• 21 May, 2026

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Relief for Medical Teachers: Madras HC Stays On 75% Attendance Mandate by NMC

Relief for Medical Teachers: Madras HC Stays On 75% Attendance Mandate by NMC

Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has granted interim relief by staying the National Medical Commission’s rule that required postgraduate medical faculty to maintain 75% attendance out of a fixed 300 working days annually. This article explains the background, court’s order, real world impact and practical next steps for everyone involved in medical education.

NMC’s Recent Advisory on MBBS Student Leave Before NEET 2026 Draws Sharp Reactions from Doctors Groups

A fresh advisory from the National Medical Commission asking medical colleges to limit leave for MBBS students on May 2 and 3, 2026 has sparked debate. Doctors associations want it withdrawn and seek an apology. Here’s a clear breakdown of what happened, why it matters and what it could mean for students and the future of medical education in India.

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Two Doctors Assaulted in 24 Hours at MGM Medical College: MARD Warns of Statewide Agitation

Two doctors were allegedly assaulted within 24 hours at MGM Medical College in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. The Maharashtra Association of Resident Doctors (MARD) has warned of statewide agitation unless authorities act swiftly. This article explains what happened, why such incidents keep happening and practical steps to protect healthcare workers and improve patient care.

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Chargesheet Filed Against Bengaluru Man Who Allegedly Posed as IAS Officer and Cheated J&K Doctor of ₹2.7 Crore in Airport Land Deal

A 44 year old Bengaluru resident faces formal charges after allegedly impersonating a senior government official to fraud a Jammu and Kashmir doctor of ₹2.7 crore in a bogus land purchase near Kempegowda International Airport. Here’s the complete story, how the deception unfolded, and practical steps anyone can take to avoid falling victim to similar investment scams.

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PGI Chandigarh Survey Shows Resident Doctors Are Logging Extreme Hours

A fresh survey from PGI Chandigarh has put the spotlight on the punishing work schedules of resident doctors with 80% logging more than 60 hours a week and 46% crossing 80 hour mark, findings raise serious questions about burnout, patient safety and future of medical training in India. This article breaks down what the numbers really mean, shares real world context and offers practica

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Parents Will Decide, Not AIIMS: Supreme Court Refuses to Entertain Curative Plea on 15 Year Old Rape Survivor’s Pregnancy

On April 30, 2026 India’s Supreme Court refused to entertain AIIMS’s curative petition against terminating the 30-week pregnancy of a 15 year old rape survivor. The ruling reinforces that hospitals provide medical facts while families make the final decision. Here’s a clear breakdown of the case, its implications and what it means for reproductive rights in India.

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