TN Aims to Make Govt Medical Colleges Knowledge Hubs
Tamil Nadu Health Secretary P Senthilkumar urges state-run medical colleges to become research centres focusing on AI, climate change & NCDs. Learn about the state's healthcare vision.
Tamil Nadu Health Secretary P Senthilkumar urges state-run medical colleges to become research centres focusing on AI, climate change & NCDs. Learn about the state's healthcare vision.
Odisha plans to add 502 PG seats in government medical colleges. DMET urges urgent action to meet NMC deadlines. Learn which institutions will benefit.
IIT Council identifies outdated specialisations & scarce internships as key reasons for falling MTech admissions. A 12-month reform plan, including a dual-track model, has been approved. Read more.
The NMC ordered Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence to shut its MBBS course just 4 months after approval, citing infrastructure but raising concerns over due process and potential religious bias. The move threatens student futures and '
J&K CM Omar Abdullah pledges supernumerary seats for 50 SMVDIME MBBS students after NMC withdrawal. He demands accountability for lapses. Read the full story.
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.
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.
NMC withdraws MBBS course permission from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute, sparking celebrations by BJP/Hindu groups and criticism from Omar Abdullah. Future of 50 students in limbo.
NMC withdraws MBBS permission from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute citing major deficiencies. Know the rules violated, the Rs 15 crore penalty, and how 50 students will be relocated.
NMC's MARB withdraws LoP from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence for 2025-26 due to serious standards violations. Students to be shifted to other J&K colleges. Read the full report.
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.
The National Medical Commission has withdrawn permission from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute over standards. All 50 students from the controversial batch will be transferred to other colleges. Read the full story.
Kalyan Singh Super Specialty Cancer Institute in Lucknow begins installing a Rs 25 crore Digital PET-CT scanner, promising sharper images, reduced radiation, and faster diagnosis for cancer patients.
India's Centre has overhauled its HRD Scheme for health research to decentralize medical research, supporting students, young doctors, and women scientists nationwide. Learn how this move aims to build a robust research ecosystem beyond top institutes.
India's National Medical Commission integrates clinical research into core medical curriculum. Learn how this major policy shift will transform medical education and innovation.
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.
The Pune Public Policy Festival is back at Gokhale Institute on Jan 9-10, 2026, exploring 'Decoding Technology and Society'. Discover insights on tech's role in India's global future. Read more!
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.
Scientists from Kolkata & Hyderabad identify a novel antimicrobial peptide, SA-XV, that could revolutionize treatment for drug-resistant fungal eye infections, a major cause of blindness in South Asia. Read the breakthrough findings.
Discover why mice are indispensable for medical research, from developing cancer drugs to creating COVID-19 vaccines. Learn about their genetic similarities to humans and ethical research standards.
Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) in Ranchi announces a major expansion plan for 2026, including new ICU buildings, linear accelerators for cancer, and 103 new staff posts. Read about the full roadmap to enhance healthcare.
PGIMER Chandigarh achieves over 5,400 kidney transplants despite only 50 beds, reducing wait time to 3 months. A model for renal care in India. Read more.
Manu Joseph argues that billionaire longevity quests, our peaceful nature, and Trump's immigration crackdown are unexpectedly creating a better, healthier world. Discover the hidden optimism.
Jharkhand health department begins groundwork for kidney transplants at Rims, aiming to keep patients from seeking treatment outside the state. A key meeting is set for Jan 9.
The NCERT is poised to receive deemed university status by March 31, empowering it to grant degrees and significantly boost educational research in India. Discover the implications.
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.
NDRI Karnal's new director, Dr. Dheer Singh, announces a bold plan to achieve the top position in the NIRF rankings. Discover the institute's strategy for excellence in dairy research and education.
National Medical Commission adds 171 PG seats across specialties. Counselling can proceed immediately without formal letters. Great news for medical aspirants facing intense competition.