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Health Ministry refutes 'warning labels' on Indian snacks like samosa, jalebi

Health Ministry issues clarification on 'warning labels' on samosa, jalebi

July 15, 2025 6:29 pm

In a statement, the Health Ministry said recent media reports on samosas and jalebis claiming otherwise are “misleading, incorrect, and baseless.”

CBI unearths massive corruption scandal in medical education; FIR names officials in health ministry, NMC, former UGC head

July 04, 2025 12:45 pm

The National Medical Commission (NMC), and several representatives of private medical colleges across the country, besides a former chairman of the University Grants Commission (UGC).

FMGE trends show top destinations where Indian medical aspirants are heading to

Where are Indian medical aspirants heading to? Top countries and FMGE realities

July 12, 2025 6:10 pm

With just over 1 lakh MBBS seats available across the country, many qualified candidates, despite competitive scores, find themselves without admission. For these students, studying medicine abroad has become more than an alternative; it’s the only viable path to becoming a doctor.

After 6 years, intervention by 2 ministries and Delhi HC, Australian child born in India through surrogacy gets exit visa nod

June 06, 2025 8:57 pm

The MHA’s decision came after the boy’s father, an Australian citizen, moved the Delhi HC seeking directions to issue an exit visa for his child, which he had applied for two years ago. They are expected to fly out later this month.

Covid 19 India Cases Highlights: Active cases cross 5,000, 4 deaths reported in 24 hours

June 08, 2025 10:12 am

Covid 19 Cases in India Highlights: With over 1,600 cases, Kerala continues to be the most affected state, followed by Gujarat, West Bengal and Delhi.

NEET PG 2025: Won’t be able to hold NEET in single shift before Aug 3, NBEMS tells SC

June 05, 2025 10:04 am

NBEMS on NEET-PG 2025 Exam: The NBEMS, in an affidavit submitted to the Supreme Court, said that this was the minimum amount of time required for arranging additional centres, invigilators, and support staff.

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NEET UG 2025 Today: Important documents to carry, dress code, items prohibited

May 04, 2025 9:06 pm

NEET 2025 Exam Date Schedule, Pattern, Syllabus: Candidates are required to adhere to strict guidelines regarding personal documents, dress code, and prohibited items to avoid any last-minute issues at the exam center.

HMPV cases: No surge in respiratory illnesses but states asked to step up vigil

January 07, 2025 3:27 pm

The Centre has asked all states to step up surveillance for Severe Acute Respiratory Illnesses and Influenza Like Illness.

‘Forced labour': Doctors condemn Delhi's mandatory service bond for medical graduates

September 27, 2024 9:08 am

Not fulfilling the service bond will attract a fine of Rs 15 lakh for undergraduate programmes and Rs 20 lakh for postgraduate programmes.

Submit reports on security measures in medical institutions: Centre to states

September 04, 2024 10:45 pm

The key points highlighted at the meeting included identification of high-risk establishments as part of which each territory or district has to identify the hospitals with high footfall and consider those as high-priority establishments for security improvements.