Medical professionals across Telangana continue protests against GO 229, which adds four ex-officio members to the medical council, arguing it weakens regulatory functions and threatens qualified practitioners.
IMA Hyderabad organized a black badge protest against GO 229, warning it threatens patient safety and medical ethics by expanding the Telangana Medical Council without consultation.
AP Medical Council chairman Dr Daggumati Srihari Rao announces a statewide crackdown on fake medical practitioners while simplifying doctor registrations and offering welfare support to families of deceased doctors.
Andhra Pradesh Medical Council introduces AI-powered WhatsApp chatbot to help doctors with registrations, renewals, and council services without office visits.
Karnataka govt will submit proposals for new medical colleges in Ramanagara & Bagalkot. Kanakapura plan deferred, Vijayapura PPP model on hold. Details on infrastructure & seat enhancement.
ONGC successfully controls a major gas well fire in Andhra Pradesh's Konaseema district after a five-day operation involving experts from Singapore. Read about the response and environmental impact.
Odisha plans to add 502 PG seats in government medical colleges. DMET urges urgent action to meet NMC deadlines. Learn which institutions will benefit.
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.
NTR district administration warns of strict action, including criminal charges, against illegal cockfights during Sankranti. Collector Dr G Lakshmisha directs committees to enforce ban.
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.
Chintapalle in Andhra Pradesh's ASR district shivers at 5°C, 4 degrees below normal. Dense fog disrupts traffic, with colder days predicted for Sankranti. Read the full weather report.
Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu requests urgent financial assistance from the Centre to implement the G-RAM-G scheme, highlighting the strain of the revised 60:40 funding ratio. Read the full story.
AP govt greenlights Piduguralla Government Medical College, starting 100 MBBS seats in 2026-27. CM Naidu approves ₹195 Cr central funds for 420-bed hospital & staff recruitment.
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.
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.
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.
Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan orders officials to expedite the Great Green Wall and 50% green cover projects to protect the 974-km coastline. A detailed plan is due by January end.
A major gas leak at an ONGC site in Andhra Pradesh's Konaseema continues unabated. While flames have reduced slightly, emergency crews are battling the situation. Latest updates here.
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.
Nellore MP Vemireddy Prabhakar Reddy laid the foundation for Dr APJ Abdul Kalam International School, a Rs 20 crore project by the Waqf Board. This initiative aims to provide quality education to underprivileged children in Andhra Pradesh. Read more.
Minimum temperatures rise in Andhra Pradesh as dense morning fog blankets coastal areas and tribal pockets, disrupting daily life and transport. IMD forecasts continued foggy conditions.
The Jal Shakti Ministry forms a high-level committee to resolve the escalating Krishna and Godavari river water disputes between Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Read the full details.
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.
Andhra Pradesh's education sector transformed in 2025 with massive teacher recruitment, digital integration, and student-centric reforms. Discover the key initiatives that reshaped learning.
A man in Andhra Pradesh's East Godavari district vandalized a Shiva Lingam due to a long-standing dispute with temple staff over an irrigation canal. Police confirm no political links. Read the full report.
Andhra Pradesh sees a 6.17% decline in overall crime in 2025. Rioting plunges 54%, cyber fraud losses drop 16%, and conviction rates rise. Explore the full data breakdown here.
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.
BCY Party president Bode Ramachandra Yadav alleges complete collapse of law & order in Andhra Pradesh, crimes against women daily. Demands CBI probe into drug mafia, claims minister wields unconstitutional power over police.
Kolkata's Alipore court intervenes after WBMC abruptly revoked 5 credit points for 900 doctors attending GPCON 2025. The court order prevents arbitrary actions by the council. Read the full story.