Explore the debate on transparency in India’s medical education. With surging MBBS and PG seats, questions arise over NMC’s annual assessment reports. Minister Anupriya Patel addresses concerns in Lok Sabha, highlighting disclosures and legal hurdles. Discover why full reports matter for students and healthcare quality, and tips for informed choices.
The halted indefinite hunger strike by Tamil Nadu government doctors on March 5, 2026, over pay, promotions, and working conditions. Police intervention ended the protest at Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital, highlighting ongoing grievances in public healthcare. Learn about FOGDA’s demands, the event’s unfolding, and broader implications for the system.
In a shocking verdict from Puducherry, 61-year-old farmer R Sivapoosanam receives a 5-year prison sentence for forging documents to secure MBBS seats for his children under the local quota. After a grueling 22-year trial, this case exposes the fierce competition in India’s medical admissions, judicial inefficiencies, and ethical pitfalls in education. It calls for reforms like better verification
Cipla USA has recalled over 400 cartons of Nilotinib, a generic anti-cancer drug for CML, due to minor manufacturing specs issues. This Class III recall poses no health risks but highlights quality controls in pharma. Explore implications for patients, Cipla’s stock, and the Indian generics industry in this detailed breakdown. Stay informed on USFDA updates for global drug safety.
Explore Gland Pharma’s ₹6.29 crore GST dispute from Telangana authorities over export reclassifications and credit notes for FY 2019-20. The company deems it unjustified and plans an appeal, assuring no major impact. Dive into company overview, market reactions, stock performance, and broader pharma sector implications as of March 9, 2026. Solid fundamentals persist amid short-term volatility.
Punjab Vigilance Bureau arrested FDA Drug Inspector Ramandeep Gupta on March 7, 2026, in Bathinda for accepting ₹1 lakh bribe from Radinex Life Sciences’ director. Gupta had sealed the pharma facility (since 2020) and demanded ₹2 lakh monthly to reopen it. VB set a trap after verifying claims, charging him under Prevention of Corruption Act.
A shocking ragging incident at Madhav Prasad Tripathi Medical College in Uttar Pradesh has sparked outrage after allegations that a senior MBBS student burned juniors with candles and a lighter, shaved eyebrows, and publicly mocked private messages. The case highlights the continuing menace of ragging in Indian medical colleges and the urgent need for strict enforcement of anti ragging laws.
The Supreme Court has upheld the Himachal Pradesh High Court order allowing prosecution against pharma firm SBS Biotech for failing to maintain mandatory manufacturing records. The ruling reinforces strict compliance under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act and highlights that documentation failures and GMP violations can attract serious criminal liability in India’s pharmaceutical sector.
The death of Giraben Soni at SVP Hospital in Ahmedabad has sparked allegations of medical negligence and triggered an official probe. A viral video posted by her daughter has intensified public scrutiny of patient care, Ayushman Bharat implementation, and accountability in India’s public healthcare system.
A 2026 rat study suggests that SNAC, the absorption enhancer used in oral semaglutide (Rybelsus), may alter gut microbiota and increase inflammatory markers. While intriguing, the findings are preliminary and based on animal data. Experts say the benefits of semaglutide remain well established, and human studies are needed.
A new report reveals a surprising gap in Kerala’s healthcare data system. Despite being known for strong health indicators, only 11.41% of registered deaths in the state were medically certified in 2023. This raises serious concerns about mortality data accuracy, disease tracking, and evidence-based public health planning.
The 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.
