PG Medical Seat Vacancies Spike to Over 17,000 Nationwide
Vacant PG medical seats after first counselling round jumped from 11,629 in 2021 to 17,619 in 2025. Maharashtra leads with highest vacancies as cut-offs drop sharply across categories.
Vacant PG medical seats after first counselling round jumped from 11,629 in 2021 to 17,619 in 2025. Maharashtra leads with highest vacancies as cut-offs drop sharply across categories.
Residents of MS Maqta in Hyderabad's Khairtabad area endure mounting garbage and pothole-ridden roads despite years of complaints to civic authorities.
Thangal Lake in Korattur, Chennai, faces severe pollution from garbage dumping and sewage contamination. Residents report health risks and water shortages as authorities fail to act.
Filmmaker Raju Majumdar's new movie Phonibabu Viral explores how a 75-year-old man becomes a viral sensation overnight, questioning if online popularity can restore dignity in real life.
Residents of Ward 9 in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar express deep frustration over unresolved civic issues including garbage collection, water scarcity, poor roads, and lack of a government hospital, demanding immediate attention from municipal authorities.
Panjab University's collection of over 4,000 heritage furniture pieces faces neglect and theft. Learn about the preservation challenges and past incidents.
A new 500-bed medical college in Dumraon, Buxar, promises advanced healthcare for Western Bihar by 2026, cutting travel to Patna. Read about this game-changer.
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.
Indian Navy launches a 5-day joint services medical camp in Lakshadweep from Jan 12-16, offering specialist care and surgeries. Read about this healthcare outreach initiative.
Frustrated residents of Nagpur's Prabhag 2 announce election boycott over unfinished sewer lines and poor roads. Nearly 12,000 voters to abstain in protest.
Odisha plans to add 502 PG seats in government medical colleges. DMET urges urgent action to meet NMC deadlines. Learn which institutions will benefit.
Decades of neglect have turned Bengaluru's pedestrian subways into hazardous zones, forcing walkers onto dangerous roads. Read about the civic failure and urgent safety concerns.
Residents of Swagat Nagar, Nagpur, face daily danger crossing dilapidated bridges over a drain. Missing railings and poor lighting create a high-risk situation, especially for children and seniors. Read about their urgent plea for safety measures.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Punjab govt announces 32 new stadiums for Mohali while existing Phase IX stadium lies dilapidated with stolen solar panels. MLA Kulwant Singh's plan faces criticism over governance and wastage of public funds.
Mysuru's iconic Rangayana repertory theatre grapples with a severe identity crisis due to institutional neglect, funding issues, and a talent shortage. Discover the challenges facing this cultural pillar.
Massive theft of solar panels cripples Mohali's Phase-9 sports stadium, halting year-round swimming training. Deputy Mayor demands high-level probe into security lapses.
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 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.
In today's hustle culture, overworked parents risk emotional neglect. Discover why mindful presence, not packed schedules, builds a child's self-worth and future relationships.
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 400-year-old temple granary in Thondi, Tamil Nadu, is on the verge of collapse. Locals urge the HR&CE department to restore this vital piece of cultural heritage before it's lost forever.