A Panvel court sentenced a homeopathic doctor to 3 years rigorous imprisonment for administering allopathic injections, leading to a patient's death in 2016. The court fined him Rs 1.10 lakh. Read the full details.
Himachal CM Sukhu announces a performance-linked incentive policy for doctors and major stipend hikes for PG residents. Over Rs 3000 crore allocated for healthcare upgrades. Read more.
Pune Municipal Corporation announces a major salary hike to Rs 1.5-2.5 lakh to recruit 25 specialist doctors for Kamala Nehru Hospital, addressing critical staff shortages and NMC compliance issues.
IndiGo cancels 1,600+ flights on Friday, 800+ on Saturday due to crew shortage, leaving passengers stranded. Government confirms normal operations have resumed at airports nationwide. Read the full story.
IndiGo, India's largest airline, cancelled over 800 flights on Saturday due to a severe crew shortage. The disruption affected thousands of passengers nationwide. Read for details and airline response.
IndiGo cancels flights across India due to crew shortage and bad weather, causing major passenger disruption. Get the full explanation and airline response here.
A former doctor in the UK faces multiple charges of sexual assault against female patients. The case has triggered a major review of NHS safeguarding protocols. Read the full report.
IndiGo's mass flight cancellations strand passengers, spike fares 8-10x. Harsh Goenka's viral 'ItDidn'tGo' meme captures the frustration. Read about the pilot shortage crisis and government action.
IndiGo cancels nearly 300 flights, leaving thousands stranded. The crisis stems from a pilot shortage due to new crew rest rules. Passengers face chaos, lost baggage, and ruined plans. Details inside.
Dr Ganesh Baraiya, 3 ft tall, overcame MCI's height bar via Supreme Court to become a Medical Officer. His viral journey from Gujarat village to MBBS inspires millions. Read his incredible story.
India's Health Ministry admits the country lags behind WHO's hospital bed benchmark. Despite expansion in medical seats, doctor and nurse shortages persist nationwide. Read the full report.
IndiGo faces major operational crisis with over 200 flights cancelled Wednesday. DGCA launches probe, airline cites crew shortage & tech glitches. Full details inside.
Massive disruptions at IndiGo, India's largest airline, leave lakhs stranded. Over 200 flights cancelled, delays up to 10 hours. Read about the chaos and airline's response.
IndiGo, India's largest airline, faces massive disruptions with only 35% on-time flights. Over 200 cancellations reported due to severe crew shortage post new FDTL norms. Passengers face 7-8 hour delays.
Ganesh Baraiya, a 25-year-old with dwarfism, overcame MCI rejection & won a Supreme Court battle to become an MBBS doctor. His story is a testament to resilience. Read his inspiring journey.
Dr. Kinnari Rathod, a 3-feet-tall MBBS graduate from Gujarat, wins her fight for employment. After overcoming discrimination and legal hurdles, she secures her first job as a medical officer. Read her inspiring journey.
Union Health Minister JP Nadda reveals India's doctor-population ratio has reached 1:811, with massive growth in medical colleges and seats since 2014. Read the full report.
Indian doctors can now access loans up to Rs 80 lakh from Bajaj Finserv to upgrade clinics, buy equipment & expand services. Quick processing & flexible repayment. Learn more.
India's aviation regulator DGCA has 801 vacant posts out of 1630. To bridge the gap, it's hiring short-term contractual staff, but experts warn this is a band-aid solution for a serious safety oversight problem.
Mysuru's new district hospital struggles with severe doctor shortages and inadequate infrastructure despite serving 308,000 patients. Read about the healthcare crisis and pending government proposals.
IMA President Dr Dilip Bhanushali challenges doctor shortage narrative, opposes mixopathy, critiques Ayushman Bharat. Read exclusive insights from Chandigarh conference.
Punjab Cabinet plans incentive policy for teachers and doctors in border districts. New rules for charitable societies and GPS on mining vehicles also approved to curb illegal mining.
India's top medical graduates in NEET-PG 2025 prefer medicine & radiology over surgery, citing stress & long training. Discover the trends shaping healthcare.
38-year-old doctor Rohini from Guntur allegedly died by suicide in Hyderabad after depression over US visa denial. Police investigation ongoing.
A young woman doctor from Andhra Pradesh died by suicide in Hyderabad after her US visa was rejected. The tragic incident was discovered by her family on Saturday. Read more about this heartbreaking story.
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Three tribal children in Chhattisgarh's Gariyaband died after family opted for faith healing over hospital care. A probe is ordered. Read the full report.
A new survey reveals a quiet healthcare rebellion as 1 in 6 adults, and nearly 25% under 30, turn to AI chatbots for medical comfort and advice, seeking what the system often can't provide.
India faces a massive demand for 30,000 pilots to crew 1,700 new aircraft on order, as revealed by Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu. Discover the details and implications for India's aviation sector.
Indian-origin doctor Jayant Patel, once convicted for manslaughter in Australia, has started a new life in Portland, US, stating he has 'moved on' from the controversial 'Doctor Death' chapter.