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.
ISRO's PSLV-C62 mission, its first launch of 2026, ends in failure. The setback impacts satellite deployment and highlights challenges in India's space program. Read the full analysis.
ISRO's PSLV-C62 mission faces a rare setback. Explore the details of this anomaly and a historical look at the space agency's infrequent launch failures, highlighting its overall reliability.
Centre to merge Krishonnati Yojana, Natural Farming & Honey Mission under PM-RKVY from 2026-31. ₹1.75 lakh crore outlay linked to state-level reform performance. Details inside.
Five children aged 13-14 ran away from homes in Bihar, Jaunpur & Bhadohi after arguments with parents. Police rescued them from railway stations & a mall. Read details.
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.
India's National Supercomputing Mission achieves a milestone with the indigenous PARAM SHAKTI at IIT Madras. This 3.1-petaflop system boosts research in AI, climate science, and drug discovery. Discover how it marks a shift to technological sovereignty.
Odisha plans to add 502 PG seats in government medical colleges. DMET urges urgent action to meet NMC deadlines. Learn which institutions will benefit.
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.
A heart-stopping video shows a man dangling from a crane to rescue a bird entangled in wires. The act, hailed as pure compassion, has deeply moved netizens. Watch the story of bravery.
ISRO kicks off 2026 with a landmark launch on January 12, carrying a crucial DRDO satellite and other payloads. Get the full mission details here.
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.
ISRO Chairman V Narayanan announces India's ambitious plan for a human Moon landing by 2027, details new Rs 4,000 crore launch pad, and reveals upcoming Bhuvan mapping portal. Read more.
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.
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.
Assam enhances disaster response with 40 new high-speed, Japanese-technology inflatable rescue boats for SDRF. These boats, costing Rs 6.65 lakh each, can rescue 8-10 people at once, boosting flood rescue capabilities.
India's ambitious Samudrayaan Mission aims to send a manned submersible to a depth of 6,000 meters by 2026, announced Union Minister Jitendra Singh. This historic deep ocean exploration will study biodiversity and mineral resources.
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.
ISRO's first uncrewed Gaganyaan mission, HLVM3 G1/OM1, is now targeted for launch by March 2026. Get the latest updates on India's ambitious human spaceflight program, its revised timeline, and completed system tests.
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.