Indian Railways launches the weekly Alipurduar-Panvel Amrit Bharat Express (Train 11032/11031). Offering affordable travel, it connects West Bengal to Maharashtra with 35 stops. Check the full schedule here.
Odisha plans to add 502 PG seats in government medical colleges. DMET urges urgent action to meet NMC deadlines. Learn which institutions will benefit.
Canada's latest Express Entry draw saw the CRS score drop to 511. Learn about the process, costs, and what this lower cut-off means for skilled Indian professionals seeking permanent residency.
Thick fog over Varanasi forced multiple flights to divert to Lucknow on Thursday. Airlines provided refreshments and road transport for affected passengers. Details inside.
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.
A Vietnam Airlines flight from Frankfurt to Hanoi made an emergency landing at Kolkata airport after a 66-year-old German passenger suffered a brain haemorrhage mid-air. Read the full story.
A one-year-old boy tragically passed away after a severe medical crisis aboard an Air India Express flight, forcing an emergency landing in Indore. Read the full details of the in-flight emergency and response.
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.
Honeywell air purifiers have seen a significant price drop in India. We analyze the new pricing, features, and whether they finally make sense for home use against air pollution.
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.
Tata Group is reportedly searching for a new CEO for Air India to replace Campbell Wilson after his term ends in 2027, amid regulatory scrutiny and performance reviews. Get the latest details.
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US federal injury data for 2025 details alarming cases of foreign objects lodged in rectums. Doctors warn against DIY removal. Read the full report and learn why early medical help is crucial.
Dense fog in Lucknow prevented an Air India Express flight from landing on two days, forcing it to circle 28 times over 3 hours before returning to Delhi. Read about the severe travel disruptions.
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.
An Air India Express pilot was arrested and later released on bail for allegedly assaulting a colleague at Delhi's IGI Airport. The incident occurred on December 29, 2025.
Struggling with indoor air pollution? Discover the best air purifiers designed for large Indian homes that effectively clean air across entire spaces, not just single rooms. Breathe easier today!
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.
Central Railway's Nagpur Division coordinated emergency medical aid for a pregnant passenger on Shalimar Express, leading to a safe delivery. Read about this heartwarming rescue mission.
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.
Delhi High Court questions Centre's 18% GST on air purifiers, calling clean air a basic right as city AQI crosses 350. Court hears plea to declare them medical devices.
A PIL before Delhi High Court challenges 18% GST on air purifiers, calling them a necessity, not luxury. It seeks reclassification as medical devices to slash tax to 5% for public health.
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.
Dense fog blankets North India, severely disrupting rail services. Premium trains like Vande Bharat and Rajdhani Express face delays exceeding 8 hours. Get the latest updates on affected services.
Delhi Police registers FIR after an Air India Express pilot allegedly assaulted a flyer. Investigation underway using CCTV footage and evidence. Read the latest details.
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.