The Gujarat government has updated its Essential Drugs List for 2025–26, increasing the total number of medicines to 1,479. The revision includes 150 new medicines and removes 57 outdated drugs, strengthening access to essential treatments across primary, secondary, and tertiary healthcare facilities while supporting free medicine schemes in the state.
A Mumbai based homeopathic practitioner was arrested in Chennai for allegedly performing unauthorized ear lobe repair surgeries in a hotel room. The case has reignited debate over cross practice, social media promoted cosmetic procedures, and patient safety in India. Authorities warn against invasive procedures being performed outside regulated medical facilities.
Read MoreA major insurance fraud racket in Gurugram exposed fake hospitals, ghost patients, and forged medical records used to siphon crores from insurers. The Galaxy One Hospital raid uncovered fake admissions, fabricated reports, and identity misuse involving hundreds of suspects, highlighting serious loopholes in India’s healthcare insurance verification system.
Read MoreA Bombay High Court hearing has exposed a major regulatory gap in India’s diagnostic laboratory system. The Maharashtra government admitted it lacks authority to act against illegal pathology labs, raising concerns about technician run laboratories, patient safety, diagnostic reliability, and the urgent need for a national regulatory framework.
Read MoreThe National Medical Commission has mandated ABHA ID generation and linking for all OPD, IPD, and emergency patients in medical college hospitals across India. The move aims to strengthen digital health records, prevent inflated patient data during inspections, and integrate teaching hospitals with the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission.
Read MoreThe Rajasthan High Court has declared the ₹1000 RTI fee charged by RUHS for certified copies of answer books illegal. The court ruled that such charges violate RTI regulations and ordered the immediate termination of the fee structure. The judgment is expected to bring relief to medical students seeking transparency in evaluation.
Read MoreDoctors across Karnal launched an indefinite strike after the SHO of Gharaunda police station allegedly slapped and assaulted a doctor on duty at a Community Health Centre. CCTV footage of the incident went viral, sparking outrage among the medical community. The SHO has been suspended and a departmental inquiry has been initiated as doctors demand FIR registration.
Read MoreThe FDA grants fast track approval to Johnson & Johnson’s TECVAYLI and DARZALEX FASPRO combination for relapsed multiple myeloma, offering improved survival outcomes.
Read MoreFive senior MBBS students from SJP Medical College, Bharatpur, Rajasthan were suspended for three months and fined Rs 25,000 each after a ragging complaint linked to a badminton tournament dispute. The Anti Ragging Committee took action and informed the NMC, while the police complaint was later withdrawn.
Read MoreDenied an MBBS seat despite qualifying twice, a 19 year old NEET aspirant walked into the Supreme Court and argued his own case. What happened next stunned the courtroom. Using the Constitution and sheer courage, he secured his medical seat after the court invoked its highest powers. This real story will change how you see NEET admissions and your rights as a student.
Read MoreCyberchondria is rising in the era of Dr. ChatGPT and Dr. Internet. Constant symptom searching is turning minor issues into major fears and worsening health anxiety. Are AI bots becoming our first doctor instead of real ones? Read this evidence based blog on cyberchondria, illness anxiety disorder and digital age health anxiety.
Read MoreJ&K plans to double MBBS and BDS intern stipend to ₹25,000 per month, while across India interns still earn anywhere between ₹7,500 and ₹30,000 depending on their state. What stipend are MBBS interns getting in your state right now, and what do you think it should actually be considering the workload and duty hours? Comment your state and the ideal stipend amount below.
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