In a shocking development that has sent ripples across India’s pharmaceutical landscape, Rajasthan’s drug control authorities have issued a statewide alert over a popular antibiotic. Laboratory tests revealed that a widely distributed batch of Qcepod 200 (Cefpodoxime Proxetil 200 mg tablets) contained no active ingredient at all.
Supreme Court of India has quashed criminal proceedings against a paediatric surgeon who performed an orchidectomy on a 1.5 year old toddler nearly two decades ago. The apex court’s April 6, 2026 ruling (2026 INSC 319) sends a clear message: the operating surgeon is the best judge of the procedure to be adopted during surgery, especially when faced with medical exigencies.
Read MoreChhattisgarh High Court has strongly criticized the state government for delaying the recruitment of psychiatrists. The court’s observations came during the hearing of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) focused on mental health services across the state.
Read MoreDoctors, faculty members and residents from top institutions including AIIMS New Delhi, AIIMS Nagpur, AIIMS Patna and Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital have collectively urged the National Medical Commission (NMC) to roll out the National Exit Test (NExT) immediately for MBBS students.
Read MoreNMC has issued a fresh public notice that could reshape how India’s future doctors, researchers and tech innovators engage with one of the world’s largest public health insurance schemes. On 5 April 2026, NMC directed all medical colleges across the country to promote and encourage participation in the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) Auto Adjudication Hackathon 2026.
Read MoreIn a significant breakthrough for public health and tax enforcement, Delhi Police has dismantled a sophisticated interstate criminal network involved in manufacturing and distributing counterfeit life saving medicines. The operation carried out by the Crime Branch’s Cyber Cell resulted in the arrest of six individuals and the seizure of spurious drugs worth approximately ₹2 crore.
Read MoreIn a country where medical emergencies can wipe out years of savings in just a few days, one doctor’s recent wake up call has struck a chord with millions of Indians. Dr. Priyam Bordoloi, a physician from Assam has publicly flagged what he describes as “predatory billing” practices in certain corporate hospitals.
Read MoreIf you’re a Foreign Medical Graduate (FMG) who has cleared the FMGE and completed your mandatory internship, this is big news. The Tamil Nadu Medical Council (TNMC) has officially invited online applications for permanent registration under the National Medical Commission (NMC) guidelines.
Read MoreIn a significant and humane judgment that brings relief to thousands of families across Uttar Pradesh, the Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court has ruled that legal heirs of a deceased or incapacitated government employee or pensioner can now claim medical expense reimbursement.
Read MoreFor thousands of NEET PG 2025 aspirants, long wait for counselling to conclude has finally ended. In a clear and decisive update, the National Medical Commission (NMC) through its Postgraduate Medical Education Board (PGMEB) has officially announced that no Special Stray Vacancy Round will be conducted for NEET PG 2025-26.
Read MoreFor years young doctors have been silently suffering through 80–100+ hour weeks and terrifying 36 hour continuous shifts, human cost was heartbreaking, hundreds dropping out and multiple suicides linked directly to unbearable workloads. Now Maharashtra has finally hit the brakes.
Read MoreGovernment doctor from Jammu & Kashmir and his wife have been formally charged under the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). The case highlights growing concerns around social media use by healthcare professionals in sensitive regions.
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