Maharashtra has launched a bold crackdown on absentee doctors, introducing biometric tracking, stricter disciplinary action and expanded healthcare reforms But will these measures truly fix India’s long standing public healthcare challenges or are they just another temporary solution?
The Chief Minister announced:“Our aim is to build medical colleges in each district, and I believe by 2030 this vision will become a reality.”
Read MoreThe Ministry of Home Affairs has approved 14 new campuses for the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) across states like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Rajasthan. This expansion aims to strengthen India’s forensic infrastructure, reduce case backlogs, and train experts in forensic science, digital forensics, and cyber law. Many campuses will begin from transit facilities for faster rollout.
Read MoreThree MBBS students from Malabar Medical College tragically lost their lives in a scooter accident in Kozhikode on March 19, 2026. Their electric scooter crashed into a pole and fell into a drain near Koyilandy.
Read MoreA recent controversy at Government Medical College Baramulla in Jammu & Kashmir has brought attention to a troubling issue reported in some Indian medical colleges departments allegedly forcing students to purchase overpriced practical manuals under threat of attendance penalties.These allegations raise serious concerns about exploitation, ethics and regulatory oversight in medical education
Read MoreA viral incident from Civil Hospital Bhatapara has sparked debate on medical ethics, patient behavior and emergency care in India. Was the doctor justified in refusing treatment for non-emergency constipation due to alleged disrespect or should basic care always be provided? Explore both sides of this complex issue.
Read MoreSenior pediatrician Dr. Shivangi Raj Jaiswal at Noida’s Child PGI alleged that junior Dr. Aditya Verma slapped her multiple times abused her and threatened her life during a night duty argument in the emergency ward around 2 a.m on March 13/14, 2026. FIR have registered under BNS sections for hurt, insult and criminal intimidation. police probing with CCTV and hospital conducting internal inquiry.
Read MoreAllahabad HC slammed Hathras Medical Board for “shocking” insensitivity in 30-week MTP plea by minor POCSO survivor.
Read MoreThe National Medical Commission (NMC) has agreed to revise its March 5-6, 2026 guidelines on compensating for online classes in foreign MBBS programs, following protests by Foreign Medical Graduates (FMGs) affected by COVID-19 disruptions and the Ukraine conflict.
Read MoreDr.Om Prakash a government Doctor who was attached to the emergency ward of the Nilgiris Government Medical College and Hospital, was arrested by the Ooty All-Women Police Station on serious charges of sexual assault involving a medical student.
Read MoreThe NMC has imposed a massive ₹1 crore penalty on seven medical colleges across India for failing to disclose stipend details for MBBS interns and postgraduate residents.Let’s understand why this happened, which colleges are involved and what this decision means for the future of medical training in India.
Read MoreA postgraduate student pursuing MD in Anaesthesiology recently found himself in a nightmare scenario,failing a single paper by just one mark and being forced to retake all theory papers. He is now taking the fight to the Telangana High Court and it’s a case that’s raising eyebrows about fairness in medical education.
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