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Health ministry proposes doing away with double testing of blood plasma

March 11, 2026 10:29 am

Move to do away with duplication of testing and faster access to patients

In Tamil Nadu, despite UGC regulations and protests, guest faculty remains excluded, exploited

March 04, 2026 9:47 am

The state's two main parties, DMK and AIADMK, have consistently gone back on their promise to regularise the teachers' terms of employment. The government must course correct

Union Health Minister noted that there are 13,88,185 registered allopathic doctors in the country and 7,51,768 registered practitioners in the AYUSH system of medicine. (Representative/AI Generated Image)

118 medical colleges opened in India in past two years: Which state got the most?

December 04, 2025 9:29 am

The reply also included the state-wise distribution of these colleges. It stated that the expansion of medical infrastructure is part of the government’s ongoing effort to increase the availability of medical education and healthcare services.

Kerala HC Dr. Prefix not to be used by Physiotherapist, occupational therapists

Kerala HC: Physiotherapists, occupational therapists can’t use ‘Dr.’ prefix without recognised medical qualification

November 06, 2025 5:39 pm

NCAHP Kerala HC case, Kerala High Court physiotherapist order: The Kerala High Court, while passing an interim order, directed the competent authorities to ensure that physiotherapists and occupational therapists without recognised medical qualifications do not use the prefix “Dr.”

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).

NEET PG 2025 Round Two: 2,620 new seats added to matrix; choice filing begins

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.