbed him. Videos show the star urging calm as police intervened. Read about the incident and similar celebrity mobbings.
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.
Students from AV Vidyamandir Senior Secondary School in Cheeka complete IIT's online foundational course, gaining a crucial edge for JEE preparation. Discover their journey.
A 31-year-old migrant worker from Chhattisgarh was lynched in Kerala's Palakkad district, highlighting rising xenophobia. Seven arrested. Experts warn of growing threat.
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.
Chittur-Thathamangalam municipality in Palakkad ends use of 'honourable' for chairman & secretary to promote equality. A move hailed as a democratic correction.
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.
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.
Ramnarayan Baghel left his village in Chhattisgarh for work in Kerala to fund his sons' education and complete his PMAY home. Days later, he was lynched by a mob. Read his tragic story.
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.