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.
Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya announces EPFO reforms: offices to be redeveloped as single-window centres, enabling service access from any regional office. Read more.
Sudan's devastating war has killed 40,000 and displaced 14 million, yet media coverage is minimal. Explore how 'flow' and 'contra-flow' theories explain this global media bias. Read analysis.
India's insurance penetration lags at 3.7% of GDP. Experts urge tax parity for pensions, wealth products & stamp duty relief in rural areas to enhance financial inclusion.
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.
Odisha's DMET will assess 14 government medical colleges for potential MBBS seat increase after NMC extended relaxed intake norms for 2026-27. Application window opens Dec 29.
As India pushes for Universal Health Coverage, experts highlight critical steps: a national health workforce pool, stronger primary care, and assured medicine quality. Read the detailed analysis.
A 70-year-old man fell unconscious on an Air India Express flight from Bengaluru to Lucknow. Despite an emergency landing and swift medical response, he was declared dead on arrival. Read the full details.
A quick-thinking bus driver and conductor in Kochi turned their vehicle into an ambulance to rush a 75-year-old collapsed passenger to hospital. Read their heroic story.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann has sanctioned Rs 68.98 crore for upgrading four premier medical colleges in the state. The funds aim to provide world-class treatment and diagnostic facilities. Read more about this major healthcare push.
Chhattisgarh releases first-round PG medical seat allotment for 2025. The process proceeds despite an ongoing Supreme Court petition. Details inside.
The second round of choice filling for Gujarat's MD, MS, and Diploma courses saw 951 fresh admissions. 357 seats remain vacant. Check allotment results and reporting dates now.
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.
Gujarat's 108 emergency service has handled 1.86 crore calls, saving over 18 lakh lives. Key achievements include 60 lakh maternity cases and 22 lakh road accident assists. Read the full report.
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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.
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Peter Arnett, famed for covering 17 wars and interviewing Osama bin Laden, died at 91. Explore his legendary career and legacy.
India's plan to allow full foreign ownership of insurers aims to boost investment. But is it enough to achieve universal coverage by 2047? Analysis inside.
LG unveils its flagship Micro RGB evo LCD TV with 100% colour coverage & OLED-level precision at CES 2026. Discover how this award-winning tech redefines home entertainment.
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
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.
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.
The new insurance bill aims for 100% FDI, easier access, and universal protection by 2047. Discover how it changes rules for LIC, IRDA, and policyholders.
MP Dr C N Manjunath calls for raising Ayushman Bharat's annual coverage from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 7.5 lakh. He also highlights the critical shortage of doctors in rural India. Read more.
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.
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.
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 health department greenlights major expansion of SNMMCH Dhanbad & MGMMCH Jamshedpur. MBBS seats to rise, new infrastructure planned. Read for details.