Legal Battle Over 18% GST on Air Purifiers in Delhi HC
Delhi High Court deliberates if air purifiers are luxury goods or medical necessity. Experts debate GST, Right to Life, and regulatory hurdles. Will toxic air force a tax rethink?
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Karnataka Governor Returns SC Internal Reservation Bill
Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot returns Karnataka's internal reservation bill, seeking clarification. The move stalls Congress's social justice push and follows petitions calling the quotas 'unscientific'.
Odisha Plans 502 New PG Medical Seats in Govt Colleges
Odisha plans to add 502 PG seats in government medical colleges. DMET urges urgent action to meet NMC deadlines. Learn which institutions will benefit.
Karnataka Governor returns SC quota bill, seeks clarifications
Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has sent back the SC sub-classification bill to the state government, requesting further details. The move delays a key internal reservation policy.
Medical Device Park in Noida gets deadline extension to 2027
The Centre extends the completion deadline for Noida's Medical Device Park to March 2027. Over 100 companies allotted land, with Rs 60 crore already utilised. #MakeInIndia #Healthcare
Centre tells HC: Classifying air purifiers as medical devices will restrict market
The Centre opposes a PIL to classify air purifiers as medical devices for a lower 5% GST, arguing it will increase compliance and restrict supply. The Delhi High Court urges rate reconsideration amid pollution.
Karnataka to classify 41,849 water bodies for clarity
Minister N S Boseraju directs officials to survey and classify Karnataka's 41,849 water bodies to resolve ownership and status confusion. A crucial step for water resource management.
NMC Allows For-Profit Companies to Set Up Medical Colleges
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.
NMC Rs 2 Lakh Fee for New MBBS Colleges, 450 PG Seats
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.
NMC Adds 450 PG Seats, Sets Rs 2 Lakh Fee for New MBBS Colleges
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.
Vaishno Devi Medical College Loses NMC Nod Amid Protests
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.
PG Medical Counselling 2025 Round 3 Delayed
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.
NMC rescinds MBBS nod to Vaishno Devi Medical College
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.
Jana Nayagan Cleared in UK, India Release Delayed
The film 'Jana Nayagan' receives a 15 rating from UK censors, but its Indian release on January 9 is uncertain due to pending CBFC certification. Details on the court case and overseas clearance.
NMC withdraws MBBS permission from Vaishno Devi medical college
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 Withdraws MBBS Permission from J&K Medical College
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.
Govt Brings AI Cancer Detection Software Under Regulation
India's CDSCO now regulates AI-based cancer detection software as Class C medical devices, requiring approval and safety validation. Experts call the move timely for patient safety. #Healthcare #AI #India
MBBS Student in First Year for 10+ Years at Gorakhpur College
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.
MBBS student stuck in first year for 10 years, NMC help sought
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.
MBBS Student in First Year for 11 Years, College Seeks NMC Help
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.
Telangana Doctors Oppose GO 229, Fear Bureaucratic Control
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.
Uttarakhand HC Quashes Sugam-Durgam Transfer Classification
Uttarakhand High Court deems the state's 'sugam' and 'durgam' area classification for transfers arbitrary. The court warns officials against violating its orders. Read the full story.
Haveri Medical College Campus Inauguration on Jan 7
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.
13 Labs, Gamma Facility for Noida Medical Device Park
YEIDA plans 13 advanced labs, including a gamma radiation centre, at Yamuna City's Medical Device Park to boost local manufacturing and innovation. Learn how this will cut costs and attract over 200 companies.
Govt Medical College Thiruvananthapuram Secures 26 University Ranks
Thiruvananthapuram Government Medical College achieves stellar results in Kerala University MD/MS exams, with students securing 26 top ranks. Read about the top performers and their specializations.
Gujarat MBBS admissions end, Rs 25 crore refund starts
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.
OpenAI's 'Gumdrop' AI Device: Details, Leaks & 2027 Timeline
OpenAI & Jony Ive's AI hardware, codenamed 'Gumdrop', targets 2027. Leaks hint at a pen, audio device & pocket-sized 'third device'. Foxconn may manufacture, not in China. Read more.
NMC Forms National Pool for Surprise Medical College Checks
The National Medical Commission is creating a national pool of government college faculty for surprise inspections to ensure quality. Learn about the new rules for the 2026-27 academic year.
Bihar to add 2 medical colleges, total state-run to reach 15
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 Seeks Govt Medical Faculty for Inspection Pool
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.
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