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 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.
Violence erupts between residents and a gold mining company in Takhar, Afghanistan, leaving four dead. Officials suspend operations as Taliban's $6.5 billion mining push faces local friction.
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit Afghanistan's Hindu Kush region. No immediate damage reported. Stay updated on seismic activity in the region.
Flash floods triggered by heavy rains have killed over 300 people in Afghanistan, with thousands of homes destroyed. The northern provinces are the worst-hit. Read for details on the devastation and rescue efforts.
Flash floods triggered by heavy rains ravage Afghanistan's northern provinces, killing 12 and injuring 11. The disaster highlights the country's vulnerability to extreme weather events.
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.
Afghanistan Cricket Board announces its 15-member squad for the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. Star leg-spinner Rashid Khan will lead the team in the tournament co-hosted by the USA and West Indies.
Afghanistan Cricket Board names Rashid Khan captain for the 2026 T20 World Cup. Check out the full squad and key comebacks for the historic semi-finalists.
Afghanistan announces its 15-player squad for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 in India & Sri Lanka. Rashid Khan captains a side boosted by the return of Gulbadin Naib and Naveen-ul-Haq. Read full details.
Afghanistan Cricket Board names Rashid Khan-led 15-member squad for T20 World Cup 2026. Key players return, young talent included. Full details inside.
Daily life in Kabul grinds to a halt as severe traffic congestion and a critical shortage of public buses cripple the city. Commuters face hours-long delays and soaring costs. Read more.
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.
Afghanistan investigates a border clash with Tajik forces, calls for joint coordination to prevent future incidents. Read the full details and official statements here.
Kabul residents face a harsh winter with prolonged power outages, crippling daily life and businesses. Read how the energy crisis is impacting Afghanistan's capital.
Japan commits USD 2 million in humanitarian aid to support Afghan returnees from Pakistan. The funding will address urgent needs like food and shelter. Read more about this critical international effort.
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.
Afghanistan's humanitarian crisis worsens as funding cuts leave 23.7 million people facing acute hunger. UN agencies warn of catastrophic consequences without urgent support.
Bangladesh suspends consular services in Delhi citing security, as India reopens 3 visa centres for humanitarian needs. Tensions escalate over protests at diplomatic missions.
Afghanistan's Public Health Minister Qalandar Ebad held key talks on healthcare cooperation in India and attended the WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine in Gandhinagar.
The Afghanistan Cricket Board announces the return of the Afghanistan Premier League in 2026, aiming to boost cricket and the nation's global sporting image. Read the full revival plan.
Union Health Minister JP Nadda said the government spends Rs 30-35 lakh annually on each medical seat, urging students to serve society. He highlighted a massive expansion in medical infrastructure.
Afghan Health Minister admits strained Pakistan ties, pivots to India for reliable medicine and vaccine supplies. A major shift in regional health diplomacy unfolds. Read the full analysis.
Afghanistan's Public Health Minister Qalandar Ebad highlights robust cooperation with India while describing relations with Pakistan as deteriorated. Details on medical aid and regional diplomacy.
India has issued over 500 visas to Afghan nationals in four months, focusing on medical access. The move highlights a humanitarian push, with plans for continued healthcare support and infrastructure projects in Afghanistan.
Indian students studying overseas fell to 1.2 million in 2025. Explore the key trends in Canada, US, UK, Australia, and rising European destinations. Plan your study abroad journey wisely.
India reaffirms its commitment to humanitarian support for the Afghan people, dispatching 40 tons of medical aid, including a crucial CT scanner, to Kabul. Read more about this critical assistance.
Taliban's Amir Khan Muttaqi defends Afghanistan's right to engage with India, rejects Pakistan's accusations. A major geopolitical shift unfolds. Read the full analysis.
In a chilling public execution in Afghanistan, a 13-year-old boy shot dead a man convicted of killing 13 of his relatives. The event, attended by 80,000, marks a return of Taliban justice.
Gujarat's PG medical admission first round sees 2,119 students allotted seats. 254 seats remain vacant. Fee payment deadline is Dec 5. Read for details on new seats and next steps.
Pakistan's FM Ishaq Dar discloses massive military casualties: 4,000 dead, 20,000 injured since Taliban's Afghanistan takeover. Qatar mediates suspended operations.