In a significant judgment that could reshape how certain pharmaceutical compounds are treated under India’s stringent drug laws, the Patna High Court has granted bail to three men convicted under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.
According to the latest update from the National Medical Commission (NMC) and the Union Government, only a handful of private medical colleges are currently operating under the Public Private Partnership (PPP) model linked to district hospitals. Even more surprising? The government has confirmed that no centralized list of such colleges is being maintained.
Read MoreIn the high stakes world of Indian healthcare, resident doctors are the backbone of major hospitals. They handle emergencies, manage wards and learn on the job under immense pressure but what happens when the system designed to protect them fails?
Read MoreParliamentary Standing Committee on Health and Family Welfare has flagged serious staffing shortages at the National Medical Commission (NMC). According to its latest 172nd report, apex body responsible for overseeing medical education and doctor regulation is operating with zero whole time members in its autonomous boards and dozens of critical posts lying vacant.
Read MoreNational Medical Commission (NMC) has introduced important changes to the admission process for advanced post graduate training programs in medical colleges across India. If you’re a MD/MS/DNB graduate eyeing super specialty certificate courses or fellowships or if you’re part of a medical college’s administration, this update directly affects you.
Read MoreIn the fast paced world of Indian pharmaceuticals, strong leadership are not just nice to have they are essential for long term success. On April 9, 2026 Gland Pharma Limited made a strategic announcement that reinforces exactly that: re appointment of Naina Lal Kidwai, a trailblazing banker and seasoned board leader, as Independent Director for a second consececutive five year term.
Read MoreIn a landmark ruling that underscores the critical importance of patient safety and informed consent, District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission in Chennai (North) has held two prominent hospitals accountable for medical negligence.
Read MoreIn a progressive and much needed judgment that strengthens women’s rights in the medical field, Rajasthan High Court has protected the NEET PG admission of a woman doctor who was on sanctioned maternity leave. Single judge bench of Justice Anuroop Singhi delivered interim relief that clearly states: maternity leave is not a reason to deny or cancel a postgraduate medical seat.
Read MoreIn a landmark observation that could reshape medical education in India, Supreme Court has declared that medical seats are a national resource and cannot be allowed to remain vacant. statement came during the hearing of a high profile NEET fraud case, sending a strong message to students, coaching centres and state counselling authorities alike.
Read MoreIn the world of Indian medicine, AIIMS Delhi stands as the undisputed gold standard the institute every aspiring doctor dreams of joining. Yet a recent RTI reply has pulled back the curtain on a troubling reality: 190 postgraduate (PG) resident doctors from MD/MS programs resigned from AIIMS Delhi over the past three years. Another 35 super-specialty (DM/MCh) students also stepped away.
Read MoreIn a landmark development that brings partial closure after nearly a decade, the Supreme Court of India has delivered a significant verdict in the case of Dr. Sunil Kumar Singh, a dedicated paediatrician who was shot dead while attending patients at a government health centre in Uttarakhand.
Read MoreIn a landmark decision that’s set to reshape medical education and healthcare access in Haryana, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has directed officials to reserve 33% of MBBS seats and hospital beds at the upcoming Shri Sheetla Mata Devi Medical College and Hospital in Gurugram exclusively for Haryana residents.
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