In 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.
In 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.
Read MoreIn the heart of Bihar’s capital, one of India’s premier medical institutes is once again under the scanner. The Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (IGIMS) Patna has ordered an official inquiry into shocking allegations of question paper leaks and answer sheet tampering in its MBBS and postgraduate (PG) final year examinations.
Read MoreIn April 2026, the Indian medical education community was shaken by the news of a young life lost too soon. A 20 year old second year MBBS student named Asher Immanuel at Indira Medical College in Pandur village near Tiruvallur, Tamil Nadu tragically died after falling from the fifth floor of the college hostel.
Read MoreIn a development that could rewrite the playbook for Indian pharmaceutical companies on the global stage, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries is reportedly preparing a binding all cash offer of around $12 billion to acquire U.S. based Organon & Co.
Read Morea strong push to protect patients, the Telangana Medical Council (TGMC) has taken decisive action against a doctor in Suryapet for misrepresenting his qualifications. The doctor was found practising as a Consultant Radiologist while falsely claiming an MD in Radiodiagnosis. His medical registration had also expired years ago.
Read MoreAre you an Indian student who completed (or is completing) your MBBS abroad in the 2021-2022 batch? If yes, you’re not alone in feeling frustrated with the ongoing confusion around licensing and registration in India. In a major development reported just yesterday, FMGs have formally urged the NMC to grant a one time exemption from the strict FMGL Regulations 2021.
Read MoreIn a landmark decision that has sent ripples through India’s medical community, the Kerala High Court has clearly stated that failure to conduct a proper pre anaesthetic check up amounts to gross medical negligence. The court refused relief to an anaesthetist booked under Section 106 of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita for causing death by negligence.
Read MoreOn April 10, 2026 Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) of Maharashtra arrested Dr. Anil Patil, a medical officer posted at Murbad Rural Hospital in Thane district for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of ₹2,000. The bribe was for issuing a routine medical certificate required for the renewal of a gun licence.
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